We begin in afghanistan, where the Resistance Leader Ahmad massoud says he is ready for Peace Talks to end fighting in the pansjhir valley. The Northern Province of panjshir is two hours from the capital kabul, and is now the only region not controlled by the taliban. They claim they have reached panjshir s provincial capital, after securing the surrounding districts. But massouds national Resistance Front disputes this. Posting on facebook, Mr Massoud said that to reach a lasting peace, the nrf is ready to stop fighting on condition that the taliban also stop their attacks and military movements on Panjshir And Andarab a district in a neighboring province. And Andarab A District in a neighbouring province. Its not clear if the taliban are likely to agree to the truce proposal. A heavily pregnant Police Officer in afghanistan has been shot dead by armed men inside her home. Witnesses said Banu Negar had been beaten the previous day, after taking down a taliban flag. The taliban have to
Wheelchair basketball. Good afternoon. If youve just joined if youvejustjoined us, welcome if youve justjoined us, welcome to bbc news. The Chief Executive of one of Prince Charles charities the Princes Foundation has temporarily stepped down following claims that he helped secure an honourfor a major donor. The sunday times and the Mail On Sunday allege that Michael Fawcett used his influence to assist a saudi businessman. Mr fawcett was until 2003 the princes valet. Heres our correspondent simonjones. And a warning his report does contain some flashing images. He was once one of Prince Charles closest aides, but now Michael Fawcett is facing questions about his conduct. Good morning, Mr Fawcett. Did you secure honours for cash . Any comment on the allegations in the Newspapers Today . Three years ago, he became Chief Executive of the prince s foundation, an Umbrella Group for a number of Prince Charles s charitable interests. Newspaper reports allege that Mr Fawcett offered to assist
And as tokyo sees off the paralympics with fireworks, its been a fantastic games for Great Britain with 124 medals, including 41 golds. Good afternoon. Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has died of cancer aged 39. She was part of one of the most successful all Girl Bands this century, which was formed on the Itv Show popstars the rivals. Her mum marie announced her death on instagram, saying the 39 year old had been treated for cancer and slipped Away peacefully this morning. Our Entertainment Correspondent Lizo mzimba looks back at sarahs life. The last member of the band is. After three months of competition, the moment her dream came true. Sarah. Cheering. But Sarah Harding could scarcely have imagined the success that would follow. Every one of their first 16 singles a top ten hit, and thanks to a collection of irresistibly catchy songs they were soon selling thousands of singles. Sound of the underground. And performing to sold out audiences. Sarah brought powerful vocals an
Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has died at the age of 39, after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year. The head of one of Prince Charles charities temporarily steps down after claims he helped secure an honourfor a major donor. Relatives of a female Police Officer in the Ghor Province of afghanistan have told the bbc that she has been killed by the taliban. Plans to overhaul englands social Care System are likely to be unveiled this week , amidst warnings that a rise in national insurance could provoke a very significant backlash. And as the paralympics come to a close with fireworks, the queen congratulates Great Britains paralympians, who Return Home with 124 medals, including 41 golds. Good Afternoon And Welcome to Bbc News. The former Girls Aloud singer, Sarah Harding, has died of cancer aged 39. She was part of one of the most Successful all girl bands this century, which was formed on the itv show, Pop Stars the rivals. Her mum marie announced her death on instagr
Plans to overhaul englands social Care System are likely to be unveiled this week amidst warnings that a rise in national insurance could provoke a very significant backlash. And as the paralympics come to a close wIth fireworks, the queen congratulates great brItains paralympians who return home wIth 124 medals, including 41 golds. Good Afternoon And Welcome to bbc news. The former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has died of cancer aged 39. She was part of one of the most successful all girl bands this century which was formed on the Itv show, popstars the rivals. Her mum marie announced her death on instagram saying the 39 year old had been treated for cancer and slipped away peacefully this morning. Our Entertainment Correspondent Lizo mzimba looks back at sarahs life. The last member of the band is. After three months of competItion, the moment her dream came true. Sarah. Cheering. But Sarah Harding could scarcely have imagined the success that would follow. Every one of their fir