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>> and now "bbc world news." fighting back, forces loyal to incumbent president laurent gbagbo gained ground in the fight for the ivory coast's main city. it down to the wire, u.s. politicians try to agree on a last-minute deals on the budget and avoid a government shutdown. more than 20 people killed in violent clashes between protesters and riot police and syria. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcasting on pbs and america and around the globe. saying sorry, media giant news international admits hacking and offers millions of compensation. and that life through the lens, photographers warned to act

responsibly when taking pictures of kate middleton. the battle for control of the ivory coast's main city has taken an unexpected turn. the united nations says forces loyal to laurent gbagbo who has been refusing to give up the presidency have used the ruse of peace talks to reinforce their positions. officials say gbagbo's forces have gained ground in the battle at have professional heavy weapons and are advancing on the headquarters of the internationally recognized president, alassane tar. -- alassane at ouattara. >> they have regained forces there. while we speak, they may be very close to the hotel.

ofy're using the lull tuesday as a trick to reinforce their position. they said they were agreeing to talks, but instead they were consolidating to positions. >> earlier, there was some easing of conditions for civilians. andrew harding is there. >> slowly, wherley, the city is opening up. the civilians are emerging from their homes for the first time any week. that has been quite an ordeal. they burned innocent people in the streets, she says. now there is a rush to find supplies and money. we have security, he says, but we don't have water or anything to eat. that is our problem now. these soldiers may not have

sieged laurent gbagbo, but they are consolidating their hold. the security situation in this neighborhood has changed dramatically in the past 24 hours. it feels like parts of the city are slowly coming back to light, yet just a few blocks away, the local police chief says it is still too dangerous for his soldiers to leave their homes. we quickly found out why. with the rain came afternoon fire fight and frustration. a commander who earlier told his men to stop looting now urging them to stop diddling. while the soldiers had out to fight, local residents find themselves back in a familiar predicament.

an hour ago, this area was quiet and supposedly stable. we heard mortar fire, automatic gunfire. soldiers say their positions are under attack. a reminder how difficult it is proving to stabilize the situation in abidjan. there is progress here, but the siege and skirmishes drag on. >> the clock is ticking and washington and if they don't reach a budget deal soon, a government shutdown will begin at midnight local time, in just under three hours. tensions between republicans and democrats are said to be running high as they try to hammer out an agreement. >> in washington, the clock is ticking. unless republicans and democrats can settle on a budget by midnight, a much of the government machinery will shut down.

that would mean that national symbols like the statue of liberty, the grand canyon closing to visitors. there would be no money to pay u.s. troops in afghanistan. and three-quarters of a million government workers would be sent home without pay. after talks at the white house thursday night, no deal. >> there are still a few issues that are outstanding, difficult issues, important to both sides. i am not yet prepared to express my out of bed as them. -- my optimism. >> when will the white house, when will it senate democrats get serious about cutting spending? a bill that it fails to include real spending cuts will hurt job growth and signaled that washington is not serious. >> a government shutdown would affect pretty much everyone here, from the tourists who come to washington to the millions of americans whose tax returns are

due to be processed. many of them are angry at politicians. >> we elect officials to get things done in a timely fashion, and by them not coming to an agreement, this affects a lot of people. >> i think it is selfish they sit up there with their high salaries and plate. masters with the rest of us. >> very sad that everyone has to pay for their decisions and lack of decisions. >> on the right, the loudest voices are those of tea party republicans, whose crusade against government waste was popular in the midterm elections. but democrats not accuse the tea party of pushing a social agenda -- but democrats now accused the party of pushing a social agenda, like closing clinic's back give advice to pregnant when. >> the tea party is trying to move their extreme social agenda, issues that have nothing

to do with funding the government. and it appears they're willing to throw women under the boss, even if it means to shut down the government. >> fresh in the memory it is the government shutdown of the mid 1990's, after which voters punished congressional republicans rather than president clinton. now the question is, who would americans blame this time? >> more than 20 people have been killed in clashes between riot police and protesters in a syrian city. security forces used live ammunition against thousands of demonstrators. there are reports of many wounded in the city of deraa. president obama called it an airport crackdown. -- and abhorrent crack down. >> more violence and more accusations for security forces

killing anti-government protesters in deraa. the city in southern syria has been a focus of unrest for weeks, and the security crackdown here some months ago left many dead. but the government denies it was their fault, saying that armed thugs were responsible. these pictures from syrian television show the alleged gun firing, but many residents we spoke with said it was the security forces who shot at them. the protests have erupted in several cities across syria. all the rallies have been calling for the same thing, freedom. but the news of the killings in deraa spread fast, and the demonstrations turned angry. these amateur pictures are believed to be from the

stronghold it of the royal family. president al-assad has not been seen much since the anti- government protests started. when he made an appearance in parliament last week, he disappointed the public. he has made some concessions cents, but they don't seem to be addressing protester's demands. it instead, the streets are filled with anger and the vicious circle of promises been followed by crackdowns, arrests, and violence. >> the president of gm has rejected a mediation offer that calls on him to resign. he denounced the proposal in a speech before thousands of supporters in the capital. thousands of demonstrations rallied across the country. violence broke out, and at least

three people have been killed in fights between protesters and security forces. >> the president's opponents are making their message clear. two months on, they're not giving up. but their demand comes at a price. it away from the cameras, several demonstrators were killed. doctors have recounted horrific scenes in which at least one person was shot in the head. anger iran frustration is growing in the capitol, too, with anti-government demonstrators calling for an end to poverty and oppression. across the country, hundreds of thousands rallied. the president addressed this small government rally, making plain that he is not about to give up power, and he criticized the belligerent intervention of yemen's

neighbors. "our power comes from the power of our great people," he said, "not from anyone else. this is a blatant interference in yemini affairs." they have tried to give him immunity from prosecution, and hopes that the negotiator solutions are fading fast. this is "bbc world news." still ahead, libyas lifeline as the uprising continues. who will control the oil production? first, a royal navy crewmen has been shot dead and a second critically wounded on board of a british nuclear power submarine. the police arrested a sailor from its crew. >> alongside southampton's ocean liner was the navy's showpiece

submarines, a crime scene. this is the cramped control room, the nerve center of the vessel. sources say soon after midday, one crew member, thought to be in able seaman, opened fire on two other members of the crew, believed the officers. events unfolding under the eyes of those who live near the port. >> i looked out at the submarine, keeping an eye on it recently. i was astonished to see a person being lifted onto a stretcher up the gang went into a waiting ambulance. >> one died, the other received life threatening injuries. the man with the gun was overpowered by those around him, including three members of the civic council, on board to take a tour of the submarine. the navy's newest nuclear power submarine gained some notoriety when she ran aground last october.

for commander was later relieved of his post. she is in southampton on a five day official visit, which included invitations to local school children. the police are now piecing together the events that led up to the shooting and how this could have happened in such a tightly regulated environment. of linehink anybody out in that regard would be spotted by their shipmates. the officers are very close, and quickly anything would be spotted and dealt with. >> tonight, one man is being questioned by detectives. the navy says the names of the crewmen injured and killed will be released as soon as their families have been informed. this is "bbc world news." the headlines --united nations says forces loyal to the incumbent leader of the ivory coast have gained ground in -- in their fight for the main city

of abidjan. time is running out for u.s. politicians try to reach a last- minute deal on the budget and avoid a government shutdown. let's get more on the budget deadlock from andrew north, in washington, d.c. the situation seems absolutely extraordinary. how have we arrived at this point where everything could shut down in a few hours? >> for people outside the u.s., it is extraordinary to hear that the u.s. government could simply shut down. it has happened before. 15 years ago, when president clinton was in office, and a similar situation, with republicans and democrats who have to approve the budget in congress squabbling over spending cuts. at that time, republicans eventually forced it to shut down and the government simply was not functioning, only essential services going for

three weeks, and there was another shut down after that until the finally reached a deal. that is what everyone fears, that that could happen again, which would have huge effects on the still fragile economic recovery. there would be many workers in the meantime who would not get paid. a lot of concern, a lot of folks hoping somehow they avoid it happening, but with just hours ago, we still did not know whether there will be a deal. >> the reuters news agency says republicans and house of representatives are set to meet within the next hour. is that significant? >> there are feverish negotiations going on, with relate less than three hours to go before the midnight deadline for the shutdown, for the end of the temporary resolution that is in place to keep the government going. it is very hard to say whether significant.

if you hours ago we were hearing rumors there might be some kind of deal in the offing, but before i came on air we were being told by both democrats and republicans they had not yet reached a deal. anything could happen. is going to go down to the wire. >> andrew north, thank you very much. we will keep you updated with all the news. officials in eastern libya are calling on nato to keep a close watch on the oil fields under their control. the said it was in everyone's interest that the facilities be safeguarded. >> a jewel in the rubble crown, the refinery. most of libya's oil is in the east, and much of it comes here. if the rebels control and of of the oil, they may determine the future. this was their first, a greek

tanker loading crude oil, close to 70 million pounds. that will help keep the revolution afloat. the rebels hoped to begin regular oil exports from the port. they are quiet about who their customers are, but said they are talking with three or four european countries. the aim is to have at least two tankers filling up here every month. the revenue is urgently needed, they say, to pay the bills. in his first television interview, the head of the rebel oil company says the income as a lifeline. >> the country's funds are frozen, but in the meantime, we have to face our expenses in terms of people, supplying the market with food, fuel, etc. >> and weapons? >> i don't know if they are

buying weapons or not. but i cannot answer that question. >> oil facilities under rebel control are also under attack. loyalist to colonel gaddafi have an struck twice in the past week. this appears to be the aftermath of an attack that stopped production at this oil field. we obtained this amateur footage of the latest seven tosh. the oil worker who filmed it said employees are too scared to return to work. this he says is a crude bomb which failed to explode. the rebels want nato to keep a close watch over their oilfields. >> it is in the interests of everybody in this area of the world. i don't think anybody wants it,

neither of us or the european countries. >> many libyans have never shared in their countries will wealth. colonel gaddafi's still controls most of the facilities, but sanctions mean he cannot sell a single barrel. in libya, oil is power and money, and now perhaps destiny. one of the world's biggest media groups, news international, has apologized over behavior of a british newspaper, the news of the world. it illegally hat into the mobile phones of politicians and celebrities. the company controlled by rupert murdoch is setting out the side and $30 million for compensation. >> first, the denials that celebrity voice mail message were listened to, then the climate was down to a single rogue reporter and as private investigator sidekick. now the admission that they're

going to apologize and pay up part. it all started at least a decade ago when journalists discovered that they could dial a mobile phone, and to repay number, and listen to the owners secrets, secrets that made stories. news international said it would offer an unreserved apology and fair resolution, damages appropriate to the extent of the intrusions. it said previous inquiries had failed to uncover previous actions. rupert murdoch is said to be furious at the way it has been handled. >> he thinks the only way out of this, which is effectively a disaster, is to try to buy his way out. i think the danger for him is that the sum of money that he thinks he can get away with maybe a fraction of the dutch will cost of this operation. >> news international sources have told the bbc the company

will offer to settle with celebrities, including sienna miller, the former labor minister, her estranged husband, the interior designer, and two figures from the sports world. the aim is to keep the legal bill below 20 million pounds. but victims' lawyers say there are dozens of other celebrities not on this list determined to fight. >> we don't know how many victims there are. i suppose 20 million pounds put forward by the news of the world, in the same statement they say they're denying claims by other people. if they're denying claims from people, those claims may be proved and that means it goes beyond the 20 million pounds. >> it is five years since the news of the world will correspondent and the investigative reporter were convicted of phone hacking. five years since the then-news of the world editor resigned.

they continue to deny all knowledge of the affair. but a second police inquiry is spreading the net wider. two more journalists arrested, documents siege, and industry veterans continue to say hacking was standard accepted practice at many newspapers. >> i would be astonished if people who are not heyer rep who have not been revealed were not aware of what was going on. but they say they were not and that they knew nothing about it. time and the investigation will show us how true that this. >> they are preparing to. sunday's edition, a range of tabloid stories, and the bbc has been told that readers can also expect an apology. now to britain's royal wedding, which will be watched around the world in just three weeks. countless media organizations will be on hand to touch at all. but while kate middleton it is already one of the most

photographed, those with cameras have once been warned to not behave in a responsible fashion. -- to be gave an irresponsible fashion. >> for kate middleton, everything is about to change. the private now public. midnight, london's west end, and photographers are on the prowl. the younger royals are at a box office, but it is the bride to be that really pays. >> i know i will get sales all around europe, south america, asia, all those countries. without a doubt >>. > tonight, the target was prince harry, a rumored to be out partying. that is well after 2:00 in the morning and no sign of prince harry. these days, the photographers cannot rely on a tipoff from

close friends. if they are lucky, they will get a nod from somebody working in a club or restaurant. >> they will not suddenly have other friends. there is an element where is tightly controlled information sources. >> interesting remains a real concern. one engagement day, her parents were carefully choreographed. many warn photographers over --leged harasser met and fel harassment of kate middleton's family. they have been warned before, on her 25th birthday, in scenes reminiscent of those surrounding diana. william has never forgiven the photographers for the with eight treated his mother. ordeal aides say they will take a hard line on anyone aggressively pursuing the newlyweds. -- will aides say they will take

a hard line. >> there will be no more late night car chases after what happened to princess diana. if we have not learned the lesson from that, then it is stupid. >> this time will surely be different. kate has had years to prepare. she will be inside the family. diana, by the end, was not. she will be a more protected princess, past mistakes not likely to be repeated. of course, find out much more about the big day on the bbc website, full analysis from royal correspondents and even royal weddings from the past. just log on. the main news, the united nations says forces loyal to the incumbent leader of the ivory coast used a ruse of peace talks to gain ground in the main city against the forces from the

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