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the political opposition outside syria. i believe they are doing the right thing and they will be able to bring greater unity to the opposition and syria. >> to promote the syria national council as legitimate representative of the opposition. to ramp up economic sanctions against syria, to close embassies, and to pre position humanitarian aid just in case president bashar al-assad ever agrees to a cease-fire. behind the scenes, it was chaotic disagreement about whether to arm the rebels. britain has always been against it. the americans hinted they might consider it. sitting next to hillary clinton, the saudi foreign minister said he was all for it. an excellent idea, he called it. >> what do you think about foreign aid to syrian opposition? >> i think it is an excellent idea. quips one thing -- >> the failure of the outside world to stop the violence in syria is not to do with their own lack of political will, but the fault they say of russia and china. they have blocked any u.n. approval and refused to turn up to the con
the political opposition outside syria. i believe they are doing the right thing and they will be able to bring greater unity to the opposition and syria. >> to promote the syria national council as legitimate representative of the opposition. to ramp up economic sanctions against syria, to close embassies, and to pre position humanitarian aid just in case president bashar al-assad ever agrees to a cease-fire. behind the scenes, it was chaotic disagreement about whether to arm the rebels....
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in syria people are saying, why is the world so indifferent to our suffering. kofi annan's presence would say the world has not forgotten. they will be coming, and there will be change, not perhaps tomorrow but the next day. >> thank you for your time. in london, david cameron has hailed an international conference of somalia as a turning point to its prosperity. >> people are getting killed. praxair recruitment video posted on the internet by al-shabaab new -- >> to recruit and video posted on the internet by al- shabaab. a compelling reason for britain to sort out its issues now. david cameron called this conference, and it has been well attended. his message? somalia is becoming a global problem. its people deserve proper governance. >> in a country where there is so little hope, chaos and violence and terrorism, terrorists are disrupting vital trade routes and kidnapping tourists. young minds are being who kidnapped by return to radicalism. >> al-shabaab makes no secret about what it would like to do with the western-backed government in mogadishu. it has b
in syria people are saying, why is the world so indifferent to our suffering. kofi annan's presence would say the world has not forgotten. they will be coming, and there will be change, not perhaps tomorrow but the next day. >> thank you for your time. in london, david cameron has hailed an international conference of somalia as a turning point to its prosperity. >> people are getting killed. praxair recruitment video posted on the internet by al-shabaab new -- >> to recruit...
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syria when they meet later. an australian court is set to make a final judgment on whether a dingo is to blame for a baby's death 30 years ago. let's get more on our main story, the situation in syria. as i say, foreign ministers from western and arab countries gathering in tunis are expected to demand an immediate end to the fighting in syria. this is the friends of syria contact group. as i say, they're gathering already in tunis. they have a number of demands, but in particular, an immediate cease-fire and the opening of access corridors to homs and other affected areas to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid. the meeting is expected to discuss the recognition of the syrian national council as the representatives of the syrian people. also, calls for leadership to be tightened, and that's expected at least to come under consideration. move forward, the professor of international relations, from the london school of economics, and joins me now. thank you very much for coming in. there's the list of demands,
syria when they meet later. an australian court is set to make a final judgment on whether a dingo is to blame for a baby's death 30 years ago. let's get more on our main story, the situation in syria. as i say, foreign ministers from western and arab countries gathering in tunis are expected to demand an immediate end to the fighting in syria. this is the friends of syria contact group. as i say, they're gathering already in tunis. they have a number of demands, but in particular, an immediate...
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marie colvin, who has been killed in syria. the times says she paid the price of truth when she was killed there. the paper accuses the syrian army of deliberately targeting her and her colleagues. the french newspaper reports on the gestures coursing through the effort to restructure greece's massive debts and the danger that poses the success of the country's second bailout. the royal bank of scotland salary scheme is on the front page of "the financial times" which claims the bank's efforts to cut bonuses, that it's been offset by the increase in the pay of its investment bankers and what's in a name? reporting on the intense firing dispute between american technology giant apple and a technology over who owns the rights of the name of the famous ipad. >> this is "newsday" on bbc. >> these are the headlines. the us a craletralian prime minister has called a ballot for governing labor party to settle a question over its leadership. in syria the intense bombardment of civilian areas continues, two foreign journalists are among
marie colvin, who has been killed in syria. the times says she paid the price of truth when she was killed there. the paper accuses the syrian army of deliberately targeting her and her colleagues. the french newspaper reports on the gestures coursing through the effort to restructure greece's massive debts and the danger that poses the success of the country's second bailout. the royal bank of scotland salary scheme is on the front page of "the financial times" which claims the...
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rows of far from syria. now in the safety of neighboring jordan, some have been given places in local schools. the latest shaky images from syria show anti-government protests in several towns. despite the obvious dangers -- many are being killed in the humanitarian crisis. this civil servant fled with his family when he was ordered to shoot protesters. it was deeply traumatic, especially for the children. >> psychologically it has affected them really badly. they would not leave my side because they were so scared. they were afraid of any new ways, asking me if it is a sniper or a gunman. >> in recent months, thousands of syrian refugees have crossed the border illegally into the safety of jordan. we have learned in the last couple of days, syrian officials on the other side have been physically preventing people from leaving. leaving people having to escape the fighting illegally, often through minefields. this town, where there has been heavy fighting, is clearly visible from the jordanian side. one sugge
rows of far from syria. now in the safety of neighboring jordan, some have been given places in local schools. the latest shaky images from syria show anti-government protests in several towns. despite the obvious dangers -- many are being killed in the humanitarian crisis. this civil servant fled with his family when he was ordered to shoot protesters. it was deeply traumatic, especially for the children. >> psychologically it has affected them really badly. they would not leave my side...
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let's return to syria. we have been to towns around a city to find out what life is like for members of the opposition forces. >> it is an anthem for a revolution. huddled in a safe house in northern syria, lightly armed fighters sing for freedom. they of a lead by a military defector. many of the men who come to pay their respects our ordinary citizen-soldiers, labor is, farmers, even a graduate in english literature. >> i will protect my people, my children, to make our lives better for our children. >> what is it that you want? >> what i want? i want freedom. political freedom. social freedom. freedom in all its concepts. all freedom. >> for the last few days we sped from town to village. he calls this pre-syria. the area is highly dangerous. >> 24 hours a day you feel the danger from this regime. it is deadly. it kills people. president assad is supposed to protect us. he just protect himself. >> we race to another town and an opposition rally. it has been arranged to avoid unwanted attention. the rebel
let's return to syria. we have been to towns around a city to find out what life is like for members of the opposition forces. >> it is an anthem for a revolution. huddled in a safe house in northern syria, lightly armed fighters sing for freedom. they of a lead by a military defector. many of the men who come to pay their respects our ordinary citizen-soldiers, labor is, farmers, even a graduate in english literature. >> i will protect my people, my children, to make our lives...
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as night falls, men with guns stand guard across syria. there is little reason to think that they would accept the idea of the cease-fire. the road ahead is likely to see more bloodshed and death. >> inspectors from the united nations' nuclear watchdog have concluded that iran has increased production of higher grade uranium. iaea officials say that they are concerned about where a large amount of uranium has gone. >> the iaea says that iran is ramping up its sensitive nuclear work. it says that iran is increasing uranium enrichment at its main plant and at its underground site. enriched uranium can be used for civilian or military purposes, something that worries the best. iran says its nuclear work is purely peaceful. iaea inspectors recently held talks in tehran and they were met at the airport by protesters. the reports say there is no agreement on how to clear up the question. they said that iran dismissed the concerns as unfounded. the report is likely to heighten the tension about iran. >> not only have they increase their ability t
as night falls, men with guns stand guard across syria. there is little reason to think that they would accept the idea of the cease-fire. the road ahead is likely to see more bloodshed and death. >> inspectors from the united nations' nuclear watchdog have concluded that iran has increased production of higher grade uranium. iaea officials say that they are concerned about where a large amount of uranium has gone. >> the iaea says that iran is ramping up its sensitive nuclear work....
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resolution condemning violence in syria and calling for political change. the syrian ambassador denounce it as with the called a terrorist opposition taking control of the country. but with support from friends like north korea, he only looked more isolated. the general assembly does now carry the legal authority of the security council appeared but it is -- but it's 193 members reflect world opinion . >> it is a message that the international community is sending a loud and clear that the struggle of the syrian people is not unheard and is not on responded to. -- not unresponded to. it does not reflect the will and the desire of the international community. >> a majority vote was always expected, and many countries are appalled by scenes like these. this amateur video is said to be from the besieged city of homs. another amateur recording said to be from the city of dara shows a country slowly descending into civil war. but despite the violence, russia and china again voted no. the russian ambassador said there could not be any solution without involving t
resolution condemning violence in syria and calling for political change. the syrian ambassador denounce it as with the called a terrorist opposition taking control of the country. but with support from friends like north korea, he only looked more isolated. the general assembly does now carry the legal authority of the security council appeared but it is -- but it's 193 members reflect world opinion . >> it is a message that the international community is sending a loud and clear that...
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syria on the agenda at the u.n. human rights council. turkey and the gulf states to lead the charge against that government. a report into the fukushima nuclear disaster a year later, the government considered evacuating tokyo. time now for the business news. we have talked a lot about the problems of getting the greeks to stick bought all the conditions attached to a bailout. rather better news now from portugal. >> the european union and imf and all the others have given them a pat on the back and another 15 billion euros. this will keep them going a bit longer. they have another 30% for the bailout fund to be dispersed to portugal by september next year and they should be fit enough at that time to go back to the market. if they are not, there's a possibility of default. default is a very interesting word at the moment. the question is whether the greeks have defaulted. this will be decided by the international derivatives association. they will decide whether they have defaulted or not. >> we know that the private sector has already
syria on the agenda at the u.n. human rights council. turkey and the gulf states to lead the charge against that government. a report into the fukushima nuclear disaster a year later, the government considered evacuating tokyo. time now for the business news. we have talked a lot about the problems of getting the greeks to stick bought all the conditions attached to a bailout. rather better news now from portugal. >> the european union and imf and all the others have given them a pat on...
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also talking about syria, trying to get food aid into the worst hit towns by the violence and in syria. also talking about iran, the need to maintain sanctions on the iranian regime. it prefers, real breakthroughs. -- breakthroughs, real breakthroughs. we will bring you more as we wrap up the news conference a little bit later on. david cameron is still talking and for the time being. germany's president christian wolff has resigned following a steady stream of press allegations he received favors from powerful friends. his political ally, chancellor angela merkel said she regretted his resignation. >> happier days, president wolf is germany's head of state, the symbol of the nation. chancellor merkel is the political power and he represents the country itself. but he is very much her man. she fought for him to get the job. two years later, it is a job he has given up amid scandal allegations. >> the development of the past few days and weeks have shown the people mistrust, and thus, my effectiveness is seriously damaged. by resigning today from the presidency in order to swiftly free
also talking about syria, trying to get food aid into the worst hit towns by the violence and in syria. also talking about iran, the need to maintain sanctions on the iranian regime. it prefers, real breakthroughs. -- breakthroughs, real breakthroughs. we will bring you more as we wrap up the news conference a little bit later on. david cameron is still talking and for the time being. germany's president christian wolff has resigned following a steady stream of press allegations he received...
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>> russia believes it has a degree of influence on syria. relations have been pretty good and there was some speculation ahead of sergei lavrov's visit that the russian foreign minister may attend to persuade president assad to step down but it has been vigorously denied by the syrian ambassador in moscow today saying it will not happen, not in russia's plans, and that russia, he believes, simply wants to normalize the situation did >> all right, thank you very much. let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines of from the world. the president of the maldives mohamed nasheed has resigned. he made the announcement on national television following weeks of protest at the controversially ordered the arrest of the country that a top criminal court judge. as our correspondent reports, a remarkable fall from grace for a man who was once a political celebrity. >> protest in paradise have proved too much for the country's president. there have been weeks of political turmoil of this indian ocean archipelago no more as an idyllic h
>> russia believes it has a degree of influence on syria. relations have been pretty good and there was some speculation ahead of sergei lavrov's visit that the russian foreign minister may attend to persuade president assad to step down but it has been vigorously denied by the syrian ambassador in moscow today saying it will not happen, not in russia's plans, and that russia, he believes, simply wants to normalize the situation did >> all right, thank you very much. let's take a...
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syria has been a long-time base for islamic jihad and hamas, and israel continues to occupy syria's golan heights. it's ironic, therefore, that this country, more than any other in this region, is extremely nervous about the demise of the assad regime. for the last 10 years, the border between israel and syria has been extremely quiet. and president assad has shown no inclination at all to want to restart a hot war with this country. and as israel has found on its other border in the last 12 months with egypt, the demise of a hard-line dictatorship to be replaced by more democratic regime can lead to a government that is even more hostile to this country. >> i think they know how to deal with syria, that we have known until now, but because everything there is changing, i think that it could be kind of a complicated deal for us in the future. >> they can be even good for israel, because we have a tie ran that needs picking up out of power, whoever comes back is going to be worse, always can be better, and the things that israel should support all the democratic movement, because two democ
syria has been a long-time base for islamic jihad and hamas, and israel continues to occupy syria's golan heights. it's ironic, therefore, that this country, more than any other in this region, is extremely nervous about the demise of the assad regime. for the last 10 years, the border between israel and syria has been extremely quiet. and president assad has shown no inclination at all to want to restart a hot war with this country. and as israel has found on its other border in the last 12...
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there was an explosion of violence in syria, and the free syria army is growing increasingly sophisticated weaponry. there could be a new conflict in the horn of africa. britain and other nations are considering air strikes against pirates. greece has secured a final agreement on its second bailout. he will travel to berlin to discuss the future of the eurozone. to afghanistan, anger with the international herald tribune reporting that america attempt to apologize over the burden of islamic texts. >> this is newsday on the bbc. >> let's bring you up to date, the headlines this hour. the latest violence in syria leads to hundreds of people being killed by government forces and not the united nations' watchdog inspectors have failed to make progress about iran's nuclear progra. m. greek government ministers are discussing how to implement the emergency legislation for the $170 billion eurozone baliouilot package. croesus had to agree to measures like international monitors to make sure that spending cuts take place. most believe is worth a solution. >> agrees has been at the epicenter of the
there was an explosion of violence in syria, and the free syria army is growing increasingly sophisticated weaponry. there could be a new conflict in the horn of africa. britain and other nations are considering air strikes against pirates. greece has secured a final agreement on its second bailout. he will travel to berlin to discuss the future of the eurozone. to afghanistan, anger with the international herald tribune reporting that america attempt to apologize over the burden of islamic...
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syria. the people want to do everything to protect themselves. i do not know exactly why this huge amount of people being killed. we do not know the message they are trying to send to us and syria. today there is a revolution. [unintelligible] syrians all around the world are angry. they are trying to make their voices heard. they are telling everyone to stop the bloodshed in syria. >> i presume you have family and friends in syria. we keep hearing that communication is very difficult. how do you get information from your friends and family in syria? >> twitter and some calls. it is difficult to get calls from inside syria. >> speaking to us from outside the syrian embassy where there is a protest going on in london. washington, stockholm, and other cities around the world. let's get more on the un resolution that is expected on saturday. this resolution is aimed at helping stem the crisis in the country. it has the backing of the arab league. that these plan calls for bashar al-assad to ste
syria. the people want to do everything to protect themselves. i do not know exactly why this huge amount of people being killed. we do not know the message they are trying to send to us and syria. today there is a revolution. [unintelligible] syrians all around the world are angry. they are trying to make their voices heard. they are telling everyone to stop the bloodshed in syria. >> i presume you have family and friends in syria. we keep hearing that communication is very difficult....
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forced to enter syria as observers. this is bbc news. >> make sense of international news. bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu newman's own foundation and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet los angeles.
forced to enter syria as observers. this is bbc news. >> make sense of international news. bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu newman's own foundation and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide...
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the white house spoke of shameless brutality in syria. such words are welcome in homs, but you must move quickly begs this activist. the british photographer, paul conroy, was injured. efforts to get him out with the wounded a french journalist. the ferocious bombardment is making that difficult. the international committee of the red cross has called for a humanitarian cease-fire for all the victims the international community has often been paralyzed over syria. the demand for a cease-fire may get support from even those nations that backed the regime. the question is whether the syrian government is listening. >> marie colvin was one of the world's most respected war correspondents. she was one of the most talented reporters of regeneration. tributes have -- tributes have flooded in from her colleagues. >> read: it was a great foreign correspondent. she was devoted -- marie colvin was a great correspondent. she was devoted to the news. she wanted her readers to know the truth, especially true that powerful people wanted to keep hidden.
the white house spoke of shameless brutality in syria. such words are welcome in homs, but you must move quickly begs this activist. the british photographer, paul conroy, was injured. efforts to get him out with the wounded a french journalist. the ferocious bombardment is making that difficult. the international committee of the red cross has called for a humanitarian cease-fire for all the victims the international community has often been paralyzed over syria. the demand for a cease-fire...
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chief un's human rights accuses syria of launching indiscriminate attacks. china puzzle next leader begins a five-day trip to the united states. it is 10:00 here in singapore. >> podcasting to view is in america and around the world. -- broadcasting to viewers in america and around the world. welcome to newsday. one of the major international credit ratings agencies, moody's, has placed the united kingdom, france, and austria on negative outlooks. italy, portugal, and spain had their ratings downgraded. certainty over the resources that will be made available to tackle the debt crisis. >> if you needed a reminder of the impact of the turbulent and events in europe, this was it. economic uncertainty, not only in greece, but across the whole continent. moody's has said it might in the months to come. it has downgraded the outlook in all three to-. it has downgraded the ratings of italy, portugal, spain, slovakia, and slovenia. spain is a country with the highest unemployment rate. it was downgraded two notches. responding to the rate things -- ratings, george
chief un's human rights accuses syria of launching indiscriminate attacks. china puzzle next leader begins a five-day trip to the united states. it is 10:00 here in singapore. >> podcasting to view is in america and around the world. -- broadcasting to viewers in america and around the world. welcome to newsday. one of the major international credit ratings agencies, moody's, has placed the united kingdom, france, and austria on negative outlooks. italy, portugal, and spain had their...
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it has been in conflict with syria and syria has been in contact with hamas and other groups that do not recognize israel's right to exist. it's ironic therefore that this country is extremely nervous about the demise of the assad regime. the border between israel and syria has been quiet and the president assad has shown no interest in striking any strife with israel. >> i think is israel doesn't know how the deal with syria. but because everything there is changing, i think that it could be complicated for us to deal with them in the future. >> perhaps we can be friends, if they are taking him out of power, new power could always be better and they should support democracy, because two democracies never fight each other. >> on the syrian ground i was thinking we should do something, possibly provide humanitarian assistance to syrian refugees. >> that's what's going on in that region. now the ukraine is one of the hardest hit by the cold of europe. 140 people have died in the last 14 days. among those suffering the most are the country's homeless. we have more. >> this morning, it i
it has been in conflict with syria and syria has been in contact with hamas and other groups that do not recognize israel's right to exist. it's ironic therefore that this country is extremely nervous about the demise of the assad regime. the border between israel and syria has been quiet and the president assad has shown no interest in striking any strife with israel. >> i think is israel doesn't know how the deal with syria. but because everything there is changing, i think that it...
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today we of a special report from inside syria. our panelists that time in the northern part of the country -- spent time in the northern parts of the country. ♪ >> huddled in a safe house in northern syria like the armed rebel fighters. they are led by a military defectors. many of the men who come to pay their respects are ordinary citizen soldiers. laborers, farmers, even a graduate in english literature. hot sweet tea. >> i will carry a gun to protect my people, my children. to make the life better for our children and family. what i want? i want freedom. social freedom. freedom in all of its concepts. all freedom. >> for the last few days, we have went from town to village. and the area is highly dangerous. government soldiers and spies are never far away. the grips of the opposition free syrian army feels wheat. -- feels weak. >> 24 hours a day you feel danger from the regime. it is deadly. it kills people. the president is supposed to protect us, but he just protect himself. >> we race to another town and an opposition ral
today we of a special report from inside syria. our panelists that time in the northern part of the country -- spent time in the northern parts of the country. ♪ >> huddled in a safe house in northern syria like the armed rebel fighters. they are led by a military defectors. many of the men who come to pay their respects are ordinary citizen soldiers. laborers, farmers, even a graduate in english literature. hot sweet tea. >> i will carry a gun to protect my people, my children....
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but we can confirm paul conroy has left syria and will be receiving treatment for his injuries in syria. >> an italian cruise ship which was adrift for more than 12 hours is now under way to the nearest island. it was left without power when a problem upset the generators. >> it ran into trouble 200 kilometers left of the area. a fire in the ship's generator room caused it to lose power. they have no air-conditioning or cooking power. >> apparently all the passengers and crew are safe and all spent the night on the outside decks, because the heat in the ship was too great and also there was no lighting, so it was dangerous to be in the corridors, so i believe they spent the night under the stars. >> it's now headed for the islands under toe. >> a fishing vessel reached the area and towing the ship. we are making arrangements for all the passenger and crew to have food and relax and speak to their families and then we will also transfer them back to where we have our international airport. >> it's been a bad year for the costa company. this ship is from the same fleet as the one that cap
but we can confirm paul conroy has left syria and will be receiving treatment for his injuries in syria. >> an italian cruise ship which was adrift for more than 12 hours is now under way to the nearest island. it was left without power when a problem upset the generators. >> it ran into trouble 200 kilometers left of the area. a fire in the ship's generator room caused it to lose power. they have no air-conditioning or cooking power. >> apparently all the passengers and crew...
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just want to bring you back to the situation in syria. the president has said there will be a referendum on a new constitution in 11 days' time. one leading opposition figure in this program said that should be boycotted. more on the website, of course. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures, and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> bbc world news was presented by kcet los angeles.
just want to bring you back to the situation in syria. the president has said there will be a referendum on a new constitution in 11 days' time. one leading opposition figure in this program said that should be boycotted. more on the website, of course. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship...
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that is the line coming in syrian tv on obviously a very fast-moving situation in syria. we've got other breaking news for you actually, and this is the fatah leader, mahmoud abbas, accepting to lead an interim government, which will prepare for wide elections in the palestinian territories. these rival factions, fatah and hamas, reportedly discussed the position between talks mr. mr. abbas and the leader, khaled meshaal. this is after two sides reached a reconciliation deal. but that's coming in that mahmoud abbas will lead an interim government. pakistan's lucrative pharmaceutical industry has tried to recover its reputation after a scandal in which more than 100 patients died from the effects of contaminated heart medicine. tests show that the pills contained a lethal dose of the anti-malaria. this focuses on the country's drug companies, but also fears that the recent tragedy could be repeated. aleem maqbool reports from lahore. >> we're with a drug inspector on a raid of a pharmaceutical factory. it's suspected that medicine supply from here have no active ingredient
that is the line coming in syrian tv on obviously a very fast-moving situation in syria. we've got other breaking news for you actually, and this is the fatah leader, mahmoud abbas, accepting to lead an interim government, which will prepare for wide elections in the palestinian territories. these rival factions, fatah and hamas, reportedly discussed the position between talks mr. mr. abbas and the leader, khaled meshaal. this is after two sides reached a reconciliation deal. but that's coming...
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an explosion of violence in syria. who free syrian army is acquiring sophisticated weaponry and has as for support to receive new armaments. britain and other eu nations are considering using air strikes against the pirates and islamist militants in somalia. an agreement for a second bailout. will travel tor berlin to discuss the long term future with angela merkel. america's attempts to apologize over the burning of scarron's -- korans. >> i am in singapore. >> just to bring you up-to-date with the headline, in the latest violence in syria, hundreds of people have been killed by government supporters. >> the united nations says its inspectors have failed to make progress in talks with iran about its nuclear program. an international conference on some of get in when they bring together representatives of more than 50 governments and international organizations. they aim to find solutions to the problem of piracy. we have been speaking to the british prime minister david cameron about what he hopes to achieve at the co
an explosion of violence in syria. who free syrian army is acquiring sophisticated weaponry and has as for support to receive new armaments. britain and other eu nations are considering using air strikes against the pirates and islamist militants in somalia. an agreement for a second bailout. will travel tor berlin to discuss the long term future with angela merkel. america's attempts to apologize over the burning of scarron's -- korans. >> i am in singapore. >> just to bring you...
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the longer that goes on, the more likely it is that syria's future will be settled. bbc news, cairo. >> live from singapore and london. what do we know about the man who is slated to be china's next leader? >> may him in mexico. how the war on drugs is topping the agenda. it will be an election year. look at some of the stories that are making the headlines around the world today. here in the u.k., the front page talking about our top story, the downgrading by the moody's rating agency. britain could be stripped of its triple-a status this year. there was a conversation of the downgrade of those other three european countries. facing more hurdles and delays before the second bailout. the newspaper says germany wants more information on how the budget cuts will actually work. another front page looks at the conflict in syria while the arab league has been calling for a peacekeeping force. reports say some have been directly aiding the rebels. to get chocolate and flowers, gold is the way to the heart. >> latest news from the bbc. >> the headlines. one of the main inte
the longer that goes on, the more likely it is that syria's future will be settled. bbc news, cairo. >> live from singapore and london. what do we know about the man who is slated to be china's next leader? >> may him in mexico. how the war on drugs is topping the agenda. it will be an election year. look at some of the stories that are making the headlines around the world today. here in the u.k., the front page talking about our top story, the downgrading by the moody's rating...
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." >> syria's uprising claims dozens more lives. more than 200 people have been killed in shelling in homs. the other day of street violence in egypt. at least 1200 are killed -- at least four people are killed, 1200 are injured. welcome to bbc news broadcasting to our viewers and america and around the globe. coming up a little later for you, hackers and there is law enforcement agencies in the u.s. and u.k. after intercepting a conversation between two on tackling cyber crime parent of european cold snap has claimed many lives. the victims are homeless people in the street. -- hackers in paris law enforcement agencies in the u.s. and u.k. after intersection a conversation between the two on tackling cyber crime. a european cold snap has claimed many lives. the victims are homeless people in the street. syrian activists say 200 people have been killed in the syrian city of homs. the syrian observatory for human rights said that mortar fire and hit one district. diplomats say that the u.n. security council is expected to vote on sat
." >> syria's uprising claims dozens more lives. more than 200 people have been killed in shelling in homs. the other day of street violence in egypt. at least 1200 are killed -- at least four people are killed, 1200 are injured. welcome to bbc news broadcasting to our viewers and america and around the globe. coming up a little later for you, hackers and there is law enforcement agencies in the u.s. and u.k. after intercepting a conversation between two on tackling cyber crime...
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syria is a bitterly divided country. there is one set and other groups that backed his view that the regime is all that stands between them and the rebellion. one person representing russian government that is the most important ally of president faÇade -- assad. a lot of pressure was taken off of the president. lip service was paid to the arab league, but the veto blocked approval for calling the president there to step down. >> we have confirmed we are ready to do all we can to solve the crisis, based on the arab league plan from last year, and president assad gave his commitment to stop the violence, no matter where it is from. >> there have been attempts by the country who want that president to step down. but there is a crucial difference with libya last year. no open military intervention, and that remains one very powerful situation, which in libya made all the difference for those who wanted regime change. more things pertaining to violence in syria have come out on the internet. the rebellion began about one ye
syria is a bitterly divided country. there is one set and other groups that backed his view that the regime is all that stands between them and the rebellion. one person representing russian government that is the most important ally of president faÇade -- assad. a lot of pressure was taken off of the president. lip service was paid to the arab league, but the veto blocked approval for calling the president there to step down. >> we have confirmed we are ready to do all we can to solve...
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syria's ambassador to the u.n. human rights council left the debate on his country after condemning. >> the shelling of homes, as unrelenting today as it has been the last few weeks. the regime is killing 100 civilians a day across syria. heavy artillery is being used indiscriminately. this little boy's home was destroyed by a shell. incredibly, he is still alive. rescue workers freed him. he is now recovering in a makeshift field hospital. the british photographer paul conroy escaped all this. the paper said he is in good shape and good spirits. his family said they are overjoyed and relieved. >> we are quite happy he is out. we are very happy. >> the badly injured french journalist was with him in the makeshift hospital. there is confusion over her current whereabouts and of two other journalists with them. they were under siege. after leaving, they still have to get out of syria. this activist help them sleep. -- flee. >> they were coming under a lot of fire. they had to travel on foot, and there were rockets fi
syria's ambassador to the u.n. human rights council left the debate on his country after condemning. >> the shelling of homes, as unrelenting today as it has been the last few weeks. the regime is killing 100 civilians a day across syria. heavy artillery is being used indiscriminately. this little boy's home was destroyed by a shell. incredibly, he is still alive. rescue workers freed him. he is now recovering in a makeshift field hospital. the british photographer paul conroy escaped all...
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general assembly is set to condemn the violence in syria to be held later in new york. the measure is almost certain to pass although it doesn't carry the same weight of a security council resolution, it's a show of support for an arab plan for transition in syria. in other news, foreign minister discussing in syria the chinese counterpart said it's sending a minister to the country to negotiate the violence. let's deal with this u.n. general assembly vote. i mean on the ground, it's largely irrelevant. just symbolic? >> that's right. it's not going to make any difference at all. what it will do is re-emphasize once again the sharp differences dividing the security council for both. and, of course, the russians and chinese featured a very similar resolution there. the russians are going to change that the resolution is before the u.n. general assembly. but it's doubtful that the arab league would want that to happen. but it's the same issue with russia and the chinese trying to protect the regime from any suggestion of imposed regime change from outside. that is what it
general assembly is set to condemn the violence in syria to be held later in new york. the measure is almost certain to pass although it doesn't carry the same weight of a security council resolution, it's a show of support for an arab plan for transition in syria. in other news, foreign minister discussing in syria the chinese counterpart said it's sending a minister to the country to negotiate the violence. let's deal with this u.n. general assembly vote. i mean on the ground, it's largely...
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car bombs rocked syria's second city. the government blames terrorists, the opposition says the government was behind the attacks. anger over greaseballs austerity measures spills out onto the streets. the cabinet has approved the latest cuts. -- and her over greece's austerity measures spills out into the streets. prayer as part of the council agenda are on lawful according to a judge. the suit was brought by an atheist and a member of the secular society. this could have far-reaching implications. >> we hold before god and prayer, our sovereign lady, the queen. >> with the monarch who governs the state church, christianity has a privileged position in britain. >> if you could just a few moments in silent prayer. >> it has been practiced in schools and as mark ceremonies of national commemoration. for generation, a christian prayer has begun council meetings. an atheist challenged the practice in court and today he won. >> it sends the wrong sort of signals. this is skewed in the direction of elderly church doors. the co
car bombs rocked syria's second city. the government blames terrorists, the opposition says the government was behind the attacks. anger over greaseballs austerity measures spills out onto the streets. the cabinet has approved the latest cuts. -- and her over greece's austerity measures spills out into the streets. prayer as part of the council agenda are on lawful according to a judge. the suit was brought by an atheist and a member of the secular society. this could have far-reaching...
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the fourth consecutive day it has been attacked in syria. these are live pictures. [gunfire] the situation is very dangerous. most residents have taken shelter indoors. that was the sound of gunfire. attacks in their fourth day. the interior ministry of syria vows to armed terrorist gangs in the city, they say. this is a picture. it is one camera positions in the city. there's gunfire in the background. we are not clear what direction that is coming from. these are live pictures coming from that city. a huge battery of fire. paul wood has been there along with our cameraman fred. their report does have some distressing images. >> daybreak. the artillery fire was just beginning. we steered gently to safety. in this part of the city it is the worst they have endorsured. a man shouts "god is great" in defiance. we are hearing shelling every few seconds. there's also some kalashnikov fire. i witnesses say that a field clinic was hit and injured are being moved. over several days of this, most of the casualties have been civilians. the houses don't have basements. there'
the fourth consecutive day it has been attacked in syria. these are live pictures. [gunfire] the situation is very dangerous. most residents have taken shelter indoors. that was the sound of gunfire. attacks in their fourth day. the interior ministry of syria vows to armed terrorist gangs in the city, they say. this is a picture. it is one camera positions in the city. there's gunfire in the background. we are not clear what direction that is coming from. these are live pictures coming from...
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the situation in syria. much more on the web site, we will keep you updated. fury at the mishandling of religious materials by nato forces looks to be spreading. protesters shouting death to america have set fire. demonstrations have seen one person killed and more than 20 wounded. it was sparked by the removal and burning of items, including the koran. tendrils have apologized and insisted no offense was intended -- generals have apologized and insisted no offense was intended. reports now of one person actually having died and many more injured. >> that is right. i can update that total. we were in a hospital in a short time ago where at least 10 of the protesters injured in the demonstration had been taken. what we were there, one of those protesters died. you could really feel the anger over what has happened. as we were there, doctors told us to leave because relatives of the man who died and started shouting, where are the foreigners. many of the injured we were talking to, despite their wombs, or dire
the situation in syria. much more on the web site, we will keep you updated. fury at the mishandling of religious materials by nato forces looks to be spreading. protesters shouting death to america have set fire. demonstrations have seen one person killed and more than 20 wounded. it was sparked by the removal and burning of items, including the koran. tendrils have apologized and insisted no offense was intended -- generals have apologized and insisted no offense was intended. reports now of...
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peacekeepers in syria. now, a suspected muslim militant has gone on trial in indonesia for his role in the 2002 bali bomb attacks. umar patek, thought to be a key figure in jemaah islamiah, is accused of making the bombs which killed more than 200 people. karishma vaswani's report does contain flash photography. >> inside this armored car is one of the indonesia's most wanted men. umar patek is accused of assembling the bomb. he's facing six charges for his alleged crimes. dressed all in white and court this monday, mr. patek seemed relaxed and unperturbed as the charges against him are read out. prosecutors are asking for the maximum punishment mr. patek is faces charges for his alleged role in the jakarta church bombings of 2000, which killed at least 19 people. but it was the bali blast that propelled him to infamy. he's thought to assembled the devices for the attacks. they were the worst ever on indonesian soil, killing more than 200 people. mr. patek is thought to be one of the last high-profile membe
peacekeepers in syria. now, a suspected muslim militant has gone on trial in indonesia for his role in the 2002 bali bomb attacks. umar patek, thought to be a key figure in jemaah islamiah, is accused of making the bombs which killed more than 200 people. karishma vaswani's report does contain flash photography. >> inside this armored car is one of the indonesia's most wanted men. umar patek is accused of assembling the bomb. he's facing six charges for his alleged crimes. dressed all in...
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meeting in tunisia just before the referendum takes place in syria. it is hard to see how such a big operation could be organized and carried out credibly on the ground in such conditions. >> in other news, the chinese vice president has called for a deeper strategic trust between china and the united states. he was addressing business leaders in washington and said that china welcomes the constructive role by the u.s. and promoting peace in the asia- pacific region but he said that the u.s. had to respect china's interests in the area. the president of the world bank is to step down. he will leave at the end of his five-year term. in a statement, the bank said that they played a historic role during the global economic crisis. no mention of his successor who is traditionally dominated by the u.s. the head of the euro group has said he is confident that a decision on the second greek bailout will be taken on monday. he was speaking after eurozone finance ministers held a conference call to discuss what more greece had to do to secure a bailout worth 1
meeting in tunisia just before the referendum takes place in syria. it is hard to see how such a big operation could be organized and carried out credibly on the ground in such conditions. >> in other news, the chinese vice president has called for a deeper strategic trust between china and the united states. he was addressing business leaders in washington and said that china welcomes the constructive role by the u.s. and promoting peace in the asia- pacific region but he said that the...
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just two days before the referendum takes place in syria itself. it is hard to see how such a big operation could be organized and carried out on the grounds in such condition. bbc news, beirut. >> the chinese vice president xi jinping has called for greater strategic understanding between the two powers. in the only formal address of his trip, he repeated his position that china welcomed america's constructive role in asia. he said the country should respect each other's core interests. there is optimism that a decision on a second group bailout will be taken in day. the head of the group -- on a second greek bailout will be taken in day. the head of the group said he is confident a decision will be made on monday. the greek president says that the persistent doubts are an insult to his country. we report. >> above the streets of athens, a gesture of desperation. from a woman threatening to jump. she cannot repay her debt. she cannot afford to care for her child. they pulled her back from the edge. greece is on the brink. next, a gesture of empath
just two days before the referendum takes place in syria itself. it is hard to see how such a big operation could be organized and carried out on the grounds in such condition. bbc news, beirut. >> the chinese vice president xi jinping has called for greater strategic understanding between the two powers. in the only formal address of his trip, he repeated his position that china welcomed america's constructive role in asia. he said the country should respect each other's core interests....
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will russia back in international plan for syria? the british establishment takes advantage of a man who broke one of the biggest banks. it is 12:00 noon here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 in the morning in london. broadcasting to viewers around the world. welcome. mitt romney has won the latest contest in florida to choose the republican party candidate for the u.s. presidential election in november. with 82% of the votes counted, he has polled 47%. newt gingrich received 32%. the other candidate, rick santorum has 13%. what congressman ron paul has 7%. both remain in the race. mitt romney declared himself victorious in his speech to his supporters in tampa. >> you know, three years ago this week a nearly a elected president obama faced the american people. he said, if i cannot attend this economy a round in three years i will be looking at a 110 position. we are here to collect. -- a one-term position. we are here to collect. [applause] it has been 35 months of unemployment above 8%. more americans have lost their jobs than under the
will russia back in international plan for syria? the british establishment takes advantage of a man who broke one of the biggest banks. it is 12:00 noon here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 in the morning in london. broadcasting to viewers around the world. welcome. mitt romney has won the latest contest in florida to choose the republican party candidate for the u.s. presidential election in november. with 82% of the votes counted, he has polled 47%. newt gingrich received 32%. the other...
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in syria where confirmation has come in the last hour that two western journalists were killed. marie colvin, a veteran war correspondent and remi ochlik. under a sustained assault by government forces. we get more from our war correspondent emily buchanan. >> the bottom bardment of baba amr. it appears from these latest pictures to be relentless. throwing the spotlight, they are now becoming the victims. this is the makeshift media center apparently hit by a shell. the bodies of two foreign journalists were found inside. one has been confirmed as the "sunday times" war correspondent marie colvin. >> i watched a baby die today, horrific. a 2-year-old hit. they stripped it and found metal went into the left chest. his little tummy kept heaving until he died. that is happening over and other and over. no one here can understand how the international community can let this happen. >> the other foreign journalist killed was the french photographer remi ochlik. the french foreign minister paid tribute to him. >> it's another demonstration of the representation in syria. >> these deat
in syria where confirmation has come in the last hour that two western journalists were killed. marie colvin, a veteran war correspondent and remi ochlik. under a sustained assault by government forces. we get more from our war correspondent emily buchanan. >> the bottom bardment of baba amr. it appears from these latest pictures to be relentless. throwing the spotlight, they are now becoming the victims. this is the makeshift media center apparently hit by a shell. the bodies of two...
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more violence has come out of syria today. this is said to be more killing in a southern town where the rebellion began. this is another funeral. so far, diplomacy has failed. if the killing continues, pressure will grow for outside powers to arm the rebels. the risk in syria is an unstoppable slide into civil war. >> the results of the latest round of voting for republican presidential candidates are coming in. >> the republican party said to more american states are deciding who they want their candidates to be in the presidential elections in november. voters in minnesota and colorado are holding caucuses, and those are holding a non-binding votes ahead of the caucus next month. how would the vote play out in the political caucuses in minnesota and colorado? >> only very early in the process at this point. what we are talking about is to say that the republican voters are trying to decide who they want their challenger to barack obama to become november. there are four candidates trying to become the republican nominee and
more violence has come out of syria today. this is said to be more killing in a southern town where the rebellion began. this is another funeral. so far, diplomacy has failed. if the killing continues, pressure will grow for outside powers to arm the rebels. the risk in syria is an unstoppable slide into civil war. >> the results of the latest round of voting for republican presidential candidates are coming in. >> the republican party said to more american states are deciding who...
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." >> car bombs rocked syria's second city. the government blames terrorists. the opposition says the government was behind the attack. anger over the greek austerity measures bills into the streets. the prime minister says that the faulting would cause chaos. the u.n. secretary general tries to calm tensions over the falkland islands after argentina and britain stepped up their war of boards. -- war of words. coming up later, a victory for britain's secular society. prayers are taken off of the secular agenda. preparation for the queen's diamond jubilee. the violence in syria has spread to the country's second city of aleppo, an area that had been previously untouched by the unrest. at least 28 people were killed by powerful bombs. the government has blamed the attack on armed terrorists but activists say that they were carried out by the security forces as a campaign to destroy the opposition -- discredit the opposition. >> outside of a base, the syrian security troops, mangled wreckage and rubble suggests the extent of the blast. even armored cars were destr
." >> car bombs rocked syria's second city. the government blames terrorists. the opposition says the government was behind the attack. anger over the greek austerity measures bills into the streets. the prime minister says that the faulting would cause chaos. the u.n. secretary general tries to calm tensions over the falkland islands after argentina and britain stepped up their war of boards. -- war of words. coming up later, a victory for britain's secular society. prayers are...
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in syria, voices keep up their attacks on opposition strongholds this by the president's promise of reform. >> up could be to his father, north korea's -- paying tribute to his father, north korea's new leader remembers his father. >> view is on pbs in america and around the world, this is newsday. hello again. we begin in honduras. the president has -- a huge fire at a jail killed more than 350 inmates. firefighters said many prisoners were burned alive. the president in a town, 80 kilometers from the jail, it was holding quote -- twice the number of inmates. >> for three hours it raged. one of the deadliest prison fires in recent history. prisoners who barely survived the heat and smoke managed to stagger out. hundreds remain trapped inside. guards had not found the keys to many cells in time. this business said he could hear the screams of people burning. he said the only thing he and his inmates were able to do was to start breaking the roof apart. by the light of day, relatives clamored for information and prayed. this woman said she did not know where her husband was. if he is dead,
in syria, voices keep up their attacks on opposition strongholds this by the president's promise of reform. >> up could be to his father, north korea's -- paying tribute to his father, north korea's new leader remembers his father. >> view is on pbs in america and around the world, this is newsday. hello again. we begin in honduras. the president has -- a huge fire at a jail killed more than 350 inmates. firefighters said many prisoners were burned alive. the president in a town, 80...
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the regime in syria wants to break the back of the revolution. wants to break the back of the free syrian army which controls sectors of homs. they have attempted for several months to take back a number of neighborhoods but they failed. and what they're want to is shell the residential areas killing civilians and putting pressure on the civilians that if you continue to harbor and support the free syrian army, then you will be targeted. >> as a tactic and we reported on the civilian deaths, for example, but as a tactic, it is working. the u.n. has been able to do nothing. the russian foreign minister urged the government for dialogue but things are going on in homs. >> the regime is losing almost all of its international -- >> it doesn't matter. it doesn't seem to matter to the regime. if its goal is to break the back of the opposition in homs, it is exactly what it's doing now. >> i don't think it's going to break the back of the opposition of homs. the majority of the syrian people are for the revolution. what has happened in the last few mont
the regime in syria wants to break the back of the revolution. wants to break the back of the free syrian army which controls sectors of homs. they have attempted for several months to take back a number of neighborhoods but they failed. and what they're want to is shell the residential areas killing civilians and putting pressure on the civilians that if you continue to harbor and support the free syrian army, then you will be targeted. >> as a tactic and we reported on the civilian...
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resolution on syria. moscow's veto stopped the last attempt. and a growing humanitarian crisis. supplying food and medicine in aid corridors. hello and welcome to gmt. world of news and opinion. a generation lost tomb hunger. millions of children and are being pulled out of school so they can work for food. hunger.tost to and the iranian government, where this leaves prospects for talks. it's early morning in washington, 2:00 in the afternoon in the syrian city of hama, the latest area to feel the full force of the government's crackdown. the opposition stronghold of homs had been shelled previously. the syrian government has announced a day for its referendum on a new constitution that was promised. now the latest. >> a symbol of a country deepening crisis. it's not the first time a pipeline has been hit, but this fire will be hard to put out. two sides planned one another. activists say that it was hit by government shellfire. state tv said it was sabotage si by terrorists. security forces have tried to root out armed rebels. it's not only the central cities that are affected.
resolution on syria. moscow's veto stopped the last attempt. and a growing humanitarian crisis. supplying food and medicine in aid corridors. hello and welcome to gmt. world of news and opinion. a generation lost tomb hunger. millions of children and are being pulled out of school so they can work for food. hunger.tost to and the iranian government, where this leaves prospects for talks. it's early morning in washington, 2:00 in the afternoon in the syrian city of hama, the latest area to feel...
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it would take time to organize and we would also need syria to agree. outside intervention as in libya is still being rolled out. there are no easy answers. as the search for a solution goes on, more people are dying. bbc news, beirut. >> let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines. a chord in the maldives says the arrest warrants were issued for the president and his defense minister. the president is now appealing for help from the international community. reports say his family has already fled to neighboring sri lanka. >> these pictures are being shown on a local television channel in the maldives, showing the president, former president, being seized in the store by a policeman and taken away. authorities have issued an arrest warrant for him and his former defense minister. in the capital on wednesday, police crash with his supporters, who are demanding his reinstatement. some sustained injuries in the rioting. there are other outbreaks of trouble in smaller islands across the archipelago. the army has now deployed to the secon
it would take time to organize and we would also need syria to agree. outside intervention as in libya is still being rolled out. there are no easy answers. as the search for a solution goes on, more people are dying. bbc news, beirut. >> let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines. a chord in the maldives says the arrest warrants were issued for the president and his defense minister. the president is now appealing for help from the international community. reports...
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there are few international journalists inside syria. their report includes some distressing images. >> daybreak in homs, the artillery fire was just beginning. he steered magellan to safety. -- gently to safety. and as part of the city, it is the worst they have in george. -- endured. god is great, he shouts in defiance. we are hearing impact every few seconds. in reply, you can also hear a little bit of fire. it is a few tiled gesture. -- if your child jester. eyewitnesses say a field clinic was hit. -- futile gesture. over several days of this, most of the casualties have been civilians. the houses do not have basements and there is nowhere to hide. where is the arab league? she shouts. this woman's son is badly wounded. give us guns, she screams. we cannot defend ourselves. even in the midst of all of this, most hide their faces. they say there is no telling what the regime will do. >> the only thing they had to help them was the un. now the u.n. has abandoned us. it will help us now? >> some of the dead were armed. this man died att
there are few international journalists inside syria. their report includes some distressing images. >> daybreak in homs, the artillery fire was just beginning. he steered magellan to safety. -- gently to safety. and as part of the city, it is the worst they have in george. -- endured. god is great, he shouts in defiance. we are hearing impact every few seconds. in reply, you can also hear a little bit of fire. it is a few tiled gesture. -- if your child jester. eyewitnesses say a field...
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china has added its weight for calls for humanitarian aid to be allowed into syria. as a new resolution demands humanitarian access. china and russia have been widely criticized for refusing to ask the president to step down in syria. >> my reading would be that you need to be a little bit cautious here. china could put out a statement saying the foreign minister has been in touch with arab foreign ministers and the arab league, and china is saying it wants to see the conditions for humanitarian aid to be allowed into syria. that's still quite apart away from the word put forth by the council. twice they have blocked attempts for resolutions to get through the security council. but now with china talking to arab foreign ministers seems to be, many observers feel, that they are more cooperating. and maybe it's an attempt by china to recoop some lost ground. it may also be an attempt to diffuse some of the criticisms of their vetos, which has been strong from britain and the united nations. we had hillary clinton calling it despicable and china responded saying her com
china has added its weight for calls for humanitarian aid to be allowed into syria. as a new resolution demands humanitarian access. china and russia have been widely criticized for refusing to ask the president to step down in syria. >> my reading would be that you need to be a little bit cautious here. china could put out a statement saying the foreign minister has been in touch with arab foreign ministers and the arab league, and china is saying it wants to see the conditions for...
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a sixth day of lombard and -- of bombardment in syria. >> china's secret crackdown, security forces try to stifle a new wave of protests by tibetan campaigners. haul,'s record drug seizing it 15 tons of methamphetamine worth about $4 billion. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, this is "newsday." >>> well, again. eurozone finance ministers meet in brussels, sang more work is needed before they can give greece another 130 billion euros in bailout funds. after weeks of negotiations, greek political leaders finally accepted a new austerity plan, demanded by the european union and the international monetary fund that requires ferocious spending cuts and tens of thousands of more job losses. european ministers say they want more evidence it will be implemented. we have this report from athens. >> relief among politicians a deal is done, but on the streets, the protests have begun. thousands have turned out in the depth of winter to vent their anger at the new wave of cuts needed to qualify for much- needed bailout funds. the unions have called a 48 hour strike.
a sixth day of lombard and -- of bombardment in syria. >> china's secret crackdown, security forces try to stifle a new wave of protests by tibetan campaigners. haul,'s record drug seizing it 15 tons of methamphetamine worth about $4 billion. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, this is "newsday." >>> well, again. eurozone finance ministers meet in brussels, sang more work is needed before they can give greece another 130 billion...
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being killed than homs -- in homs, but there will not be action by the international community. >> syria is not quite the pariahs that the deal was under gaddafi. there is a bit of intervention fatigue and the kind of intervention that one would have to imagine in syria is orders of magnitude greater, more risk, more casualties taken. it is harder to design and harder to execute. >> doesn't it suggest that the humanitarian barometer for international intervention is there. when you cite humanitarian reasons, you end up with this very murky decision. >> you can cite humanitarian reasons but every situation will have to stand on its own and the bottom line is that there will be in consistency. outside governments are more likely to intervene when they agree. secondly, when they have other vital interests at stake in addition to anything a humanitarian. thirdly, when they can do away when their costs are low and the likelihood of succeeding is hard. virtually none of those factors is present in this situation which explains why the international community is not doing anything on the scale
being killed than homs -- in homs, but there will not be action by the international community. >> syria is not quite the pariahs that the deal was under gaddafi. there is a bit of intervention fatigue and the kind of intervention that one would have to imagine in syria is orders of magnitude greater, more risk, more casualties taken. it is harder to design and harder to execute. >> doesn't it suggest that the humanitarian barometer for international intervention is there. when you...
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two western journalists are among those killed in syria. american reporter marie colvin and a french photojournalist and died when their building is shelled in homs. >> this is a reminder of the risks that journalists take to report what is happening in syria. >> tensions flared in afghanistan, at least 10 people are killed in protests sparked by nato forces destroying copies of the koran. one graphic novel on the web is reaching audiences in a whole new way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for yet another day, the syrian city of homs has come under sustained assault and this time, two journalists were among the victims. an american journalist, marie colvin, and the french photojournalist, remi ochlik were both killed when their building was hit by shell fire. >> today's shelling of homs, relentless, indiscriminate. it has been like this every day for almost three weeks. syria's regime is try to crush the revolution. this district is holding out but only just. houses have been reduced to rubble. this was the b
two western journalists are among those killed in syria. american reporter marie colvin and a french photojournalist and died when their building is shelled in homs. >> this is a reminder of the risks that journalists take to report what is happening in syria. >> tensions flared in afghanistan, at least 10 people are killed in protests sparked by nato forces destroying copies of the koran. one graphic novel on the web is reaching audiences in a whole new way. welcome to our viewers...
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jim muir has been watching the latest developments in syria. let's see his report. >> video footage posted on the internet after government shelling hit a field hospital in the baba amr district of homs. there was pandemonium. the dead strewn the floors. activists say this is the most bombardment since the uprising broke out last mars. the doctor tries to revive one of the wounded. i watched a 3-year-old rule by after we pulled her of the rubble, this man said. activists say the security forces are using heavier caliber artillery than ever before in bringing up tanks and troops. there has been no attack on the ground so far. syrian state tv had its own version of events. it also showed gruesome pictures from homs in what it called tourist-armed groups have launched attacks there and fi red mortars into other areas. it also reporting clashes to the northwest into the west of damascus. it is beginning to look increasingly like a civil war. that's the way the russians see if. they're sending the foreign minister to damascus on tuesday. >> [speakin
jim muir has been watching the latest developments in syria. let's see his report. >> video footage posted on the internet after government shelling hit a field hospital in the baba amr district of homs. there was pandemonium. the dead strewn the floors. activists say this is the most bombardment since the uprising broke out last mars. the doctor tries to revive one of the wounded. i watched a 3-year-old rule by after we pulled her of the rubble, this man said. activists say the security...
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two western journalists are among those killed in syria. american reporter marie colvin and a french photojournalist dies when their hotel is shelled. >> this is a sad reminder of the risks journalists take in what is happening in syria. >> tension flares in afghanistan. sketching the struggles in iran, one graphic novel on the web is reaching audiences in the hallway. -- in a whole new way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for yet another day, the syrian city of homs came under sustained assault and this time, 8 feet western journalists were among the victims. reporter marie colvin and photojournalist remi ochlik were among the victims. -- this time, western motor photojournalist were among the victims. >> it has been like this every day for almost three weeks. syria's regime is trying to crush the revolution. this district is holding out but only just. houses have been reduced to rubble. this one was the base of the few foreign journalists here. many people died when this building was hit, among them marie co
two western journalists are among those killed in syria. american reporter marie colvin and a french photojournalist dies when their hotel is shelled. >> this is a sad reminder of the risks journalists take in what is happening in syria. >> tension flares in afghanistan. sketching the struggles in iran, one graphic novel on the web is reaching audiences in the hallway. -- in a whole new way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for yet another day, the...