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>> hello and welcome to newsday," on the bbc. >> the headlines this hour. libya ultimatum, the rebels want supporters of colonel gaddafi to serve. by saturday or face attack. in syria, more reports of violence and torture. protests against the government continue to. >> the u.s. began clean-up operations after hurricane irene. wikileaks the names alleged terror suspects. >> we are broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. welcome to "newsday."

the last forces remaining loyal to grow gaddafi in libya have been told they must surrender by saturday or face military action. the deadline comes as a spokesman says that they have a good idea of where the former leader is and are confident that they will catch him. we send this report. >> village by village, the rebels' advance towards sirte. they plan to be there by saturday to back up the leadership possible to make them. thousands of loyalists have until then to surrender or the rebels will attack. this settlement still flies the old regime's legs.

-- flags. this is a picture movement coming from the east. the rebels have been going forward. this is the most forward position they have. if they go over the hill behind me, they invite incoming fire from loyalists forces. >> although the loyalists are abandoning their position, there seems to be no panicky flights. is believed that colonel gaddafi is directing things. >> these are not in total disarray, they are retreating in an orderly fashion. it is the ability that they still display to command and control the troops movements. >> the rebels are not sure that gaddafi is really in charge. members of his family have fled

to algeria. his whereabouts are unknown. they worry that diehards will never give up because they have blood on their hands. >> we don't expect that gaddafi has any more. some of the troops have no way unless they fight because they know they killed a lot of civilian people. >> in villages which have just changed hands and they're preparing for the muslim feast, over the holiday, there will be more chance for the tribal leaders. the rebels say that this is blocked by list troops and perhaps if nato is right, by colonel gaddafi himself. whatever the truth, there is a few days left. >> the u.n. has given the u.n.

and -- has given permission for the release of aid to libya. we have a report on the challenge of getting libya back on their feet. >> suspicion is never too far away. this is a suburb that was the center of opposition. they're using and then for gaddafi's where that would have put them in jeopardy. now they are ready to be part of the world. >> it will never be enough. >> not everyone is happy.

this woman would like her salary. >> there's 2 million in this, she said. we need a good system, we are tired. everyone else, state employees want to get paid. their impatience makes them angry. shut up, he says, we will keep that in the end. i want shut up, i am hungry. i want my money. >> she retreated to an alley way. it has been three months since we've been paid. the women was sympathetic. i am divorced, my salary is 400, i have children. >> the men said that they were happy. >> we don't need money. >> other revolutionaries were

just as happy when they toppled their dictator. more than six months later, their excitement about the future has been lost in life's daily struggles. freedom from fear makes you feel rich if you are just out of prison. he was arrested in march after organizing the first demonstrations here. he does not want khaddafi dead, he would like them to see their triumph. "we want him to see what it is like without him. i want him to see that. >> during the last six months, these streets were always tense. now you can feel the relief. they face really big challenges because for 40 years, colonel gaddafi has taken away the institutions of government and

that means in many ways they have to start again from scratch. that will be difficult. >> activists say seven people have been killed by security forces during demonstrations which broke out after morning prayers marking the end of ramadan. a boy is reported to be among the dead. the united states is freezing the assets of several senior members of the syrian regime. these images you might find disturbing. >> >this is damascus today, the muslim holy day. that did not stop the killing. security forces opened fire. opposition groups say four were

killed, three others died elsewhere in syria. there is also killing in secret. amnesty international say that 88 have died in police detention often after torture. -- was a doctor, who was arrested in may after a visit. a fellow doctor saw him in detention. three days later, he was dead. >> his genitals were mutilated. electrical shocks were evidenced. >> he was one of seven men that denounced the regime at this demonstration. he was arrested the next day. he was dead 10 days later. his face was so badly disfigured and his family recognized him only from a tattoo on his arm. amnesty international has obtained video and photographic evidence.

this shows mutilations and injuries so graphic, so appalling, that we cannot broadcast them. >> we have 3000 names. we know that torture has been happening. the levels of abuse have gotten worse back to the times of the 1980's. >> 10 of the 88 in the report were under 18. -- was 15. he was arrested in april. a fellow detainee later released by security officials was covered in blood. >> they hit him with a gun on the back of his neck and he collapsed. afterwards, he was hit repeatedly on his back.

the boy was unconscious from the severity of the beating. >> his body was returned to his family. his funeral stirred grief and rage. it was one more fatal reminder of what the syrian security state will do to crush opposition. >> moving to recovery mode after the hurricane. >> rescue workers are airlifting food and water to towns cut off after rain fell in the wake of hurricane irene. officials say several hundred roads and bridges remain closed. >> dealing with the devastating aftermath. in upstate new york, this community, like so many others,

is trying to clean up after the worst flooding in living memory. >> we have had the last human life which of course breaks your hearts. we are searching for another. we have a story of a father who went to check in a water treatment plant. we found the father's body and we are still looking for the sun. we have extensive damage and we have swept down rivers. >> the storm left destruction in its wake. also massive delays. airlines are putting on extra flights in an effort to clear the backs. the trains have been cancelled along the east coast. americans are still reeling from

the devastation. cancelled travel plans are among the many consequences. >> an australian official says that wikileaks has been incredibly irresponsible by releasing their it diplomatic cable that means australian tennis suspect into the name of 23 australians were listed. i spoke to -- on the line in sydney and asked if the disclosure is affecting the security ties with the u.s.. >> the austrian government will not comment specifically on those individuals named by wikileaks who might be of interest to the security services. newspaper reports suggest that six women have been identified in these diplomatic cables, four australians, a key britons, and another from the philippines, with alleged connections to

militants. there has been a flurry of the niles. lawyers say the claims are baseless and you are right. australia has stood shoulder to shoulder with the u.s.. since the early 1950's with the signing of the security alliance pact. that has brought them into iraq and afghanistan. >> you are watching "newsday," on the bbc. looks the bottom line, why the baby demands more from their nannies. >> there has been violent clashes in south africa between police and supporters.

>> its started off as a peaceful protest. very quickly, the mood turned ugly as the crowd tried to march on headquarters. police fired stun grenades to try to win back control. when that did not work, they put the water cannon out. is anger here at the singling out of the leader, julius malema, who could be expelled for being a divisive force. julius malema is a powerful figure but he has become a thorn in the president's side and his supporters say that this has more to do with an internal

power struggle ahead of the leadership conference next year than the antics of their youth reading. in the battle of the president's, julius malema can mobilize votes. this should serve as a warning. they are chanting anti-slogans. they're reminding him that his political future relies heavily on the outcome here. with the revelations now set to roll into wednesday, the leaders have for announced they switch of thing you away from the center of town and there is a move to try to diffuse tensions and minimize the threat of open rebellion.

>> this is "newsday," on the bbc. >> the headlines for you. the last forces remaining loyal to colonel gaddafi had been told they must surrender by saturday or face military action. >> activists in serious say that seven people have been killed by government forces during the latest anti-government demonstrations. >> the brutality of the gaddafi regime has been discovered since rebel forces gave access to some buildings. we have been to a factory in tripoli to see how it was used under colonel gaddafi's rule. >> this is a rather dilapidated place. they have processed things like peace. this is a huge weapons dump. there are tanks sales, guns,

mainly made in russia. this example would have been a brazilian made a handgun, probably millions of them. this shows how gaddafi and his army used a nondescript warehouse like this to store heavy weaponry to store guns. this is part of the problems faced by nato bombers will try to target the dufty's weaponry. they would not have known that there was heavy duty machine gun bullets. many of these have been looted in the last days and weeks. still remaining are the pretty dangerous cases like the heavy duty artillery rounds. the more paris that, the more danger for the libyan government. they are appealing for anyone who stole or looted guns to hand them back again in the interest

of security and the future of this country. >> now to syria where activists say seven people have been killed by security forces during demonstrations. i'm joined on the line from washington by a former u.s. state department adviser. welcome to bbc news. we are understand that the fighting is continuing with activists saying that the death toll has increased by seven. how do you think these will be against the assad regime. >> i don't think the sanctions are really intended to change the policy or to bring about their downfall by themselves. i think the sanctions are symbolic at this point because

these are american sanctions and the u.s. has bill economic relationship left. they looking to give more support to the protesters and to help convince other countries to get on board with sanctions against the syrian regime that would actually make a difference and some of those countries include the you, which is considering an oil embargo against syria which would really be significant, also iraq, which under the radar has a very significant relationship with syria and it might be convinced to change that. >> activists have rejected an intervention plan which we have seen. the international community has made so far -- has made no move so far to intervene.

with the increasing violence on a daily basis in the country, do you think that that may change? >> it might in the medium term but i don't see any short-term prospects of international military intervention in syria. partly, that is because the arab league and the united nations have not come around to endorsing the sort of actions that they did in doors in libya. i think that there are many things short of military intervention that could be effective beyond sanctions and one of them is more support for the opposition inside of syria in the sense of humanitarian support and review g. corridors

-- refugee corridors, activists. >> we will have to leave it there. thank you for your inside. thank you for joining us. this marks the end of an era. >> absolutely. the new zealand press association is closing after more than 130 years in business. they have struggled in recent years. this was set up in 1879 and was the only independent news agency. to discuss the closure and its implications, we're joined by the chief executive of the association. thank you. please tell us why you are shutting down? >> this is a sad day. the reason is that they have

lost their stakeholder, who has decided to do their business differently in the way that they execute their journalism. they decided to bring all of it in house and they say they did not need us anymore. >> are the other countries facing the same challenges where a major shareholder pulls out? >> i don't think the other countries around the region are facing this kind of issue. the associated press is very well supported and they are backed by their key stakeholders. other agencies are in good business in and around the area. many publishers look at downsizing their newsroom and this actually opens up an

opportunity. the issue was a business model issue for -- and they cannot continue. one of the ironies is that the closure has brought up a business opportunity. there are three organizations working which would be towards three separate news agencies in new zealand. >> how are the media agencies now changing their business models to remain competitive in the marketplace? >> well, there is a very significant emphasis on video journalism and providing the kind of skills and content to newspaper publishers that and not immediately available. also, for example, the australian associated press has become a very major outsource

your of newspaper production processes. they are generating significant business around the world. they are doing ezzedine and page layouts. >> ok. we appreciate your perspective on this issue. now, the models make a lot of money on the catwalk but they are setting their sights on a much younger market and it is paid off in a big way. >> they are not even two years old but these kids are starting a hot new trend of their own. they are clamoring to keep up with a fashion next door. their reaction was unbelievable. some 60 million sold in a couple of months.

suddenly, plain white was out and everyone wanted designer diapers. >> parents are very weak -- are very unique. we live in a highly styled world. this is what they seem to like. >> they say that these give parents the chance to keep their little darlings in fashion without breaking the bank. >> sometimes, this is really the only thing that a baby has. even if the mother cannot afford an entire outfit, they can have a great diaper. >> these are a multibillion- dollar business. they're offering to make them with exclusive designs. >> you have been watching " newsday," on the bbc. >> stay with us. plenty more to come.

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