He says she died from self sustained injuries. That defence has caused a public outcry in the country, where 400 women die from Domestic Violence every year, according to statistics from un women. Every day, police in kazakhstan receive about 300 reports of domestic abuse, yet the punishment is generally a fine and a restraining order. Now womens right activists are demanding a new law that fully criminalises Domestic Violence. Earlier, i spoke to kazakh journalist . Zarina akhmatova about the case. In kazakhstan, its indeed a big case, a case of utmost importance for our country, capturing the attention of millions of viewers who tune in to watch the trial unfold four days a week from from 9am 6pm. Its notjust in kazakhstan where the trial is making a really big waves, but across all the world and our russian speaking region. And this is an unprecedented, as you mentioned, case in history in kazakhstan where the trial to be broadcast live and for there to be such attention to the Cour
The white house has confirmed that an iranian attack on israel is a real and viable threat. National Security Communications adviserjohn kirby has told reporters that the danger was credible and the white house was watching very, very closely. Earlier, a us official told our broadcast partner cbs that strikes could start as early as today although nothing is certain and other outcomes are possible. Iran has been threatening reprisals, for the israeli strike on its consulate in syria, nearly two weeks ago. For its part, israel is threatening to hit back hard if it is subjected to a direct attack by iran. French citizens are being asked not to travel to iran, lebanon, israel and the palestinian territories. The United States has told diplomatic staff and their families, not to travel outside three cities. The uk has also warned against travelling to israel, as has india. Just a moment we will be live in jerusalem and in washington to talk to our correspondence there. First david martin i
Weve got someone else to voice her words so we dont identify her or her child. Her daughter, whos 12, was added to this Whatsapp Group, and weve seen some of the content, which included sexual images, pictures of mutilated bodies and racist comments. Screenshots weve seen showed it had more than 900 members, and it also meant childrens Phone Numbers were in the hands of strangers. She also told me a boy had called her as a result of getting her number from the group and had invited his cousin to talk to her, too. Thankfully, she was savvy enough to end the call and replied to their Text Messages saying she was not prepared to give them her surname or tell them where she went to school. Its an incredibly disturbing case to have heard about, and the fact that Primary School age children have been added to this group and seeing such dangerous content that they dont want to see and they dont want to be exposed to is incredibly upsetting. It comes as an urgent message was sent to parents fr
Heading into the weekend well bring you the latest on day two of the masters golf at augusta national. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Police are investigating claims labours deputy leader, Angela Rayner, may have broken electoral law over information she gave about where she was living 10 years ago. It follows a complaint by a Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party over whether or not she paid the correct level of tax on the sale of her Council House in 2015. She strongly denies shes done anything wrong. In the last few minutes a criminal offence she would do the right thing and step down. She has said that if she has committed a criminal offence. A standout campaigner, with a striking personal history. Angela rayner, one of labours boost well known figures, now under Police Investigation as to whether she broke electoral law by giving false information about where she used to live. The Inquiry Centres here, Vicarage Road in stockport, where Angela Rayner bought a
Not finish the masters, hes currently tied for the lead. A bogey on 11 for maximum or saw him slip back to it shut behind the top two. Heres the current leaderboard. It is max, who was just, it is bryson to shamble and Scottie Scheffler who have dropped back to six under par tojoin max homer. Nikolai hogarth has finished with a 73 he is to back. The 2016 champion Danny Willits is still for under par. Rory mcelroy tiger woods and jon rahm all out of contention as things stand. Manchester city boss Pep Guardiola says Another Player Will Play against luton town on saturday if rodri is too tired. The spanish midfielder told the media he needs a rest after Tuesdays Champions League Quarterfinal Draw at real madrid. The bbc s simon stone asked guardiola if it was the packed fixture calendar which had created Injury Issues for city . Absolutely. Completely right. There is no way of dealing with it better . It is getting worse and worse and worse, the team to play in European Competition will