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>> and join me as new zealand marks one year since the devastating earthquake ripped through the heart of the country's second biggest city and left 185 people dead. >> it is dead and the morning in singapore. >> 2:00 in the morning in london. welcome to newsday. in syria, at least 100 people are reported to have been killed by government forces on tuesday. the red cross has called upon the government rebels to agree to a daily ceasefire to allow medical supplies and help civilians. the u.s. has indicated it might consider giving help to the opposition if diplomacy fails.

>> an ominous fight in the residential suburbs, syrian tanks reinforcing the government's assault on the city where rebel fighters are besieged. in some places today, shells rained down in the hundreds. and verify the amateur video from inside the district. a syrian opposition says that the situation for the residents is desperate. >> earlier, they are able to go safely. the security forces --

[unintelligible] >> the u.n. described it as a major human rights crisis. at the international red cross called on both sides to range for daily troops to get food and medicine in, but there is no sign of an agreement. there is growing unease about the serious humanitarian crisis and how long the u.k. and other governments claimed that there will be no intervention. behind closed doors, officials are beginning to worry about a repeat of what happened in bosnia in the 1990's when the outside world watched daily attacks on civilians. foreign intervention might add more bloodshed for a conflict that might possibly already be heading to a civil war. they might consider army of the opposition if the political solution proved impossible. meanwhile, more army defectors

like these in northern syria appear to be joining the opposition. they say the west is playing a dangerous game. the syrian government is up against an armed insurrection. and revenge may follow. >> of the united nations' nuclear watchdog says that the inspectors have failed to make progress in iran about the nuclear program. the request to visit the key military side was rejected. inspectors spent two days in the country. our correspondent gave us the latest. >> the iaea has been intehran twice in a matter of weeks, trying to get to the bottom of the program. they were unable to reach agreement on iran.

they want to visit the site that is suspected of being a place where high explosive care -- possibly related to nuclear warheads, it might have taken place. they say the nuclear program is purely peaceful. refusedast, it's also requests to go there. it seems that the standout for the nuclear program still is very much in place. >> is there any indication of what might happen next? >> what is happening here in the next couple of weeks, it will take any sort of decision as to what the next steps might be. stubs from the ambassador, he

said one of the iranian news agencies, talks will continue. they will wait to see of the board of governors decides to take action. these questions about the nuclear program have been going on for a number of years. in recent weeks and months, tensions have been rising over a possible military strike. >> at least nine people have been killed in clashes in yemen. separatists have called for a boycott. the vice-president is the only candidate. they agreed to step down after months of protests against the rule.

>> the stations are now closed, it has been a very mixed picture. we understand that in the port city, a number of soldiers have been killed by militants. here, it has been much more peaceful and it appears that the turn out has been relatively high. by that stage, already 45% of eligible voters had turned out to cast their ballots. there is no doubt about what has won this election. he will be formally inaugurated on thursday and will serve the two-year term as the interim president. he will have to bring people together to write a new constitution and prepare for full, democratic elections for

parliament and a new president. there are daunting tasks ahead of him in the south and the north. there is an insurgency spreading across the country and desperate unemployment, poverty, and about attrition. tonight, there is nevertheless a feeling of optimism of 33 years of autocracy being brought to an end. that tomorrow, yemen and start to build a more prosperous and democratic future. >> the people of christ church, the earthquake killed 185 people. is it a day of reflection? >> is indeed.

today, it was a real milestone moment when 10,000 people gathered near the center of christ church to mark that moment. this massive earthquake ripped through the center of the city. leaving the damage that was just unbelievable to see. they call it the red zone. the buildings have come down or collapsed, absolutely shocking. homes still need to be demolished, people don't know where they will be living. that is still the reality for many people. earlier, i spoke to one woman that will lift the community in the very unique way. hundreds of commercial buildings came down on christ church as a result of the earthquake. they are all over the city. it is a reminder of what they experienced a year ago. a group of local people decided

to change that. >> they are part of a group that reenergize is vacant spaces. >> with the vacant lot in a city dying, a lot of people did not know how the change it. this is a book exchange. it has been here since july of last year. we have done an outdoor jazz the project. -- chess set project. we have done work with university students around the community space. >> what effect does that have? >> for people to see something happening is very powerful

because it makes us feel hopeful and it encourages them. and also what we do involves local people and volunteers. it is connecting them to the city right now. >> something good can come out of this city experience from a year ago? >> it has been so bad, what can you do but try to turn it around and adapt, change, and really engage people with what is happening had on rather than try to go back to what was? i think it is a very unique opportunity to change how it is received around the world. not that it was bad before, not at all. but as an earthquake city, it can be had mired. -- admired. >> today is not just about

remembering those that died, it is about honoring heroes on that day. that is what is happening behind me now, earthquake rewards are being given out. people are given awards just for heroism. for those incredible people that won the day, rescue workers, people that risk their lives to save people. intricately involved was the new zealand red cross. with me is the international recovery coordinator. you have studied a number of natural disasters, is there something different about what these people are going through? >> they keep on going back into the response mode. there have been a number of aftershocks that have been quite dramatic and traumatic for people that have been -- >> they can't really move on? gosh they go back into the response phase. >> normally in one year, how do

you see something different happene? to take emotional stock of what happened? ." >> we are seeing that now, it really takes a year or more. [inaudible] trying to figure out the practicalities of where i am going to live, and processing via emotional side of things. >> people have been telling me about the remarkable sense of community that has emerged. is that still real? >> yes, from what i have seen here, absolutely. [inaudible] it is nice to see how many people have come, like you said, more than 10,000 people. the >> is a milestone important in terms of recovery? >> absolutely.

the anniversary means different things for different people. it is time to gather with friends and family and see how far they have come. [inaudible] >> new zealanders keep talking about the people at christ church, have the labels become a bit of a burden? >> there are a wide range of reactions we would expect and everyone is different. it is important to remember to pace themselves, it is a marathon is not a sprint. there are going to be a wide range of reactions. >> thank you for joining us, an incredibly emotional day. for all of new zealand. everyone knows someone that was affected by this earthquake, and when there was the two-minute silent earlier, it felt as if the whole nation stood in

silence. >> thank you very much for that. >> you are watching newsday on the bbc live from singapore and london. the heavy toll of the afghan winter as dozens of children lose their lives. what can the government do to protect them? ♪ >> de success keeps rolling for adele. she takes home two prizes. let's take a look of the stories making headlines around the world. there was an explosion of violence in syria, and the free syria army is growing increasingly sophisticated weaponry. there could be a new conflict in the horn of africa.

britain and other nations are considering air strikes against pirates. greece has secured a final agreement on its second bailout. he will travel to berlin to discuss the future of the eurozone. to afghanistan, anger with the international herald tribune reporting that america attempt to apologize over the burden of islamic texts. >> this is newsday on the bbc. >> let's bring you up to date, the headlines this hour. the latest violence in syria leads to hundreds of people being killed by government forces and not the united

nations' watchdog inspectors have failed to make progress about iran's nuclear progra. m. greek government ministers are discussing how to implement the emergency legislation for the $170 billion eurozone baliouilot package. croesus had to agree to measures like international monitors to make sure that spending cuts take place. most believe is worth a solution. >> agrees has been at the epicenter of the crisis. after months of bitter argument, the country has been granted the biggest bailout in history. the pressure of bankruptcy has been lifted and even so, a hard road lies ahead. >> it is not an easy program, it is a very ambitious one.

>> ministers and officials argued over how to reduce kris's death mountain -- greece's debt mountain. private investors have agreed to take big losses. greece will get a massive loan of 130 billion euros. the hope is by 2020, the debt will be down by 120% of g dp. a period when the greek prime minister was forced to stand down, increased hostility for germany, greece's economy collapsed. the leaders hope today's rescue can be built on. >> of greece has made its choice and we have to focus on the next step, which is constructing a fire wall that is large enough

to prevent contagion within the eruozone. -- eurozone. >> on the streets of athens, protests of the austerity measures that are condition of the veil of. they must accept permanent monitors to make sure that it implements the spending cuts. what the massive bailout has done is by a time to strengthen banks and shore up defenses of of potentially weak economies like italy and spain. the country faces years of hardship. >> security forces have stormed the indonesian resort island of bhali after inmates temporarily took control of the facility. the violence erupted at the prison following the stabbing of an inmate.

hundreds of heavily armed security forces surrounded the perimeter. they have been taken to the hospital with injuries from rubber bullets. politics is the least of their concern. they are dying from sure cold. thousands of people are living in flimsy tents bucketed by snow drifts. they are raising more questions about the ability of the government to protect its own people. >> it could be a scene from the last century, but this is afghanistan 2012. they fled the couple -- to kabul for safety. now they are overwhelmed by the cold. born three months ago, he has already fallen sick.

22-years old, they feel helpless and they can't keep themselves warm. >> we took my daughter to the doctor. at the madison didn't tell. now we can't afford to go again. -- the medicine didn't help. now we can't afford to go again. >> across kabul, it is the same story. displaced people living in makeshift camps. these hats have been donated by people in britain, but it is just touching the surface of the problem. at some camps, they only have tents to shelter from the harshest winter in decades. this is home for him and his family. his baby daughter died last

week. his other daughter asks where she's gone. >> we were up all night trying to keep warm. we didn't have enough blankets. we heard her cough and it was her last breath. >> it is heartbreaking what has happened to him and his family. and for so many others. it is also telling about life in afghanistan more than 10 years since the fall of the taliban. of the billions spent here, the western backers can't do anything as simple as protect people against the cold weather. nearly 40 children have died so far this winter in kabul. the afghan minister responsible can only offer apologies. >> i am sorry for what has happened, especially to the children.

they don't have the support they need and they are the future of our country. >> afghanistan can't cope with its own winter, the future looks bleak. >> it has been a big night for british pop music? >> a week after a spectacular sweet p at the grammies, adele picked up two awards including the prestigious british album of the year. she is the most successful pop export in years. >> the pop stars roll up the red carpet. they're here to support the u.k. music industry's big night out and show the world that britain got talent. the music industry has been concerned with the cost of illegal downloads, how difficult

it is to break new acts, and adele. the singer that has done very well. tonight was no exception. >> adele! >> thank you so much. it has been amazing. it's been an amazing year. i want to thank my record company for letting me be the star wanted to be. and thanks to my fans -- [applause] thank you very much. ♪ >> she took to the stage for her first performance since undergoing throat surgery last year. the song is from her album "21." it is the biggest selling album in the uk this century. a remarkable achievement since she has done it in a market that

is fading like the one hit wonder. u.k. music sales were 1.2 billion pounds in 2004. by 2011, it had dropped to 800 million. we are tending to buy british. u.k. artists are over 50%. last batch of 15 years ago with of the spice girls and oasis. ♪ it is a success in which small, independent record labels have played a big part. their approach appears to be popular. >> the label as early about career artists and sticking with artists. there is probably a bit of a backlash at the moment against reality tv and the artists that come from that. the independence, their time has come. adele has tapped into what the independent local can achieve these days. >> he did not wait for a record

label to launch his career. he simply posted work on the internet and the hits have been coming ever since. >> you have been watching newsday from the bbc. >> a reminder of the main news this hour. reports from syria that the army has killed more than 100 people in a day of fierce attacks on opponents. more to come, stay with us. >> make sense of international news. bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu newman's own foundation and union bank.

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