Benjamin netanyahu has fired two ministers. He says he cannot leave the country in the current state of affairs. The government has promised to not raise taxes again before 2017. Well have details in about 20 minutes. And switched at birth it is every parents first nightmare wosrst nightmare. We will have more on two french families now suing for 12 million euros. All that and more coming up. We go straight to brussels where u. S. Secretary of state john kerry is hosting the first highlevel meeting of the coalition trying to combat the Islamic State militant group in iraq and syria. Kerry is meeting with leaders from countries at the nato headquarters to discuss the best strategy against the group as well as looking at how to stem the flow of foreign fighters joining the jihadists. In opposing these terrorists, our diversity is, in fact, a source of remarkable strength. It gives us the credibility and the breath of reach to move against them not only in iraq and syria am about to counter any support that might exist for it around the world iraq and syria, but to counter any support that might exist for it around the world. The pentagon announced washingtons longtime foe had conducted airstrikes against Islamic State targets in eastern iraq in recent days. A senior official has said they did not launch any strikes. Both tehran and washington have dismissed talks of cooperation. Using americanmade jets similar to these iran has reportedly stepped up its fight against the Islamic State group a military intervention the u. S. Has indirectly confirmed. We have no indication the reports are not true, that iranian aircraft have conducted airstrikes against isil targets in eastern iraq. The pentagon was quick to point out the u. S. Was not involved in any way. That is in line with the longstanding policy laid out by the u. S. President last month. We do have a shared enemy in isil. Ive been very clear publicly and privately we are not coordinating with iran on isi ill on isil. Iran is keeping any military involvement under wraps. The intervention is seen seen as a shia country helping another shia government. There have been signs of irans involvement. An iranian commander was caught on camera celebrating the liberation of the embassy. To hope iraq push back the Islamic State trooper to help iraq push back the Islamic State troops, they are effectively fighting on the same side. The hong kong leaders urged protesters to go home, saying protesters saying to surrender is not to fail. They have not been charged. The protest was declared illegal. The three were joined by dozens of supporters planning to turn themselves in. Their actions may have little impact on student protesters. For more analysis, we are joined by our International Affairs editor. Why now . They are older. They get more weary of protests. Theyre not going to go as far. I say that tongueincheek. The people may have had the idea to protest beijings decision not to reform the election process to keep vetting candidates. They were taken over by tens of thousands of younger, mostly students, who came out into the streets. They lost control of the movement they started. Its been the students at the forefront and the backbone of the movement. The leaders of occupy central said, their objective, they cant really escalate. They dont see the opportunity to escalate their actions. The police will just keep pushing back. They warned the students they would be doing this. They urged them to go home. This is a movement which as many different heads, a little bit like a hydra. The fact that they are turning themselves in, it is symbolic, in a sense. The people who started this will thing in the first place now saying, guys, lets be reasonable. Now weve made our point. But the younger ones are going to carry on the cause. It is not tens of thousands, not 100,000 anymore, but it is still several hundred. They are still determined. How much longer can they hold out . Thats the question. Thats the rub as well. Within the student movement, its not monolithic. Those protesters have divisions among themselves. One group will be caucusing among themselves, consulting among themselves, trying to figure out how much further are they willing to go at what price. How much longer do they want to hold out . Their parents are saying coem come home, it has been long enough. This movement has never really had a leader. They have a figurehead that the media in the west latched onto. The end of the females he and other female members of the group are having a hunger strike. The initial talks are fruitless. They went nowhere about a month ago. They want beijing to budge, which beijing has not done. They want them to scrap those plans do that the candidates those plans to vet the candidates. Thank you for the analysis. Israeli political leaders are Holding Snap Elections have decided to hold snap elections next march following a crisis. The israeli Prime Minister call for early elections on tuesday after he fired two ministers accusing them of hatching a plot to overthrow him. Parliament has approved preliminary motions to disband itself to pave the way for elections, which will be israels second in just over two years. Cracks and Netanyahus Coalition started over the 2015 budget cracks in Netanyahus Coalition started over the 2015 budget. Gallagher fenwick, how are the media reacting to the snap elections . This news, of course, as expected, all over the israeli papers. The campaign has started referring to that very dramatic speech given by the israeli premier last night which basically every paper and everyone out here was it officially launched the campaign that will lead up to the early elections next march. Referring of course to the fact that this started with the israeli premier firing two of his key ministers, pictured on the front page. There is a quote saying that netanyahu is acting ave to be held accountable by israelis for his actions. Another premier also fired. Very harsh accusations. Saying we didnt even dare look her in the eye to break the news to her that she was being dismissed. How will he have the guts to deal with much bigger threats than myself . Thats a reference to the accusations made by the israeli premier, saying he is acting as a coward. Much more favorable coverage of the Prime Ministers decision in the widely distributed daily which belongs to a rich friend of netanyahu. In says that after the dismissal , the work to dismiss the verb to dismiss is being conjugated in just about every form here. It reminds everyone who is the current boss in government. She is fired, he is fired. The members of the centrist party, who resigned out of solidarity with the head of their party, they basically fired themselves. Both were taken from that speech given by mentioning netanyahu by Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that they were busy organizing a takeover behind closed doors accusing both of them of rejoicing over the different episodes of International Condemnation of israel. So, the accusations launched by netanyahu by his fore his former ministers. We will look at the Jerusalem Post in its english edition headlining with a decision leading up to the elections. And the second part of the front page, there is a small reference to the votes. It reminds everyone that the French Parliament did encourage the french government to vote yes on recognizing palestine, but french institutions are asking members of the French Jewish Community frenchjewish community not to react rashly to this, but rather with dialogue. And the major leftleaning, opposition paper states that the next election is nothing more than a referendum vote on netanyahus popularity. Thank you very much for that look at how the israeli rest are reacting to that news of a snap election. Lets look at some other world news. The somali Islamist Militant Group has claimed responsibility for a car bomb on wednesday that left three people dead. It was a protected human base in the city thomas hit close to the airport gate in the city, hit close to the airport gate. An emotional funeral has been held for the australian cricketer who died last week from a freak injury. Former and current players from around the world where there to pay tribute, as well as Many Australian dignitaries. It was a celebration of his life. Despite his early death at the age of 27. It is every parents worst nightmare. Your nerve your newborn is based placed into an incubator next to another child with the same condition. When your baby is returned, you insist it is not your child. It is not until years later that tests prove that your child was indeed swapped for another. Two families are suing the hospital that made the error. The story began in july 1994, when she gave birth to a girl in the french riviera. Her baby was put in an incubator to treat jaundice. When she was handed back, she looked different. She had more hair. I asked, and i even felt stupid to point out the problems. But the nurses told me it was normal, that the lights in the incubator had made her hair grow faster. Now 20 years old, she bears no resemblance to her parents. A dna test eventually confirmed the familys worst fears. She is not their biological child. Two baby girls were switched at birth. I feel like they stole my child from me. I was distraught, especially by the comments people made, like how could you not recognize your own baby . I became a teenager right afterwards, and it was hard. I had lots of questions and doubts. Where was i from . Where did my features come from . You cannot build your identity. She raised her like her own. They are closer than ever. They are bringing the lawsuit against the clinic to know what happened and who is responsible. The families of both girls met their module article met their biological child years ago , but decided not to switch back and even to end any relationship. Lets remind you of the top stories. Coming together to crush the Islamic State organization. The first highlevel meeting of the u. S. Led Coalition Fighting with jihadists gets underway in brussels. How to hit the militantss finances and stop militants finances and stop foreign fighters from joining them. In hong kong, student protesters are vowing to stay on the street until they have caused political reform. Revving up for a bitter election battle. Snap elections will be held on march 17 after Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu fires two key ministers and says he cannot leave the country in the current state of affairs. Lets check in with to what is grabbing headlines around the world. We are going to start with israel. A lot of focus on that today with Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu having sacked two key ministers, declaring he wants parliament dissolved. How are the papers reacting . This is a big story. Its on the front page of the wall street journal. Benjamin netanyahu said that his finance minister and his Justice Minister were planning a planning a against him. I will no longer tolerate opposition within the government cope a lot of people within the government. A lot of people are saying this was brought down by mutual loathing. Netanyahu has had enough of his divided coalition and wants a more manageable government, made up of rightwing allies and the ultraorthodox. You can see the headline. Netanyahu is apparently confident that he will win more power. What about the media . The Prime Minister is drawing quite a lot of criticism across the board. He is drawing criticism in more mainstream papers. According to this article, the Prime Minister has sent the israeli political system into a tailspin. You can see the headline, when israel needed unity, netanyahu went to a divisive vote. The article doesnt have much hope for the future. It says that however dismal the Current Situation is, we can be sure that the next netanyahu government will only be worse. The leftleaning paper goes even further, even more alarming in its editorial, saying if netanyahu wins again at the pilot talks at the ballot box, israels future is in danger. The relative peace that israel enjoys today is the headline of the editorial says vote against netanyahu save israel. In france, the French Parliament officially recognized the palestinian state, a lot of papers focusing on that as well. Big news in the papers today a lot of papers applauding the decision by 2 3 of lawmakers in parliament yesterday. It is a historic, symbolic vote. Its not going to be constraining for the government, but it is still drawing a lot of praise in the french press. Mps in france just voted on this. Mps in britain and spain have already passed similar motions. Belgium could be next. If we take a look at the front page of the belgian paper, it focuses on the fact that belgium could very soon recognize the palestinian state. Parliament is set to debate the issue next week. In its editorial, it applies the fact that parliament is going to be debating this it applies it applauds the fact that parliament is going to be debating this. Papers in britain are focusing on the remains of richard iii. They are 99. 99 certain. These bones were discovered about tws ago. There was some doubt as to whether or not they belonged to richard iii about two years ago. There was some doubt as to whether or not they belonged to richard iii. They think he had blue eyes and blond hair, which goes against what most portraits of him suggest. This is the guardian. The guardian. They have reimagined one of his most famous portraits. Another juicy detail is that there is evidence of infidelity in his family tree. Scientists say there was a false paternity event. This could affect the ancestry of the windsors and the current queen, elizabeth ii. Lets end with a very serious story. Is the week of the french fries its the week of the french fries chips. Fries are a signature dish in belgium. Belgians have come together to try to win unescos World Heritage status for the fry. There is a dispute over who invented the fry. Americans often called them french fries. There is a big dispute, a very serious one. You can read about it in the french press. The belgians hope they will get the unesco World Heritage status. Whats making headlines . Time for a look at the days business news. We are going to start with what looks like good news for the french government over the budget. Next years budget deficit will be less than had been expected. The gap between what the french government is taking in and what it is paying out will be 4. 1 of gdp instead of 4. 3 . That will help in frances budget battle with the european commission. In the tugofwar with brussels over the budget, a piece of positive economic news. Next year, the gap tween how much the french government is spending and how much it is taking in will be 4. 1 of gdp down from this years four 14 and less than the 4. 3 this years 4. 1 and less than the 4. 3 the french government is caught in a delicacy in a delicate balancing act. The 3. 6 billion euros in savings will come partly from the fact that frances contribution to the eu budget is less than expected. With new, record low borrowing costs, Interest Payments are also lower. The rest of the savings come from measures announced in october, including cracking down on companies and intervals and individuals that avoid paying sales tax, the government also scrapping a system of local authorities will be able to raise taxes on some second homes. French finance minister the french finance minister reiterated the governments pledge that there will be no new tax hikes before 2017. A welcome announcement, and one of hollandes Campaign Promises he is vowing to keep. Latest on russia scrapping plans to build a pipeline. They have rejected claims of that eu objections were behind the project falling through. The pipeline would have brought russian gas to europe viable gary instead of ukraine via bulgaria instead of ukraine. The commissioner says that russia did not want to follow the rules. I think that our russian partners know very well that what we wanted was the respect of the rules of law, our competition practices, and socalled fair package. We would have been ready to negotiate with them. We explained the conditions that have to be respected by every Single Energy company in europe. What happened unfortunately was that instead of a continuation of the negotiations, the russian side took europe and our Energy Legislation to the wto in geneva. M you can hear more of that on saturday. You can hear more of that interview on saturday. Its a mixed picture in the middle of the trading day. Most of it fairly flat. Oil and gas shares back in the red. Shares in royal mail are down 2 . Royal mail hope they could shield the service from competition. The dax is eking out some gains. They have approved the airlines plans to expand its lowcost carrier. It was at the center of a 14day strike. The company is continuing to develop. The finance minister is expected to announce a reform of business taxes in an effort to boost the flagging retail sector. He will be giving his speech in just a few minutes. 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