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>> anti-government protests continued in bahrain organizers say that the form of the 1 grand prix will go ahead. a passenger plane crashes in pakistan. the man who shot dead an unarmed black teenager has apologized in court to his parents. welcome to "bbc news" brought us into our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we have a special report from china. saying farewell to the man who taught the world have to play electric guitar.

>> the pressure is building on the formula 1 grand prix in bahrain. tens of thousands of protesters gathered in the capital. police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. activists have threatened to disrupt the event. >> burning rubber but not in a way of the monarchy would hope. tires went up in smoke. last year, formula 1 was canceled. these days, there are calls for the release of campaigners that many say were jailed for their role in the uprising. protesters have warned that by holding the grand prix, formula 1 is endorsing the royal family.

the crown prince says that canceling the race empowers extremists. it allows us to celebrate our nation. standing next to him was the chief executive of formula 1. he believes that no freedom of speech issue in bahrain. and the british prime investor, and the country needs to be seen for what it is. >> there is a process of reform under way and this government acts that reform in order to help promote reform. >> so, the race is going ahead. there are still protests outside of the capital. become'a majority might more resentful of the sunni elite. >> we will stay with this story because 1 of the founders -- one

of the founders of bahrain watch joined us. we asked about a protest that had been on hunger strike for more than 40 days. >> he had stopped drinking fluid. the doctors said that he had hours a day. he wanted his lawyers to be present. his daughter went to visit him in hospital. among the protesters come the situation is very well known.

i think that there is considerably less knowledge considering that most of the newspapers in bahrain, including all of the english language newspapers are pro- government. they would not talk about the case. i think many people do not know. the government tries to paint them as a sectarian. this story, people that say that he is sectarian, advocating violence.

there's a lot more information about that. >> do you think the government cares if he dies? >> if he dies, he says that you want people to continue on and peaceful protests. hopefully, people will follow up. thought-- foll >> in egypt, there was a protest over the disqualification of some islamist candidate is. >> another huge crowd in tahrir square. this is the biggest demonstration here for months. the protesters included a wide

range of groups, islamists from the muslim brotherhood, also many egyptians who believe in a more secular future for their country. all of them demand in the handover of power from military to civilian rule. >> i came here to support the revolution which has started. we have to continue the revolution until we get what we came for. >> the protesters are angry that several of the leading contenders for the presidential election have been disqualified. several senior figures are still in the race. the opposition is stepping up their pressure for a fair election and a swift transfer of power. it was a remarkably good- natured demonstration. little rivalry that usually breaks out. they all want their say in a crucial time in each of the's

future. even as nightfall, tahrir square is packed full of protesters. in egypt, it could be a long hot political summer. >> eastern indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake. it struck about 80 kilometers off the coast. it was 30 kilometers off of the ocean floor. panicked residents ran from their homes, schools, offices. no reports of serious damage or casualties. in pakistan, a plane has crashed killing all on board. the airliner had taken off from a port city and it came down in a residential area just moments before it was supposed to land at the international airport. >> at the airport, an agonizing

wait penn to relatives desperate to know if their loved ones were on the passenger list. -- at the airport, an agonizing wait. relatives desperate to know if their loved ones were on the passenger list. the flight never made it to the capital. it came down in a storm. there was the loss of all on board. on the ground, poignant reminders of the lives and it in an instant. the pilot, who was hired experienced, the airline says the weather was to blame. investigators are collecting debris here on the scene. there are pieces of twisted metal all over the ground. the aircraft came down in a residential district. parts of the plane are scattered

on people's homes. they were making their approach coming into islamabad. the skies turned red. some local residents were told that the plane was on fire before it hit the ground, but that is unconfirmed. investigations are continuing. there will be many questions. this man was robbed of his sister. >> the rescue team found my sisters mobile phone and some jewelry near her dead body and they contacted us. >> tonight, it is a time of grief. instead of happy reunions at the airport. the agony of the refund. some families have lost more than 1 member. -- the agony of loss.

>> nicolas sarkozy has held his final rally before the presidential election. his rival, francois hollande is looking to solve the country's financial troubles. at least 43 people including four children have died in a bus crash in mexico. several others were injured when the bus collapsed -- collided with a trailer that had come loose from a lorry. an estimated 24,000 people die on mexico's roads every year. there is a possible explosion at this volcano. there is ash for more than 60 openings in the crack. to the u.s. where a neighborhood

watch volunteer who shot dead a black teenager in florida has been granted bail. during a hearing, he told trayvon martin's parents that he was sorry for the loss of their son. >> george zimmerman faced a second degree murder charge, hoping to be granted bail. trayvon martin's parents were in court. mr. zimmerman addressed them directly. >> i am sorry for the loss of your son. i did not know how old he was. i did not know if he was armed or not. >> his family testified by phone, apparently fearing for their safety. >> as you stated that you don't believe your husband is a danger to the community? >> he is charged with second- degree murder. >> i am aware of that. >> it has been two months since the shooting on a rainy

night in february. two months went george zimmerman and trayvon martin confronted each other. george zimmerman said that he was attacked. the incident continues to stir deep anger among african- americans, both old and young. they believe that trayvon martin was followed and shot because he was black. they accuse mr. zimmerman and local police of racism. the decision to grant bail was greeted with dismay. >> mr. martin had tears in his eyes as he watched the killer of his son. it was devastating that he got to give an apology to help him get a bond. they were very outraged at that. >> it will take some days to work out the terms of the bail. he's not to leave

florida until the trial begins. >> you are watching "bbc news," still ahead -- remembering the voice of reggae. we will get a new film that celebrates the life of bob marley. let's see what is making headlines around the world. the "financial times" leaves on the french presidential election. the international herald tribune and focuses on the situation in egypt. then, a look at the ongoing crisis in syria. calls for international intervention is growing.

it looks dark. thunderstorms passing over the former british colony, turning day into night. there will be a football clash between barcelona and real madrid. this is "bbc news." protests continue and bahrain. organizers say that the formula 1 grand prix is going ahead. 127 people have been killed in a plane crash in pakistan. anders behring breivik is on trial for killing 77 people in july and he has made a chilling recount of the shooting spree. survivors and families were hugging each other during the testimony. you might find some of this

report upsetting. >> the atmosphere at court changed today. the country braced itself, though few could imagine a was to come. to route -- throughout, his cold and emotional responses that in most disturbing. today, he talked us through his killing spree as though he was describing a day at work. under normal circumstances, i am a nice person, he said. as he reached the island and prepared for the massacre, i was thinking, i don't want to do this. then i thought, it is now or never. he killed 67 on the island, two others drowned trying to escape. inside the court room, anders behring breivik took us a moment by moment account through what he did. from 1 victim to the next. it was exceedingly difficult to

listen to, but impossible to ignore. at 1 point, he said that people were paralyzed with fear in front of him. i put new ammunition in while they just stood there and then i shot them in the head. he tricked people, asking if he had seen the terrorists. some looked skeptical of some moved towards me. when they moved towards me, i shot them in the head. many who survived left the court room in shock. >> it is really hard. i want to be angry, but i just feel emptiness inside of me. >> and his papers chose not to put the trial on the front page. -- newspapers chose not to put the trial on the front page.

>> i think it is necessary for the news and for norway to know. >> 49 weeks, they will pick apart what happened here. throughout, there will be appointed by the man in the dock. >>-- haunted by the man in the dock. >> in china, they have been struggling to contain a political crisis. 1 of the communist party's most senior figures has been sacked. his wife is being investigated. now, victims are beginning to come forward. >> is a question that will not go away, how did -- died in this hotel last november?

the communist party in meshed in the scandal was promised that of the rule of law will prevail. the party has said that the british businessman may have been murdered. his once powerful friend, the communist police chief has been sacked, and is under investigation. rumors swirled that the official's wife was there. the rule of bo xilai was ruthless. thousands were arrested. many businessmen were tortured and forced to hand over their wealth. this man is now in hiding and side of china. he said he was held for 3

months, accused of crimes he did not commit and tortured by bo xilai henchman. he even took this picture after he agreed to pay millions. he fled china. his family was arrested. my brother was tortured for 6 days and nights, he said. he is innocent but they sentenced him to 18 years in prison. he says, there are thousands like him. killedi's the deputy people to silence them. he deserves to die. the death of the british businessman did not seem to bother the communist party. bo xilai spent billions on proper their project and cheap housing for the poor. >> he did great things for the

people, this woman says. she still supports him and want to reinstated. >> as you dig down, it seems popularity hads become a threat to the other men at the top of the party. the death of neil heywoiod has opened the door. -- the death of heywood has opened the door. for now, they still have the role of the communist party. many in this city say that they are victims, too. >> he is an icon. he is the voice of reggae. for the first time ever, and authorize some of bob marley's life has been released.

-- and authorized film of bob marley's life has been released. >> bob marley, a musician and a peace broker. last night, a new film about his life opened in jamaica. >> we are african and jamaican. >> he died over 30 years ago, but he remains an everyday presence in the lives of millions of people throughout the globe, through his lyrics and his music. the oscar-winning director came to the project as a fan and with the intention of revealing the man. >> i really believe that he was

not a hypocrite. i believe that he did give his money away. >> are you a rich man? do you have a lot possessions? >> i don't have that type of richness. my richness is in life. >> he had a white father and a black mother. his mixed-race made him feel like an outsider. he found identity in music and religion. >> all people sell pray with music. >> bob marley became a hero, a target during political unrest. he survived an assassination attempt. >> when you think that is your last opportunity to do anything, you place a greater value on

every moment, every second of every moment of every day. >> bob marley like football and liked to win. his life was cut short when he died of cancer. this time, he had 11 children. they supported the making of this film. they thought of it is a way to gain insight into their father. ♪ ♪ >> a man who inspired a generation of schoolboys to take up the guitar. bert weedon sold millions of copies of his teacher herself guide inspiring guitar heroes like john lennon, pete townshend, and brian may. he's the man who taught the world to play the electric

guitar. >> good evening, ladies and gentlemen. i will play a tune for the that is over 1000 years old. >> he is regarded as 1 of music's most influential figures. the influence british music, john lennon, paul mccartney, pete townshend. he had never met clear of competence that had not learned from bert weedon. his book has sold millions and is still published today. it made the claim that people could learn to play the guitar in a day and it becomes the best selling guitar tudor ever. >> i don't know what it is about the guitar.

the cello is great, the heart is great. but the guitar is number 1 with me. >> the deejay says that it is hard to overestimate his importance. >> he inspired a generation after generation of guitar players. even kids these days say, oh, you are plain that. he inspired some of the people. he was a fantastic man. >> he will be remembered as someone who help people develop it lifelong relationship with guitar. >> bert weedon. thank you very much for your company. you're watching "bbc news."

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