is now under way.
philip norton, bbc news, at raf
coningsby in lincolnshire.
let�*s turn to some important
news around the world.
burkina faso�*s military
government says it
will extend its rule
for another five years.
the state owned broadcaster
said the country�*s ruler,
ibrahim traore, will also be
able to contest the next
presidential election.
when he seized power in a coup
two years go,he said
he would restore civilian
government by the
middle of this year.
the move means that
burkina faso isjoining
its neighbor mali in extending
its rule by military.
an iranian court has jailed
the father of mehdi karam—i,
a 22—year—old who was executed
last year for his connection
to protests in 20—22.
the father, mashallah karam—i,
had campaigned unsuccessfully
for his son�*s clemency.
he�*s now been sentenced to six
years in prison on charges
of illegally organising
gatherings and
collecting donations.
singapore airlines says it has
decided not to serve meals
on its...