25/02/2016 World News Today

A French judge upholds a government plan

to demolish parts of a makeshift migrant camp near Calais.

As Europe warns its open border system is facing collapse

the migrant trail across the continent is coming to a halt

If this is the one gate that migrants came from Greece to

Macedonia have to pass through. For much of the last three days, it has

stayed shut. A final plea for support on the eve

of Ireland's election - The country's on the up

but where many voters have been one of the world's most

famous locomotives - the Flying Scotsman -

is back on the tracks. A French court has given the green

light to government plans to clear part of the notorious

Calais migrant camp, Hundreds of people

from the Middle East and Africa have been living

in the camp, in the hope of crossing Calais is a draw for many

because of its location with a major ferry port

and Eurotunnel rail terminal. But the camp's population has been

growing in recent months, while new fences have been erected

around the terminal. The authorities say around

a thousand migrants will be affected by the eviction

and force will be used if necessary Aid agencies say the number of those

involved is much higher. But the French Interior

Minister says a violent TRANSLATION: it has never been the

government's intention to go ahead with a brutal evacuation of the area

south of Calais using bulldozers, with computer reading the north of

migrants. That approach is not a way of doing things. Our politics -- our

politics is to take charge of the situation. To take care of the

people, and to care of Glik for all those who are vulnerable with

humanitarian objective. From tomorrow, the state will try and

find humanitarian solution in tune with the ballot asthma values of our

country. Our correspondent Tomos Morgan

gave me the latest from the camp. Migrants living in the area which is

half of the camp here have three choices. They can move into the

containers that the government have set out for them, they can move to a

different area of France, in search of other migrant asylum areas, or

they can claim asylum in France, and that is their preferred option. The

authorities have said that they the white force anyone to leave. -- they

won't force anyone to leave. They are trying to close down the

southern area, but they said that they will keep some of the community

structures, the school, the church, the legal Centre, because they are

paddlers Hazmat pillars of the community created here. However, aid

charities have already criticised the decision. Theresa May said that

even if you keep some of those community structures, the risks --

segregating them. -- the charity said.

Give us an idea of what the conditions are like this. The

conditions are better in Calais than they are in the Dunkirk camp, which

is around 30 miles down the road. Aid workers, and many different

workers, have been here for several months helping people from around

the world, from the Middle East and Africa. Many of them live in

structures built out of wood and canvas, and the women and children

particularly get extra help from charities, they get supplies, and

today, they were allowed to pick out their clothes in a more dignified

manner than other charities dishing out food. The situation is not good,

but it is better than in Dunkirk, where everyone is living in tents,

and the situation has been described by the Red Cross as some of the

worst conditions they have ever seen.

The EU migration Commissioner is warning that the border between

Greece and Macedonia is risking collapse.

Greece has recalled its ambassador to Austria amid growing divisions

among EU states over the migrant crisis.

Thousands of people are now stranded in Greece after other countries

began to implement strict border controls.

Our correspondent Danny Savage reports from a migrant

At the main border, 3000 people living on a site built a half that

number. Living on the migrant trail, it has slowed to a crawl. This is

the spot where people have to pass through. But for much of the last

three days, it has stayed shut. That is because the next border going

north, between Macedonia and Serbia, is closed for much of the time as

well. It the classic domino effect. We wait, six hours, seven hours,

until the board is open. Sometimes, they closed the border, but people

go to the camp. Just over the border, the train was stuck for

hours, and frustrations grew. Just wait, just wait. What is the

problem? So a backlog of coaches and clean it is is building up down the

line. This is a service station just short of the border. Greece is is in

danger of becoming a warehouse of souls, and interior minister said.

There has been a sharp rise in number of children on the move.

These Iraqi twins were born in Turkey, and had been travelling all

life. We have an increasing unaccompanied children, and at Greek

level, there is not capacity to shelter them, and to give them basic

care. I also talked to these Afghans and Pakistani 's. They will not be

allowed to cross the border because they are not Syrian or Iraqi. They

will probably head for the hills. Organise and don't move! In the last

three days, 8000 people have arrived in Greece like this. And they will

try to push north by whatever means, despite all the pretty -- political

rows. Joining me is Ian Bond,

Foreign Policy Director How common is it for an ambassador

to be recalled over a matter like this? Forte EU countries, it is very

unusual indeed. I cannot think of a previous occasion. The problem is

that the countries on the front line like Greece and Italy have their own

agenda, but other countries like Austria and Hungary want to limit

the number of migrants coming through, and there is a disconnect

between the tee. There is, and what the Austrians are going to do if

they carry on in this way is to bottle up ever larger numbers in

Greece, and they cannot cope with the numbers. What do you think can

be done now in terms of getting them to come together and find some sort

of plan? The European Commission has been trying to do that today, and

the Commissioner has been talking about that and talking about the

need for coordinated action. But the most important thing is that the EU

needs to start looking beyond the borders to see how it stops people

beginning this perilous journey to Europe, because if it cannot stop

that, then it cannot stop people coming from Syria. It is not going

to be able to cope with the problem in these enormous numbers of

migrants. So try and sort the problem at the source? By perfecting

piece to Syria? That is not likely in the short term. We had a recent

conference to raise money. How useful is that money going to be?

The money is going to be useful, but it is not enough to try and provide

sustainable livelihoods for people in the region. As well as trying to

work for peace in Syria, which is going to be a long-term problem, you

can try and keep the people going to Turkey and Jordan and Lebanon in

better conditions, so they have less of an incentive to travel on. If

they are living in tense, if the children cannot get educated, they

can listen to the smugglers, and they will take several thousand

dollars can get them into Europe. There has been a lot of tension with

a whole British exit issue. Is that taking the attention away from... It

has had two effects. It has meant that the EU has been talking about

Britain's problems when it should have been talking about Syria's

problems. British politicians have not felt able or brave enough to say

that Britain needs to play a bigger role in accepting some of those

refugees. Should they play a bigger role? Yes, they then Ie we should.

The numbers involved are largely the enormous. They are facing most

horrendous conditions in Syria, and they are increasingly facing

difficulties in the countries that they are going to. Britain, so far,

has made a tiny offer, in terms of 20,000 people over the next few

years, whereas Germany, they have taken 3.5 million or more. Thank you

for talking to us. And for all the latest

on Europe's migration crisis, Along with full coverage

of the latest developments, you'll find analysis, including

comment by Damian Grammaticas, the BBC's Europe

correspondent in Brussels. Let's have a look at some of the

day's other news. A bitter battle over gay rights

in Italy could be nearing an end after the Senate there voted

to grant legal recognition Premier Matteo Renzi described

the passage of the bill But gay and lesbian groups

see the legislation as a betrayal because Mr Renzi's

party sacrificed a provision to allow gay adoption

in order to ensure passage. A study of people who survived

the Ebola virus in west Africa has found that most of them will have

long-lasting health problems. Analysis shows that in the 6 months

after being discharged, about two-thirds of patients had

body weakness, while regular headaches, depressive symptoms

and memory loss were found in half. Harvard University in the US

is going to remove the word "master" from academic titles,

after protests from students who claimed the title

had echoes of slavery - House masters, in charge

of residential halls, This latest dispute is part

of a series of protests about race and identity which have erupted

across US campuses. A growing number of Christians

are fleeing Pakistan - fearing a rise in extremist violence

in their mainly Muslim homeland. Thousands are travelling

to nearby Thailand - but because the country

doesn't offer asylum, many - including children -

are being interned. The BBC's Chris Rogers has been

undercover in the Thai detention facilities and sent this

report from the capital, If this Christian service was taking

place in certain parts of their homeland, this pasta and his

congregation could be risking their lives. Entire families have left

Pakistan, ignoring the hostile neighbours, arriving in Thailand.

Each has its own story of persecution and those that didn't

make it. TRANSLATION: my sister was burned

alive. Only because she said the word God. She was burned for this

reason alone. But she said the reason -- she said the word God.

Their trauma is far from over. Here in Bangkok, Pakistani family rely on

hand-outs. Thailand is not signed up to you in international agreement to

take on a silent secret -- seekers. The United Nations refugee agency

has been allowed to step in. It investigates the asylum claims and

relocate them to another country. The process is taking years. The

tight immigration and police are growing impatient. Has this husband

been taken away? Yes, he has been taken away. I have just come to this

apartment block. I have seen dozens of women sobbing, and it became

clear why. They have taken all of their husbands. In a series of

raids, Pakistani women and children are also rounded up, charged with

illegal immigration, find and imprisoned. This is where they are

taking two. Bangkok's main detention centre for illegal immigrants.

Journalists are not welcome. We have had to pose as charity volunteers.

We see many Pakistani Christians. Including children. The noise is

their cries for help to be freed. How long have you been here?

Three months. All be charity volunteers can offer them is food

and water. A lot of women are complaining the children are ill.

They have diarrhoea because of the dirty water. Imprisoning a child

with adults, even with their parents, is a breach of

international law. They are taken back to these hot, overcrowded

cells. The Thai government say that the strives to provide the best

possible care. But those who cannot pay their fines for illegal

immigration are sent to a Thai jail. Some are freed after charities pay

for their release. TRANSLATION: late put us in

shackles. We are in a lot of pain. With just eight staff to process

11,500 Pakistani asylum requests, UNHCR say that limited resources

have led to delays in Thailand. The type government say that it leaves

and with no choice but to arrest illegal immigrant.

Political campaigning is drawing to a close in Ireland ahead

of tomorrow's election - a contest which pollsters

are predicting could produce a hung parliament and weeks

Our Ireland correspondent Chris Bucker has been looking

at the main issues during the campaign.

Just a warning there are flashing images from the start

In the middle of an election, politicians are not usually keen to

look like a used car salesman. But the Irish prime ministers seems

happy to have this country's economy and his policies tested. A key part

of end Kenny's sales pitch is about bailouts and economic sales prices.

In the last five years, he has called his critics whinges. Dublin

is benefiting from this recovery, other places aren't? I recalled the

days of endless wealth in Ireland. The same comments were being made

about the Celtic Tiger. That is why we look for a second term, so we can

finish the job, and deal with that myth. But some have found it

difficult keeping their faith in the politicians during Ireland's era of

austerity. The imposition of new taxes and cuts have meant that still

some people are waiting to see the improvements of themselves. I am

finding it very hard. Certainly when you are on social welfare. You are

trying to get by. All that is gaining, them. It is their own

effort. There are people trying to take advantage of the anger directed

against politician. Many independent, and anti-austerity

candidates are standing. The opposition leader has been

trying to win back voters who blame them when the Celtic Tiger

collapsed. The politicians have a lot to do to overcome the public's

sceptic a system of politics. That scepticism. There's been another

leader who is being talked out about a lot. Gerry Adams, once seen as the

political wing IRA north of the border. Sinn Fein has tried to

reinvent itself as an antiestablishment party of the

South. It is about the ordinary people. Whether it is fairness. The

problem for Mr Adams is that the Republic's big two parties are not

making advantage is that advances. They have ruled out formal coalition

with Sinn Fein. The polls suggest that a deal will have to be done if

a government has to be formed. If not, it could mean another election

for Ireland. Here in Here in Britain a major report has

found the BBC guilty of serious failings with regard to Jimmy Savile

- the former television entertainer who committed dozens

of sexual attacks. For several decades,

he was one of Britain's biggest But, a year after Savile's death

in 2011, allegations The report said there was a culture

of "reverence and fear" Soweto in South Africa

is a place rich in history, famous for its pivotal role

in the anti-apartheid struggle. One local man's passion for bird

watching is helping to put the township on the map

for another reason - The BBC spent the day

with Raymond Rampolokeng, Soweto's first bird guide,

as he taught local youngsters the importance of birds

and maintaining the green spaces the black headed Heron, right in our

backyard. My nickname is the Birdman of

Soweto. It is a catchy name, and I like it. As young boys growing up in

Soweto, we would go out and hunt for birds. I did not know later in life

that I would be met with the challenge of educating our community

and the world about the importance of bird conservation. The birds we

are hearing now are a mixture of Sparrow and house sparrow. I

volunteered in a local conservation group, which was also looking at

telling a problematic area with markings and robberies were taking

place. We had programmes for young kids, which linked me up with the

wetland area, which is teeming with birds. That is where my love for

birding started. I didn't know that I would be the first bird guide to

come from Soweto. That is history. I was hooked.

We are at the park, and this is a very personal passion of mine.

Working with young kids. We do walkabouts. We look at different

bird species. Birds eat different things that they

source either from the ground from here. Also, crumbs from outside our

kitchens. It is beautiful working with the local kids who are also

changing the perception of older people, particularly their parents.

It is a wonderful feeling, that one is making, knowing that we are

appreciating art buyer of diversity in Soweto. -- our biodiversity.

For the benefit of future generations to come.

The Flying Scotsman, one of the world's most famous steam

locomotives, has made its historic return to the tracks.

Thousands turned out to watch its journey

from London's King's Cross station to York, following a decade-long,

Our transport correspondent Richard Westcott was onboard.

It's not a locomotive, it's a celebrity.

Flying Scotsman, back centre-stage on its old stomping ground,

For the crew, it's a tough, filthy, rewarding job.

This very cramped passage is just one of the things that makes

It meant that drivers could change over whilst the train

That made this the first service that went from London

This engine has had all the ups and downs

Then shipped off to the United States, shipped off to Australia.

It's caused heartache, heartbreaks, heart attacks and bankruptcies.

I think many people believed it would never again,

NEWSREEL: The beautiful engine eased out of platform 10.

Flying Scotsman's always made headlines.

It was the first train officially clocked at 100 mph.

Today, the only delays were down to train-spotters on the line.

At its birthplace in Doncaster, they can still pull the crowds.

Journey's end in York and the crew are stars for the day.

The enthusiasm, people coming out on to the tracks to see

It's brilliant to see everyone lineside.

Great to see everyone's supporting the engine.

Flying Scotsman's going to be touring again.

So thousands more can revel in this sight.

Finally to the White House, where President Obama hosted

a concert on Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Ray Charles.

gospel singer Yolanda Adams and The Band Perry were among

a group of contemporary artists who performed Charles' music

Mr Obama even joined in with a bit of singing himself,

I will not be singing. But for our last one, it is fitting, that we pay

tribute to one of our favourites. One of the most brilliant and

influential musicians of our times, the late, great genius himself, Mr

Ray Charles. On that musical note, it is goodbye

from me and the team. Thank you for watching. Goodbye.

It may not be as cold as recent nights have been. Having said that,

it gets off to a chilly start. There is