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across the border in in regions. across the border in myanmar we saw three big fires burning today. boards of officials told us they had seen helicopters hovering before the smoke began to rise. meanwhile the myanmar continue to pour into bangladesh bringing the few belongings they could salvage. a senior un figure told me they are now expecting as many as half a million people will come. the children were residents of the smyllum care home run by catholic nuns until 19821 until today there was little record
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that these children lived. but these 400 children are believed to be in an unmarked grave. francis mccoll is one of them who died from a brain haemorrhage in 1961. his brother spent years trying to find out what happened to him. i thought there would be maybe 120, 150 maybe, you know. i always thought at least 120, that's only what i've been hearing, you know. the names were uncovered by the file on four the names were uncovered by the file on foui’ programme the names were uncovered by the file on four programme who analysed certificates. we couldn't find any burial records for them. the children are believed to lie here at st mary's cemetery in lanark. the daughters of charity acknowledged in 2004 that residents died in their ca re 2004 that residents died in their care and were buried in this plot but couldn't provide many details. this glaif was first discovered and
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it was a total mess with the rubbish from the rest of the cemetery had simply been dumped here. that infuriated campaigners. then so did something else — a few feet away, a total contrast — a well—maintained set of headstones belonging to the nuns. smyllum care home closed in 1981 after 117 years. some former residents allege abuse by the nuns. last month campaigners held a vigil for the children of smyllum, clayed to rest were the ashes of frank dockerly who fought to get the truth. his widow spoke to me today. he thought he could get in touch with families. that is just unbelievable what is happening. the people higher up should be telling the families exactly what happened to these kids. reporter: i have a few questions
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from you from the bbc... the daughters for charity didn't respond: they said: the ongoing scottish child abuse inquiry was the best place to investigate what had happened. each of the lives was cut short, most through natural causes but everyone meant something to someone but everyone meant something to someone and all deserved to be remembered. let us take a look at the weather now. relative to the devastating weather thatis relative to the devastating weather that is being experienced in florida courtesy of hurricane irma, our weather is quieter. there are some strong winds in our forecast as we go through tonight. gusts of winds at about 50mph perhaps with a lot of showers pushing in from the west. during tomorrow morning, the strong winds could cause some travel issues for the monday commute, particularly
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across wales and the south—west. it's going to be a blustery day across the country. gusty winds and heavy showers. with some spells of sunshine in—between and a decidedly cool feel to the weather with highs of 13-19. a cool feel to the weather with highs of 13—19. a drier day on tuesday for many. very strong wind on tuesday night. then sunny spells and heavy showers on wednesday. this is bbc news. hurricane irma slams into the florida keys with wind of up to 130mph. more than six million people have been ordered to leave their homes as the storm inches closer to the mainland. the hurricane is predicted to create a storm surge of up predicted to create a storm surge of up to 15 feet high. the torrential rains are causing flood warnings
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across this region, that's on top of the deadly storm surge that is almost certainly going to happen. these are the live pictures in naples on the north—west coast of florida. although hurricane irma's been now categorised as a category 3 storm, the winds are still 120mph. here, cuba was battered overnight with significant damage being done as the recovery process begins. in other news, officials in mexico say at least 90 people are known to have died in thursday's earthquake. more on hurricane irma at the top of the hour. now it's time for sportsday. coming up, froome wins the spanish
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cycle race. crystal palace hand burnley a win and heap more pressure on their manager. he broke records on their manager. he broke records on their manager. he broke records on the track and now on the road, mo farah wins the great north run for a fourth time. thank you forjoining us. we'll preview the men's us open final where nadal hopes to continue his impressive run of form. today's final stage in the spanish cycle race was largely a procession
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where chris froome enjoyed the stroll in and he enjoyed a beer or two en route, having described this as his greatest achievement. the final stage was won by the italian sprinter whilst froome safely crossed the line behind to confirm his status. 0ne crossed the line behind to confirm his status. one of the sport's all—time greats, andy swiss, is in pa rticula red. all—time greats, andy swiss, is in particulared. before summer began, chris froome won three tour de france titles but finished second on three occasions in the spanish equivalent. he's won it in astonishing style now. the elysee victory, then victory here in madrid barely weeks later. to give you an idea of the distances involved. 4,200 miles involved over 42 gruelling days. it's really the ultimate test of physical and mental endu rans. ultimate test of physical and mental
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endu ra ns. that's ultimate test of physical and mental endu rans. that's perhaps why he was emotional when he spoke last night —— endue rans. he talked about the sacrifices he made. glb endue it's nearly 40 years since any cyclist has managed to complete this double; that's why this puts chris froome up there among cycling's all—time greats. crystal palace have lost their first four games of the season. the manager said he didn't know how much time he'd have to turn things around. the approach taken by frank de boer‘s side this season is muddled. for a team low on confidence, this is not how to start a match. a confused back pass seized
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upon by chris wood. a second goal for burnley‘s new striker in as many games. palace needed to try a direct route. their best chances came from set pieces. burnley‘s goalkeeper tom heaton though was untroubled for much of the first half until an awkward fall forced him to be substituted. an injury to his left shoulder that could yet prove to be serious. in his absence, the visitors hoped to take advantage. his replacement nick pope held his nerve. in contrast, palace couldn't. they dominated with nothing to show for it. there'll be few chances better than this one to grab their first goal of the season. burnley clung on. for palace, another game gone and still no goals or points to show for their efforts. for all the pedestriangree of de boer, the pressures of the premier league are all too clear. they started working
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ha rd all too clear. they started working hard and with spirit. they started well to the last second. the only thing what we didn't do was score. do you think you are going to be given the time to get things going? i don't know. the only thing what i can control is to work very hard with the boys and that is what i am going to to until the last end and hopefully for a long period with crystal palace. they were the better side today. we didn't get into our stride. ironically after scoring too early you would think that would help but weirdly it helped them and they almost seemed to think, all right let's get on with the game and they seemed to play well more or less for the game after that. we had a couple of spells and chances and possibles but not great chances. they had a couple of very good chances. newcastle united earned a second premier league win against swansea city at the liberty stadium. a first away win in the premier league since 2015 means newcastle climb up to
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tenth in the table. benitez was at swa nsea tenth in the table. benitez was at swansea in portrait but not in person. newcastle's manager was phoning this one in, leaving his assista nts phoning this one in, leaving his assistants to take charge as he recovers from surgery. assistants to take charge as he recovers from surgery. all quiet on the line for half an hour but swa nsea the line for half an hour but swansea keeper lucas fabianski stayed engaged keeping out this header. no penalty, no surprise. no goals in the first half though quite why alfie moreson will be wondering. swa ncy were alfie moreson will be wondering. swancy were gating closer. there would have been worrying words in the caretaker ears —— mawson. the captain was the saviour. newcastle's scorer then popped up, earning his tea m scorer then popped up, earning his team back—to—back i having tris.
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—— human rights act back—to—back victories. he rang me this morning and said play how you played against west ham. we had a good time on the pitch and we really went for it today. we set a standard. that's what we need to do now. mo farah's won the great north run for a record—breaking fourth time in a row. the four—time 0lympic record—breaking fourth time in a row. the four—time olympic champion took the lead in the half marathon with 200 metres to two and crossed the line in a time of one hour and six seconds. he retired from the track last month to concentrate on road racing and with it being a couple of weeks since his last track race he says his lack of training definitely had an impact. four miles to go. i wasjust hanging on gritting my teeth. two miles, i got closer and managed to believe in myself and dug deep. i was thinking, ifi myself and dug deep. i was thinking, if i can just myself and dug deep. i was thinking, if i canjust sit myself and dug deep. i was thinking, if i can just sit on myself and dug deep. i was thinking, if i canjust sit on him, i can sprint. when you reflect, because it's time now, will there be time when you are on holiday to look back
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at this incredible career. you have lurched from one championship's planning to the next, have you ever had time to take stock? not at all. when i retire, hang my shoes up for good, then you will look back and go oh, my god, i did that. now the track is done, it's time to move on to the road and just chill, enjoy it, be happy and relaxed and just enjoy. the women's race was won in one hour and five minutes and 59 seconds. keitany‘s third victory. england's matthew fitzpatrick‘s won the european masters after a dramatic play—off victory over scott hend of australia. the 23—year—old shot a closing 6—under 64 to finish or 14—under. hend led by three shots going into the final round but
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missed several chances to win, as fitzpatrick closed out for his fourth european tour title. wasps have made it two out of two in rugby union's premiership. they've gone top of the table after winning 17—10 top of the table after winning 17—10 to worcester. la roux proved the decisive score. worcester still without a win after two matches and sit bottom of the early league standings. and after victory, james anderson has returned to ranked one in in bowlers. later tonight, the top seed world number one rafa nadal will start as favourite when he takes on south africa's kevin anderson in the us 0pen final. the spaniard going for a 16th grand
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