12/07/2016 World News Today

Still trying to free passengers from the wreckage. China reacts after an

international tribunal ruled against it in the South China Sea dispute.

President Obama intends to heal racial tensions as he joins Dallas

in remembering the police officers who were killed. We will be live at

the service. Follow my leader. Bernie Sanders gives his support to

Hillary Clinton as the Democratic candidate for the White House. I

intend to do anything I can to make sure she will be the next president

of the United States. It all ends like this. Furniture removal for

David Cameron on his last day as British-born Mr hello and welcome.

Investigators have tried to find out what caused trains declared in

southern Italy killing 23 people and injuring dozens more. Pictures of

the crash site show the extent of the damage with the front of the

carriages completely destroyed. The emergency services are still trying

to free passengers from the wreckage. Some of the injured are in

critical condition. The two trains crashed on a single stretch of

training. Our World Affairs Correspondent now reports. The two

local trains smashed into each other this morning. They carriages which

took the full impact ripped apart. They breed scattered through the

olive groves. A massive rescue operation has been underway for

hours. Teams picking their way through the mangled carriages in

search of survivors. Finding many who had been injured. Others are in

a state of complete shock. I was thrown forward. It all happened so

quickly. I saw my mum on the ground, my mother and sister bleeding. The

people on the train helpers. I am eight months pregnant. The trains

are owned by a local private company. They collided on a section

of single-track. There are reports that an automatic braking system

failed. The train drivers were unable to see each other because of

a dent in the track. A field hospital has been set up nearby.

There have been happy lives for local people to donate blood. This

has been one of the worst train crashes in Italy over the past

decade and the government has pledged that investigators will find

out what caused it. In the last few minutes, the BBC has arrived at the

crash site. This is the location of the crash happened this morning in

southern Italy. We think that at least 23 people died. Two trains

were travelling on this single real track line. They came into a head-on

collision which destroyed a different carriages of both trains.

The rescue operation is ongoing. The recovery of the wreckage is ongoing.

The Italian government have said they will do everything they can to

investigate how this will happen in such a quiet stretch of Italian

countryside, that these trains crash against each other and created so

much tragedy. This area has been turned into a risky operation. There

is a medical centre treating the injured. Some have been taken to

hospitals in the region and some relatives of the victims are also

here, waiting for news. What did cause a train crash in Italy? You'll

find the latest details on our website, including more from

reporter. All the information is on the BBC website. China has lost its

legal battle to be granted ownership of almost all the South China Sea.

An international tribunal found there is no legal basis for China to

claim rights within the so-called 9- line. It foundation had no

entitlement to the economic zone around the site. The ruling has said

China violated the Philippines's exclusive economic zone by creating

artificial islands. Beijing says it doesn't accept the ruling. This is

how China prepared for the ruling. A week of war games. In and around the

disputed area of the South China Sea.

It was of strength. All part of strength. All-party propaganda push

in the run-up to a ruling that China had already dismissed as a farce.

The BBC to over some of the disputed area last year. They are barely

specs on a map. This is near the Philippines. The rocky outposts that

China has transformed into military bases. Years of huge dredging

operations and costly construction, new landing strips and harbours

built. All that now ruled illegal. For the Philippines,

this is like a David Chinese state media instantly

dismissed it as null and void. The Philippines strongly

affirms its respect for this milestone decision as an important

contribution to ongoing efforts in addressing disputes

in the South China Sea. This is the worst possible outcome

for the Chinese government. Now, we know that Beijing is not

going to abide by this ruling. But what we don't know

is what comes next. How strongly will the

government here react? China's President Xi Jinping didn't

look like an angry man as he attended to other business -

meeting the EU's top two officials in Beijing just

after the ruling was made public. There is no doubt it

matters, though. It is a complete rejection

of China's historic claims. But it won't stop the increased

assertiveness, as China looks to expand its influence way

beyond fishing boats. Let's talk more on this. Douglas

Bader is an adviser on Asian affairs. He is now vice president at

a Washington -based fallen piracy think tank. Thank you for joining

us. China have publicly stood firm saying they would not be bound by

this ruling. RB on a course for get my attention or will China, behind

the scenes, use this as an opportunity to de-escalate? That is

the big question. I think Chinese use of military exercises and strong

propaganda push over the last few weeks could very well be an effort

to show the people of China that, whatever the outcome of the panel

review, that China had done what it could to stand up for the

traditionally understood interests in the South China Sea. Then move on

to a more constructive path. Alternatively, we could see tensions

mount a game and the hardline choice being made by the Chinese leaders.

This is a turning point. It is a time when the other concerned

governments ought to do what the Philippine president and Foreign

Secretary have done which is talk down the tensions and talk of

cooperation. Chinese media said the country would be open to join

developments for a win - win scenario. What would that look like?

There is a tremendous amount of fishing going on depleting

resources. Finding a way to governing fishing, having the rules

for fishermen with traditional right to fish there would be a good start.

There is also reputed to be oil and gas, enough to be worth recovery and

they could find ways to deal with that. They have just had a huge

clearing away by the panel in the cake of some of the things that were

complicating the potential for negotiations. We no longer have

conflicting economic zones. We no longer have islands with special

characteristics. They are all rocks now. They have less entitlement. The

US have warships in the area. They welcomed this ruling. Is this all

about, for them, regain balance of power in the Pacific? It is good for

the US. It is a good idea to keep a low profile when we go about our

normal security, economic and other diplomatic business in the region.

For China, it is a chance to take stock. They have watched the tough

measures in the region drive the neighbours into the arms of

Washington. It would be smart for China to say to itself, OK, is this

the Way we want to go or find a more constructive way to stabilise

relations with our nearby neighbours and reduce the incentives for the

years to get more involved militarily. Thank you for shedding

light on the South China Sea dispute. That is Douglas Powell over

in Washington. President Obama is due to speak at a memorial service

for five policemen covered -- killed by a sniper in Dallas. The president

and his wife will meet the families of the officers. Let's take you live

now to those memorial service is well underway and we can listen in

on matter. Policing can both be strong and smart. Men die for the

rights that this country was built on. In short, I have never been more

proud of my city. Our city. While we did nothing wrong, there is a reason

this happened here, this pace, this time in American history. This is

our chance to lead and build a new model for a community, for a city,

for our country. To do that there will be tough times ahead. We will

mourn together. Together is the key word here. We may be sad, but we

will not dwell in self pity. We may weep, but we will never whine. We

have too much work to be done. We have too many bridges to build that

we will cross together. This I know. This I know will happen. Thank you.

You are listening to Mayor Michael Rawlins of Dallas in Texas. A

memorial service for the five slain police officers who were killed by

sniper fire last week. We are expecting President Obama to address

this crowd. He cut short a trip to Europe to be here. A log of racial

tensions have heightened in recent weeks around America and this

memorial service 95 officers who lost their lives on Thursday. God,

you are uniquely qualified. Let's look at some of the other news.

Italy faces two decades of stagnant economic growth.

That's the warning from the International Monetary fund.

It would mean Italy wouldn't return to its pre-financial crisis state

By that point, the report says, its economy would be outstripped

The international airport has re-opened in the capital

of South Sudan, where a ceasefire appears to be holding.

The UN says almost forty-thousand people have been displaced

by several days of fighting between rival factions supporting

Aid workers say the humanitarian situation

"Hang on a minute, I'm busy".Is this a new way to deter

Well, it worked for this kebab shop owner in New Zealand.

Surveillance footage shows the man, armed with a gun, demand

money from Said Ahmed, who continues serving a customer

until the would - be robber - obviously confused - leaves.

It seemed like it would never happen but Bernie Sanders has FINALLY

endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee

The former rivals stood side-by-side in New Hampshire

as the Vermont Senator pledged his support.

Despite their differences, Mr Sanders said it was important

that Mrs Clinton defeats Donald Trump in November.

This campaign is not really about Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump or

Bernie Sanders or any other candidate who sought the presidency.

This campaign is about the needs of the American people and addressing

the very serious crises that we face. There is no doubt in my mind

that, as we head into November, Hillary Clinton is far and away the

best candidate to do that. Mrs Clinton meanwhile paid

tribute to Bernie Sanders As Bernie will tell you, talk is

cheap. We need to keep fighting to make sure everything we have stood

for Israel in the lives of people across America. This amazing country

of ours is worthy of our best efforts. This election, let's send

the message in America. In America, we don't enter each other down, we

left each other up. We build bridges, not wars. We put common

interests ahead of self-interest. We stand together because we are

stronger together. Our correspondent Gary

O'Donoghue is in Washington. He took a long time. Why did he take

so long? It did take a long time, particularly because they have been

fighting one another since the middle of last year. Bernie Sanders

went right to the end of the primary process, even though,

mathematically, he lost some time before that. He had the money to go

right through to the end. Even at the end, 27 days ago, we were

waiting to see when he was dead. Now, he has and he has used the E

word. The endorsement. That will be a relief to the Clinton campaign.

She had to stand 3/2 an hour of Bernie Sanders's speech, modelling

and agreeing all the way through and he has extracted some changes to the

Democratic platform, the party document on which they are supposed

to fight elections, namely things like an extended minimum wage,

opposition to certain trade deals and changes to health and education

care. The question will be now gone forward, just to what extent he goes

out and campaigns for and, more importantly, enthuse those young

people who turned out to rally. He did endorse, but it was a complete

love in. He used much of the rhetoric he has used for the past

few months, implying it was nothing more than a numbers game. He did say

that and he also said it is a bigger thing than about any one candidate,

white sheets did the clapping and Nottingham. It was a pretty awkward

affair, to be honest. It is probably the best they could hope for. There

clearly isn't some warm chemistry between them. They have only sat

down 1's face to face on their own and that was just on the end of the

primary process. It is a very awkward thing. He believes he has

built this revolution, political revolution, she has developed a huge

donor base, a huge activist base. Those things are really important to

Hillary Clinton. She has been around in the political sphere for two

decades. She is good to win an election on the promise of the

future. She will want to have those young people going out and

campaigning and arguing for her. Thank you for shedding light on the

nomination race as we head to the White House, 2016.

As Britain's Conservatives unite around a new leader

and Prime Minister - the opposition LABOUR party

Officials are ruling on whether the current leader

Jeremy Corby needs fresh nominations to stand again.

Meanwhile, his challenger Angela Eagle has seen

Here's our political editor Laura Kuenssberg.

A bit of politeness, please, can you all make way?

Jeremy Corbyn fought through the Labour establishment to

Can you guys be really kind for once and let

His refusal to make way, though most MPs want

him gone, mean Labour is stuck in a stalemate.

It's not about luck but the meaning of

MPs who want Mr Corbyn to quit believe that under the rules he

does not have an automatic right to stand again as leader.

But his supporters have had legal advice

It's cut and dried and eventually, we will

sort this matter out and Jeremy will remain.

Most MPs believe his useful time as leader is over, and the

rules say he would need the support of more than 50 of them to run

After dozens of resignations, that's just not likely to happen.

So in effect, this meeting could kick him out.

We have now got a new Prime Minister coming in tomorrow.

think that will concentrate everyone's minds very carefully.

Does that mean Jeremy Corbyn must go soon, if you're saying that?

Jeremy Corbyn is the elected Labour Party leader.

The build-up to the meeting has been frantic.

Mr Corbyn's allies even tried to shove one MP off

the crucial committee in

What happened to you in the middle of the

I was asleep in the middle of the night.

They went in for hours of

discussion and one big decision at the party HQ.

There is a leadership contest in Labour, so should Jeremy

Corbyn, the current leader, be allowed to stand

without getting dozens of

This isn't just some strange fuss outside

an anonymous London office block on a wet Tuesday afternoon.

The NEC is a mix of Labour MPs, union officials,

ordinary party members, and they are roughly split

between those who want Jeremy Corbyn to stay and those who

A brick was hurled through the Merseyside

office of the MP who wants to be Labour's next leader.

Then Angela Eagle had to switch venues on a

campaign tour in Luton because of threats.

T-shirt of the Corbyn-backing Momentum group, still tracked her

The leader condemned any abuse but Angela Eagle, who wants to

replace him so badly, says it's not enough.

They are being done in his name, and he needs to get control of

the people who are supporting him and make certain

this behaviour stops and

It is bullying and has absolutely no place in politics in

But Mr Corbyn does still have the muscle of

most of the unions on his side, and, it's thought, most of the party's

An attempt to kind of keep Jeremy off the paper

And I'm desperately hoping that that doesn't

I hope common sense and a bit of decency prevails at the NEC

Disquiet about Jeremy Corbyn's leadership spilled

out from Westminster's backrooms into public view long ago,

but the charge against him maybe far from over.

Laura Kuenssberg, BBC News, Westminster.

And drama of another sort in Downing Street.

David Cameron , the outgoing British Prime Minister,

The harsh reality of politics.the removal vans are in -

and Mr Cameron and his family are moving out of their home

of the last six years - just one day after he announced

he was stepping down to allow his successor,

On Wednesday, she officially becomes Prime Minister once

Mr Cameron has handed in his resignation to the Queen.

It is quite an ordeal getting our bearings. There she goes, back

again. More photographs outside her new home, number ten Downing St.

Let's take you back to the memorial for the five police officers killed

on Thursday. Our correspondent, David Willis, is in Dallas. David,

it is an emotional day. An important day. What is the mood like in

Dallas? The mood is one of great sorrow and reflectiveness. It is an

indication, perhaps, of the fine line that President Obama is

attempting to work when police on the one hand and protesters on the

other, between white and black. On the way here, on Air Force One, he

placed phone calls to the relatives of golden sterling and the Landrieu

Castillo, the two black men who died at the hands of white police

officers last week, sparking protest we haven't seen across America over

the last egos. The interfaith service got underway a short while

ago. President Obama is there. So to former President George W Bush and

the vice president. We heard from the Mayor of Dallas, Mark Rowlands,

saying we will not whine. We have too many bridges to build. I wonder

how people are reconciling the emotions today? The police officers

were slain protecting people are being commemorated here, but the

police force is intertwined with the issue of racial tensions in the

country. Absolutely. We may well see a reflection of that in the remarks

that President Obama makes today here. It is likely as well that he

will return to a theme he has on before, making the point that this

is not just an of policing, of police brutality, but a wider issue

of economic disparities, of the lack of access in certain communities

here in America to such things as basic education, health care, even

healthy food, for example. The president perhaps making the point

that the one thing that people in certain communities in America,

certain disadvantaged communities here, can be assured of his robust

law enforcement. Clearly, the whole picture has to change if America is

to change. People desperately wanting leadership. Many people

argue that President Obama would have been the best person to offer

that he is now leading -- leaving the White House. There was so much

hope. That was the motif of the Obama administration, the Obama

candidacy for president, that message of hope. With just a few

months left in the White House he has got some way to go towards

bringing that hope back to some sense of reality. David Willis in

Dallas. As we leave David Wiese returning to the pictures of the

memorial service for those five officers killed on Thursday.

President Obama, there he is, due to speak very shortly. We will bring

you all of that on BBC world News. Stay with us for now. It is goodbye

from the end of that on BBC world News. Stay with us for now. It is

goodbye from me and the team. Tuesday afternoon was a wash-out

across some parts of the country, especially the Midlands and the

south-east. Wednesday, more showers on