21/06/2014 BBC Weekend News

New details emerge about the British man filmed in an apparent Jihadist

recruiting video posted online. It's emerged Nasser Muthana went to

Syria with two men who'd been questioned about terrrorist offences

earlier this year and released without charge. The

police believe at least 500 British people have gone to fight in Syria

and Iraq. Also on tonight's programme:

Gerry Conlon, wrongly jailed for the Guildford pub

bombing in 1974, dies aged 60. And, after crashing out of the

World Cup, England try to focus on their final game in Brazil.

It is difficult to take, especially the next few days. It will be tough.

We have to be strong as a team and be ready for the game on Tuesday.

Good Evening. It's emerged that Nasser Muthana,

the Cardiff man apparently filmed in a jihadist recruiting video,

had travelled to Syria with two men who'd been questioned by British

police about terrorist offences earlier this year.

They were later released without charge.

As Daniel Boettcher now reports, it's believed several hundred

Britons are fighting in Syria and Iraq.

Nasser Muthana seen in what is thought to be a propaganda video

aimed at recruiting jihadists. He appears to urge others to fight in

Syria and Iraq. The BBC understand that is two men who travelled with

him to Syria were arrested on their return to the UK, but released

without charge. Nasser Muthana's father wonders what happens to a

young man who he described as quiet and intelligent. A young man who was

planning to study medicine. Somebody is driving those kids to do this

problem. Ask those to send their daughters and sons to fight. They

won't send it. They only send other people's children. Police

acknowledge they don't know exactly how many Britons have travelled to

Syria or Iraq, but the estimates they have are causing concern. The

man who heads terrorism prevention strategy for the Association of

Chief Police officers say it's the top priority for the security

services and for counter terrorism police. We estimate that there is

about 500 people from this country in Syria. Of course the borders are

very pour rouse, they could be travelling to Iraq as well. It could

be more than that. The concern is not just about the numbers that may

be drawn into the sphere of ISIS and other extremist groups in Iraq and

Syria, but about what that might mean for any potential threat from

those returning to Britain. In Iraq itself, heavily armed Shia

militias have held a series of mass rallies in a show of force

against the ISIS-led insurgents. The largest was

in the Sadr city area of Baghdad. From there, our correspondent,

Jonathan Beale, sent this report. They came from near and far to the

Shia Strang hold of Sadr city, young and old. -- stronghold. Women too,

and armed to the teeth. Arsenal on display from swords with men dressed

in white ready for martyrdom, to automatic rivals. Rifles even rocket

launchers. With news of more gains by ISIS, there was the key message.

They would protect their home from any invader. We are here to show

people, on any country of war, we defend Iraq. OK. Iraq own all

people, Shias, Sunnis, any people. In Iraq we defend them. This is an

army that stretches as far as the eye can see. A show of force. A

display of defiance against the threat posed by ISIS. They are not

taking their orders from the Prime Minister, Nouri Al-Maliki

taking their orders from the Prime leading Shia clerics. They answer to

the powerful Shia cleric who made his name fighting the US-led

occupation of Iraq a decade ago. That anti-American sentiment

gone away, even if President Obama says he won't be sending in ground

troops again. This banner reads "no, no America."

TRANSLATION: Original our aim was to defend the Shia holy shrines because

ISIS wanted to attack them. When the Americans hinted they may return to

Iraq these parades were This march ordered. Was also another reminder

of how difficult this country is to govern. A show of force by Shia

militia that highlights a growing sectarian divide.

Let's go live to Baghdad now and join our world affairs editor,

John Simpson, who's there. John what's your assessment

of the situation in Iraq now? I have been talking to western

diplomats and senior people in the Iraqi government, the picture is

extraordinarily bleak. The assessment is that the Iraqi army

simply can't match ISIS, either for equipment or training or for its

offensive capability. There is worse than that. It seems to indicate a

kind of curious slowness on the part of the Americans to be of any help

to Iraq. 18 months ago the Americans started noticing the growth of ISIS,

and warning about it. I'm told authoritatively it was only two

weeks ago that proper surveillance, from presumably planes or perhaps

from space, began. The Americans started watching ISIS, just as short

a time ago as. That there are other problems. There simply isn't the

kind of missile capability left in this country. The Iraqi air force

ran out of hellfire missiles two weeks ago. The Americans don't seem

to be in any great hurry to replace think of Thank you them. Very much.

Nine left-wing leaders from across the European Union have

agreed to back the former Prime Minister of Luxembourg as

the new Head of the EU Commission. It means the appointment

of Jean-Claude Juncker is looking increasingly likely.

David Cameron has argued strongly against the move, saying Mr Juncker

is too much of a Brussels insider to push through reform within Europe.

Let's get more from our political correspondent, Chris

Mason, who's in Downing Street now. This backing from Mr Juncker

significant? It is significant, Nick, here are left-wing leaders

supporting a man on the centre-right. Why are they doing

that? They say the centre-right bloc of parties performed better than

anyone else in the European parliament elections last month.

That is why Mr Juncker should get this job. It's becoming increasingly

tricky this for David Cameron because he has argued that Mr

Juncker per sonifies a European Union that he wants to move away

from. He thinks that the EU has become too bossy and too

centralised. He wants the opposite of that. The word from here tonight

is if at a European summit next Friday there is is a push to

rubber-stamp Mr Juncker as the President of the European

Commission, Mr Cameron would push for a vote on that. It's a vote he

is likely to lose. Many thanks. Gerry Conlon, one

of the four people wrongly convicted of the IRA pub bombings in Guildford

in 1974, has died at the age of 60. He spent 15 years behind bars

before his conviction was quashed. The case of The Guildford Four

led to a Government apology. From Belfast, Chris Page reports.

Striding to freedom after 15 years in jail for a crime he didn't

commit. I've been in prison for 15 years for something I didn't do.

Something I didn't know anything about. He and three others had been

jailed for life for carrying out the Guildford pub bombings in 1974 which

left five dead and dozens injured. 16 years after their release they

received a formal apology from the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair. I'm

very sorry that they were subject to such an ordeal and such an

injustice. I didn't do this. The story was made into an

Oscar-nominated film, In The Name Of The Father. Gerry Conlon went on to

campaign on behalf of other victims of injustice. A politician and

friend paid tribute to his work. He didn't cry about his own situation.

He basically set out to make sure that others didn't suffer the same

horrible fate that the he had suffered. Mr Conlon's own years in

prison haunted him. He suffered from addictions and break downs. When I

came out of prison after that length of time, and just blend in with

society. It does take a lot of getting used to. And, I really

haven't got used to it. I still wake up sweating. After his death at home

in Belfast this morning he is relatives issued a statement saying:

Mr Conlon's family said they believed he'd changed the course of

history. Gerry Conlon,

who died today at the age of 60. With the day's big sports news,

let's cross to Olly Foster in Rio de Janeiro.

Ten days into this World Cup, England can count on one hand how

many days they have left in Brazil. They play Costa Rica on Tuesday

and will then fly straight home. Today, we heard from Wayne Rooney

and how sorry he is to have let down the fans and he also gave

the manager his backing. Our corespondent, Natalie Pirks,

was with the squad today. The circus is still in town, England

are far from the star of the show. The circus is still in town, England

Gone are the smiles, the players today issued a plea for fans

forgiveness. We're sorry for not going through. We have give

everything. We've dedicated our lives to this tournament.

Unfortunately, we haven't succeeded. So, yeah, we appreciate everything.

Hopefully, in the near future, we will give them something to smile

about. Is this the lowest you've felt in football? I suppose it is.

I've put everything I've had into this tournament, same as I do in

every other aspect of football, but this is ultimately really cruel and,

yeah, it's gutting for me. I will be honest. Le It was England's

traditional strong suited defending where the real issues lead. Failed

by Suarez the look of anguish was a familiar one as England crashed out

before a final game could even be played. Roy Hodgson has the honour

of having presided over England's worst World Cup in over 50 years.

Yet, he retrains the full-backing of his FA bosses. Many have believed

for some time that England's problems extend beyond one man.

England do not have world-class players. We don't have enough

players playing in Champions League. Enough players with European, or

international experience. That was shown up quite badly. The

international experience. That was scoring his first World Cup goal

will forever now be tainted for Rooney. He still believes Hodgson

should continue. We appreciate what he's done for us. He's, in my

opinion, he has changed the way we play over the last couple of years.

You can see the progression. I know the results have been disappointing

in the last two games, but, as a team, we can feel we are getting

Bert. I feel with the younger lads in the squad, this will help them

and hopefully in the future this will make us a better It was team.

Years in the planning. The preparation had been meticulous. As

so often with England, it didn't take long for that familiar sense of

resignation to kick in. This evolving team has to recover quickly

though. Qualifiers for the Euros begin in September.

We have three matches today and Argentina have reached the last 16.

They were given quite a scare as

They were given quite a scare a goalless draw, but in the first

minute of injury time Lionel Messi's stunning strike settled the match.

minute of injury time Lionel Messi's That his second of the tournament.

The other game in Group F between Bosnia-Hercegovina and

Nigeria kicks off in the next hour. In Group G, Germany came close to

a shock defeat agaunst Ghana. In Group G, Germany came close to

Asamoah Gyan's goal gave the African side a 2-1 lead in the second half,

but Miroslav Klose equalised with his 15th World Cup goal.

That equals the tournament record held

by the Brazilian striker Ronaldo. Now away from the World Cup,

England's Rugby Union team have had a miserable end to their time in

New Zealand losing the series 3-0 against the All Blacks.

Wales were heading for their first win in South Africa, but

the Springboks nicked it 31-30 in the last few minutes of the match.

The Wales coach, Warren Gatland, described the loss as "probably the

worst" experience of his career. Katie Gornall reports.

This was about restoring pride for Wales. They caught South Africa cold

with Roberts landing the first blow. Wales appeared a side transformed

and for 20 minutes a wave of red washed over the Springbok' defence.

After going 17-0 up they self destructed, conceding a penalty

After going 17-0 up they self and losing two players to the

sin-bin. South Africa played like a runs away train. Wales restored a

10-point lead after half time, they couldn't find the breaks. As the

seconds slipped away, South Africa launched one final attack. Williams

thought he saved the game for Wales, only for the referee to rule his

tackle illegal. It meant Wales were denied a historic victory. A cruel

end to a long and testing season. England were hoping to avoid a

end to a long and testing season. series whitewash. The hopes faded

after three minutes. There was a relentless charge to the line by the

All Blacks. England were 23 points behind at half time. They limited

the damage when Yarde forced his way over. This match was going one way.

They were out paced and it was a 17th win in a row for the world

champions. England will fly hope perhaps perhaps releaved it's all

Cricket now, over.

Cricket now, and a maiden Test century from

Sam Robson has given and a maiden Test century from

in the second Test at Headingley. The 24-year-old -

playing only his second match for England - made 127 as England ended

the second day 320-6, a lead of 63. In Formula One, Felipe Massa was

fastest in qualifying ahead of tomorrow's Austrian Grand Prix.

It's a first pole position for Massa since 2008 and a first

for his Williams team in two years. Britain's Lewis Hamilton will

start the race in ninth. Good news for the Brazilian Massa

there. The Brazil team next play on Monday,

so there could be plenty of celebrations here over

the next couple of days. From Rio, it's back to you, Nick.

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

But from me, for now, good night. There will be more of the same for

tomorrow. There