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>> and now bbc world news. >> residents fleeing into turkey has syrian soldiers take up positions in the northwest. the u.s. says talks are underway as they talk to colonel gaddafi about a possible transition of power. a u.s. businessman is found not guilty of helping plan the 2008 mumbai attacks, but convicted of another tear charge. -- another terror charge. organizers of the grand prix abandoned plans under pressure of racing teams. the voyage of space probes prepared to leave the solar system.

>> hello and welcome to and syrian soldiers and tanks have taken a position on the border with turkey. this year in diriment is said to be taking punitive action against the people there -- the syrian government is said to be taking punitive action against the people there. families are fleeing across the border into turkey. >> a refugee camp, hundreds of syrians are living here. others are just coming in with the general population. many stay with relatives. some are thinking about crossing, but have not done so. they are living in makeshift tents read by the border. they are waiting to see what the syrian army does. they say, if it gets bad, they

will leave. those who have already made the move say they fear a major military assault. >> do they think there will be an attack? >> yes, yes, they said. we think the army may come with tanks and air power to attack us. the syrian army does appear to be getting ready as these unverified pictures suggest. with so many people leaving syria, towns and buildings in the north west have been completely abandoned. the syrian authorities insist that the people are fleeing from armed gangs and that armed forces are in the area. >> in the army is now surrounding the area. they have not gone yet. we have been asked by people who do not have relatives across the corner in turkey to move in so

that peace and quiet can be resumed again and life can go back to normal. >> the refugees are coming out. the flow is increasing. that reflects the fact that the turkish prime minister has said that the door woman closed to the refugees. many of those coming in say they are extremely relieved to have found century in turkey. the military council as been considering a resolution to oppose the violence. in geneva, the un commission of human rights has called force against its people unacceptable. >> strong pressure must be brought to bear on the syrian authorities to stop the excessive violence and respond to the demands of their people. >> but the conflict in syria could continue for months. it might be a long time before

these people get back home. >> russia has stepped up its opposition to pass a u.s. security council resolution condemning syria. the russian foreign minister spokesperson says the situation does not threaten international peace and security. a new york-based lawyer was asked if the russian resistance was down to the strength and cultural ties between the two countries. >> russia is concerned with its own relevance. as you know, when events in libya started, there was a conflict in russian leadership. from mr. putin was -- prime minister putin was opposing steps by the united states and

president medvedev was supporting them. this may be the reason why, for example, the current reaction is more one-sided. but a more relevant reason is that russia's concern with the axe of the united states and nato broadley. it wants to show its own influence. russia can maintain as much of its own position as it wishes to do. russia has a veto power in the security council. this current action by the u.n. will eventually lead to some sort of resolution similar to libya. russia can be to this new resolution. russia has quite a bit of leverage in this circumstance. >> while the united nations' nuclear watchdog have decided to refer syria to the council, the international atomic agency

debated to review syria on claims of an unreported near of their reactor. the structure, which syria has maintained is not a military site, was destroyed by israel in 2007. hillary clinton, the u.s. secretary state, says the libyan government has made tentative contact about a possible and to the conflict. it came as a meeting in that of a dogged -- in abu dhabi was held. >> months of war have left their scars on libya, but there's still no end to this brutal struggle. conflict has turned to confusion. that is the challenge facing these people, leaders from western nations and their middle eastern allies meeting members of the libyan transitional council in abu dhabi. they have to answer the big question -- what next?

an intriguing hint from the u.s. -- that have been making preliminary contact about a possible end to the conflict. >> there is continuing discussion by people close to gaddafi. we are aware that those discussions include, among other matters, the potential for a transition. >> another important outcome of this conference -- libya of's cash-starved rebels need a boost. -- libya's cash-starved rebels needed boost. >> we are asking countries to recognize the transitional national council as the legitimate and sole representative of the libyan people. >> a final photo call for the

cameras, and then it was over. but the final question hangs in the year. when and how will the war in libya and? >> a canadian businessman is being convicted in the united states for helping in a plot. the jury found him not guilty of cooperating with the pakistani militant group, which carried out the mumbai attacks in 2008. >> he has been cleared of any direct involvement with the mumbai attacks. these were a series of attacks in 2008 that killed 166 people. but he has been found guilty of supporting the terrorist organization that claimed responsibility for them. he also has been found guilty of

supporting a plot to attack the danish newspaper that had previously published unflattering cartoon of muhammed. but that attack never went ahead because of the pressure caused by the mumbai attacks and also because a lack of funds. but the case all hinged on evidence given by an old friend of his, david headley, who had met him at the pakistani military school. this evidence, this testimony gave a rare insight into the suspect. rather disturbingly, it raised questions about potential involvement of the pakistani secret service, the isi. in his testimony, it should be said that headley had admitted 12 charges related to the mumbai attacks and has agreed to put the prosecution to avoid the

death penalty. in his testimony, he said he carried out surveillance for them for the potential mumbai targets and potential targets in denmark and the isi had offered to fund the surveillance. when he acquired several hours of video, he handed it over both to lashka his isi handlers. this follows hot on the heels on the u.s. discovery of osama bin laden hiding in plain sight, as it were, just a few miles from the pakistani capital islamabad. >> are the disappointed on the not guilty verdict? >> they are disappointed in that he was acquitted of the most serious charge, which is direct involvement in the mumbai attacks.

nevertheless, he is expected to face a very stiff sentence and a date is yet to be set for that hearing. >> the man picked by president obama to become the next u.s. defense secretary says he may ask washington to maintain a troop presence next year. leon panetta did not say how many of the troops stationed there would be a bald. newt gingrich had all of his members of senior campaign staff resigned. mr. gingrich's a former senior of the house -- a former speaker of the house of representatives. in pakistan, they have ordered an inquiry into the killing of

a young man by paramilitary. it took place in karachi, was caught on camera, and the image is being broadcast across the country. >> after weeks of uncertainty, it has been confirmed that the rescheduled bahrain grand prix will not go ahead after all. it was postponing fed during because of political unrest. every one objected when the race was rescheduled for october. >> the organizers have put out a statement this evening saying that they respected the view of the formula one teams association. the governing bodies said the race could take place, be rescheduled for the 13th of october. but logistically, it was not practical. they could not make arrangements. they had already booked india.

it was not fair on the fans that had bought tickets. they have already made of light -- made allied -- made outlay in terms of logistics. what the bar any circuit has said is that, in light of reservations, which -- what the bahraini circuit has said is that, in light of reservations, they can reschedule for october. >> still ahead, to infinity and beyond, the amazing journey to unmanned spacecraft. >> nearly 200 firefighters have been tackling an expansive blaze

in southwest england. strong wind has spread the flames and local people have been asked to move out of their houses. >> in the dry conditions, more flames rapidly developed into this, a raging fire, leaving a crackling and smoking trail across the dorset countryside. all the time, strong wind presses the flames. 200 firefighters fought to keep it under control as residents watched the flames coming closer and closer. >> i think panic at first. it seemed like a long way away. i could hear the fire engines. i went down with what i was doing and then looked again. it was a ball of flame coming this way. i started to panic a bit then. >> at times, it was unclear how quickly the fire would be brought under control.

the question now is how did it start. >> i think it is a delivered fire. if people could understand the implications of that, it does not sound much certain. but we have firefighters from four counties. >> a member of the public has reported seeing two teenagers fleeing the scene as the flames to a call. but the police investigation is underway. the heat is still smoldering. >> firefighters will remain on the scene overnight. this fire is now under control. but the dampening down is expected to take two days to three days. >> you are watching bbc news.

syrians continue to flee into turkey as tanks are massed in the northwest of the country. the u.s. says that talks are under way with the libyan leader gadhafi about a possible transition of power. it is being alleged that mexican drug cartels are increasingly turning american border guards for cash bribes and special favors. homeland security officials have said they are using massive corruption to smuggle drugs across the border. >> there has been an extensive inquiry into this. the allegation is that that is how a drug ocartel has been a involved and the trafficking of

human beings, the undocumented immigrants from mexico and into the united states. there are sexual favors as well. >> there are worrying allegation that, over six years, 127 customs and border police have been indicted on related charges. >> yes, that is right. that number was given. those people were indicted or arrested in connection with corruption cartridges -- corruption charges. efforts are made on both sides of the border to try to get a handle on this problem.

with that comes the acknowledgment that perhaps some of those agents are not as well qualified as they should be added the implication being that perhaps they're more susceptible to this kind of alleged corruption. >> we are approaching the edge of the solar system. the voyageurs have gone to where no man made of it has gone before. it takes 16 hours to get a real message to them. they are about to travel beyond the reach of the sun. >> hurtling past and the outer planets, now more than 10 billion miles from earth, the voyager spacecraft is on the brink of doing something unprecedented -- venturing beyond the reach of the sun. >> 3, 2, 1 -- we have ignition

and we have liftoff. >> they were launched way back in 1977, the start of the longest journey ever undertaken in space. amazingly, they are still going strong. >> of the nasa operations center in california is in contact every day. a kraft announced so far away that the radio signals take 16 hours to get here. but green figures are the latest data to come in. >> 16 hours for the command together and another 16 hours for their spacecraft to get it. >> he was at the start a project and he is still excited. >> this is the only one i have no doubt that has existed now 30 -- that i have known of and that has existed now 30 years. this is an incredibly long journey. more importantly, it is one that

still encounters new things. >> a typical mobile phone has 10 million times more memory. but this has not been a problem. this is an exact copy of the two boys spacecraft. what they have seen is quite extraordinary. giant red spots discovered to be an enormous turbulent weather system. jupiter's moons are wracked by huge volcanoes. neptune, shimmering blue, looking placid, but the wind down their is raging at more than 1,000 miles an hour. now they're heading for the very edge of the solar system.

the voyageurs are now so distant from the sun that the solar wind has slowed right down. the craft has entered almost a new realm of space. >> it is almost like crossing an ocean, right? we're beginning to think that we see the shoreline where we will go into interstellar space beyond the wind. we're doing more actively with the spacecraft. people are excited about it. >> fixed to their sides are some golden disks. inside them, something very big in the '70s, records with greetings. >> hollow to the children of planet earth. [speaking a foreign language] >> once they leave the solar system, where next? eventually, they will feel the warmth of another star. but that will not happen for 40,000 years.

>> queen elisabeth's husband the queen of denver is 90 years old today. -- the queen of edinburgh is 90 years old today. he has been speaking to us. cruxnof as he turned 90 -- >> ae turned 90, the duke is the longest service -- the longest serving concert. >> you have to recognize what the nitsch was -- a teenagniche. it was unprecedented. >> when he was first married, prince philip and princess elizabeth were able to leave a

version of the ordinary life. he was a dashing military officer living with his young wife. after she came to the throne in 1962, his military career was over. but he has no time for regrets. is it something you would have liked to continue? >> that is hypothetical. >> it is, but i am asking the question. >> no answer. [laughter] >> you must have thought of that. let me put it another way. was it difficult to give up? >> i could have perfectly will go on with it as a career. it would have been of greater value to the queen when she became queen eventually to have somebody who was professionally qualified in something, not just traipsing around >> charitable work quickly became his work.

>> would you describe yourself as a green? >> no. >> arnott? -- why not? >> there is a difference between conservative for the conservation of nature and being a bunny hugger. >> with 800 charities to his name, prince philip is at last beginning to think of slowing down, or so he claims. >> i reckon i have done my bit. how want to enjoy myself now. with less responsibility, less frantic rushing about, less preparation, must try to think of something to say -- on top of that, your memory is going. i cannot remember names.

and this sort of winding down. >> the duke is showing little signs of sitting back and will never give up what he has always seen as his most important role, supporting the queen. >> let's stay with of the world. the duke and duchess of cambridge have been attending a charity dinner. there is some flash photography coming up. the couple were at an event hosted by children's charities. they wanted to use philanthropy as a catalyst for meaningful change. refugees continue to flee into turkey as troops are massed the northwest of the country. the human rights commissioner has urged the syrian government to stop which calls the ruthless

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