The u. S. Military has launched airstrikes against Oil Refineries controlled by Islamic State militants in Eastern Syria in a bid to shut down its funding. The raid started 12 refineries targeted 12 refineries. Sales of smuggled crude oil have helped finance is operations in both iraq and syria. The pentagon released this video of a strike on a refinery. Military analysts say the u. S. Is targeting Oil Facilities because its the most efficient way to hit the finances of is, also known as is isis. When they are looking for isis targets to hit, its difficult to pin down and get an exact target and the solo refineries these Oil Refineries have become the best one. I think a large part of their income does come from oil. The pentagon estimates [no audio] what we are conducting in syria is that strategic level. We are trying to remove the means for which they sustain themselves. That is the goal. Washington says it is too early to evaluate the success of the strategy. How do you know you kn
Will go into lockdown from midnight tonight. It is no exaggeration to say i am more concerned about the situation we face now that i have been at any time since march last year. Parents and teachers face a confusing picture of Primary School closures in england as unions call for a delay to children returning to classrooms. A 13 year old boy stabbed to death in reading has been identified as oliver lucas stephens. Five teenagers are being held by police in connection with his murder. Ijust want i just want to find 11,780 votes which is one more than we have. An outcry in the United States as President Trump is recorded phoning up President Trump is recorded phoning up officials in georgia change the Election Results there. The Prime Minister will make a televised address to the nation at eight oclock this evening to set out further steps to deal with rising coronavirus cases in england. The house of commons has been recalled to sit on wednesday. Lets take a look at what we know so far.
With 52,618 cases reported today. And at 5 more on the vaccine rollout from the Prime Minister, who will be joined by the ceo of the nhs Simon Stevens and brigadier phil prosser. Gp surgeries in england have begun offering the first dose of the Oxford Astra Zeneca covid 19 vaccine with the second dose to be given three months later. Vaccine with the second dose to be there had been concern in birmingham after leaders revealed the Pfizer Vaccine was going to run out tomorrow. But the citys mayor says hes been assured that from tomorrow, supplies of the Astra Zeneca Oxford vaccine will start to be delivered. Nhs england say nearly 20,000 second doses of the Pfizer Vaccine were administered between december 29th and january 3rd. 0verall, more than 308,000 people received a pfizerjab in the week ending sunday january 3rd. This takes the total number of people vaccinated in england since the rollout began to over 1. 3 million. Latest daily figures show there have been 52,618 more covid case
Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered a blockade that has, quote, a slide that cant get through. The russians have made evacuations from the site too dangerous. Have a listen. Unfortunately right now there is no possibility to evacuate civilians from the star plan because we asked for a cease fire. We notified residents. The civilians are sheltering there now. They are constantly bombarded. Constantly bombarded. They have 85 tactical groups added over the past 24 hours. Ukraines president said its forces wont be deterred by the russian buildup. Translator they are a couple mu rlating forces. They are even trying start the socalled mobilization from the occupied regions of ukraine. None of these steps will help russia in the war against our state. Meanwhile, u. S. President joe biden says another shipment of u. S. Military hardware is heading to ukraine as quickly as possible. Mr. Biden says hell soon ask congress for more. In fact, House Speaker nancy pelosi also addressed while
Hello laura. Kyle, this is the news our live from doha. Continuing on, special coverage of the events surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and the ceremonial. Welcome for king charles the 3rd in edinburgh where he will join a royal procession for his late mother. The queen. Parliament is the living and breathing instrument about democracy. At a king charles promised to follow the queens commitment to the constitution and his 1st address to the houses of parliament. Also had this our hopes for peace and ethiopia rebels in t cries, say they are ready for a cease fire with the government and ukrainians, accused russia of revenge attacks that cause blackouts in the northern called cave region. Ah, so the focus of events surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd last thursday and now centered on as m brown. This is the scene inside Saint Johns Cathedral, where in about an hours time will be sing. 7th of fights, giving and of remembrance of the late queen her coffin will b