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we wa nt we want people that are going to be great for our country. we don't want people with bad, bad ideas. we don't wa nt people with bad, bad ideas. we don't want that. a new ceasefire deal for ukraine is brokered at the munich security conference. russia's foreign minister says it starts on monday. a huge storm over california brings flooding and high winds, triggering some massive sinkholes. it felt like a campaign rally, and it looked like a campaign rally. speaking to a crowd of supporters in an aircraft hanger in florida, donald trump spoke again about his vision for america. it is unusual for a sitting
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president to hold a rally in the style so soon after taking the presidency. he outlined what he said we re presidency. he outlined what he said were big plans for the four years ahead. in a speech lasting around an hour, he attacked the media, insisted the white house was running smoothly, and claimed he had inherited a big, big mess from the previous administration. he also talked about the court order overturning his travel ban. here's a little of what he had to say. and i've taken decisive action to keep radical islamic terrorists the hell out of our country. so you probably read where we want to enforce the laws as existing and so we to enforce the laws as existing and so we signed an order couple of weeks ago and it was taken over by a
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court, originally by a judge and then... yeah, it's very sad. and you know the reason is for protection and safety. so the statute is so plain and so clear i said last week i was speaking to a great group of sheriffs, the sheriffs group in washington, and i said, if you have a college education you can understand it. if you have a high school education you can understand it. if you were a bad student in high school you can understand it. and i was told, i'll check, but i found it hard to believe, in an over 30 page decision by the appellate court, threejudges, 30 page decision by the appellate court, three judges, and 30 page decision by the appellate court, threejudges, and you could tell by the way they were reacting
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because it was broadcast on television, everything we do get a lot of people watching, so you could tell by the way that phone call went it wasn't looking good. and when they broke their decision, as i understand it, maybe i'm wrong, but they didn't write the statute they we re they didn't write the statute they were making their decision about. he touched on many things, including his promise to repeal the affordable ca re his promise to repeal the affordable care act, otherwise known as obamacare. he said details on a replacement would be made public soon. you want good high—paying jobs for yourselves and for your loved ones and for the future of your families. you want a healthcare system and, by the way, we are going to be submitting ina the way, we are going to be submitting in a couple of weeks a great healthcare submitting in a couple of weeks a great healthca re plan submitting in a couple of weeks a great healthcare plan that's going to ta ke great healthcare plan that's going to take the place of the disaster known as obamaca re. to take the place of the disaster
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known as obamacare. it will be repealed and replaced. and for those people, the people who are put into rooms where republicans are talking about the plan and it wouldn't matter what they say, for those people, just so you understand, our plan will be much better healthcare ata plan will be much better healthcare at a much lower cost. 0k? nothing to complain about. at one point during his address mr trump exclaimed how huge his audience of fans was and proceeded to invite a man from the crowd on stage. mr trump said the man, now identified as gene huber, had waited since 4am to attend and said, "this guy is great, i'm not worried about him", signalling for security to allow him to jump a barrier and climb on stage. come on up. come here. this guy... so, he has been all over
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television saying the best things andi television saying the best things and i see him standing. itg got here at like 4am? and i see him standing. itg got here at like ham 7 stay and i see him standing. itg got here at like 4am? stay couple of —— say a couple of words to this crowd. mr president, thank you, sir. we the people, our movement is the reason why our president of the united states is standing here in front of us states is standing here in front of us today. when president trump during the election promised all these things that he was going to do for us, i knew he was going to do this for us! applause mr president, thank you so much.
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star is born. a star is born. with me now is the broadcaster and political commentator charlie wolf. quite an extraordinary rally. one of three speeches that donald trump has made this week. what did you make of it? whatever you may think, and i say this as a broadcaster, whatever you may think of his policies, that was a masterclass in how to give a speech and how to communicate to a mass audience. it was part ronald reagan, i can't even think wells. at that was a masterclass. whereas president obama, and added want to make a big comparison, president obama isa make a big comparison, president obama is a great orator, and he is a great communicator. it is a two way
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conversation and he is honing in. i am sure many people here in this building, with all deference to bbc journalists, would put their nose up a little, watching this guy in the t—shirt. thinking, my god, what is he going to say? trump saw this and said, these are my people. it is interesting that whereas mitt romney was considered and out of touch millionaire, here is a guy worth $12 billion, or whatever the millionaire, here is a guy worth $12 billion, orwhateverthe figure millionaire, here is a guy worth $12 billion, or whatever the figure is, do they consider one of their rome. he can talk to these people. and he decided the congress isn't helping him, the senate isn't helping him, in his eyes the press isn't helping him, they are being sceptical, cynical and obstructive. but he says, he au going to take a direct to the people, which is his right, and he did it. what you make of his relationship with the press? he once again repeated his dislike of the
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press, he called it distrustful and fake. how do you see this relationship going forward over the next four years? it is going to be a tough relationship. what has to be realised by the press is they are going to have to bend to him more than the other way. what's happening is, and this is something i predicted, businessmen are used to this ability to say, this is what i want, get it done all you are fired. they don't expect any obstruction. they don't expect any obstruction. the press don't operate to that same paradigms. so from this viewpoint he says he is trying to do something important for the security of the nation, and for the most part it wasn't racist. there were a couple of floors. there were some minor things that could have been done to strengthen that. to him he was like,
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i'm trying to do something important and you are obstructing me. we are playing again when there are lives at stake. i'm going to fight back in any way possible. he is going to say, it out of my office and get it done, like when bob maxwell of the mirror, if he was still alive, i've heard stories from friends of him. that's what you are dealing with. he isa that's what you are dealing with. he is a businessman and isn't going to become a presidential person and i guess we have to get to it. he is a businessman but he did take a swipe at thejudges, as businessman but he did take a swipe at the judges, as you mentioned. where does it leave this executive order and his relationship with the judiciary? very much part of this democracy in america. to be fair, yes, as my mother used to say, you get more with honey than vinegar.
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but he says that in many ways, and again i'm not a lawyer or a member of thejudiciary, but again i'm not a lawyer or a member of the judiciary, but it seemed to me at least that it was overstepping the mark. a court on behalf of two attorney generals in the state, stopping what is supposed to be a wide power and birth. being that is the purview of the presidency and should be... it should be interfered with. as the law brought out. this view of people not being able to get back to college, which was essentially the argument he made, the whole programme is being shut down. it was interesting that for insta nce down. it was interesting that for instance the court, the district court and appeals court, had essentially thrown the whole thing out when there could have been some minor fixes. out when there could have been some minorfixes. i'm sure out when there could have been some minor fixes. i'm sure that was very unusual. throwing out the baby with the bathwater sort of situation. he had the reaction of saying that
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so—called judge that are thinking meant it as a slide to the constitution, but it was that sort of frustration that you would get if you were sitting at the top of trump tower and some official has stopped your project from going ahead. thank you so much for being with us. you can find more analysis donald trump's latest speech on our website. you will also find a look at the executive orders which the president has signed. the us vice president, mike pence, has used his first major foreign policy speech to reassure allies that donald trump does support nato. just weeks after the president called the military alliance obsolete, mr pence told a security conference in munich that america's commitment to it was unwavering. he did make it clear though that the white house expected nato members to increase their spending on defence.
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bike —— vice president mike pence was on his first foreign trip outside the us since becoming the deputy. he has now left this luxury hotel behind us, where he has been addressing the top diplomats and defenceman of the from across europe and be at —— and beyond. this was very much a charm offensive. the first major policy address since the trump team came to office. he was here to send a reassuring message, but america would still be sticking to traditional policies when it comes to support for nato and when it comes to relations with russia. never mind what has already been said ina never mind what has already been said in a contradictory style by president trump himself. but how much were european leaders convinced? nato exercises in poland — a show of strength to counter what many see as a growing threat from russia. the massive deployment of us
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military might in europe underlines how america has been the predominant power in nato since the end of the second world war. now, there's a us president who's called this alliance obsolete. so, at this munich forum, anticipation and anxiety over what message president trump's deputy would bring here. what we were most looking for were the messages coming out from the leading members of president trump's team, including vice—president mike pence. everyone says they've been reassured by what he had to say about the transatlantic alliance and the belief in nato. there's so much relief here about what you had to say, doesn't that make you worry that europe was worried about your commitment to the transatlantic alliance and to nato? i think president trump has made it clear that the united states stands strongly with the north atlantic alliance. we strongly support nato. but the president has also made it
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clear that we expect our allies to keep their word, to live up to the commitments that they've made for our common defence. there was a strong message to russia, too, a warning it would be held accountable for its actions, despite president trump's talk of a warmer relationship. moscow's top diplomat accused the west of being stuck in a cold war mentality. translation: the historic period that can be called the post—cold war order has now come to an end. the main result, in our view, has been the failure of institutions to adapt. then, within hours, mr lavrov announced a new truce in ukraine between government forces and russian—backed separatists. there is scepticism a ceasefire will hold, but washington's message is now clear: without progress, there'll be no lifting of russian sanctions. tonight, as the vice president headed out, he left behind some reassurance for europe's leaders.
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but there's still that uncertainty whether what's been said here is also the view of the oval office. lyse doucet, bbc news, munich. an hour leaders are assessing the message an hour leaders are assessing the m essa g e left an hour leaders are assessing the message left behind that the messenger as well asking whether or not vice president p is part of the inner circle of donald trump. and for all of the carefully crafted speeches that were delivered here, they are still asking what they will read on twitter tomorrow. our reporter there from munich. stay with us here on bbc news. still to come: high winds and driving at rainfall and that is not even the worst pa rt. let's rainfall and that is not even the worst part. let's have a look at the massive storms and sinkholes in california. nine years and 15,000 deaths after going into afghanistan,
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the last soviet troops were finally coming home. the withdrawal completed in good order, but the army defeated in the task it had been sent to perform. malcolm has been murdered. it has a terrible effect on the moral of the people, i'm terrified of the repercussions in the streets. one wonders who is next. as the airlift got under way, there was no letup in the eruption itself. lava streams from a vent low in the crater flowed down to the sea on the east of the island, away from the town for the time being, but it could start flowing again at any time. the russians heralded their new generation space station with a spectacular night launch. they've called it mir, russian for peace. here is the latest headlines.
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president trump has held a campaign style rally for thousands of supporters in florida, saying there is now a spirit of optimism sweeping across the us. a ceasefire between russian backed rebels and the ukrainian army will come into force on monday in the eastern ukraine according to a russian official. the american woman at the centre of the norma mccorvey, whose roe vs wade test case made abortions legal in the united states, has died aged 69. as a 22—year—old, and under the pseudonym ofjane roe, she applied to the courts to be allowed to end an unwanted pregnancy. she later waived her right to anonymity and became an anti—abortion campaigner. this is not a name that many people
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know when the united states but she was part of one of the most landmark court cases in modern history she was 22 at the time, unmarried and unemployed. she was pregnant for the third time and wanted an abortion. she was living in texas where abortion was illegal at time. she filed a court case, little knowing that this court case would work its way, all the way through the appeals courts systems to the highest court in the land, the us supreme court where she went under the pseudonym of jane roe. roe where she went under the pseudonym ofjane roe. roe vs wade became a landmark case that made it unconstitutional through individual state here in america to bands abortion. ironically, it is norma herself went from being in favour of abortion to a very staunch opponent of it after converting to
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christianity. she died at the age of 69 in christianity. she died at the age of 69ina christianity. she died at the age of 69 in a texas assisted living place but she will have certainly been seen as having been a considerable mark on the history of this country. the gambia has formally sworn in its newly elected president, adama barrow. it was the second time he took the oath after his formal inauguration was delayed by his predecessor refusing to leave office. adama barrow has promised to help lead his country at the mosque wriggle period in its history. thousands of people in the gambia filter stadium for a historic moment. many had come before dawn to get the best seats. the capacity of 20000 and the capitol stadium was
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jampacked. after 22 years of the same man in power, expectations are high. we should be developing the gambia and seeing that the gambier is up in the sky and democratically we are definitely up there. other states can look up to the gambia to emulate us. we have shown that already. west african heads of state showed their support as well. they came from liberia... senna goal, sierra leone, the ivory coast and mauritania for the occasion. and then the man of the day, adama barrow. the new president who has promised to turn the page and open a new chapter in the country's history. he took the oath last month at the gandhian embassy in senegal where he waited until security was returned for his return. he is
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taking the oath again at home with his people. i, adama barrow do swear. . . his people. i, adama barrow do swear... so help me god. his people. i, adama barrow do swear... so help me godlj his people. i, adama barrow do swear... so help me god. i day to celebrate democracy, a day of hope. above the crowds, a reminder of the hash tag slogan that flooded the social media since adama barrow won the december election. gambia has decided. adama barrow said there we re decided. adama barrow said there were many challenges ahead. he has promised to free those detained without trial. to improve education and press freedom. the task is immense but he has vowed to turn the small west african nation into a beacon of peace. let's get some other news for you.
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they mostert cleric who was jailed for life in america for plotting terror attacks in the 19905 has died in prison. he was blind and seen as inspired the 1993 bombing attack on the world trade center in which 5ix people died. iraqi forces prepare to tackle some extent militants in we5tern mo5ul the un has warned that the safety of hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped air is paramount. iraqi air force of civilians trapped air is paramount. iraqi airforce has once again dropping leaflet5 warning people of an offensive. mo5ul i5 again dropping leaflet5 warning people of an offensive. mo5ul is the last magi stronghold in iraq for dog now to california where one of the strongest 5torms now to california where one of the strongest storms in years has killed at least four people. it has caused chaos, opening up 5inkholes and causing flood5. hundreds of homes have been evacuated due to fears of mudslides. at the moment we are getting a little bit of a break from the rain.
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they have lifted the evacuation orders in some neighbourhoods, where the water that came down yesterday had turned the streets into rivers of mud. people are now finally able to go back home. they have to walk home, park their car and walk home because a huge cleanup effort is going on. we have had some pictures in of going on. we have had some pictures inofa going on. we have had some pictures in of a fire truck which fell into a sinkhole. unbelievable picture5. in of a fire truck which fell into a sinkhole. unbelievable pictures. how emergency crews coping sinkhole. unbelievable pictures. how emergency crew5 coping with all of thi5? emergency crew5 coping with all of this? it shows you that the first responders are victims of this huge 5torm, ju5t responders are victims of this huge 5torm, just as much as regular people. this fire truck was an interstate 15 yesterday, responding to an accident that involved a big truck when the pavement began to crumble underneath the fire engine. you can see in that video the fire engine ju5t tumbled over. you can see in that video the fire
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enginejust tumbled over. good you can see in that video the fire engine ju5t tumbled over. good to know that all six firefighters who we re know that all six firefighters who were working on that engine were able to get away but now it is just sitting on its side in the middle of san bernardino sitting on its side in the middle of san berna rdino county sitting on its side in the middle of san bernardino county and officials 5ay san bernardino county and officials say it could cost $3 million to repay the highway. good to know that nobody was hurt in that. tell us what other challengers emergency crews a re what other challengers emergency crews are facing. of course there are many power outages and that is largely because we have been in a drought for six years and now all of this rain, all at once, that we needed so badly, has caused the trees to come out of the loose 5oil and fall down onto powerlines and on to the homes of people. the other problem we have, 5inkholes opening up problem we have, 5inkholes opening up in the pavement. people driving down the street, minding their own bu5ine55 down the street, minding their own business and suddenly there is a huge hole following their car. we had two people, actually, two cars who tumbled into a hole yesterday.
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another one has opened up in another community and police are trying to warn people to stay away from these areas. briefly, how unusual is this for california? this is crazy. on friday night, the traffic, holiday weekend is always bad here but the brunt of this hitjust a5 weekend is always bad here but the brunt of this hitjust as everybody was on the road and we had freeways that were filled up with water. the big rig trucks were having trouble getting through. this is very unu5ual. i have been covering traffic for many years and i have never seen anything like this. extraordinary picture5 there from california. that is it from me in the team. hi there. four some sunny for other5, hi there. four some sunny for others, we are a few but mild. hi there. four some sunny for others, we are a few but mild. that i5 others, we are a few but mild. that is the theme at the moment and that thing continues through sunday as well. temperatures wildly above where you would expect at this time of year. a lot of regional variation
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around the united kingdom so i will try and pick out some detail. it look5 try and pick out some detail. it looks as if most people, places will start. 81 in some places with a fog across central and southern areas but it should not be too extensive and it should lift with time. cloud across wales was an odd spot of drivel. a mi5ty start acro55 northern ireland as well. the odd spot of drizzle from the word go across the western highlands of scotland. to the east, some brightness outlet. but it is ready quite well up. eight or nine degrees inafew quite well up. eight or nine degrees in a few places. to the east of the at some 5un5hine. great so the west. across the midlands with east anglia and much of southern england it will bea and much of southern england it will be a reasonable start to the day. dry weather, there could be areas of mi5t dry weather, there could be areas of mist and thick patches of fault on high ground, perhap5 around the coastal fringes a5 high ground, perhap5 around the coastal fringes as well. you will not be too widespread and there is a chance we will see brightness developing a5 chance we will see brightness developing as we go through the day. something of a west ea5t split. that
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i5 something of a west ea5t split. that is to say the west keeps a lot of cloud, particularly around the coa5t. heavy rain eventually to the west in sight of scotland. the further ri5k, west in sight of scotland. the further risk, the chance of holding onto brightness and temperatures responding. figure5 onto brightness and temperatures responding. figures in a couple of plays, could be as be as high as responding. figures in a couple of plays, could be as be as high a513 or 1a degrees through sunday afternoon. if anything we will import some even warmer air out. subtropical air coming off the atla ntic subtropical air coming off the atlantic and topping out across the uk as we head into monday. the catch i5 uk as we head into monday. the catch is it will be moi5t air carrying a lot of cloud in between these two weather front5. perhaps not lot of cloud in between these two weatherfronts. perhaps not much in the way of brightness. it will generate some wetter weather. london northern ireland. and that will head into pa rt5 of northern ireland. and that will head into parts of northern england and north wale5 eventually a5 into parts of northern england and north wale5 eventually as well, brightening up behind there will be gusty wind. mid teen5 potentially, especially few 5ee gusty wind. mid teen5 potentially, especially few see some brightness to the south of that front acro55 central and eastern pa rt5 to the south of that front acro55 central and eastern parts of england. the front5 continue to come across the uk as we go through the
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rest of the coming week. there will be some wetter and windy weather at time5 particularly acro55 be some wetter and windy weather at time5 particularly across the north of the uk and it could get quite 5tormy later on in the week. one thing you will notice is that it turns chilly compared to this current time and blu5tery in the wind a5 current time and blu5tery in the wind as well. the latest headlines from bbc news: president trump has defended his achievements in office and reiterated many of his campaign pledge5 at a rally in florida. he told supporters there was now a spirit of optimism sweeping the united states, and he reiterated many of his campaign pledge5 on the economy and security. the russian foreign minister has announced a cea5efire agreement in eastern ukraine between the government army and russian—backed rebels. sergei lavrov says it will come into force on monday in eastern ukraine and heavy military hardware would also be withdrawn. the woman at the centre of the us supreme court ruling which legali5ed
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abortion in american has died. norma mccorvey, known as jane roe, took action to allow her to terminate a pregnancy in the 1973 roe ver5u5 wade case. now on bbc world news, reporters. hello, and welcome to reporters. i'm david eade5, and from here in the world's newsroom, we send our correspondents to bring you the very best stories from across the globe. in this week's programme: sliding back towards anarchy — fergal keane report5 from the central african republic
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