The president of somalia has blamed al shabaab militants for a deadly bomb attack that killed about 70 people. But Mohamed Abdullahi farmajo said they wouldnt succeed in demoralising the somali people. The explosion took place at a security checkpoint in the south west of the capital mogadishu. Its being reported that at least 16 of those killed were university students. Our africa correspondent Andrew Harding reports. Moments after the blast, an eyewitness films the scene. Smoke still billowing from a vehicle, the remains of what is thought to have been a massive car bomb. Shocked civilians move in to look for survivors. The attack was timed to catch the morning rush hour in mogadishu. Many students had been heading to classes. Dozens were killed when the bomb exploded at a busy intersection in the somali capital. Attacks like this are not unusual here, but they are seldom so deadly. This man said the blast caught him as he was getting out of a minibus heading to work, his leg injured
Supporter and critic before 10am. And a court in liverpool has been told theres been a further decline in the condition of alfie evans, the baby at the centre of a legal battle about the withdrawal of life support. Well speak to his father whos fighting against the decision. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11. Throughout the morning, the latest breaking news and developing stories. A little later in the programme, well hearfrom katie price. Shes talking to mps today to try and make online abuse a specific crime. As youll know, her son harvey has been subject to some really horrible abuse through most of his life. And well hear from lauri love the alleged computer hacker accused of stealing info from Us Government Computer Systems. Hes won his legal battle against extradition to america. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. And if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Plus, can i saw a ver
A worker is being treated for serious injuries after an accident in brighton. The construction worker was in a cherry picker when he fell six floors to the ground. Osha has been called to the scene. The victim was rushed to mass general. Erika taking a look at the city of boston, went and dreary day. Cindy is here with when these guys are going to clear. Cindy not for a while. Good afternoon to you, emily. We have rain on long the pike and there are embedded areas more moderate clip. Just over midnight we picked up a few hundredths of an inch. Most spots have been coming in one third of an inch or less. The rain itself has not been terribly heavy. This will continue as we go into the afternoon. You can see to the south the going on and off through the afternoon. Through 3 00 this afternoon, and then we see a bit of a letup on the south shore. Boston north and west ridge. As we focus on your evening commute, someone of somewhat of a lu ll on the coastline could it will be closer to the
Actually alerted staff to rumors of a quote inappropriate relationship between barber and the 15 Year Old Girl. They alerted police who investigated the story and ultimately made the arrest. With barber looks familiar thats because his four year old daughter brielle is battling cancer. And the barbers bill and his pregnant wife kelly have been in the news including fox 29 pro noting the so called lemon shot challenge to raise money for research into he had pediatrics cancer. He choke up as he talked about his young daughters brave fig fight. These allegations are true, bill barber sexually assaulte assaule teenaged girl one week aft this interview. In that letter home to parents the superintendent notes the charitable work done on behalf of barber and his daughter and quote we understand these allegations are extremely troubling and believe many of you feeling be trade. Hes behind bars at this hour. Counselors will be on hasnt at the middle School Starting tomorrow to help students dea
You can conatct me on twitter Vic Derbyshire or on email, thats victoria bbc. Co. Uk. Victoria bbc. Co. Uk. Unemployment continues to rise. Another 200,00 people lost theirjobs in the past three months meaning 1. 72 Million People are now out of work in the uk. Us democrats officially deliver their article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the senate the first step in beginning his trial. A report into mother and baby homes and magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland is expected to be published later. Survivors say they were emotionally abused and had to give up their babies for adoption. I was told by the nuns and by my parents, my mother especially, that the baby was not coming home. And that was it, there were no other options own i wasnt given any other options. And coming up this hour, well talk live to katie price and her 18 year old son after their bbc one documentary last night and what it was like for harvey becomming an adult during the pandemic. Tension