Verging african countries trigger International Condemnation. Im sumi so misconduct welcome to the program we start out in iraq where at least thirty eight people have been killed and one hundred five wounded in twin bombings in central baghdad Officials Say two suicide bombers detonated back to back explosions during rush hour in the citys al Tyrone Square this area has been targeted by similar blasts since two thousand and three theres been no claim of responsibility yet but this latest attack bears similarity to previous bombings by the socalled Islamic State. Lets begin with staff s. L. M. Hes a journalist at the Washington Post Baghdad Bureau he joins us on the line the staffa thank you for joining us what is the security situation like in baghdad this morning. That really attack has targeted. More pictures which is really very carted of this back in the morning first started with one suicide bomber who did take himself and then when the people come to. To carry the victims a litt
Backed militias there pose a terror threat. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says the landmark peace accord is over and he lays the blame squarely with israel and donald trump. And a strong denial from the u. S. President ial trump challenges accusations of racism after is allegedly remarks disparaging african countries trigger International Condemnation. Im sumi so much going to thank you for joining us we start out in iraq where at least thirty eight people have been killed and one hundred five wounded in twin bombings in central baghdad Officials Say thousand and three theres been no claim of responsibility yet but this latest attack there are similarities to previous bombings by the socalled Islamic State. And more on the story now with amir a saudi an iraqi journalist who is living here in berlin he joins us in our studio good morning to you as yet no one has claimed responsibility for these twin bombings last what do you think what is the government response been so far to thi
Of world famous musicians, but very few of them are women. Why . Who better to ask than i guess today, angelique kidjo, who has been hailed as africas premier diva, known for the passion in her voice and herfierce determination to help african girls fulfil their potential. Three decades ago she had to leave her continent to become an international star. How much has africa and its music scene changed between then and now . Angelique kidjo, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you for having me here. You are one of africas biggest female stars, and that brings with it a real sense of responsibility, being under scrutiny. Absolutely. Do you find that difficult . No, i have nothing to hide. I know where i come from. I may not know where i am going, but i definitely know what the traditional music of my country has taught me to do with my voice and my music, to empower people, to bring joy to people, and to let people understand their own power and unleashed their own power. And as a woman, do you f
As reckless, outrageous and undignified. That was from Senatorjeff Flake of arizona, who announced he would not seek re election and would not remain silent or complicit. Earlier, another senator, bob corker, described President Trump as an utterly untruthful president. He is also not seeking re election next year. Andrew plant reports. Arriving at a lunch with senior republicans, tax issues on the menu, but criticism from inside his party already being served. Reporter mr president , any comment on. Arizona senator, jeff flake, announcing he will not seek re election, accusing the president of a flagrant disregard for truth and decency. Reckless, outrageous, and undignified behaviour has been misdiagnosed as telling it like it is when it is just reckless, outrageous, and undignified. And when such behaviour emanates from the top of our government, it is something else, it is dangerous to democracy. President trump has previously described Senatorjeff Flake as toxic. There was no surpr
Is thought to have died while clearing landmines in the city of raqqa. The former it worker had first travelled to the middle east two years ago, and had been fighting with Kurdish Militia groups. Quentin sommerville reports. Today is the 26th september and daesh attacked behind our lines in raqqa. Syria wasnt his country and he wasnt a soldier, but jack holmes from bournemouth made the battle against the so called Islamic State his own. He said the fight against is was everyones war. I met him just over a month ago before raqqa fell. It was to be his last television interview. Is were a threat to the world, he said. They are a barbaric, fascist terrorist organisation who essentially want to take over the world and, if you dont comply by their rules, they will kill you. You worked in it, right, in bournemouth . Yeah, a long time ago. Yeah, a long time ago now, but why is that your fight . Originally, ijust feel like it was something that i wanted to do, i had to do it and i knew i coul