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This is bbc world news. The headlines. Irans admission that it accidentally shot down a ukrainian airliner, killing all on board, has prompted angry protests on the streets of the capital tehran. Some demonstrators are calling for the countrys Supreme Leader to step down. 57 canadians died in the crash. Prime minister trudeau has demanded a full and complete investigation and says many more steps need to be taken. 176 people died in the disaster. The queen is to host crisis talks with prince har...

This is bbc news. Welcome if youre watching here in the uk, on pbs in america or around the globe. Im james reynolds. Our top stories more cases of coronavirus outside china the World Health Organization warns of a closing window of opportunity to stop it spreading. Us intelligence agencies say russia is attempting to interfere in this years president ial election. A seven day reduction in hostilities begins in afghanistan, paving the way for further talks between the us and the taliban. And has...

This is bbc news, im ben bland. The headlines at seven 32 british and irish tourists arrive at a Quarantine Centre on the wirral, after being evacuated from a coronavirus hit cruise ship. Fears about the spread of the virus as the number of new cases in south korea more than doubles in one day. A 29 year old man appears in court in connection with a stabbing inside londons Central Mosque during afternoon prayers. The met office warns the uk to brace itself for more bad weather, with warnings of ...

This is bbc world news. Im christian fraser. Our top stories all schools in the uk are to close on friday until further notice as the British Government moves to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Speaking at downing street this evening, borisjohnson said exams in may and june would not take place. Some schools will be allowed to stay open for children of key workers including nhs staff. After schools shut their gates from friday afternoon, they will remain closed for most pupils, for the vast ...

The areas of australia worst hit by bushfires, are now at risk of flash flooding and power cuts as a result of rainstorms. In the state of victoria many fires have been put out by the storms but giant hailstones have also damaged property. John donnison reports. In a year of extreme weather, for australians, it doesnt just rain, it pours. Hailstones the size of golf balls in the state of victoria. So intense, it shattered roofs. And all this in the middle of summer, as large parts of the country...

This is bbc news. Im rebecca jones. The headlines at 6pm. Troops are deployed to West Yorkshire as heavy rain and strong winds batter parts of the uk. Forecasters predict a months worth of rain in some places. Dozens of flood warnings are in place across britain. Hundreds of flights are cancelled, Train Services are disrupted, and sporting fixtures called off. The first death from coronavirus in europe is recorded in france. People returning to beijing risk punishment if they dont go into quaran...

This is sport today and these are your top stories. They were one goal from being knocked out last year, now atalanta are favourites to reach a First Champions League quarterfinal. The gloves are off in las vegas or, theyve not been put on yet. Yes, this isjust the press conference for the heavyweight rematch between wilder and fury. And she won but well tell you how close simona halep was from exiting the dubai championship. Welcome along. Cricket on the way later, too, but well start in europe...

This is bbc news. Im shaun ley. The headlines at two storm ciara hits the uk, causing widespread travel disruption. Its brought Gale Force Winds and torrential rain. Travel has been badly affected, with flights and Rail Services being cancelled. At times, the gusts are so strong, you are almost blown off your feet and we have had lashing rain in the next is well over the past few minutes. A persons being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in london, after testing positive for coronavirus bringin...

Day on our International Womens day on our website and we have lots more on all of our stories including many more details on the coronavirus. To stay with us here on bbc news. Now it is over two Asia Business report. Oil prices plummet as opec and russia face off in a price war. And despite a call to cancel non essential travel, some conventions in the middle east are relying on superpowers to fight the coronavirus. Hello and welcome to this mondays Asia Business report. I am Sharanjit Leyl Asi...

A very warm welcome to bbc news. My name is mike embley, our top stories President Trump tries to calm fears over the spread of coronavirus, telling people the risk remains very low. We are very, very ready for anything, whether it is going to be a breakout of larger proportions or whether or not, you know, were at that very low level. International efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak intensify. More new cases are reported outside of china than inside. Indias Prime Minister calls for cal...