As we go to wear, lets bring you some breaking news, there has been an explosion that has hit an area of kabul, near the location of afg hanistans Central Intelligence agency. There has been no word on the cause of the blast which occurred close to the entrance of the National Security complex. An explosion in couple and we will bring you more as we get it in kabul. Pope francis has urged the worlds roman catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who have been forced to flee because of violence. At Christmas Eve mass in saint peters basilica, the pontiff drew comparisons with the biblical story of mary and joseph, who found no place to stay in bethlehem when mary was about to give birth tojesus. Pope francis said respect for migrants was an integral part of christianity. Virginia langeberg reports. In vatican city, the faithful began gathering long before midnight in st peters square. Beneath a giant christmas tree, a scene to reflect the birth of jesus, while inside the basilica
On what he described as tyrannical leaders around the world and populist leaders who deceive. This from our religion editor martin bashir. Bright sunshine lit up the basilica in st peters square. But pope francis chose to focus his Christmas Day message on how conflict and oppression are casting a dark shadow over the world. He said that christmas makes us focus on the christ child, and thereby Pay Attention to the sufferings of children, particularly in the holy land. We seejesus in the children of the middle east, he said, who continue to suffer because of growing tensions between israelis and palestinians. On this festive day, let us ask the lord for peace forjerusalem. The Anglican Archbishop in jerusalem, the most reverend suheil dawani, said that christ himself wept over the city 2,000 years ago, and with Donald Trumps decision to officially recognisejerusalem as the capital of israel, that grief continues. When he wept at that time, he wept for the absence of peace and love in t
A sign of confidence, the russian leader wont even be attending the event. Theres now little standing in the way of mr putins re election in march. Virginia langeberg explains. He has spent almost 18 years in power and is a man familiar with the grand entrance. However on this occasion, Vladimir Putin is expected to not even turn up to his own nomination event. Some have read that decision as a sign of confidence that the kremlin says the president has a prior engagement. Today marks the official launch of Vladimir Putins president ial campaign. Runs as an independent and halves until the end of january to collect 300,000 signatures to register his bid. Is little doubt he will be re elected. There are no strong arrivals are now that Alexei Navalny has been formally disqualified. The Central Electoral Commission deemed him ineligible because of the corruption conviction which he says is politically motivated. Translation which he says is politically motivated. Translatiosz which he says
Process of nominating him as their candidate for president. The russian leader wont even be attending that event. Some will see that as a sign that hes pretty confident. Theres now very little standing in the way of his re election in march. Virginia langeberg explains. He has spent almost 18 years in powerand is a manfamiliar with a grand entrance. However on this occasion, Vladimir Putin is expected to not even turn up to his own nomination event. Some have read that decision as a sign of confidence, but the kremlin says the president has a prior engagement. Today marks the official launch of Vladimir Putins president ial campaign. He runs as an independent and has until the end of january to collect 300,000 signatures to register his bid. There is little doubt he will be re elected. There are no strong arrivals are now that Alexei Navalny has been formally disqualified. The Central Electoral Commission deemed him ineligible because of the corruption conviction which he says is polit
We expect this boxing day . Philip has the weather. Good morning. Yes. At least for some, there was a White Christmas. I will have all the details on whether many more of you will see something a bit like this. Good morning. First, our main story. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. Some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, Edward Curwen reports. The body said it would not allow legitimate debate to be stifled. Millions are expected to head out to the boxing day sales, marking the start of a what has traditionally been a crucial period for retailers across the uk. Our reporterjohn mcmanus is on Oxford Street in london. There arent many people here. 300 shops are here on 0xford there arent many people here. 300 shops are here on Oxford Street. I