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dr. welcome to newsday on the bbc. >> of the headlines this hour. a salute as he extremes -- explains why he killed 77 people in norway. there is the radical muslim preacher. dr. david cameron calls for a full and fair investigation in the alleged murder of a british businessmen. the shuttle takes its final flight. it is 9:00 in the morning and singapore. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, this is newsday.

hello, and welcome. the man admits to killing 77 people in norway last summer has been saying why he carried out the attacks and why he would not hesitate to do so again. he was making a pre-emptive strike when he set off a bomb that killed eight people. matthew price reports. most oforway's vittoria's killer was driven to court on schedule as one of his defense team arrived. once more, he punched out a salute. this was to be his day. his voice, his words, his own twisted justification.

slowly, deliberately, he peered around the court resting his eyes for a moment in the public gathering, looking to see who was to be his audience. the cameras were asked to leave. he walked calmly, slowly to the stand, clutching 13 pages of the printed out a statement he had written. i have carried out the most spectacular and sophisticated attack on europe since the second world war, he said. i acted out of goodness, and not evil. these were pre-emptive attacks to protect norwegian society. i asked that i be acquitted. for over an hour, he presented us with his world view. a white, christian norwegian, he is no more a terrorist that indigenous peoples fighting occupation. these were not innocent children.

they were actively working to uphold multi-cultural values. yes, he would do it again. some norwegians are angry that a man who has admitted his crimes is giving a platform to express his views. >> some people have questioned even holding this trial. >> is very interesting for the survivors to have to live on with this to hear the reason why it happened. and we have gotten to know a lot about him today. >> but he also get what he wanted today? the cameras focused their lenses and there was a smile. the killer relished his moment.

dodge the radical muslim preacher was back in custody as they make a new attempt to deport him to face terrorism charges. he appeared before the commission on tuesday. he was blocked in january, said that evidence might be used against him. >> it was early afternoon when the man who praised osama bin laden emerge from his home. we can't identify the house for legal reasons. they said he was back under arrest. they were beginning moves to divorce him, he was on his way to a legal hearing. the home secretary was telling the commons that a deal had been done with jordan paving the way to go back there to stand trial.

we have now obtained information to mean that we can soon put him on a plane and put him out in the cold. >> labour accused the government of adding to the delay. >> we have had a struggling level of confusion. we can now assure the house that the deportation with everyone is back on track. >> of the european could not be returned to jordan because evidence might be used against him. they have given a guarantee that this won't happen and are promising an open hearing.

>> they will face a full trial, and it will be before the security court. >> he refused to stand up to the british judge and he was told his bail was being revoked and was going back to prison. >> the judge said that things could move quickly. this very long-running saba will be brought to a rapid and conclusive and. >> of these excessive government was sought to detain and report them. tonight, they were smiling. >> members of argentina's said that have been holding a marathon debate to see a

majority stake in the biggest oil company the currently controlled by spain. it has drawn out rage from european trading partners and is being held. the british prime minister has raised a sensitive topic with chinese officials. >> danger there is no political interference in the death of a british businessmen. a senior politician has been removed from his post. >> five months after he died, more and more stories of accusations and rumors flying around china. and political intrigues seems to be making the truth even more

elusive. when the prime minister -- it gave him an opening. a chance for david cameron, britain expects a complete and convincing explanation. what really happened in this hotel last november? it is here that the body of the british businessman was found. first of the chinese had said he had died of excessive alcohol. he was very close to this man, a rising political star brought down by accusations that his wife was involved. the secretary was accused of reacting far too slowly to the changing stories from china. they insist that is not the case. >> of the chinese authorities have agreed to commence an

investigation. >> of the message is unusually blunt. by insisting that the chinese investigation into his death must be free from political interference and must expose the truth seems to be suggesting that it had real fears the precise opposite could be the outcome. >> and the truth might be the casualty because it is the power struggle within the communist party that dictates this story. it was brought crashing down very deliberately by opponents of the populism. >> opponents tend to favor a greater role for the private sector and the economy for the rule of law. and a greater role for civil society. >> of the truth about his death may never be known. in a few days, his body had been cremated so there was no possibility of an inquests in

britain. it requires the return of a body, not cremated ashes. >> as they get ready for sunday, a leading human rights move is continuing in the kingdom. evidence of people and anti- government protests, it could use it as excessive force. >> another sunset brings another protest. in the evening, they take to the streets and the thousands. down with king hammad is the chant. they are refusing to be silent. >> warned more with these

demonstrations, they start peaceful and then young men come out with molotov cocktails, confront the police, and now the police are responding with teargas. >> the chief says that bahrain is peaceful. they should tell that to the people that live in these villages. many are delighted formula one is back. as race day approaches, this man is on hunger strike and close to death. he is sentenced to life in prison by a military court.

>> my father looks like a skeleton with skin on it. losing him would be the worst thing that ever happened. i don't know if i could continue living without him, but i know this is a cause that is worth dying for. i know that my father will continue. he is not a person that will ever give up. >> they are demanding his immediate release. >> i think the court will decide on this. >> he might be dead by then. >> i hope not. we are providing the best medical care possible. >> the streets can explode again if he dies. the on that tape to the streets and are looking for a change. >> we want democracy and

freedom. when we ask for that, it is straight away trying to kill anybody. >> they were calling for limited change your ago, now they want him and his family to go. >> leading contenders have lost the appeal, but the former president -- [unintelligible] it is feared that the decision could increase potential islamists. you are watching newsday on the bbc. helicopter gunships over syria. >> could this be the answer to the smoke problem? a special paint that eats

pollution. now let's take a quick look at what is making the front pages around the world. between spain and argentina over the naturalization of the largest oil company. the spanish oil giant said the argentine's president to seize control is a smokescreen for the country's social and economic crisis. the times in britain report on the latest legal wranglings. the imf urges the back of the austerity as the headline on the wall street journal risks economic contractions as they flow budget cuts. and in the moscow times, the outgoing president has signed a

decree to create the public television station that will be free of excessive influence. dr. this is newsday. dodge the norwegian mass killer has said it was a pre- emptive strike -- >> the government prepares to move him to jordan. >> the international efforts to end the violence in syria, the ceasefire started just five days ago. syria restricts access for our

correspondent, and the cameraman has been inside the country in the province as they send this report. >> it started early. the helicopter gunships sticking its claim to the side. unleashing its deadly consignment. this is what passes for a cease- fire. we were told soldiers were advancing nearby and we were told to leave. it was a taste of the fear and panic that too many syrians have endured for more than a decade. the last half hour, this helicopter had been flying over this plateau where we have been living, we heard the sound of that firing every few moments down into the ground. there are a lot of rebel fighters in the area, but there

are also a lot of civilians. clear proof that they are not abiding by the ceasefire. the commander told us there had been shooting and shelling. there is supposed to be a cease- fire, but there isn't. the attempt to defend the villages. the area is home to thousands of civilians, people that say that their only crime has been to call for freedom. those that could get out data. no time to collect belongings and only seconds. children already know the meaning of fear. they said simply, i am scared. >> what should i say? he is in his country, i am in my country killing in the shelling.

what can i do? nothing to say. >> today was proof that no one can shield these children. we watched many families flee to safety. and we watched many rebel fighters beat it back. the army shutters' us from the vehicles. i was wounded. from what we saw, it started and finished by the government. the peace plan calls for an end to violence. but it seems the words of the international community will be nothing on the ground in syria. >> of the united states has urged south sudan to employ

forces after days of heavy fighting with northern neighbors. the u.s. ambassador to the un says that there is a return to dialogue call from which it gained independence last july. >> in a disputed region, an army advances. the troops from the south, the people's liberation army acting on orders that they are trying to push back their former masters of the north. the orders come from the fourth division, if they say we go, then we go. if they say we stop, we stop. >> this area may look like a wasteland, but it is rich in oil. the oil field lies in saddam, but tension along the border has risen since last july when south sudan gained independence.

they say it had been acting in self-defense as it was coming under attack from what it sees as the no. enemy. the authorities say the southern forces must withdraw before there can be talk of peace. >> i hope we will succeed in diffusing the crisis and opening the way to a just peace agreement. this cannot be achieved unless the forces pull out immediately. >> the conflict is already killing civilians. the united nations is backing those affected. and there was talk of sanctions if the warnings were not heeded. >> council members reiterated their demand for complete, immediate, and unconditional and to all fighting. and an end to the sudanese armed forces aerial bombardment. >> back on the ground, there is

an ever greater danger that the two sides will be dragged into an all-out war. >> one of the most polluted cities in the world, the philippine capital is taking a unique approach for improving air quality. a local company has come up with a special type of paint that can purify the air around it. the government is trying to use the paint to clean up one of the smog choked groves. >> the most polluted road in one of the most polluted cities in the world. it is the main highway, 2.5 million vehicles travel every day. each one of them belching out fumes. it is a surprising place to find people creating artwork. but the aim is not just to brighten up the daily commute, they are using special paint that cleans the air and they are

making the mural along the road. >> is made here in the factory, part of the protest or a special ingredient is added. and when it comes to light, there is water vapor in the air. they are one of the brains behind the new paint, and he is confident they can make a big difference. >> one square meter of the painted surface is cleaning as much as one mature tree. as we look at these art works, each is 1000 square meters. like we are planting 1000 trees. >> it is easy why it was chosen for the test case. it is one of the most polluted cities in the world, and it causes thousands of cases of asthma and bronchitis every

year. environmental scientists often go out to measure pollution levels. >> is really out healthy. -- it is really unhealthy. that is already a good number, bu t if we take a look at the air pollution in general, it is a fraction of what is supposed to be. >> depopulation is increasing every day. this new technology might not be able to paint the town claim, but it least it is making a small contribution one brush stroke at a time. >> after 39 flights into space, nasa's oldest shuttle has made its final journey bolted to the top of the jumbo jet.

>> an early morning piggyback ride from cape canaveral in florida, a short flight on top of the 148 million miles already traveled. discovery made its way north, complete with a diminutive escort. if this was the work force of nasa's fleet, the more miles and more mission than any other shuttle. tourists and office workers strained for a glimpse. it wasn't hard at making the first of three low breathtaking passes over the capital. on the back of a jumbo jet, discovery is a remarkable sight. from monuments to washington, lincoln, at jefferson, an astonishing journey full of triumph and tragedy. something profoundly inspiring will have gone, too. just over a year ago, it was

business as usual if you count taking a robot to an international space station as usual. its work done, discovery is heading for this museum to replace the prototype already here. back on the national mall, discovery and dolls to the crowd one last time. for the next 10 years at least, the astronauts will be hitchhikers on russian rockets. >> you have been watching newsday from the bbc. >> just a quick reminder of the main story, the man that admits killing 77 people in norway last summer has been telling why he carried out the attacks and why he would not hesitate to do so again. thank you for watching bbc newsday.

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