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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello, and welcome. >> the hunt for colonel gaddafi continues as a convoy of vehicles to leave libya. we are invited into the home of the lockerbie bomber as new questions are asked about is released. >> nato suspends some prison transfers in of the canned -- in afghanistan. fresh claims about the phone hacking the scandal. did james murdock know that more than one reporter was involved? it is 11:00 in the morning in singapore. >> it is 4:00 in the morning in london.

a large convoy of vehicles believed to be caring and gold has crossed the border. gaddafi was last trapped in southern libya heading toward the border. here is our diplomatic correspondent. >> as long as colonel gaddafi is that large, he and those close to him are a threat to libya possible future stability. he still seems able to inspire loyalists to fight crime. -- a fight on. these are the tribesmen. in return for past favors from colonel gaddafi, some are believed to have fought with them against the libyan uprising.

reliable reports describe a convoy of pickup trucks carrying gaddafi factors. it was apparently heading south deeper into the country. during a little about this escape is clear, but the mysterious convoys seems to have crossed the southern border. it was a big and unusual event. the convoys seems to with headed on toward the capital. it is not clear if it we welcome to their court if the intended destination is still further. the president won elections in march. he has tried to stabilize the country. sheltering gaddafi has few obvious attractions. it is clear that he was close to the previous leader, but that era is supposed to have been

over. >> given that he is clearly on the losing side. there may be links in the past between some other countries in libya, but there has not been personal relationships. >> the intense interest provoked by the convoy shows how critical the hunt for colonel gaddafi remains. the governments in london and paris want him found as quickly as possible. >> opposition forces in libya said they have concluded their talks with tribal leaders. the senior negotiators and tribal elders said they would try to convince the president to let the rebels enter. there have been fresh allegations of concerns about the release of the lockerbie bomber.

the former libyan foreign minister claimed that his release was discussed with the british government and linked to a big contract for the oil company bp. his family has asked the bbc to film him. >> al-megrahi seems to be reaching the end of this life, from cancer. his mother is apparently with the most of the time. his release from prison on compassionate grounds outraged some families bereaved by bell lockerbie bombeing. his family insist that he is innocent and dell, which was why they say they asked the bbc to see him. >> i want everybody in the u.k. and scotland to see my dad.

he is sick. some people say that he is not sick. >> two years ago, he was given a hero's welcome. now on theddafi's son run. his release was linked to a massive deal to the oil company bp. but the last foreign minister, now himself a prisoner, says it is this impression that the two matters were connected. >> it was not a condition. >> there was a hint from the libyan side. >> they know how to take things. >> this is what i think.

i may be wrong, but this is what i think. >> so there is a connection. in tripoli are guarded by armed men from the national transitional council. they are suspicious of unannounced visitors. >> the countries which helped over three -- over the old regime can expect to have their contracts honored. the al-megrahi family lives in a good house in the good part of tripoli. guilty or innocent, it is hard to believe that this is anything other than the sick room of a dying man. we had been invited to is some because his family believe he does not have a great deal of time left. for people with think that he is guilty, his death may well end the story. for those who think he is innocent, there will still be big questions about who really

did bring down flight 13. -- 103. >> the turmoil and the markets have continued. share prices have fallen in new york for a third day. >> no turmoil here in asia on this wednesday. currently, regional stocks are rebounding at this hour. breaking a three-session losing streak. traders say investors are bargain hunting for oversold issues, particularly in the export and financial sectors. these gains could be short-lived due to lingering concerns that europe is failing to fix the debt issues. growing fears about the u.s. economy may be falling into a recession.

there was also a lot of volatility in the currency markets. the greenback is stronger in asian trade. this move pushing the price of gold to record highs earlier to 1920. now is trading at $1,880. oil prices are currently mixed. that is the latest on the asian market. the nato mission in afghanistan has suspended transfers following allegations of widespread torture. we have been told that the suspension to the counter- terrorism unit. the report said that prisoners have been subjected to systematic abuse. >> practice troops handled --

handed it to have can control. only if the afghans are ready. that is in doubt. in some afghan prisons, they have been tortured and terribly mistreated. the torture has been commonplace and systematic. prisoners were beaten with rubber hoses, some threatened with sexual assault, and others given electric shocks. most of those suspected of being insurgents are held without charge. the international mission has suspended transfers in these areas. five are run by the afghan intelligence services. another by the counter-terrorism unit. two by the afghan police. >> in order for the afghan government to be serious about this issue, there needs to be a lot of pressure from outside. nato needs to create that

pressure. nato is absolutely obligated to never transfer anyone when there is substantial grounds to believe that the person will be tortured. >> security officials have failed to comment. billions have been spent training police and soldiers. even before the told jurors -- the torture allegations come at the police have a terrible reputation among afghans. the report is one of the most comprehensive ever produced. the afghan government takes the claim seriously and wants the torture to and break this report has left the international commission rattled. one described it as a setback. in many parts of the country, those afghan forces can no longer be trusted. the intelligence service likes to show off its successes. these men were said to be captured suicide bombers.

it is secretive and powerful and has always been shy about revealing its methods. tonight, it has never been more exposed. >> land rights have long been a hot issue in india. they are becoming even more divisive. as the government and businesses look to develop rural areas, there have been clashes between farmers and police. joining me is someone who is very familiar with the issue. he is chairman of the developers, they're developing commercial and residential land in various parts of india. what do you think about this bill being introduced in parliament today? >> i think it is a step in the right direction. the land rights have been

finally recognized as the fundamental right of the indian people. what the honorable minister has tried to push forward is that we have to balance out the use of land with the habitation and the rights of the people who are being moved away from the land. given that i think every bill tries to balance out most of the issues, a bill has -- it is very essential. the new bill will have its problems, but i think that implementation will decide what would really a fact the development. you have to understand that land acquisition for industrial purposes is a whole different are renown -- arena. we would be affected, it will

become 60% to 80% more expensive. the bill would allow for more transparency. i think the long-term of fact of legal issues would be sorted out. the key is in the implementation of the belt, rather than the bill itself. >> do you think about this new land acquisition built is favorable to the farmers? >> it is inclined more toward the safety of the farmers. the approach taken by the honorable minister is to keep intact the rights of the people displaced due to the land acquisition. i think he has tried to gratify most of the issues that would be important. he has taken care of things like

the right to employment. he has taken care of things like the right to increase the amount. what will come into discussion at a later date is how these things are being implemented. the key factor is how this is implemented across the country with a singularity. >> a real-estate developer in india, thank you so much for your insight. you are watching the bbc live from singapore and london. gandhi is returning to india after surgery in the united states. deniesrt murdoch's son the latest allegations made against him. the government has killed two military personnel and one civilian at a restaurant in the u.s. state of nevada.

the shooting happened and the state capital, carson city. talf least six other people were injured and are being treated at a hospital. >> ihop is just a few miles from the national guard headquarters. witnesses say the gunman pulled out at around 9:00, shot and wounded one man that was on a motorbike outside the restaurant, and then opened fire inside. five members of the national guard and several civilians were having breakfast at the time. the two people died at the scene were military personnel. >> at the deceased persons, at least two of the three, appear to be military folks. we're working very closely with the attorney general's office, the department of public safety, the fbi, and the national guard to work out those details.

>> at least six others were injured in the attack. some are said to be in critical condition and they are undergoing emergency surgery. police were called to the scene by a member of the public reported hearing gunshots. the gunmen has -- the gunman is 32 years old. he was lying in the parking lot of the restaurant when they arrived. he had reportedly shot himself, but was still breathing. later, he died of this lens. an investigation is already under way. it is not yet known whether the gunman deliberately targeted members of the national guard. residents are deeply shocked by the attack. >> the hunt for colonel gaddafi

continues as a large convoy of vehicles leave libya for niger. >> there have been fresh allegations made about the circumstances surrounding the release of the lockerbie bomber. officials from india's ruling congress party have been saying that their leaders are expected to return to the country some. he has been away for a month while recovering from surgery and the united states. he remains one of the most powerful figures in the country. the biggest protest in decades and worsening ties with parliamentary allies. is the political editor of the indian current affairs magazine. thank you so much for joining us.

the think that he will be healthy and well enough to leave the party once again? -- to lead the party once again? >> anything to do with the family, which has been dominated indian politics for several decades. i mean, no one outside the family can give you an opinion on that. we know that she left india. nobody is absolutely sure where she went, what the surgery was, in what condition is she coming back. we hear from what the congress is telling us. what her level of interaction with the party and what responsibilities she takes up the delegates to others is not yet clear. >> the party and the government

both felt her absence during the demonstrations and protests and the hunger strike. >> absolutely. congress is a party -- i can only compare what she means to the party. it is at a critical juncture. it is not so much direct orders or directions that she gives. just a knowledge year or a direction here. some pointers to how to administers can coordinate the party from working cross purposes. she gives direction to policy and decisions. the party just cannot function. that is how crucial role is to the party. >> do you think there could be a succession in the months to come if the illness is more serious

than what? >> i think in any case, we are set for a succession over the next few years. ito forced the congress's hand. everybody had expected that her son is the obvious success for. all indications so far have been in that direction. but questions about his maturity still remain. what kind of leadership plants lie ahead? it depends on the kind of advisers she will put around him. the next two years, given the agitation that has just finished, seemed to be where the

congress is gone to be fighting political battles. it is looking at some electoral battles lie ahead. the party has -- gandhi himself has commented directly. the result that is-could -- that is-could affect how this will pan out. >> thank you, sir, for your perspective. you have news -- a new development in the uk phone hacking scandal. >> they told back james murdoch knew that the fund hacking went beyond one reporter. the evidence was on clear and contradictory. james murdoch has insisted that he stands by his previous testimony.

>> the former top brass of the news of the world called in from the rain this morning for yet another grilling. he was the last editor. tom was an influential lawyer. the inquisition was wide- ranging. was there a cover-up? what did the company's european boss know? was he told that a meeting with the executives about a troubling e-mail that it come to light? >> the conversation lasted less than 15 minutes. it was discussed. >> the e-mail contained transcripts of private voice mails belonging to gordon taylor, a leading figure in football. these words, transcripts. it appeared to show that other staff may have been involved.

>> there was a legal activity in accessing gordon taylor's messages. news of the world was implicated, certainly acknowledge. >> rewind to the july appearance of james murdoch in front of the same mp's. >> were you made aware of the e- mails? >> no, i was not aware of them. if i knew then what i know now, we would have taken more action around that. >> today is evidence -- he did know. >> that involvement involved people beyond [inaudible] >> james murdoch's statement this evening --

clear, newsing made international felt it had to settle with gordon taylor of the cost of 425,000 pounds, plus legal fees. a deal included the confidentiality clause to prevent for more hacking that comes from knowing they might have a case themselves. the editor at the time was prepared to give the disgraced reporter in other job at the paper once he served his sentence for phone hacking. the prime minister has also been taking the questions. >> [inaudible] >> yes, i think that in terms of spending a lot of time -- not just news international.

you do want to get your message across. >> he said the relationship between the media and politicians needed resecting. >> nasa has released new pictures of the apollo landing site on the moon. marks left by the astronauts can be seen. they are captured by the robotic spacecraft. >> just a quick reminder of our main news. a large convoy of vehicles believed to be carrying cash and gold has crossed the libyan its southern border. thank you for watching. we will see you again soon.

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