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>> and now "bbc world news." >> aid agencies in haiti say they need thousands of more doctors and nurses as the cholera epidemic continues to spread. south korea says it will strengthen its defenses following the shelling by north korea on tuesday. pain continues, and the prime minister of new zealand's says it could be months before the bodies of the 29 killed miners are recovered. welcome to bbc news, brought to you by pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe. a stampede on monday in cambodia. a former republican leader in the u.s. house of representatives could face life in prison after being found guilty of money laundering.

aid agencies say they are suffering a severe shortage of trained medical personnel and basic supplies in 80. they say they cannot open treatment centers fast enough. over 1400 people have died of cholera. a short while ago, the bbc's mark doyle got more. >> the cholera epidemic is effectively out of control. we had a humanitarian official essentials saying that she does not think that this cholera epidemic has peaked and will not until late december. she says that they expect on current projections that there will be some 400,000 cases of cholera in the next six months, which is twice as many as they

were predicting before. now, of course, not all of those people will die from cholera, but based on the statistics, which we have seen so far, it is almost certain as several thousand more people will die from this epidemic. >> and what is the state of the camps that we are seeing at the moment? >> well, interestingly, the caller has not spread as fast in the camps for the people who were made homeless -- the cholera has not spread as fast in the camps. the epidemic has mainly been hitting been very poor areas of port-au-prince, which had been in and unsanitary condition even before the earthquake. lots of toilets and water supplies have been distributed, and that probably stopped it from spreading like wildfire, but there have been some cases of people getting choleric in those camps, and they are living very close to each other, whole

families in single tents, right next to another family in a tent, and there is a fear that it could spread like wildfire in there. >> of course, the situation has been exacerbated by the earthquake a couple of months ago and, of course, heavy rains. >> yes, the earthquake in january, in fact, devastated half of port-au-prince, and the transport infrastructure, what little sort of raw sewage canals have become clogged up with the rubble from the earthquake. there are tons of rubble that have not been cleared. that is not helping. there is also gridlock in the traffic throughout most of the day in port-au-prince, and cholera can kill people so quickly that some people are dying in traffic jams, trying to get to the treatment centers. >> south korean is strengthening

its military forces following tuesday's deadly artillery attack. meanwhile, reports say that north korea has been threatening south korea with additional attacks. there could be second or even third attacks if the south did not stop it called reckless military provocations. we got the latest from the tensions, and i asked our reporter what he thought was behind the escalation. >> i think this is a response, if you like, to some of the criticisms that there has been from the south korean newspapers, who have suggested that the response of south korea was not robust enough. we have had the south korean presidential spokesman making clear that additional ground troops would be deployed on those islands. they are also counseling decisions to withdraw marines from that part of the coast. they have also talked about the

rules of engagement, a suggestion in the words that they were too passive, that they had been too focused on preventing military action escalated into something more serious, and so, in response, things are going to be strain -- change. they are going to look at making a distinction between the south korean military and an attack on the civilian population. as was the case on tuesday. >> how expected was the north korean response? the so-called provocations? >> i do not think it was unexpected at all. we have seen very bellicose actions ever since tuesday, warning of further action that would be taken against south korea. i think the north would be concerned about military exercises, which are due to get underway, a joint military exercises, just 100 kilometers

south -- are due to get underway, joint military exercises. they will be seen as provocative by the north koreans, and this is what is concerning to the european community, that some sort of instability like this could easily blow up into something much worse. >> the prime minister of new zealand john key says it could be months before the bodies of the miners could be recovered. there was a second explosion on wednesday. it is said that there is no way that any of the men could have survived. we have the report. >> new zealand's prime minister john key said this ripped at the heart of this small nation. they set up an inquiry. >> we have some basic questions,

what caused the explosion, what could have been done to prevent this, and the fullness of the inquiry should raise questions about the conditions here. >> but the most pressing concern is the retrieval of the bodies of the 29 men, a process which could take some time. mr. key has meant the family is -- has met the families in greymouth. a second blast destroyed hopes of finding any survivors. while this coastal community was told to expect the worst, confirmation that so many lives had been lost as inflicted scars that may never heal. -- has inflicted scars that may never heal. carbon monoxide was deep underground. the second explosion seems to

have indicated the authorities -- seems to have vindicated the authorities' decision. some of the families have insisted that emergency crews should have been sent in. there is speculation that pike river victims could be buried in a mass grave be an meanwhile, a service is being planned. bbc news, -- could be buried in a mass grave. meanwhile, a service is being planned. bbc news, new zealand. >> all entertainment venues and nightclubs have been asked to retrain -- remain closed in cambodia. festival goers were killed. the prime minister has seen the scene himself. >> the prime minister, known as

being a strong man in southeast asia, was almost uncontrollably crying as he laid a wreath at a buddhist altar at the side of the disaster. he is obviously taking a very hard emotional hit. this is the worst disaster since the times of the khmer rouge. there are relatives of the people who died there, as well, and they were lighting incense and making offerings for the souls of the dead. >> entertainment venues and nightclubs are being asked to close for the day. is that been undertaken? >> i think it probably will be. the flags are flying at half mast. the word will have gone out to people that that is what they should do today. i am not sure that anybody would feel like going to disclose or

nightclub today. there is still -- if anybody would feel like going to a disco or a night club today. there is still grieving. >> how long will this. of grieving continue? >> i think this will be a little bit of a catharsis today. there was a ceremony that was helping them to feel better. they felt a little bit happier that their relatives were being honored by the whole country in this way, and that was helping them with the grieving process, but, of course, although there has been an investigation into the cause of the accident, which suggests that people panicked when the bridge started to sway, i think people want to see a more thorough investigation into what all of those people die. >> tom delay has been found guilty of money laundering. he is facing life in prison. it is said that he channels corporate donations to state

election candidates in texas, a praxis -- a practice illegal in the states. >> as you mentioned, in texas, it is illegal for corporate money to be used directly in political campaigns. now, what mr. delay did was channel money to the republican national committee. that then is sent the money to seven candidates in texas, who were running. now, six of those candidates and then won, and after that, there was an attempt to have mr. delay re-map the districts, which further consolidated his power. now, he has been found guilty of these charges of money- laundering and conspiracy. >> it has been five years since he was forced to resign as majority leader of the house of

representatives. do you think this outcome has come as a surprise? >> it is certainly a come-down for one of the most powerful republicans. he was known as the hammer because of his legendary powers of persuasion. he was found guilty of these charges, although he himself has said this was an abuse of power in a miscarriage of justice, and he and his lawyers plan to appeal. >> and how long is he likely to be imprisoned if his appeal fails? >> the sentencing, we understand, is likely to take place later in december. he could face anywhere between five years up to in light sentence in prison -- up to life in prison. the judge may be able to decide on probation, so there are a number of different options for the judge when he comes to the sentencing later in december.

>> you are watching bbc news. reading between the lines. it is sarah palin's new book a sign that she is preparing to run for president -- is her book a sign? an austerity measures in portugal have caused anger. many services were at a standstill. the government insists that spending cuts and tax increases are vital to ensure that portugal does not become the third euro zone country to need a bailout. >> in lisbon, this is almost the only public transport running smoothly. the metro has been shut since midnight, when they joined the picket lines. train and bus services have been disrupted. the trade unions have build this as the biggest strike ever there, and it certainly had an this as- have buililled

the biggest strike ever. almost every single flight has been grounded, and this normally busy terminal is almost entirely abandoned. this pair is trying to get back to brazil. >> we are very angry, but we do not know what to do. we are just standing here, waiting for our flight. it should be 1:30, maybe. >> in the morning? >> in the morning. >> the unions called their strike a cry of indignation, a protest against the toughest spending cuts in decades and a call for the government to change course, but then you turn is highly unlikely, as nervous investors are now keeping a close eye on their finances -- but the u-turn is highly unlikely.

the government contends it's tough austerity measures will prove otherwise -- contends the tough austerity measures will prove otherwise. bbc news, lisbon. >> you are watching bbc news. the headlines this hour. aid agencies in haiti say they need thousands of new doctors and nurses, as the cholera epidemic continues to spread. five violins are being -- five islands are getting build up more after the attacks -- build after the attacks by north korea. and from dublin, here is our

economic reporter. >> ireland has already had two years of budget cuts. today, they tune in to hear about four more. they are not the only ones putting on a brave face. >> today is about ireland putting its best foot forward. ireland's saying, "this is what we are prepared to do as a government and a people." >> the government is still looking to cut borrowing by 15 billion euros by 2014. that is just over 9% of national income. the minimum eight -- wages going down by one euro. welfare spending will be cut by 2.8 billion, and taxes are going up, including a rise in the vat, from 21% pimm 23%. ireland has had more budget cuts in the last two years than the british government is planning for the whole of this parliament, and it has had a much deeper recession. when i was here a few months

ago, i was told about the human side of ireland's crisis, which he has seen firsthand as a paramedic for the fire service. now, he says there are more people throwing themselves in the river, in he is answering even more calls for help. -- and he is answering even more calls. >> what has happened in their personal lives, and those 10 minutes sitting in the back of the ambulance, taking them to a hospital, and they are explaining exactly what happened to them. it is tragic, absolutely tragic. >> but not all of ireland's economic miracle was a mirage. this could be the best year for foreign investment into ireland since 2003. the big foreign multinationals are not just coming for the low corporate tax rates. they also like ireland's skilled young work force, and it is a lot cheaper now thanks to the crisis. you can see a growth path out of

this prices -- crisis, but you cannot see that for portugal or greece, if they can just get out from under that mountain of debt. i asked the finance minister brian lenihan if it was fair to have the people pay that debt back. >> do you regret that decision two years ago to stand behind the debt? >> you look at all of the options, but at the end of the day, you do not start repudiating that. >> portugal, spain. do you think that this could now move to them? >> well, there pattern has not become as serious as ours. i think it will be possible to hold the euro zone, as well. >> demonstrators took to the street, but the biggest funds down came from the markets. interest rates on our lens government debt reached a new

high, and rates went up for portugal, as well -- interest rates on ireland's government debt reached a new high. bbc news, in dublin. >> brazilian police have shot at least 30 more people in rio de janeiro as they try to stop a wave of violence that they suspect is due to drug traffickers. they have been sent to the poorest neighborhoods and to tackle the gunman who have been robbing motorists and burning cars -- to tackle the gunmen who have been robbing motorists and burning cars. >> they were forced out of the city's slums by police and are thought to be behind the wave of trouble. this man woke up to find a fire burning outside his home. >> when you step out of your house and see something like

that actually on your doorstep, you feel completely insecure. >> the government also opened fire on a police booth. one witness said it caused panic on the streets. >> people ran. there were lots of people running on the sidewalks. >> the violence here in rio started on sunday. gang-related trouble has plagued the city for decades. most of it is contained within the slums. but some of it has spilled into will fear areas, and victims are worried about their safety -- some of it has spilled into wealthier areas. police of the deployed in more than one dozen slum districts. over 1000 -- police have been deployed -- deployed in more than one dozen slum districts. there have been arrests, and weapons have been seized, but so far, the police operation

appears to have done little to curb this latest wave of violence. bbc news. >> nine workers were killed in central colombia after gases ignited, causing cave-ins. the incident happened in one province late on tuesday. it follows a series of minor accidents in south america this year. one in chile trapped workers for two months underground before they were rescued. the united nations weather agency says concentration of greenhouse gases have reached their highest level in modern times last year. amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, which cause global warming, being higher than at any time since the industrial age. the swiss bank ubs has been hit with a $2 billion compensation lawsuit on behalf of victims of a record $65 billion problem

from the disgraced financier bernie madoff. it directed client money to investments made by bernie investment companies, but ubs denied any wrongdoing. the former alaska governor sarah palin, suggesting she could be barack obama's in the next election. in her new book could be that she is preparing to run -- she could beat barack obama in the next election. barbara bush, the former first lady, said the best thing would be for sarah palin to stay in alaska. > president obama's ma's prominent upon it embarks on the latest stage of a rolling campaign that assures she is never out of the public eye -- president obama's most prominent

opponent of parks upon the latest stage. sarah palin is talking to her family about whether to run and become the republican candidate for president. everyone has an opinion. >> i want her to run, because then if she wins, america will likely change for the best. >> you will not tell me that you think you can beat sarah palin? >> what i am saying is that i do not think about sarah palin. >> perhaps, he should. this is not a memoir by the manifesto. the importance of god and the family, the wrongness of hollywood and big government, but is it enough to give her a shot at the white house? some believe she is only after the money and the fame. >> you always wanted to be a rock climber. >> was in a rock climber or a rock star? >> -- was it a rock climber?

willow, come here. a somewhat softer side of a woman known for her aggression. >> i love these mama bears. >> she has been campaigning relentlessly all over the united states for conservative candidates. somewhere jon and lost. >> get excited. >> some won. does he think she will make a good president? >> it is a tough question, but i think she brings a lot to the table and the fact that she has been an executive. bristol cameughter in third on "dancing with the stars." >> in our most recent data, two-

thirds of americans describe her as not qualified to be president. >> a president has to have many talents, including pardoning a turkey before thanksgiving. some say obama will make mincemeat of her. bbc news. >> and finally, the date has been set, and even though it is more than five months away, some things are already rolling off of the production lines. in the city of liverpool, hundreds of thousands of mugs to be made to mark the wedding of prince william and kate middleton. a reminder of our main news today. aid agencies in haiti say they desperately need more medical personnel and basic supplies, and also, south korea has strengthened its military forces on five islands bordering north

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