Camp in the world, kutupalong, near the port city of coxs bazar in bangladesh. Its where around 570,000 Rohingya Muslims are forced to call home, having fled a violent military crackdown against them, across the border in myanmar. Officials from both countries have been holding talks about repatriating hundreds of thousands of the refugees, but the United Nations has expressed concern about the conditions theyd face if they went back. Mishal husain is at the kutupalong refugee camp for newsday. The across the entire landscape, right up to the border with myanmar. When you talk to the refugees it is clear just how complex when you talk to the refugees it is clearjust how complex the idea of repatriation is. This process, which the bangladesh and myanmar governments have been talking about today in the myanmar capital. Some of them say they will never go back u nless of them say they will never go back unless their rights are guaranteed and others are simply resigned to spending the rest
Were going to brief you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Today, we are asking for your plastic solutions. A leading Supermarket Chain in the uk is trying to eliminate Plastic Packaging by 2023. So, should we follow suit . Can you live without plastic . Just use the hashtag, bbcthebriefing. She was the girl that captivated the world at the rio olympics in 2016. But now, simone biles has become the most high profile athlete to admit she was abused by someone who was supposed to be helping her. The 20 year old has accused this man, dr larry nassar, of sexual abuse. Hes already serving a prison sentence for possessing indecent images of children, and faces more charges later this month. Andrew plant reports. She is a four time olympic champion. With 19 combined world and olympic medals, she is americas most decorated gymnast. Now, in a statement, the star of the rio games has said that she was sexually abused by the former
Could it be a new era for trade . But first, germanys biggest trade union has threatened to call for a 24 hour walkout as part of talks over pay and working conditions. Ig metall represents the rights of 2. 3 million workers in the industrial sector, but the negotiations are seen as a benchmark for how pay is set in other areas of the german economy. The union is asking for a 6 increase in pay, and the option for a 28 hour working week for its members. Now, this would allow employees to look after Young Children or ageing relatives. Ig metall is also pushing for an additional allowance of 200 euro a month to offset the loss in salary. With unemployment at record lows in germany, workers are in a strong position to negotiate for better pay and conditions. German productivity per hour which is a key determinant of wages is among the highest in the world, with countries like the uk and japan lagging way behind. Lets get more on this story. 0ur berlin correspondent damien mcguinness. Nice
Plastic packaging from its own label Brand Products within five years, using paper instead. British tennis number oneJohanna Konta has begun her Australian Open campaign with a comfortable 6 3, 6 1win against american Madison Brengle. This is bbc news. Its tuesday, 16january. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The cabinet is meeting this morning as the fallout from the collapse of the building giant carillion continues. Top executives face investigations after the collapse of the firm put thousands ofjobs at risk. However, the compa nys private Sector Workers, who provide a range ofjobs for organisations such as the nationwide building society, bt openreach and centrica, will not get the same protection, and Government Protection will end tomorrow, leaving thousands ofjobs in doubt. Kevin mcloughlin runs a painting and decorating firm which he says has lost money and orders. Monday morning, people turned up for work. 30 people got sent home. We hadnt been advised in the office so obviously
Former political adversaries have joined forces and are running together in the local elections, one for the mayor's office and the other for the County