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australian island. and how israel plans -- it is midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and in the hague, several leading kenyans are accused of masterminding the country's post-election violence three years ago. more than 12 other people were killed and hundreds of thousands were displaced. the icc has taken charge after kenya failed to set up its own tribunal. from nairobi, here is our correspondent, will ross. >> almost three years down the line, the search for justice in kenya is taking a major step forward. the icc prosecutor has named six people he accuses of being behind the violence that followed the disputed 2007 elections. >> this includes the effort to

reform the constitution and to reform the police -- to reform the political life. the kenya future is in the hands of the kenyan people. >> rival supporters took to the streets. the country split along country lines. as communities turned on each other, more than 12 other people were killed. fleeing for their lives, half a million were made homeless. it took international mediation for the weapons to be put down and kenya to be brought

back from the brink of civil war. rivals president mwai kibaki and raila odinga agreed that the perpetrators of the violence must face justice, either in kenya or at the international criminal court. it's possible that the long awaited announcement could prompt an angry response from any named politicians. the overall feeling is that the whole process is vital because it will help chip away the culture of impunity that is so deeply rooted in kenya. >> joining us from nairobi is the chair of kenya's shall commission on human rights. what do you make of this announcement from the international criminal court today? >> i think it is a great moment for the country. finally, we are able to know who the suspects are. we're waiting to see how the system inc. the icc process from

now on word. kenyans are very happy the culture of impunity at the highest levels is finally being brought to a close. >> do you believe the government will cooperate with the international criminal court? had to kenya its own opportunity to set up a tribunal -- kenya had its own opportunity to set up a tribunal and it failed. >> obviously, one of the reasons there's been a lack of will -- those who have been named are very powerful politically. they're very close to police power. we believe is the responsibility of the president and the prime minister to ensure that their promise to kenyans and to the international community that they will cooperate. >> it is a shocking indictment when you read through the potential charges.

the education minister, and the radio executive. the former police chief on allegations of murder. what does this say about kenya? >> for kenya, obviously, we know the post-election violence was the darkest moment in our history. we all witnessed what happened. it's not surprising. we saw all these crimes committed right before our own eyes. it was ugly. i believe kenyans are really ashamed of what happened. >> are you worried this could reopen tensions within the coalition government? this is the two ethnic groupings coming together. >> i think one of the things, clearly, the two significant political parties are both

represented. we sincerely hope that the president and the prime minister will be able to mobilize their political supporters once again to understand that criminal responsibility is about the individual. it is not about communities. there's not a single kenyan tribe that has been named by the prosecutor. it is individuals. >> thank you very much for joining us from nairobi. now let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. police and greece have used tear gas at nationwide protests. we have live pictures from athens. this is the scene in the center of the greek capital. the action is disrupting transport. rubbish was set on fire outside a luxury hotel. they also threw projectiles. during the union backed a demonstration, police were

there. this is hours after parliament approved the bill cutting salaries, months after those in the civil sector also have their wages cut. austerity measures are also expected today in spain, france, and belgium. this has been especially tense in athens. of course, that was the start of the euro crisis. that is why the austerity measures have been so severe there. factories were closed. hospital and transport services were also affected. it is certainly having a big impact, as you can see. it is a busy center -- the center of the greek capital. off the coast of an australian island, dozens of asylum seekers -- at least 27 bodies have been recovered after their boat hit jagged rocks. here's our correspondent. >> locals said they feared the

boat was in trouble when they heard the screams of children. these of the scenes of the coast of christmas island, as the vessel, packed with asylum seekers, smashed against the jagged rocks. these are the most turbulent seas that locals have seen for months. these are the fractured remains of the boat just a few minutes later. men, women, and children who set sail for australia in search of an abundant future -- fighting for survival. local residents threw ropes and lifejackets from the cliffs. >> there was a woman and child amongst the seven. unfortunately, a very large wave knocked her off. it was a massive wave. it is unbelievable.

it is something out of a horror movie in slow motion. >> health and medical supplies were scrambled from the mainland, 750 miles away. >> two gentlemen with head injuries and a lady with abdomen injuries. we will be able to deal with others as well. we're taking two critical care teams. >> the conditions are so bad in the area that a navy ship intercepted another vote of asylum seekers has been -- another boat of asylum seekers. it was carrying 70 people, asylum seekers from iraq and iran. dozens are feared dead. >> reports from southern iran say there have been a number of fatalities after a twin attack. details of the casualty are still unclear. the state run news agency says

38 people have been killed in the southern city of chabahar. authorities in cuba have refused to allow a leading dissident to leave the country. he has been awarded a human rights prize. european officials have described cuba's actions as scandalous. south koreans have been dogging their gas masks -- wearing gas masks and docking underground. the purpose of the exercises to speed up the response in the event of another such attack. fighter jets flew over major cities to simulate the exercise. >> the sirens have just gone off. the schools have just been evacuated. all these children have been told to find an underground

shelter, some more they would be safe in the event of an attack by north korea. all across south korea, people are climbing into shelters like this one. above us, outside, fighter jets are circling, simulating airstrikes. emergency services are carrying out chemical and nuclear weapons drills. people say they used to not take these drills very seriously. now, it is all designed to keep its people safer. >> still to come on gmt, someone really did get away with $1.5 million from a las vegas casino. it could be an outtake from "oceans 11." an emotional day for britain's royal air force. one of the greatest achievements is retired early. another high-profile victim of austerity cuts. >> it has been a british icon

for more than 40 years. it has now fallen prey to the defense cuts. >> [inaudible] hard right turn. >> in the 1960's, the aircraft was a sensation. >> it did things in the air that was not thought possible. >> john was one of the early test pilots. after a short break of 27 years and six months, we put him back in the cockpit. >> i just could not believe my luck. [laughter] here we are. [inaudible] gliding along. [inaudible]

>> is this:, flying this? -- is this fun, flying this? >> one of the better video games. >> what makes the carry it so unique is pretty much that big thing there -- harriet so unique is pretty much that they think there. a lot of people described it as an engine with some links to help it fly. >> it may look the same as the one from the 1960's, but underneath the body is a completely modern fighter plane. >> everyone was a little bit shocked. the rumors had been circulating around for months prior. overall, just a massive disappointment was the main thing. we all feel really privileged to fly this aircraft into the role that we do.

>> it will be an emotional day for the crews. in the archive, i found this. some things never change. >> under the microscope of financial scrutiny, the whole british aircraft industry seems more than the nation can afford. >> anyway, move over. time for the expert to have a go. >> [laughter] [inaudible] > >> this is gmt on "bbc world news." i am jonathan charles. kenya's deputy prime minister has been named among six kenyans to be prosecuted by the

international criminal court over post-election violence three years ago. around 27 asylum seekers trying to reach australia were killed after their boat crashed into rocks near christmas island. a real-life "oceans 11"in las vegas is coming up. first, a look-alike george clooney. >> let's talk about this big business bush in the united states. president obama is summoning corporate chiefs on wednesday. it's all to win their support for his economic policies. business leaders from google, cisco systems, american express, and texaco will all be there. >> from big banks to big oil. corporate america has frequently been the target of presidential tongue lashing. >> that is the height of

irresponsibility. it is shameful. we want our money back. we are going to get it. >> after a bruising defeat in the midterm congressional election, the president is showing a more conciliatory attitude. he is inviting the heads of google, ibm, and others for a so-called ceo summit on wednesday. >> the goal is group therapy. he wants to say, "how can we be friends?" he will probably have some things he wants back from them. >> its welcome the news on wall street, where the president is widely perceived as anti business. that is why investors are encouraged. >> the veteran stockbroker has until recently been a staunch critic of the president's policies. that is changing. >> the bush tax cuts extension will be passed.

capital gains kept at 15%. i think he is realizing, especially with the november election, that he has to go back to the middle of the road, like clinton did. >> president obama got help from his predecessor in selling a plan to cut taxes for all americans. it's likely to be just the first of many compromises to woo back business leaders and the voters who support them. >> some of the other business news making headlines -- the financial pressure is certainly on spain. it continues to mount. moody's has announced it is planning to put spain's credit rating under review. it says the country's high demand for refinancing and problems in meeting borrowing needs is behind the concerns. international investors see the increasing likelihood of it be in next in line for financial bailout.

prime minister wen jiabao has arrived in india for strengthening trade. their economies are very crucial to driving global growth. he is due to sign $20 billion worth of trade deals. despite recent moves by the japanese government to boost its economy, business leaders are showing signs that they are not as optimistic about the outlook. business sentiment in japan -- it's the first time we've seen this in two years. how about celebrating a first? the african country becomes an oil-producing nation. you can see its president at the floating platform. the oil fields are estimated to contain more than 1 billion barrels of the black stuff.

oil revenues could reach billions in the first year alone. it is certainly much needed for the economy of the country. here's what the markets have been doing for the day. the downbeat assessment in the united states about the u.s. recovery coming from the federal reserve has weighed on the global markets today. >> thank you very much. israel has started building a huge wall across the southern border with egypt. the controversial project is designed to keep out thousands of african migrants that tried to cross into israel every year. some israelis say the migrants should be allowed to stay because the country needs a cheap manual labor. >> the desert, thousands of square miles of nothing but sand and emptiness. such obstacles are no deterrent for desperate people. they risked everything, leaving

behind homes and families in sudan and other troubled african countries. we came across this group, hungry, just after they've been caught by the israeli border control. >> why did you come to israel? did you hear stories about israel? >> we want a better life. we want to live here. >> some say they are political refugees. others, like these men, are clearly looking for work. either way, israel says the situation is getting out of control. >> this is the scale of the problem facing israel. it goes through an open, unprotected border. at the bottom of the dry river bed, egypt.

some 700 migrants are crossing into israel every week. after recently flying over the area, the prime minister of israel announced a four hundred million dollar project to build a huge wall on the border. many in the local tourism sector say that is the wrong approach. they need cheap, foreign labor. they say more, albeit illegal migration, should be encouraged. -- legal migration, should be entrenched. the >-- should be encouraged. >> about 1500 empty jobs. they are needed. no israelis want to do these jobs. nobody wants to do them. >> workable law has already

started. it will not ever extend to the inaccessible areas. the fence separates two very different worlds. thousands of impoverished migrants are likely to be deterred by the latest attempt to keep them out. >> the cuban authorities have refused an exit visa for a leading dissident to travel to france to receive a prize for freedom of thought. for the second time in one week, there will be an empty chair at an international human rights awards ceremony. >> he launched a prolonged hunger strike earlier this year, protesting against the fight of political prisoners. he was near death. president castro authorized the release of 52 of the island's

most prominent prisoners. it was an unprecedented breakthrough. the 48 year-old political activist had planned to attend the awards ceremony at the european parliament. >> one of the main messages i sent to the european union, to the european parliament, as well as the democratic countries of the world, is to be aware of the democratic situation. the cuban people are desperate and frustrated due to the economic measures that have been taken and will be taken. >> speaking from his home in the central city of santa clara, guillermo farinas called the cuban authorities there graarror not allowing him to travel. the sakharov prize winner

receives about $70,000. earlier this week, the president of the european parliament made a last-minute plea to the authorities on behalf of guillermo farinas, but to no avail. instead, the cuban dissident will be represented by an empty chair. >> it sounds like the plot of a hollywood movie. an armed bandits escaped on a motorbike after stealing at least1. least5 -- million 5 at least $1.5 -- $1.5 million from a las vegas casino. he may not have thought this through. >> casino security cameras caught the audacious robbery. he stole the chips and madoff. what he got away with the was not cash, but plastic tips. some even have radio devices so

they can be tracked. in this case, this is about the only place the robber can cash in the high value chips. police say they are looking for someone posing as a big winner. he has done this before. cameras show him rehearsing. this time, his luck ran out. >> that is just about it from this edition of gmt. the chief prosecutor of the international criminal court has named six high ranking kenyans he believes are responsible for post-election violence in 2008. they include the current deputy prime minister. here's a taste of what is coming up later on "bbc world news." capturing the global face of new york, one photographer has made it his mission of highlighting the city's diversity. we will have his first person account. that is coming up on "bbc world news." that's it for the moment.

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