Armstrong. Good evening to you. Its 8 00. Im Aaron Armstrong in the gb newsroom. Rishi sunak says his heart goes out to all those affected by a knife attack at a Shopping Mall sydney that Shopping Mall in sydney that killed the assailant killed six people. The assailant injured of others, injured a number of others, including nine month baby , including a nine month old baby, before being challenged by a member of public. The attack member of the public. The attack ended a female officer ended when a female officer confronted the man and shot him dead. The confronted the man and shot him dead. The baby in dead. The baby remains in critical condition. The childs mother those killed. Mother was amongst those killed. Police say they dont believe the was terror related , the motive was terror related, and the australian Prime Minister, anthony albanese, has praised the police womans bravery. Today, Bondi Junction was the scene of shocking violence, but it was also witness to the humanity a
The acting labor secretary, Naval Operations chief and commandant of the marine corps were on capitol hill this morning to brief members of the Senate Armed Service committee addressing concerns about readiness and modernization. The hearing runs about two and half hours. The fiscal year 2018. I want to thank each of our witnesses for their distinguished service to the nation, as well as the sailors, marines and surveillance they lead were serving around the world today and recent months our nations senior civilian military leaders have testified to this committee about the severe threats we face around the world. The report shortfalls in readiness that our military has advantage over our potential adversaries is eroding and the dire need for new modern capabilities. Yet, as secretary matus testified here on tuesday, the greatest immediate threat that our military bases is right here in washington, fiscal uncertainty, continuing resolutions, arbitrary and inadequate caps on defense spe
New revelations on americas fight against terror. On 60 minutes president obama admitted the u. S. Underestimated the strength of isis. Tomorrow, in afghanistan, will sign an agreement that allows u. S. Troops to stay in that country beyond the end of this year. They expect more delays and cancellation because of the shutdown of a Radar Control Center near chicago. The faa says its going to take two weeks from the streets, by the government in hong kong. Calling on demonstrators to go home. Tear gas was used on them. Terror struck as a monster truck crashed head oninto a crowd. Three were kill and dozens injured. The yankees lead 30. 20 years of excellent. Hands on the field at fenway park. Thats the only thing i ever wanted to be was a shortstop for the new york yankees. So being remembered as a yankee is good enough for me. An american doctor who contracted ebola in sierra leone is brought to a u. S. Hospital. In maryland. Two swimmers got a once in a lifetime experience. They got a
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Syria. I am jon scottment nfox news confirmed that the hostage held is a woman. Isis is demanding millions in ransom for this womans release. Kathryn harris has more in washington. Reporter thank you. An american aid worker was believed to be among the hostages in syria we have new details about the woman and where she is from in this country. The investigative source would not elaborate to fox news on the demands for her release including 6 million or a prisoner swap citing concerns for her personal security. And four days after the execution of james foley was issued. There was a bulletin that there could be problems here in this country. The it is difficult to predict the tribers for home grown extremist violence. Lone wolf terrorism present plotting against targets of opportunity. I think the threat from isis is serious and strattic. And we have to be careful. Isis direct cells are one thing. Isis supporters that we cant compreend or understand is Something Else. That is where the