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Welcome to bbc news. Henry bolton has insisted he will not quit as leader of ukip despite a string of resignations of senior members. 12 people, including the deputy leader, have stepped down from their roles in protest against his leadership, which follows a vote of no confidence from ukips National Executive committee. Mr bolton, under pressure since his ex girlfriend sent a string of offensive texts, says he also plans to drain the swamp of malcontents in the party. Our Political Correspondent leila nathoo reports. To those in his party who want him to walk away, fighting talk from a leader...

To kill muslims. The 8 Year Old Girl stabbed to death in her home. A man understood to be herfather has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The head of the army warns that britains military may struggle to respond to future threats without more money. And another Royal Wedding at windsor this year. Princess eugenie is engaged to her long term boyfriend jack brooksbank. Coming up on sportsday on bbc news. Northern ireland boss Michael Oneill turns down the chance to become the new manager of scotland saying its not the right opportunity at this moment. Good evening and welcome to th...

Is over, for now at least. It lasted three days and kept hundreds of thousands of federal workers at home today. Its over because the senate has agreed to a short term spending bill. President donald trump has responded to the deal via his press secretary, sarah sanders. Were pleased to see senator schumer accept the deal that President Trump put on the deal from the beginning. A statement from the president of the United States that i quote, im pleased that democrats have come to their senses and are willing to fund oui their senses and are willing to fund our great military, Border Patrol an...

A report from syria, where the people of Eastern Ghouta have suffered more bombardment, as the un meets again to discuss what to do. Henry bolton refuses to step down as ukip leader, despite the resignations of 12 senior members of the party. And Alexis Sanchez has completed his move to Manchester United from arsenal. Hes likely to be the highest paid player in the premier league. And coming up in sportsday, on bbc news could liverpool come from behind at swansea to keep up their tilt on a place in the premier leagues top four . Good evening. And we start with stark new evidence of the intense...

But not for long. Congress has approved a temporary spending measure to fund the federal government, ending an acrimonious debate and a three day shutdown. It will be signed by President Trump later to allow government to function for another two and a half weeks. Laura trevelyan reports from washington. The motion is agreed to. This was the moment the impasse was broken and the way cleared for the government to re open. The scene in the senate was the result of behind closed doors negotiations between centrist republicans and democrats. In return for voting to fund the government for the next...