28/01/2017 World News Today

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Protests at New York's Kennedy Airport and a legal challenge

as Donald Trump signs an executive order barring migrants and refugees

This is wrong and we're going to fight it, right

Travellers are prevented from boarding and some are detained

Iran calls it an "insult to the Islamic world" and says it

will do the same thing to Americans.

British Prime Minister Theresa May signs a $125 million defence deal

Tennis star Serena Williams breaks the record for the number of grand

A number of foreign nationals have been detained

It comes after President Trump signed an executive order preventing

people seeking refugee status in the united States.

These are the protests underway at JFK Airport in New York,

after it emerged 11 refugees were being detained there.

Under the executive order, citizens from seven Muslim-majority

countries will be denied visas for 90 days.

The countries include Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya,

Specifically, the changes mean that the US will not take any

refugees, from any country, for the next four months.

The UN and France have criticised the changes but President Trump says

they are need to stop Islamic terrorists from

One congresswoman has been voicing her concerns.

Nydia Velazquez serves in the House of Representatives.

My friends, it is a sad day for the American people.

This is an affront to our American values.

Here we are, the congressman and I and the advocates

and the legal community, representing immigrants in this

Two families, to individuals, who were granted legal visas to come in.

-- Two families, two individuals, who were granted

That means that they were vetted before they left Iraq.

These are people who worked and provided assistance

This type of action undermines our national

security and Donald Trump, our President, doesn't get it.

Let's now go to New York where we can join Bahman Kalbasi

Can you tell us more about why there are such large protests there?

Hundreds of thousands of people are going to be affected by this and

many of them did not see this coming at all. I have been speaking to

people since last night, really, hours after the executive order was

signed by the president and people's lives have been upended already. You

have a number of people who are in the United States, especially if

Iranians, but also Syrians and others of these seven countries, who

are legally residing in the United States under a student visas, work

visas, visiting, medical emergencies, all Keynes, who have

been abiding by the law and family members, who have similar visas, are

travelling outside, I spoke to one gentleman who is working in the

subway system, in fact, in New York, and his pregnant wife with a

three-year-old are back in Iran visiting family and she was about to

come back and now she cannot. You cannot visit them yet because if he

does he will be denied re-entry. They are here legally but because

part of their family is outside, they cannot be reunited. This is

happening across the country in -- to people that are of the background

of these seven countries and they cannot be issued visas to re-enter

the United States. Add to that the confusion whether people with eating

cards, -- permanent residency, people who have dull place you have

their house and their life and their work here, who make the denied

entry. Some have, some haven't. Some are to was that you saw in that

clip, in the GFP airport being detained for hours, before being

released. Some still remain in detention. When you add that come

you have a sizeable part of the population who is not allowed to

travel in and out with certainty that they will be able to come back

and the ones that have travelled are barred from coming back. We spoke

with one lady who is teaching in the Boston, an Iranian American, has a

ten-year-old, single mother, goes to Germany for a conference, cannot

come back to America and her child is in Boston. It is a chaotic and

shocking situation for many of these people who have been affected by

something that they did not see was even legal.

Thank you for that. David Bier is an immigration policy

analyst with the US think There has been legal challenges

mounted already. Some people are saying that this is

unconstitutional. What are your thoughts? It is my view that there

is definitely illegal. Under current law, the president is banned from

taking into consideration nationality when issuing visas or

denying entry to legal permanent rent -- residents are people who are

coming here for permanent residency. Under the current law, this would be

an illegal action and I suspect that lawsuits will follow shortly. How

can this be challenged. I would be through the courts? Will it be using

legislation? I think you will have a lawsuit. The courts will decide

whether the president has this authority. He claims that he does.

In 1965 Congress amended the emigration laws of the United States

to make it clear that the president cannot discriminate on the grounds

of nationality and I expect that a lawsuit from failed, courts have

reviewed provisions similar less or actions somewhat less of an earlier

presidents and have found them illegal. So I expect that this

action will also be found be illegal and overly broad. President Trump

says that he is defending America from extremism. Is that a legitimate

defence. Is that a legitimate defence? When you look at the

numbers, there has been no terrorist attack by any organisation or

individual from any of these seven countries that are banned, that has

killed anyone in the United States over the last 40 years. So, the idea

that this is targeting terrorism is just laughably absurd. They believe

these measures will be overturned? Yes, I do. I think if the -- I think

of the lawsuit is filed and when surely will be, you will see that

the president will be denied the ability to carry out these actions.

An immigration policy analyst. Thank you for being with us.

David Willis joins us from Washington.

As remarkable for Donald Trump. What is the fallout from this? How are

officials coping with the changes to these immigration laws? Well,

Follett is being felt already out -- already. Some turned back on

arrival. We have had about a dozen people, among them to Iraqis, who

were blocked from coming into the country, detained by border and

custom agents fear and instances around the nation, possibly this

could affect many thousands of people attempting to come here,

meanwhile, the White House pushing back or attempting to push back at

some of the criticism, making the point that this is not a Muslim ban.

A senior official told media that this is basically a situation where

a relatively small number of people are involved. He says that the US

still has more foreigners, takes in more foreigners, than any other

country. These green card holders from the seven nations on that last

well have to go through a case-by-case waiver interview in

order to return to the United States. It is clear that those who

were out of the country when it Donald Trump announced this move

last night will not be coming back here for 90 days at least. What has

the reaction been from fellow Republicans where you are? Well, you

a lot of them are publicly, at least, in favour of these measures.

The house speaker Paul Ryan uploaded this move, saying it was time that

these sort of restrictions, these loopholes, were taken to. There are

those who are expressing disquiet privately and meanwhile we have had

a lot of reaction, as you might imagine, from Democrats. The Senate

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that this, there would be tears

running down the cheeks of the statue of liberty, one of the

foundations of America. It's welcoming approach to emigrants has

basically been left in the dust. Thank you very much.

The French president told President Trump to respect the principle of

accepting refugees. Theresa May said that it was up to America to decide

an immigration 's policy. Protection of the nation

from foreign terrorists' entry With a flourish of his pen,

another sweeping change, a halt on visas for people

from seven mainly Muslim countries, heavy restrictions for refugees

wanting to enter the US, to stop, says President

Trump, another 9/11. I'm establishing new vetting

measures to keep radical Islamic terrorists out

of the United States of America. On social media, reports of people

being stopped at airports. One said an Iraqi friend who fled

Isis was turned back. In Doha, claims that Iranians

with immigrant visas In Qatar, the father of a former LA

Times employee in Iraq reportedly turned back by US officials,

what it means for But for the Syrian refugees who fled

war, there's no question. They are now indefinitely banned

from entering the US, and all other refugees are suspended

for four months. Like Naveen, which is not her real

name, a transgender woman who fled Iraq, persecuted for her sexuality,

now living in Lebanon. She was accepted for

resettlement in America. TRANSLATION: The moment I heard

the news, my dreams were shattered. I'm terrified they'll

find out where I am now. I hoped I'd feel safe in the US,

that I'd finally be able to sleep in a country where I have rights,

and no-one could hurt me. This order will not just affect tens

of thousands of refugees, but many across the Middle East

who regularly travel Google has recalled its staff,

saying it's worried For some, rather than improve

security, this will only leave Stay with us on BBC

World News, still to come: Tributes to the british actor,

Sir John Hurt, who's Protests at New York's Kennedy

Airport and a legal challenge as Donald Trump signs an executive

order banning migrants and refugees Protesters have been gathered here

all day. This is all to do with Donald Trump signing an executive

order banning the and refugees from several Muslim countries. We will

bring you much more on this in the coming hours. We will leave that for

now and move on. The British Prime Minister Theresa

May and Turkish President Erdogan, have signed a $125 million defence

agreement during talks in Ankara. The deal to develop Turkey's fighter

aircraft could lead to multi-billion dollar contracts as Britain prepares

to leave the European Union. Mrs May pledged support in the face

of a coup attempt in July, but emphasised Turkey's duty

to uphold human rights. Laura Kuenssberg

reports from Ankara. Meeting a President used to doing,

perhaps, whatever it Popular, feared too, after a coup

that failed against him. But she wants closer ties

on trade and defence, but also to make British concerns

about his behaviour clear. I am proud that the UK stood

with you on the 15th of July last Now it is important that Turkey

sustains that democracy by maintaining the rule of law

and upholding its international human rights obligations,

as the government has TRANSLATION: It gives us great

pleasure and it is a privilege to host Prime Minister Theresa May

here in Turkey. We have had a meeting and a working

lunch and the discussions, I hope, will yield success for both

of our countries. Just as Theresa May

was the first leader to enter the Trump White House,

she was today the first Western leader to come to Ankara

since the attempted coup She showed that she was

unafraid to speak her mind. Having delivered the

message on human rights, The Prime Minister able to enjoy

the parade and appeared alongside her counterpart,

to announce a deal where British firm BAE will design

Turkish fighter jets, the start of a partnership that

Downing Street hopes But questions about her other

new friend, President Trump, followed her to Turkey,

after the American leader banned some Muslims

from entering the country. Asked three times whether she agreed

with President Trump's ban, The United States is responsible

for the United States's policy on refugees, the United Kingdom

is responsible for the United While marking the past,

Theresa May is following her own She cannot choose her fellow

leaders, yet politicians, like the rest of us,

are sometimes judged Serena Williams has thanked her big

sister Venus after breaking The Australian Open was Serena's

23rd major title, after beating Venus in straight sets in the final,

which Serena said would not have been possible without

the support of her sibling. This, a throwback final between two

women who know each other inside out. Clearly the case in the first

set. Five breaks were served and will Venus, and our first grandson

fail for eight years was always chasing her little sister, she gave

as good as she got. Our problem was that Serena, despite the odd mishap

now that little bit more in command where it mattered most. The first

five breaks went our way. One set ahead. And the second was equally

close. He has edged ahead on the service time. Only four Serena too

much what some brawn and some brilliant. Both of those were

evident for the crucial break. What a winner that was. Avoid sitting at

a separate the match, which is she achieved. She moves on to 23 grand

slam titles. I really would like this -- to take this forward to

congratulate Venus. She is an amazing person. There is no way I

would be at 23 without her. There is no way would be at one without her.

There is no way I would have anything without her. She is my

inspiration, the only reason I am standing here today and the only

reason that the Williams sisters exist, so thank you to Venus.

Sibling rivalry, most definitely, someone love morsel. -- sibling

love. It was 4th round weekend in the FA

Cup, and it was a terrible day for Liverpool at the end

of an awful week. They've won the competition seven

times, but Jurgen Klopp's side are out after losing 2-1 at home

to English second-tier side Wolves. That's three home defeats

on the trot for Liverpool You can imagine we think a lot

before a game. It caused problems for as again. To have the ball, give

it weak, beautiful, it is an open situation. Of course, we could have

defended better. I could look for excuses, one or two things, but I

don't want to. We should use this time to be disappointed, to be

frustrated, to be angry about ourselves, to be better next time.

That is obviously the target. Here's a quick rundown of some

of today's other cup matches. And in the all Premier

League tie at St Mary's, Arsenal ran riot over Southampton,

5-nil the final score. Danny Wellbeck scoring first

on the quarter hour mark with a cool He then made it 2-nil,

7 minutes later after a brilliant long pass from Alex Oxlaide

Chamberlain. Wellbeck helped out his England

team mate Theo Walcott for the third, a few

minutes before half time. And Walcott added two more in

the second half for his hat-trick. Here are the other results involving

premier league clubs Burnely won two-nil

at home to Bristol City. Antonio Conte's Chelsea

thrashed Brentford 4-nil. Manchester City beat Crystal Palace

3-nil at Selhurst Park. Middlesbrough won one-nil

against Accrington Stanley Tottenham came from behind and left

it late to beat Wycombe and non-league lincoln City caused

one of the biggest upsets, they knocked out Brighton

who are top of the Championship chasing promotion to

the Premier League. Tributes have been paid

to the British actor, He won Oscar nominations

for his roles in Midnight Express Nick Higham looks back on a career

that spanned more than six decades. John Hurt, as the deranged

Roman Emperor Caligula Well, of course I

ordered no triumphs! Do you think I'd order

triumph for myself? Yes, and you took me

at my word, didn't you? I wear rouge, I wear mascara

on my eyelashes, I dye my hair, I wear flamboyant clothes,

far more outre than He was an unusual actor,

instantly recognisable, Here, he played the notorious

and flamboyant Quentin Crisp. People said it was a

brave part to take on. Many people said, "Don't do that,

you'll never work again", and so on. And I said, "But it's not

about homosexuality actually, it's about the tenderness

of the individual, as opposed to the cruelty

of the crowd, really". His breakthrough had come

in A Man For All Seasons in 1966, a small part

in an Oscar-winning film. He earned an Oscar nomination

himself for Midnight Express, in which he played a heroin addict

in a Turkish prison. I'm very pleased to

meet you, Mr Merrick. And another for his performance

as the hideously disfigured Like Quentin Crisp,

Merrick was an outsider Late in his career, he reached

new audiences in Harry Potter. And in a guest appearance

in Doctor Who. Why are you pointing your

screwdrivers like that? In one of his last performances,

he played a dying screenwriter, quoting lines from a famous

Dylan Thomas poem. Do not go gentle

into that good night. Old age should burn

and rave at close of day. Rage, rage against

the dying of the light. Today, his widow Anwen called him

"The most sublime of actors and the most gentlemanly

of gentlemen, who touched The weather is turning. Overall, the

weather is looking spite. We have a and sun change. This is what we had

today. This mass of cloud. Sweet in parts of Scotland and Snow across

the hell is. More cloud is coming in, but will not reach others until

Sunday. During the overnight period, a scattering of showers. Down south,

it will be to mail. Four or five Celsius in the early hours of Sunday

morning. On Sunday morning, the clouds increase in the south-west

and eventually we will get to rein into Cornwall, the West Country,

wheels, Belfast also, by early afternoon. This is what it looks

like a roundabout three. Temperatures at double figures.

Still pretty cold. Picking a winner for this mail diary two margin. In

the north, a different story. Newcastle, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, all

these places enjoying sunshine. Look out for those A/C stretches. Sunday

evening, a dampest not wet evening across many areas of England and

Wales. Not in Newcastle, which should stay dry. The weekend ahead

is changeable. On pillars and wellingtons, but also some sunshine

on the cards. Not on Monday. It is looking grey across the UK. A little

bit of rain on and off as well, particularly western and southern

areas. Double figures in the south. When Tuesday, finally that Milbury

reaches northern parts of the country also. Could be heavy for a

time. Look at these temperatures. It has been a while since we have seen

12 Celsius, 12 or 13, maybe. On Wednesday, bit of rain in the

south-east and Anglia, a bit of an eternity in the north-west, but

overall, it is not looking back. -- bad.