we travel deep into myanmar‘s rakhine state.ome displaced families are offered new homes — but none go to the muslim community. i'm rico hizon in singapore. also in the programme: a bbc investigation hears from women who've accused top afghan government officials of sexual harassment. and — australia pledges to hold a referendum on recognising indigenous people in the nation's constitution. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's newsday. it's eight in the morning in singapore, one am in london, and eight in the evening in washington where britain's ambassador to the united states, sir kim darroch, has resigned, after a row about leaked memos critical of the trump administration. sir kim said he felt no longer able to do his job after being frozen out and insulted by mr trump whose administation he described as "radiating insecurity" in confidential assessments leaked to a newspaper. our diplomatic correspondent james landale has the story. sir kim darroch, 42 years a loyal public servant, the

we travel deep into myanmar‘s rakhine state.ome displaced families are offered new homes, but none go to the muslim community. a third bout of public shaking for angela merkel, but the german leader says she's fine and capable. there's been an angry reaction in britain to the resignation of the ambassador to the united states, who's quit under intense criticism from president trump. britain's foreign secretary jeremy hunt, said the resignation is a black day for british diplomacy. his rival in the race to become prime minister, borisjohnson, has been criticised for failing to back the ambassador, although it's emerged he did phone sir kim on wednesday, praising him. the head of the uk's diplomatic service says he's not seen a situation like it, in 37 years. sir kim darroch, 42 years a loyal public servant, the boy from the council estate who advised prime ministers and, until this morning, her majesty's ambassador to the united states. he resigned, he said, because his leaked remarks, critical of donald trump, had made it imposs

not only for the hindu people but also for the muslim people and the rakhine people.come more and more. up to half a million rohingya muslims who did not flee the 2017 persecution remain in rakhine state. one united nations investigator said they live in modern day concentration camps, denied many freedoms. and while there is such a bleak outlook there is little chance that friends and family across the border in the refugee camps will be coming home tojoin them. president trump's labor secretary, alex acosta, is resisting calls for his resignation over his part in a case involving the billionaire financier, jeffrey epstein. on monday, jeffrey epstein pleaded not guilty to charges that he oversaw a network, trafficking underage girls for sex. alex acosta is under scrutiny for negotiating a lighter sentence for him, in 2008. that missile by reiterating that i am pleased that the new york prosecution is going forward. they brought these charges based on new evidence against the registered sex offender. this is a very very good thing. his acts are despicable, the prosecu

we travel deep into myanmar‘s rakhine state.e displaced families are offered new homes but none go to the muslim community. some breaking news this hour: five boats believed to belong to the iranian revolutionary guards have approached a british oil tanker in the gulf, asking it to stop in iranian waters but reportedly withdrew after a british frigate trained its guns on them and warned them over radio. the incident happened in the strait of hormuz — that strategically very important stretch of water between the persian gulf and the gulf of oman, bordered by iran and the united arab emirates. peter bowes is watching the situation from the us. as we understand it this tanker, this british heritage tanker was passing through the area, it was just about to cross the strait of hormuz, when it was, at least there was an attempt to intercept it by these five iranian boats who were ordering it to change its direction but the boat, the british warship that was escorting the tanker, then trained its guns on the iranian boats and ordered

they've allowed a fraction to return usually with diminished rights so the situation in northern rakhine state that we can see today hasn't improved over the last 2 years you could argue i think quite strongly that it's that it's gotten worse but whether or not there is goodwill on the part of the me and mar authorities i think is demonstrated by the actions in and around sit way where there are 10120000 drinking or living in camps that they were forced into in 2012 they're still there i mean these are concentration camps there's no violence in that area this is an area that me and i would describe as peaceful yet they've herded ripping into camps right i think the remainder right do not trust the ok and a man i mean ronan has already indicated that the persecution of the ranger goes way beyond 2017 doesn't it which is the the period of time that we're looking at now you had to flee miramar many years before 1985 tell us about the circumstances that led you to leave your country. as i live from bar monad in a device because of world's period of errors by the government out of the before

did the government of impose the internet back to inflict more harm on the people living in rakhine. the internet blackout has also prevented individuals wanting to engage with me from being able to make contact. it is challenging to get information on what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by the time i go in the last 2 weeks and we also accuse leaders there of diplomatic maneuvering aimed at obstructing her investigations in other countries it is of great concern to me that myanmar peers to be increasing pressure and engaging the governments of neighboring countries in its efforts to violate rights and avoid scrutiny this includes obstructing me in carrying out my mandate while i was in thailand i had to abort part of my visit due to interference this is very serious and not to be taken lightly. and in the last hour international criminal court delegation visiting bangladesh to discuss the rigging the crisis has held a press conference in dhaka tumblr charging joins us live from there now tell

the bbc has gained rare access to myanmar‘s rakhine state, where families displaced by the violence ofhe rohingya crisis have been getting new houses — but none have been reserved for muslims. and this video is trending on bbc.com: the us women's football team have celebrated their world cup win with a massive victory parade in new york. thousands of people gathered to cheer the champions as they made their way through the skyscraper—lined "canyon of heroes" in lower manhattan. that's all. stay with bbc world news. now on bbc news, live to singapore for asia business report.

rigging she's also going to address the ethnic violence going on in other parts of me and i like rakhine state as you say yeah that's right and one of the things she has brought up thus far is the fact there's been an internet shutdown in northern rakhine and southern chin in this part of me and more where this conflict has been going on since late 2018 and she said that this internet shutdown she wonders if this was ordered by me and more as government she says not only is it dangerous because perhaps other war crimes could be going on and because of the violence because aid workers can't understand exactly what's going on journalists can understand exactly what's going on up there but she also said that it's difficult because right now is monsoon season and so it's very hard to get news out about how people are affected by the weather in that part of me and just a final thought before you go you've covered this crisis extensively what are your contacts on the ground telling you about the current plight of the thing that just briefly yeah well what i've been hearing from refugees the la

assessment of the situation on the ground in rakhine state, even though she is not allowed to travel there. she believes that there is continued targeting of civilians, and she believes some of that may constitute war crimes. this week we've been hearing the remarkable story of twins born joined at the head and how they were separated at great ormond street hospital in london. such cases are incredibly rare, but the surgeons performed a similar separation eight years ago. fergus walsh has been to meet that family. hi! salaam alaikum. quite a moment. i'm good. the twins ritaj and rital meeting the surgeons who separated them eight years ago. how are you? born in sudan, they now live in ireland, where their father's a doctor. it's hard to imagine they were once joined at the head. doctors feared the girls might die unless separated, so — like safa and marwa — the division was performed over several stages.

the bbc has gained rare access to myanmar‘s rakhine state, where families displaced by the violence ofhe rohingya crisis have been getting new houses — but none have been reserved for muslims. and this video is trending on bbc.com: the us women's football team have celebrated their world cup win with a massive victory parade in new york. thousands of people gathered to cheer the champions as they made their way through the skyscraper—lined "canyon of heroes" in lower manhattan. that's all. stay with bbc world news. now on bbc news, live to singapore for asia business report. pals cutting comments to the fed chairman is defined in the face of trumps criticism and strongly hinted ata trumps criticism and strongly hinted at a rate cut this month. the digital divide. the us orders an investigation into france's planned new tax that will hit american technology giants hard. good morning asia, hello world. it is thursday thank you forjoining us for another exciting addition of asia business report. we start with the us federal reserve and its chairman has brushed off heated attacks by donald

to inflict more time on the people living in rakhine. the internet blackout has also prevented individuals wanting to engage with me from being able to make contact it is challenging to get information on what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by the model in the last 2 weeks in 2017 a military crackdown in iraq and state cause more than 730000 rohingya muslims to flee to neighboring bangladesh according to un investigators mass killings gang rapes and arson were perpetrated by me in march military and executed with genocidal intent such as a team from the international criminal court is now in bangladesh to investigate what happened to the i.c.c. prosecutor $52.00 have been sued as asked to launch a formal investigation into the violence many are waiting and hoping that will become a reality mohammed jim droom 0 now british m.p.'s have made it more difficult for the next prime minister to push through a no jail break set by suspending parliament our

they've allowed a fraction to return usually with diminished rights so the situation in northern rakhine state that we can see today hasn't improved over the last 2 years you could argue i think quite strongly that it's that it's gotten worse but whether or not there is goodwill on the part of the me and mar authorities i think is demonstrated by the actions in and around sit way where there are 10120000 drinking or living in camps that they were forced into in 2012 they're still there i mean these are concentration camps there's no violence in that area this is an area that me and i would describe as peaceful yet they've heard ripping into camps right i think there he go right do not trust the ok and a man i mean ronan has already indicated that the persecution of the ranger goes way beyond 2017 doesn't it which is the the period of time that we're looking at now you had to flee miramar many years before 1985 tell us about the circumstances that led you to leave your country. as i leave from bar my own dignity. because of us fear of earth by the government out of the before the school d

what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by the 10 model in the last 2 weeks in 2017 a military crackdown in iraq and state cause more than 730000 rohingya muslims to flee to neighboring bangladesh according to un investigators mass killings gang rapes and arson were perpetrated by me in march military and executed with genocidal intent such as a team from the international criminal court is now in bangladesh to investigate what happened the i.c.c. is process.

we travel deep into myanmar‘s rakhine state.ut none go to the muslim community. i'm rico hizon in singapore. also in the programme: a bbc investigation hears from women who've accused top afghan government officials of sexual harassment. and — australia pledges to hold a referendum on recognising indigenous people in the nation's constitution. live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. it's

what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by that and michael in the last 2 weeks. old so accuse leaders there of diplomatic maneuvering aimed at obstructing her investigations in other countries. it is of great concern to me that myanmar peers to be increasing pressure and engaging the governments of neighboring countries in its efforts to violate rights and avoid scrutiny this includes obstructing me in carrying out my mandate while i was in thailand i had to abort part of my visit due to interference this is very serious and not to be taken lightly or so the head of al jazeera will tell you about the suspected arson attack on the animation studio in japan. what a story because governor defies protesters call.

you say there are other ethnic groups who who are also being subjected to violence in areas like rakhine state what's happening there yeah it's very complicated there and you had a conflict going on there between groups like the ira khan army between buddhist separatist groups that are targeting the tatmadaw so there's been this conflict that has been ongoing now for almost 2 years and because of that you have the tatmadaw targeting these groups and ally. lot of civilians are basically being caught up in the violence so there is displacement that is going on there have been extremely disturbing reports in the last couple of months there have been times when witnesses on the ground there have told the special reportory and others that they are being targeted by me and more helicopters the soldiers are coming in raising villages so it is a very concerning situation and as you heard the special repertoire mentioned she cannot access as she cannot access that area mean more she cannot accidentally having are in they have not let her in now for i believe close to 2 years because they are on a

what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by that and i don't in the last 2 weeks. muhammad joins us now here on the set who's covered the writing of crosses extensively how it's quite disturbing to hear the u.n. special report all talking about how the military is still bulldozing villages now 2019 after all this toll can the sanctions you're absolutely right so i mean this is coming nearly 2 years since the military in myanmar was accused of ethnic cleansing against against the rainbow and now these past few months there have been numerous reports of potential atrocities being committed in iraq and state in chance stayed in these 9 townships in that part of me anymore where there is there is this internet blockage at the moment so it's very difficult to get accurate information but they are nothing is having impacts in terms of the international when it comes to me and more as a military there is no real pressure that is being brought to bear i mean these sanctions that were imposed the announcement of

what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by the 10 model in the last 2 weeks in 2017 a military crackdown in iraq and state caused more than 730000 rohingya muslims to flee to neighboring bangladesh according to un investigators mass killings gang rapes and arson were perpetrated by me in march military and executed with genocidal intent. a team from the international criminal court is now in bangladesh to investigate what happened the i.c.c. prosecutor 52 have been sued or has asked to launch a formal investigation into the violence many are waiting and hoping that will become a reality mohammed jim groom. british m.p.'s have backed a bit to stop a new prime minister suspending parliament to force through a no deal bracks it it is another obstacle for the man to take over as prime minister next week force johnson has vowed to leave the european union by the end of october deal or no deal john holmes reports. the eyes to the right 315 the nose to the left 2740 a crucial victory over the government m.p.'

we travel deep into myanmar‘s rakhine state. third bout of public shaking for angela merkel, but the german leader says she's fine and capable.

what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by that and i don't in the last 2 weeks. june has covered the ring across extensively joins us here now in the studio good to have us have you with us. we just heard there from the un special rapporteur as a senior person you and she's i play about a bunch of things including the fact that you can't get her investigation work done . i mean what can the u.n. do to make sure she gets to do her job there were several stunning points semi in this press conference today by a young elite now it's not surprising to hear her be critical of what's going on in myanmar and critical of the crimes that she alleges were committed by me in march army against the rainbow and other ethnic groups inside of me and maher but today she really want to step further she talked about how the rangar and other ethnic groups are still being prosecuted persecuted inside of me and more that the destabilization inside me and more is affecting the region because there's been an exodus of at lea

ongoing at the military continues to take offensive action throughout the country and particularly in rakhine state and not only against but against their kind ethnic minority as well as you say the violence continues so what happens mounts of those people who were responsible for human rights abuses in the mass killings of bringing the muslims back in 2017 and i mean how does the international community then keep up the pressure on me and miles generals well it's this is a this is a long term view we have to take we have the i.c.c. investigation we have several investigations being conducted by the united nations those will continue they will take a while to to produce results but i think that will create pressure and let's not forget also the internal pressure there's an increasing call within the country for greater transparency greater accountability by government and we should be looking for ways the international community should be looking for ways to support civil society in those and others that are seeking accountability and reform within myanmar are coming into an election period a

to inflict more time on the people living in rakhine. the internet blackout has also prevented individuals wanting to engage with me from being able to make contact. it is challenging to get information on what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by the model in the last 2 weeks in 2017 a military crackdown in iraq and state caused more than 730000 rohingya muslims to flee to neighboring bangladesh according to un investigators mass killings gang rapes and arson were perpetrated by me in march military and executed with genocidal intent a team from the international criminal court is now in bangladesh to investigate what happened the i.c.c. prosecutor $52.00 have been sued or is asked to launch a formal investigation into the violence many are waiting and hoping that will become a reality. now british m.p.'s have made it more difficult for the next prime minister to push through a new deal breaks that by suspending parliament a majority of m.p.'s have

bbc has learned that 250 houses donated by the indian government for displaced people in myanmar‘s rakhinetate will only be used to house hindu villagers. rohingya muslims in a camp for internally displaced people said no one from their ethnic group had been provided with new homes. now on bbc news: wednesday in parliament. hello, and welcome to wednesday in parliament. after criticising president trump, our man in washington falls on his sword. i have told him that it is a matter of great regret, that he has felt it necessary to leave his position as ambassador in washington. a promise of action after a new report highlights unacceptable behaviour by peers and staff. bullying and harassment have no place in the house of lords. and tougher sentences for people who abuse animals. and if we are to continue declaring ourselves a nation of animal lovers, this bill is necessary to send a loud and clear message, that we take animal cruelty seriously. all that to come and more. but first, just before midday, the uk's ambassador to the us, sir kim darroch, announced his resignation. he said it was

but it's difficult to see what's happening in the here and now in rakhine state because it remains, foroutside world. heavy rains are set to continue across south asia, in a monsoon has already left more than a hundred and eighty people dead and displaced millions. nearly 50 of the fatalities are in india, and at least sixty—seven were killed in nepal. rajini vaidya nathan has more from delhi. misery for millions, as the monsoons return. large parts of the north—east indian state now submerged. entire villages virtually vanished. these animals are also struggling to stay afloat was not one of india's there is no national parks engulfed by the rains. in nepal, landslides have claimed dozens nepal, landslides have claimed d oze ns of nepal, landslides have claimed dozens of lives. many people still reported missing. millions in bangladesh also affected. here, rescue workers warned residents to stay away from the rushing flood waters. at the rohingya refugee camps, thousands of shelters now destroyed. in pakistan administered kashmir, sudden intense storm killed dozens. families now left t

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what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by that unlike our in the last 2 weeks. a suspected arson attack at an animation studio in japan has left at least 25 people dead more than 70 people were believed to have been in the building when the fire broke out mid-morning in the city of creole term national broadcaster m h k says a man was arrested after reportedly pouring fuel inside and setting it alight. former pakistani prime minister sharon had holkar bassy has been arrested in connection with a corruption scandal was taken into custody over a deal involving the import of liquefied natural gas from macarthur during his tenure as energy minister. denies the allegations police in the philippines of given what they call the real numbers in the government's war on drugs they say between july 2016 and april of this year more than 5000 people have been killed it's witness now stay with us here on al-jazeera. and. you could live alone with the other side if i didn't. jump on the city cab out of. your 1st cit

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all the 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by that and michael in the last 2 weeks. also accused leaders there of diplomatic maneuvering aimed at obstructing her investigations in other countries. it is of great concern to me that myanmar peers to be increasing pressure and engaging the governments of neighboring countries in its efforts to violate rights and avoid scrutiny this includes obstructing me in carrying out my mandate while i was in thailand i had to abort part of my visit due to interference this is very serious and not to be taken lightly or so ahead of al jazeera will tell you about the suspected arson attack animation studio in japan. what a story because governor defies protesters calling for his resignation after a scandal over online chats. hello again welcome back we're here across china we are looking at some more flooding here happening across parts of south western portions of china we're talking specifically over here towards gornji i want to show you the video that has come out here because more rescues and more evacuations are in place as 210

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what is happening on the ground under these circumstances but i have been told that 3 villages in rakhine have been burned down by the model in the last 2 weeks in 2017 a military crackdown in iraq and state caused more than 730000 rohingya muslims to flee to neighboring bangladesh according to un investigators mass killings gang rapes and arson were perpetrated by me in march military and executed with genocidal intent such as a team from the international criminal court is now in bangladesh to investigate what happened to the i.c.c. prosecutor 52 have been sued as asked to launch a formal investigation into the violence many are waiting and hoping that will become a reality. at least 11 people have been killed in a car bomb attack in southern afghanistan 3 separate explosions went off near kandahar police headquarters to attack has been to themselves up and 6 were shot dead by security forces at least 89 people have been injured and the taliban has claimed responsibility. off to the head on al-jazeera unlicenced track of the 11 on well tell you what palestinian refugee famed temple disc

they've allowed a fraction to return usually with diminished rights so the situation in northern rakhine state that we can see today hasn't improved over the last 2 years you could argue i think quite strongly that it's that it's gotten worse but whether or not there is goodwill on the part of the me and mar authorities i think is demonstrated by the actions in and around sit way where there are 10120000 drinking or living in camps that they were forced into in 2012 they're still there i mean these are concentration camps there's no violence in that area this is an area that me and i would describe as peaceful yet they've heard ripping into camps right i think the reader right do not trust the ok and a man i mean ronan has already indicated that the persecution of the ranger goes way beyond 2017 doesn't it which is the the period of time that we're looking at now you had to flee miramar many years before 1985 tell us about the circumstances that led you to leave your country. as i live from bar moment in a device because of world's fear of eras where the government out of the before the

. >> the time of the gentleman has expired rakhine now recognize the german from the first district of missouri mr. clay. >> thank you, mr. chairman,, and thank you for conducting this hearing as we know the census is such an essential part of our government, and of the operation of this country. let me start dr. dillingham, the marketing ad agency dml why mr, are they considered the census marketing prime contractor? >> not to my knowledge, congressman. the one we have can we call it young and robocall and that's yes maybe that's a full name i apologize. >> yes. i call it the prime contractor with at least eight subcontractors the specialized particularly with hard to count populations and special reach efforts. >> can you tell me what entity or entities are responsible for the actual, and american media bias? >> we definitely have that information. people are sitting behind me had that i'd be glad to talk with you and meet with you. >> if you provide that to the committee? >> as silly. >> let me ask you, when purchasing ads for the census, must contractors pay media outlets in advanc