He was once one of the most powerful men in world sport. But now lamine diack, the former head of the world athletics governing body, has been sentenced to four years in prison, two of them suspended. He was convicted of taking bribes from athletes to cover up positive drugs tests, and of delaying anti doping procedures against russian athletes, thus allowing them to compete in the 2012 olympics. Diacks laywers said they will appeal against the conviction. Translation we have just heard the verdict and we are telling you straightaway that diacks defence team will appeal that decision. This decision is unfairand inhumane. Unfair because we see that the judges have tried to be politically correct and have wanted to use mr diack as a scapegoat. Many have welcomed the decision, including athletes that lost out to people who used performance enhancing drugs. Translation you cant see the smile on my face with the mask im wearing but im very happy to have been recognised as a victim of the co
Hotspots including the north east of england, which is facing new restrictions later this week. Also tonight. Children in england should only be given a coronavirus test if they display the known symptoms thats the government advice. In south america, the Amazon Region is once again suffering more devastating fires as the brazilian Government Faces more calls to protect the rainforest. And we go to germany to find the syrian refugee who crossed europe in her wheelchair five years ago. Coming up in the sport on bbc news, an early everton goal in the carabao cup, so has Michael Keane spoiled the party for league 2s salford city . Good evening. Theres more evidence today of the severe problems being faced by people who need a test for coronavirus and of thousands of results being delayed. The Prime Minister blamed the shortage on what he called a colossal spike in demand with the re opening of schools being the prime cause of the spike. Borisjohnsons critics say its also the case that the
/CNW/ - On Monday, December 4, Humanity & Inclusion Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Landmine Foundation and Mines Action Canada, paid tribute to the.
On Monday, December 4, Humanity & Inclusion Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Landmine Foundation and Mines Action Canada, paid tribute to the victims of bombing in populated areas at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.