
President Trump Plans to Recognise Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
White House says the US plans to change its long-standing policy over the disputed city of Jerusalem
As world leaders and the Palestinians express concern over President Trump's plan to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a senior right-wing Israeli minister has described it as a drastic move to peace.
Also in the programme; Russia responds to the decision by the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russia from next year's Winter Games and; France bids adieu to rock and roll legend Johnny Hallyday.
Photo: People stand at Mount of Olives and look at the Old City of Jerusalem and its Dome of the Rock mosque in the centre, on December 6, 2017. Credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images)
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