mystery and agatha christi is dead.it was crazy conversation but it was my mom and then i send today my brother who was in jail, and he told me that he hated it and he threw it away, then called my mom back and my mom said, well, he's in jail, so how far could he have thrown it? and so just is the drama of my life, and -- and about a week later, my brother called and apparently had fished the page outs of the garbage can and read it and he was crying and he really loved it, called my mom, apologized, and then for probably the next 15 months, i got collect calls from guys in jail who read the book, and called their mother and loved it, and they all said, the thing -- number one thing i like but your book it doesn't have any big words, and my mom is like, you can't write; and so complicated. and yet at the same time, the book kind of just keeps going on and on. it's ban question on the s.a.t.s, it's taught as a companion piece for a tree grows in brooklyn, and it's a book -- it's a simple book without a lot of big words t

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiey on the bbc. i'm rico hizon in singapore. i'm babita sharma in london. our top stories: in her government. a new brexit plan. four members of the us military presence in syria have been killed in an attack carried out by so—called islamic state. let's take a look at some front pages from around the world. the south china morning post reveals nasa officials asked the chinese for help in planning an american mission to the far side of the moon. according to state media, the united states was among half a dozen countries that collaborated on china's moon landing earlier this month. the new york times reports on the potential use of biological weapons by north korea. it says the us is increasingly concerned that pyongyang is far more likely to use biological weapons than nuclear ones. and the japan times leads on the retirement of the country's star sumo wrestler at the age of 32. it shows a tearful kisenosato yutaka calling time on his wrestling career after losing a series of tournament

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiee watching the briefing. our headlines: a tearful andy murray has told reporters next week's australian open could be his last tournament — he said he was in too much pain after hip surgery. the german chancellor angela merkel has praised her greek counterpart alexis tsipras for leading his country out of a very difficult period after nine years of austerity. as the uk prepares to leave the european union, there's been a surge in the number of people applying to become citizens of other eu countries. germany allows dual citizenship for the descendants of people whose nationality was taken away by the nazi regime. sylvia rothschild, a rabbi from london is applying. we feel ourselves a very british, veryjewish, and yet we have applied for german citizenship to go alongside our british citizenship. the two things that actually drove this decision were the work that we did ten or so years ago about my father's history. and that gave me a much stronger sense of how deeply rooted, the summer

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance but agatha christient such a thing. this is bbc world news today. the latest headlines... the saudi teenager who fled to thailand in fear for her life has arrived in canada where she's been granted asylum. three people have been killed in a powerful gas explosion in central paris. parts of germany, austria and sweden are suffering exceptional amounts of snow which have already killed seven people in the past week. a number of ski resorts and mountain villages have been evacuated in austria. bethany bell reports now from annaberg in the austrian alps. the little town of annaberg is blanketed in white. like many mountain regions in germany and austria, it is experiencing unusually heavy falls of snow. these sensors are there to protect houses from avalanches. the authorities are struggling to remove the snow. these volunteer firefighters are working to clear the roof of annaberg's primary school. stefan obermeister from the lower austrian fire brigade says they need to ensure the building is safe enough fo

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christie such a thing. this is bbc news. the latest headlines: the saudi teenager who fled to thailand in fear for her life has arrived in canada where she's been granted asylum. three people have been killed in a powerful gas explosion at a bakery in central paris. the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, says he's optimistic that the us and turkey can reach an agreement on a way to protect america's kurdish allies in syria after its troops pull out. us forces have fought alongside the kurds in northern syria against islamic state jihadists. mr pompeo is on a middle east tour which is intended to reassure washington's allies following president trump's announcement last month that us forces would be withdrawn from syria. barbara plett usher is monitoring his trip from riyadh. this dispute with turkey over america's kurdish allies has overshadowed mr pompeo's sweeping mid east trip. but he told journalists he'd spoken with his turkish counterpart and thought an agreement might be possible — one

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiething. this is bbc news. the latest headlines: the saudi woman who had fled to thailand in fear for her life is on her way to canada after being granted asylum there. president trump has said he won't declare a national emergency to build a wall on the border with mexico, meaning there is no end in sight to the us government shutdown. let's stay with that story. our washington correspondent david willis has the latest on whether the us president plans to bypass congress and declare a national emergency. the president has said he will not be declaring a national emergency — not now, at least. he believes congress should reconvene and talk this matter out and he said that basically, calling a national emergency would be just too easy. he thinks this is something that should be solved by other means and that is a view that is not shared by some in his party. we heard today from the south carolina republican senator lindsey graham, urging the president to declare a national emergency and r

about her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiea thing. this is bbc world news. the latest headlines: visiting the border with mexico, president trump has again threatened to declare a national emergency to get funding for his long—promised wall. the row has caused a government shutdown, now in its 20th day. felix tshisekedi has been declared winner of the presidential elections in the democratic republic of congo, but it's disputed and the runner—up has told the bbc he'll mount a legal challenge. the former world number one tennis player andy murray has said he'll retire from the sport after wimbledon this year and he may even quit before that. at an emotional press conference ahead of next week's australian open the two—time olympic champion admitted the hip problems which have plagued him for 20 months have taken their toll. at one point murray had to leave the room to get his emotions under control. this was his response when he was asked if next week's open could be his last tournament. yeah, ithink yeah, i think there is a ch

about her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiehave you with us on bbc news. the latest headlines: president trump visits the border with mexico and insists on building a wall as the government shutdown over the funding argument is in its 20th day. felix tshisekedi has been declared winner of the presidential elections in the democratic republic of congo, but it's disputed and the runner—up has told the bbc he'll mount a legal challenge. donald trump's former personal lawyer michael cohen has agreed to testify in public next month before a committee of the us house of representatives. he used to describe himself as a fixer for the president, and was sentenced to three years in prison for making illegal hush—money payments during the 2016 election campaign, and for lying to congress about a proposed trump tower project in russia. the president told reporters he was "not worried" about mr cohen's testimony. more from our correspondent, rajini vaidyanathan. michael cohen pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a number of offences, inclu

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christie to want such a thing. this is bbc news. the latest headlines: a young saudi woman who's been granted asylum in canada after fleeing her family is said to be "very, very happy." earlier, i spoke with women's rights campaigner mona who played a crucial role in rahaf‘s story becoming worldwide news. i asked whether she was hearing from other women inside saudi arabia who had heard about rahaf‘s story. yes, i've heard from several saudi women who have contacted me through various social media to tell me that they are very happy, they are ecstatic to see her free and safe, and many of them are saying, "i wish that was me too." i think it is impossible to exaggerate the impact of rahaf‘s courage and rahaf‘s victory, because what she has done, what this incredibly courageous 18—year—old has done is wrong foot the saudi authorities and the thai authorities who had initially wanted to forcibly repatriate her, but also, show her saudi sisters back home that it is possible to escape and to be fr

about her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieople are in mourning this is newsday on the bbc. i'm rico hizon in singapore. i'm kasia madera in london. our top stories. president trump has visited a town on the us border with mexico to try to win support for his plans to build a wall, which have triggered a government shutdown. presidentjohn‘s former lawyer will face court. his already been sentenced for illegal dealings regarding campaign finance laws. let's take a look at some front pages from around the world. the straits times leads on the ongoing trade dispute between the us and china it says that experts are optimistic of agreement on thorny issues such as intellectual property protection by the march first deadline. the international edition of the new york times reports that measures taken by the south korean government to promote economic growth have not worked. it reports that the rise in taxes and the minimum wage along with slowed growth has left small business owners disgruntled. and the south china morning post repor

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieg. this is bbc news, the latest headlines: the saudi teenager who fled to thailand in fear for her life has arrived in canada where she's been granted asylum. let's stay with that story now — and the case of rahaf mohammed al-ounun has highlighted the challenges facing women being controlled by theirfamilies in islamic societies when they choose to strike out on their own. earlier i spoke to yasmine mohammed, an activist who campaigns for greater rights for muslim women. for ra haf for rahaf she is going from one planet to another. in saudi arabia she was wearing abaya, she would not be allowed to leave the home without her male guardian's position, she would not be allowed to go to school, go to work, go to the doctor, get a bank account, she could not do anything without her male guardian allowing her to. now in canada she will have all of these new freedoms and it will take a while to get used to that. i know that for myself, even though i was born and raised in canada, once i left

when they heard of her death, management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiewill stop ——... this is bbc world news today. the latest headlines. president trump has said he won't declare a national emergency to build a wall on the border with mexico, meaning there's no end in sight to the government shutdown. heavy snow continues to cause widespread disruption in many parts of central europe with many mountain villages evacuated. most of us do not have enough fibre in our diet, despite the fact that it reduces the chance of heart attacks, strokes as well as type 2 diabetes. fibre is present in fruit, vegetables, wholegrain bread, pasta and grains like lentils. researchers advise eating 30 grams a day, but 9 out of 10 of us are failing to do that as our medical correspondent, fergus walsh, now reports. it's the super—ingredient most of us don't get enough of. fibre. a landmark study in the lancet journal has confirmed that fibre in fruit, veg, whole grains, pulses and nuts has major health benefits. researchers analysed more than 200 studies and found a high—fib

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieyou're watching the briefing. our headlines: prime minister theresa may is set to make a last minute appeal to pro—brexit mps today to support her deal with the eu on britain's departure. more heavy snowfall expected in the alps as parts of europe continue to grapple with the worst winter weather for three decades. the australian open is now under way in melbourne. and for many tennis fans all eyes will be on andy murray as this could be his last competitive tournament. he's been struggling since an operation on his hip and at a tearful news conference last week he said australia may be his final professional appearance. live now to phil mercer in melbourne. he is going to play in a few hours. i he is going to play in a few hours. , who is he playing and what is the likely outcome, do you think? andy murray takes to court in a couple of hours time and takes on the spaniard roberto bautista agut. he does can teach —— can see that he is unlikely to win tonight, unlikely to win the tourna

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiece in her government. she's now begun consulting other parties over a new brexit plan. dozens are still unaccounted for following the attack on a hotel in kenya. it is confirmed at least 21 people died. the united nations has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of hundreds of people in the democratic republic of congo. the un says nearly 900 were killed during three days of inter—communal clashes last month in the western town of yumbi. caroline rigby reports. the democratic republic of congo is one of the largest united nations peacekeeping missions in the world, but despite the un's presents, violent incidents continue. and now the un has revealed it has credible reports indicating at least 890 people were killed injust reports indicating at least 890 people were killed in just one region over three days last month. it is believed ethnic violence erupted between two communities in the north—west of the country, over the north—west of the country, over the burial of a

given 4:72. 3541—271: %% 2.2. s; —; £ the mousetrap. whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieith the briefing. the headlines: britain's prime minister will meet more senior politicians today, to try to find a way forward for the brexit process. the greek prime minister, alexis tsipras, has narrowly survived a vote of confidence in parliament, after his governing coalition broke down in a row over the renaming of macedonia. let's talk about that now. anthee carassava is a foreign correspondent for the times. she's based in athens. thank you very much indeed for joining us. so give is your take on the fact they just scraped through, alexis tsipras, his party, on this vote, but that means, it by no means means there is a smooth path ahead. absolutely, this is the fourth no—confidence vote which the prime minister here is facing down in the course of his four—year term but there is no doubt about the most difficult part now lies ahead, and this is because he faces this very important vote to push through, to ratify this controversial macedonia deal next week. he has to find 151 vo

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christiesday on the bbc. i'm sharanjit leyl in singapore. i'm babita sharma in london. our top stories. as us secretary of state mike pompeo arrives in riyadh, a saudi prince tells the bbc america's decision to pull troops out of syria is "very negative." and an avalanche kills three people in the austrian alps, as the region struggles with perilous conditions. let's take a look at some front pages from around the world. the south china morning post reports on chinese president xi jinping's possible trip to north korea. the paper says it will be the first time president xi has accepted the invitation in his six years as leader and is likely to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between china and north korea. in the straits times, a win for singapore's badminton champion, loh kean yew, is the main picture story. the 21—year—old beat two—time chinese olympic champion, lin dan, to claim his first world federation title in thailand. and finally, a new year ritual features in the japan ti

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieing. this is bbc news — the latest headlines: as us secretary of state mike pompeo arrives in riyadh, a saudi prince tells the bbc america's decision to pull troops out of syria is "a very negative development". the mayor of gdansk is in a serious condition after being stabbed on stage during a charity event in poland. in yemen, clashes over the weekend in the strategic port city of hodeida have dealt a fresh blow to the fragile truce that's been in place since last month. the ceasefire agreed between houthi rebels and government forces backed by saudi arabia and western allies, has allowed some much—needed aid into the country. the un says 80% of yemen's population are in need of assistance. but some of the more remote areas have yet to receive any aid at all. a bbc team travelled to one such village — raymah — that's had no outside help since the war began — 4 years ago. nawal al maghafi reports. in the mountains of yemen, villages like raymah are sheltered from the war. but not its

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christie newsday on the bbc. i'm rico hizon in singapore. thanks forjoining us. i'm babita sharma in london. our top stories: with decision day looming for brexit, theresa may has made a last—ditch plea to mps to back her deal. canada has condemned the death sentence passed against one of its citizens, convicted of drugs smuggling in china. let's take a look at some front pages from around the world. the international edition of the new york times leads on child suicide bombers in afghanistan. the paper features a 14—year—old boy who is being held with 47 others in a juvenile detention center in kabul as national security threats. the japan times is covering russian president vladimir putin's visit to japan in june. it says the japanese foreign minister announced the news while on a visit to moscow. prime minister shinzo abe and president putin agreed in november to step up talks based on a 1956 joint declaration. and toyota's new supra car features on the business pages of the south china mor

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christie this is bbc news. the latest headlines: president trump has said he won't declare a national emergency to build a wall on the border with mexico, meaning there's no end in sight to the us government shutdown. heavy snow continues to cause widespread disruption in many parts of central europe with many mountain villages evacuated. the roman catholic church in the democratic republic of congo has appealed for international pressure to ensure that the congolese authorities publish what it says are the correct results of last month's presidential poll. it says the victory of an opposition candidate, felix tshisekedi, contradicted the findings of the church's own election monitors. the runner up, martin fayulu, says he'll file a petition seeking to overturn the official result. martin fayulu had always said he would contest results he believed lacking credibility. just a reminder that according to official provisional results, released by the country's electoral commission, felix tshiseked

they heard about it today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance but agatha christieto want such a thing. the latest news, as the us secretary of state arrives in riyadh a member of state arrives in riyadh a member of the royal family says the us decision to pull forces out of syria is very negative. let's stay with that — and the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, is in saudi arabia to meet with the crown prince mohammed bin salman. it's expected they will discuss iran, syria, and the conflict in yemen. mr pompeo has said he will ask the crown prince to hold journalist jamal khashoggi's killers accountable. let's discuss this more. with us is a global affairs analyst. thank you forjoining us. given that the us senate directly blames the crown prince for the murder ofjamal khashoggi, how much of that do you think will be reflected in mike pompeo's words to mohammed bin salman in their forthcoming pompeo's words to mohammed bin salman in theirforthcoming meeting? sure, good to be with you. mike pompeo has a very top foreign affairs orderfrom this pompeo has a very top

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieh a thing. this is bbc news. the latest headlines: it is crunch time for theresa may, as an historic vote on her brexit plan looms. donald trump denies working for russia, after media reports pose new questions about his relationship with moscow. antarctica is losing 6 times more ice each year than a0 years ago. the latest data suggests sea levels could increase dramatically in the coming centuries. scientists at the university of california irvine and the netherlands utrecht university have found the east antarctic ice sheet is thawing much more than previously thought. professor eric rigno is one of the study authors and a glaciologist at the university of california irvine. professor, good to talk to you and thank you for your time. this study is so significant because you have s0 is so significant because you have so much data going back a0 years, there is no doubt. yes, it is very important to establish a long—term record of the antarctic rather than focusing on a few years. and w

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christient such a thing. this is bbc news, the latest headlines: it's crunch time for theresa may as an historic vote on her brexit plan looms. staying with that now and prime minister theresa may's warning of paralysis in parliament if her deal is rejected. at this point, there seems little doubt that it will be. the main question — by how much, and what might follow from that defeat. our deputy political editorjohn pienaar looks at the implications of tuesday's vote. theresa may has been fighting against heavy odds and she still is to get her brexit deal approved. it's not all facing huge resistance, plans for citizens‘ rights, so europeans here can stay, are broadly in place. but even that is not settled on both sides. an end to free movement is a big part of the plan although the policy on who will be allowed into britain is still a work in progress. but the latest letters from brussels won't change the fact that mrs may is staring at defeat for her plan. the real problem is in the fine pr

heard of her death today, the management considered whether to cancel tonight's performance, but agatha christieranjit leyl in singapore. i'm babita sharma in london. our top stories: as us secretary of state mike pompeo arrives in riyadh, a saudi prince tells the bbc america's decision to pull troops out of syria is very negative. and an avalanche kills three people in the austrian alps, as the region struggles with perilous conditions. let's take a look at some front pages from around the world. the south china morning post reports on chinese president xi jinping's possible trip to north korea. the paper says it will be the first time president xi has accepted the invitation in his six years as leader and is likely to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between china and north korea. in the straits times, a win for singapore's badminton champion, loh kean yew is the main picture story. the 21—year—old beat 2—time chinese olympic champion lin dan to claim his first world federation title in thailand. and finally, a new year ritual features in the japan times. men in loin cloths and wom

i remember picking up agatha christie murder at the vicarage. do not call in and tell me.i don't want to know. i do not want to know. i remember at ten years old and getting into that book and their was a dead body. i remember being shocked by that. in that moment i asked myself that one question for over 20 years now. who done it? it changed my life. this dead body and who done it. but when it comes to thrillers today i don't read many thrillers that the mechanic of the rental car i don't enjoy the ending. i always guess the ending anyway. i got it and she says do not say anything i will kill you. mitchell say where you write and i'll say my way was better i cannot help but to rewrite those and i love my friends who do this whether jodi picoult or brad thor but for me i read a ton of nonfiction because the george washington book i am working on is about a secret plot to kill george washington i have been reading a ton of revolutionary biographies. and that is where my reading goes. and so reading about george washington the fact with a children's book called i amle george

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