Several developments today in the crisis in iraq. The pentagon said that the u. S. Military is flying armed drones over baghdad to protect troops and diplomats. Human watch say there is evidence that Islamic State in iraq and the levant killed up to 180 men after taking tikrit. The ayatollah called on the country. Mike viqueira is live for us on the white house with more on these militants. Do the drones represent a major escalation. Reporter heres what we knew and what we know now. Forces have flown over iraq to identify where the enemy is and ar where are the targets. And drones that are faced elsewhere surrounding iraq. What we now know is that some of those drones are armed. What u. S. Officials are Say Something that the reason that theyre armed is to protect u. S. Interest in iraq right now. Not only those individuals within private contracts that they should be evacuated, but part of those 300 advisers, the first wave of which has entered iraq to try to assess the capabilities o
Ill have all the latest from the world cup this tuesday. Including is Uruguays Luis Suarez up to his old tricks again . As his side takes on italy in their crucial final group match. They have been behind bars now for nearly six months and 24 hours after three al jazerra journalists were jailed in egypt, a striking show of solidarity around the world with other journal assists coming together to call for the release of peter greste, mohamed far me and baja mohamed. All accused of aiding a terrorist organization. The first comment from the egyptian president who said he wouldnt interfere in the courts decision to sentence the three journalists and thats despite widespread condemnation of the verdict outside the egypt. In brisbane, peters parents have spoken about vowing to fight for the freedom of his son and his two colleagues. Fahmys brother said he still hopes they will be released. A message by staff and other broadcasters to. Outside the bbc Head Quarters in london fellow journal i
Suarez hit with a disciplinary charge at the world cup. The official forces, u. S. Official forces and military advisors are in baghdad. It is a big task. These are the areas held by rebels, mostly in the north and the west. Theyll be particularly interested in what is going on at the Baiji Oil Refinery. More than 1,000 people have died this month alone. Lets go to our correspondent, imran khan, live in baghdad. Imran, what are the iraqis hoping to get out the u. S. Special forces, and military advisors . Theyll be hoping the special forces military advisors can give them advice on tactics and weaponry needed to go and send Ground Troops into places like mosul and other places on the map. There are 300 of them arriving over the next couple of weeks. The first lot will be basing themselves at a camp near the Baghdad International airport. Thats where theyll train the elite of the iraqi army. The purpose is advice. The frustration from a lot of the government officials is that the u. S.
Overnight, charges for assault now issued. And get this, hes a repeat offender. This story viral around the world right now. Freeze frame freeze frame and royal selfie alert. The teen who snapped these ultimate shots, breaking through Royal Security for some very special shots with the queen. Good morning, america. How did that guy i dont know. Get so close to the queen. This is crazy. Look at that selfie one more time. He was taking a queenie. Some guards are in hot water today. A little bit. Yeah, it was a great picture. Well have that a little bit later. But well also have news on a big break through that will make a difference for every woman facing a mammogram. The 3d decreasing false alarms. And get to the extreme weather. And parts of the country underwater from west to east. And al ex west in st. Paul, minnesota right now where the water is still rising. Good morning, alex. Reporter good morning. Some places cant catch a break. Im standing in what is supposed to be a park, the
Talking with someone who has never given a tv interview before. Well tell you who that is today wednesday, june 25th, 2014. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and Savannah Guthrie live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a wednesday morning. Im surrounded by fellas here. Weve got natalie on assignment at the world cup. Weve got pier alexander here. Carson, youre here because matt is in london with an undisclosed guest. Good morning. Welcome to day one of where in the world is matt lauer. Im standing in front of this wall of foliage. Im in london and i flew overnight to sit down and talk to someone whos gotten an awful lot of attention over the last two or three years. Not only in uk but around the world. Youre right. This person has never given a Television Interview before. And it may be a person known by just one name. Well sit down and do that interview as soon as i get done with you in a couple minutes. Hopefully at 8 00 wh