Good evening. Voting has wrapped up in the last couple of minutes, although it has been going into a series of extensions as the long process of counting the ballots gets set to get under way very closely in iran. At stake are control of the countrys parliament and control of the powerful assembly of experts. These things are currently in the hands of hardliners, but it could end up in the hands of reformers. Mark thompson has more now in this next report. A day which could help decide the iranian president s future. The candidates chosen for the new area are likely to affect his chances of reelection next year. The former Vice President says the government is ready to react however the country votes. It is what our people want that matters. Whatever comes out of the ballot box is his what counts. If we get the majority, we can cooperate. If our friends win, we can help them strengthen their agenda. The elections paired reformists against conservatives, who have dominated most institut
My mind [ indiscernible ] reporter for the rest of the time he worked to win his confidence. I said can i offer you something to drink . Reporter it capped off a scary day. The suspect crashed a stolen car, led the police on a chase and carjacked someone before being the target of gunfire. He broke the door. Reporter that led to the man running into the arco gas station where he worked. And then i told him, look, you have come under my roof, it is my responsibility to protect you to the best of my capacity. Reporter the incident ended peacefully as he came out on his own and police took the suspect into custody without incident. Antioch police has yet to release the suspects identity or the charges he is facing. John, was there a point where he or the other hostage considered trying to escape . Reporter they told me they did try oo escape to escape. The gunman was starting to fall asleep and they went to the door, tried to open it but it jammed and the noise woke up the gunman and he g
Life. The family mourning the loss of pedro alvarado. D. C. Police are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward. Live in the alexandria section of Fairfax County jeffs abc7 news. Alison meanwhile, d. C. Police released the names of two men arrested after a chase and shooting yesterday. Officers say beatleman and david smith were inside a vehicle that were wanted for a robbery in southeast. The men drove off leading to a chase and smith, the driver tried to strike one of the officers with a car. That is when the officer fired his gun, but no one was hit. It ended in suitland were both were charged with armed robbery. Leon developing now scary moments for a delta shuttle flight from d. C. After it had to climb 200 feet to avoid a drone. I happened this morning as it prepared to land at laguardia in new york. Were following this from the capitol hill bureau. Scott thuman, what have you learned . Scott this has long been a debate on the hill about the possibility of dr
His future. Also ahead after iraq launches an offensive to take back isil, suicide bombs kill 55 soldiers. The e. U. Urges its Member States to take in 40,000 Asylum Seekers over the next two years. And piling pressure on the president , demanding dill ma rue selfs impeachment. Charges have been brought by the u. S. Against fee from a executives l not seth blatter. Seven were arrested on wednesday. They include eugenio giueredo. And jeffrey webb. The suspects are accused of receiving bribes worth 100 million dating back to the 1990s. Separately switzerland has begun its own criminal investigation into mismanagement and Money Laundering specifically relating to the rewarding of the world cup tournaments to russia and qatar for 2018 and 2022. After the warning and initial shock there is little surprise. Allegations have been swirling around fifa for years. They were expected to up hold the rules to keep soccer honest and protect the integrity of the game. Instead they corrupted the busin
To take in 40,000 Asylum Seekers arriving in italy and greece. And do animals have the same rights as humans . A court is asked to decide that. Officials were arrested. The starting point of a scandal thats threatening. Hello there. A warm welcome to the program. Footballs governing bold is being accused of ram pant and systemic corruption. Seven top feverra top fifa executives were arrested, charged with bribes of 100 million. And separately, switzerland has start its own criminal investigation into mismanagement and money laundering. With the world cup tournament between rush and qatar in 2022. The president , who is not under investigation, admitted that the World Organization faced a difficult time. And anyone proven to corrupt would be removed from the game. It will go on friday as planned, despite calls. It came after no warning and after a shock, there will abe surprise. Criminal allegations have been swirling around fifa for years. They were expected to uphold rules to keep soc