A Syrian Rebel Group that was linked to alqaeda says it shot down a russian fighter plane in Northern Syria this afternoon, killing the pilot. The militants said the attack was in retaliation for a russian bombing campaign. Sarah corker reports. The burning wreckage of what looks like a russian fighterjet, red stars clearly visible on the wing. This footage posted online appears to show the plane being hit and bursting into flames in a rebel held area of north west syria. Jihadist group Hayat Tahrir Al sham, formally linked to alqaeda, said it had shot the plane down with a surface to air missile. Moscow said the pilot ejected and survived the crash but was killed by rebels on the ground. The sukhoi 25 fighter was shot down near the city of saraqeb, close to a major highway in idlib province. It was back in december when the syrian government, backed by russian air power, launched a major offensive against rebel groups in idlib, the last province under rebel control. But civilians are
A warm welcome to the program. Presenting a new proposal for Political Solutions to end the civil war that has been raging for four years. The new proposals have been made while keeping the Syrian People firmly in mind. He began his briefing of the u. N. And ban kimoon said that 250,000 people have been killed since the war began. Ten Million People have been forced from their homes becoming displaced within syria and refugees elsewhere and then added atrocious crimes are an almost hourly occurrence. The u. N. Is obliged to not leave any stones unturned. Discussions are taking place and were hearing them around the region and elsewhere that may require perhaps more time and may be linked on developments. The Syrian People are being given a chance, they told us to be deeply and intensely consulted, after all we always say this is a syrian led syrian involved well, this was their opportunity. Amid serious funding difficulties the United Nations continues to provide lifesaving support to
Involved. But linyards friends checked for themselves, whether a person could survive in that space. Today. The family of Richard Linyard was shown police video. From officers body cameras, recorded the day he died. It was an emotional moment for the mans mother. She spoke exclusively to kron 4s Haaziq Madyun. Just prior to viewing the last moments of her sons life. Reporter youre here today to view the chest camera video. What are you hoping to see . Well today im hoping to see the video from its entirety from the beginning when they stopped the car until they found him Jessica Gatewood is referring to her son Richard Linyard, who was found dead in a tight space between two buildings in east oaklandback on july 19th after a traffic stop and foot pursuit by opd officers. She here at opd headquarters to view videos hoping to find answers to what happened to her son. Im not going to be satisfied with incomplete video. Want to see the whole thing in its entirety the familys attorney accom
We agreed to in trying the projections into law quickly and work out a package of her security excluding the wall that is acceptable to both sides. At the white house briefing, press secretary Sarah Sanders discussed the relationship with democrats in congress and a push tax reform. This is a half hour. Sanders good afternoon. Regarding the ongoing relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma and harvey. Sustaining operations are still underway, we encourage everyone in the designated areas in florida, order rico, and the u. S. Virgin islands to register t ne at disasc disasterassistance. Gov the president was pleased that members of all sides of the aisle came together under his leadership to provide critical relief and he has continued that bipartisanship this week. Last night he hosted republican and Democratic Senators to discuss advancings desk priority, the importance of delivering tax cuts and reform for the middle class. The president will also host schumer and policy for a bip
About regulating political ads on social media platforms. Watch cspans washington journal live at 7 00 eastern Tuesday Morning and join the discussion. British Prime Minister teresa may updated members of the house of commons on the status of brexit negotiations her meeting with European Union leaders in brussels. She was challenged by Jeremy Corbin who questioned her report of progress and unity of her own party members. This is just under an hour. Statements, the Prime Minister. Hear, hear. Thank you, mr. Speaker and with permission i would like to make a statement on last weeks European Council. Long after we have theft the European Union the uk will be a strong and committed partner, standing on side our neighbors and working together advance our shared values and interests. This council provided a further opportunity to demonstrate that ongoing commitment, through discussions that include migration, the digital market, turkey, north korea and iran. And it may be important progress