Alone Barbara Starr youre watching aljazeera live from london also coming up on the program. Turkey says its taken control of a key mountain in Northern Syria as it steps up its offensive against kurdish fighters Opposition Leader likes in a rally is arrested during our government protests in russia and the flap at pioneering viacom prot the founder of furniture giant ikea has died. Hello thank you for joining us yemens government has accused the separatists of an attempted coup after they took over its headquarters in fierce clashes in aden at least ten people have been killed in the main airport in the town was shut down the group for its control of yemens Southern Region which was an independent country up until ninety nine. The civil war has already torn the country apart after who the rebels a seized control of the capital sanaa in two thousand and fourteen president how these government was forced to move to aden in the south adding to that tension the United Arab Emirates is arm
Were eased in england, allowing unlimited exercise, and travel, in order to enjoy the open air. But the rules vary, depending on where you live in the uk. The easing of englands guidelines has been welcomed by some, but others in tourist areas worry about a possible big influx of people, as sian lloyd reports. These residents of stratford have been a fixture for generations, but, for the past eight weeks, their surroundings have been significantly quieter than usual. The Historic Town is a magnet for tourists from far and wide, and the Economic Impact of the lockdown has been felt here. But after the government advice was changed for People Living in england, visitors are beginning to return. This couple have travelled some 50 miles from their home in leicestershire. Because boris said we can go further afield, weve made the most of it. This is our normal life. We like to get out and about. So, were just going to have a walk around the river and we brought our own flask of coffee, and
Having continued with a stricter lockdown than england, Northern Ireland has now decided to relax its lockdown more than any other part of the uk. From tuesday groups of up to six people not from the same household will be able to meet outdoors. Drive in Church Services and cinemas will also be allowed. Emma vardy is in belfast. Belfast has been like a ghost town but its about to come back to life. People in Northern Ireland are to be allowed more social interaction than anywhere in the uk. From tomorrow, six people from different households will be able to meet outdoors, far more than in england, where you can only meet one person from another house. The Northern Ireland executive says its down to changing scientific advice, it believes theres much less chance of the virus being passed on outdoors, so they will now allow drive through Church Services and cinemas, golf and tennis to restart. Much of this ahead of anywhere else in the uk. We are told that Outdoor Activities are able to
Were eased in england. Local councils urged people today to stay away from beauty spots and beaches and, although some National Parks have reported areas being busy, many people do seem to have heeded the warning, as andy gill reports. In normal times, more than 3 million day visitors come to the dales every year, and its not hard to see why. The National Park and local authorities, though, think it is too early to loosen the coronavirus lockdown. The big fear was that the car park would be full all week, and the river bank was going to be like blackpool when blackpool was busy and open, nobody social distancing. But as it is, we have a slow increase in the amount of people coming, that feel safe to come. But in grassington today, some people were taking advantage of the new guidelines, some travelling from harrogate and leeds. If you follow the guidance and you socially distance, you make sure that you are not touching anything. We have not seen anybody, really, but everyone we have s
India. 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. Im ona im on a journey to two extremes of this vast subcontinent. Its just crystal, hard crystals. White salt. I began ibegan in i began in the far west. And this week, i have travelled 2000 miles over to the north east. I am on the banks of the mighty river and about to go toa banks of the mighty river and about to go to a very spiritual place. Its one of indias lesser known regions. And just to my right is the border with bangladesh. A part of the country that prides itself on its traditions. He makes it look so easy. But its incredibly difficult. But it is also looking forward and embracing progress. So now i am on my way to go and see assams very own eco warrior. It is going to be an incredible adventure. Indias north east. A collection of eight states almost cut off from the rest of this vast country, but for a tiny strip of land. At partition, a lar