Chile will hold a referendum on new constitution

The Chilean President will allow a referendum on a new constitution as protests continue throughout the country.

Also on the programme: the United Nations says nearly a quarter of a million people have been forced from their homes this month because of fierce fighting in Syria’s Idlib province. And: in a few days 2019 will end as will the 2010s, how will the decade be remembered?

(Photo: A demonstrator throws a tear gas canister back at riot police during a protest against Chilean President Sebastian Pinera’s government in Santiago. Credit: Getty Images)