13th february 2018 ait news 8pm
According to the BBC News at 8pm on February 13th, 2018, some of the top stories were:
- Winter Olympics: The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics were underway in South Korea, with the US and North Korea marching together under the Korean Unification Flag during the opening ceremony.
- UK Politics: The UK's Brexit Secretary, David Davis, resigned from his post, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Theresa May over the government's approach to leaving the European Union.
- Syria: The Syrian government and its allies had launched a major offensive against the last major rebel stronghold in eastern Ghouta, leading to widespread humanitarian concerns.
- Weather: A severe storm was battering the eastern United States, causing widespread power outages and flooding.
- Business: The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, had reported a significant increase in profits, despite a challenging retail environment.
These were some of the main stories covered by the BBC News at 8pm on February 13th, 2018.