And 2am in the iraqi city of mosul where the Great Mosque Of Al Nuri has been destroyed by the so called Islamic State. The announcement came from Iraqi Forces Close to the mosque as they pushed ahead with the offensive to retake the ias stronghold. The us general called it a crime against the people of muscle and all of iraq. Let me show you some of the pictures taken by a bbc cameraman just about an hour before the mosque was hit. You can see the famous leaning minaret, with the city nickname, the hunchback. In 2014 the eye as leader made his only public appearance there. The is leader. These images were taken soon after the mosque was destroyed and you can see it is hardly recognisable. A little while ago our correspondent in mosul spoke with my colleague and gave the latest. It is confirmed that the mosque and the Historical Dome was destroyed a couple of hours ago. I was there in the evening with the Counterterrorism Force in iraq, which advanced to just 150 metres away from the m
And 2am in the iraqi city of mosul where the Great Mosque Of Al Nuri has been destroyed by the so called Islamic State. The announcement came from Iraqi Forces Close to the mosque as they pushed ahead with the offensive to retake the ias stronghold. The us general called it a crime against the people of muscle and all of iraq. Let me show you some of the pictures taken by a bbc cameraman just about an hour before the mosque was hit. You can see the famous leaning minaret, with the city nickname, the hunchback. In 2014 the eye as leader made his only public appearance there. The is leader. These images were taken soon after the mosque was destroyed and you can see it is hardly recognisable. A little while ago our correspondent in mosul spoke with my colleague and gave the latest. It is confirmed that the mosque and the Historical Dome was destroyed a couple of hours ago. I was there in the evening with the Counterterrorism Force in iraq, which advanced to just 150 metres away from the m
I held him in the very highest regard because of what he gave to me. They gave me my england debut and set me on the road, and i will never forget that. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is the latest twist in Donald Trumps confrontation with the heads of americas Intelligence Agencies. Mr trump says the director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, called him last night to condemn a leaked report claiming the President Elect was vulnerable to blackmail by russia. But mr clapper has said hed made no judgment on whether the report was reliable and he rejected mr trumps suggestion that Us Intelligence was responsible for the leak. Our correspondent Christian Fraser has the latest. Eight days from now, donald trump goes into battle as the next commander in chief. But never before has an incoming president been warring on so many fronts. This morning, as is now the norm, he began the day with a tweaked in fa ct, began the day with a tweaked in fact, what mr clapper told reporters is that he
Parliament. Mps began two days of debate on the bill triggering our formal exit from the European Union. We voted to give the people a chance to determine the future referendum. Now we must fulfil our side to deliver on the result. Scottish nationalists say they will vote against the bill. One conservative says he willjoin them, rejecting the idea that exit will be good for trade. Apparently you follow the rabbit down the hole and emerge in wonderland. Also, are concerns about prisons falling on deaf ears . And debate about Donald Trumps ban on some was in countries entering the us. It is divisive and wrong. Muslim. The big brexit debate. The first day of discussion on the bill following the process of leaving the eu. They will finish their debate and vote on wednesday. The government was forced to bring in the bill after losing a case in the Supreme Court when the governments intention that ministers alone should be able to start the process was challenged by campaigners who said it s
Daysin lionel messi being banned forfour days in sport. Four games. Our lead story on outside source is donald trump has begun dismantling some of americas high profile Climate Change policies. He signed an Executive Order in the last few hours and he will be distancing himself from the Paris Agreement. This was a substantial, International Deal that set out to limit Carbon Emissions around the world. I have been speaking to one of the people who helped broker it. Iam of the people who helped broker it. I am deeply concerned for the us economy. I am i am deeply concerned for the us economy. Iam not i am deeply concerned for the us economy. I am not concerned for the Paris Agreement or the de carbonisation of the global economy, Iam Carbonisation of the global economy, i am concerned about the us economy. It is removing the incentives for the us economy to continue to progress into the 21st century and inviting them to look back into the 20th century. It is a little bit trying to rescue