16/04/2016 BBC Weekend News

Pope Francis has told refugees trapped on the Greek island

of Lesbos that they are "not alone" in their plight

Speaking on a visit to the island the Pope called on the world

to respond to the migrant crisis, "in a way worthy of our

Flying in to the front line of the migrant crisis. Greeted by the Greek

Prime Minister at the start of a five hour visit, together with

orthodox leaders, the Pope wants to draw attention to what the Vatican

call as difficult and dramatic situation for thousands who arrived

on the Greek islands, hoping for a better life in Europe. The audience

appealed for help as they stood behind the fence of the detention

centre. There are more than 3,000 people here, waiting asylum or

awaiting deportation back to Turkey, under the controversial migration

deal. This was the scene as the Pope walked and talked with the migrants,

some explaining their journey of war or poverty. One man appealing for

any comfort. The Pope wanted to speak out on

their behalf, asking people to show compassion to their plight.

TRANSLATION: I have wanted to be with you today. I want to tell you

that you are not alone. In these weeks and months, you have endured

much suffering in your search for a better life. Many of you felt forced

to flee situations of conflict and persecution for the sake of your

little ones. You have made great sacrifices for

your families. You know the pain of having left

everything that is dear to you. This is a political move by the

Pope, careful not to directly criticise the EU's migration policy

but many will say that the worldwide call for help implies exactly that.

Rescue workers in Japan are searching for dozens of people

after two earthquakes hit the island of Kyushu.

At least 29 people are known to have died and more

Many houses have collapsed and there are fears

Boris Johnson has delivered a blunt message to President Obama,

saying he should not back the campaign for Britain to remain

The Mayor of London said it would be "nakedly hypocritical"

if the President backed Britain's membership of the EU,

Our Political Correspondent Ben Wright reports.

The referendum rallies have started,

and on this first weekend, it's Boris Johnson taking centre stage.

In Newcastle this morning, the Mayor of London banged the drum

for the Leave campaign, but on a visit to

Barack Obama, is expected to say Britain should remain in.

In an interview with the BBC, Mr Johnson

There is an intrinsic hypocrisy in the...

But if that is the American argument, then of course it's

The US president is keen to help David

Cameron win the referendum, and he has said before he wants

Number 10 and the White House know any input

from the president has to be carefully done, and Boris Johnson

There is bound to be an impact. saying the US would never share

This idea that leaving the EUwon't have a massive impact

on the British economy is for the birds, quite frankly.

Before the hoopla of a presidential visit to Britain, Boris Johnson's

comments are strikingly undiplomatic, but they show how

the gloves have already come off in this referendum campaign,

Five people from Birmingham are continuing to be questioned

on suspicion of terrorism offences, linked to the investigation into

Three men, and a woman were arrested in the city on Thursday night

and a fourth man was arrested at Gatwick Airport in

Government officials have described the arrests as significant.

The way broadband speeds are advertised is a national scandal

and should be changed according to a group of MPs.

Internet providers are not in breach of current guidelines,

even if only one-in-ten of their customers receives

The MPs are calling for greater powers for consumers to hold

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are visiting the Taj Mahal as part

of their week long tour of Bhutan and India.

Diana, Princess of Wales was famously photographed

on her own at the monument to love in 1992, before she separated

Following in the footsteps of Prince William's late mother,

the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Taj Mahal 24 years

It's the final day of their week-long tour.

William is said to feel incredibly lucky to visit a place

where his mother's memory is kept alive by so many

It was here in February 1992 the Diana posed alone at a time

when her marriage to Prince Charles was facing enormous difficulties.

She described it as a very healing experience.

It was a photograph that captured a disintegrating marriage,

Their separation was announced later that year.

William and Catherine will be hoping their visit to the Taj Mahal

will replace those images of Diana there with something happier.

It is also a thank you to the people of India for their hospitality

The International Space Station is getting an experimental extension -

and was developed by an American billionaire who built his

He says that, if the tests are successful, the rooms could be

used on the Moon or Mars, or even for space hotels.

You can see more on all of today's stories on the BBC News Channel.

The next news on BBC One is at 5. 10.00pm. Goodbye for now.

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