union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. the leader of dubai speaks exclusively to the bbc telling us why he thinks it is time to lift sanctions on iran. the ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the globe. going home with a golden globe. the stars came out to shine and we will have all the highlights. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. new restrictions on iran's nuclear program will be put into place. this comes after striking a that mightdeal actually be implemented. it is seen as an encouraging sign and a comprehensive deal could be reached. president obama warned that there are still many steps ahead. will be difficult and challenging but this is how diplomacy should work. if iran is willing to walk , and ifthe opportunity they fail, we are in a position to reverse any interim agreement. putting in place additional pressure to make sure iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon. exclusive interview with cnbc, dubai's roller has made his most outspoken remarks yet. >> d

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington. the violence is deadly in kiev. two people have been killed in clashes between police and demonstrators in ukraine's capital. >> this central kiev square is like a vision of hell with black tires burning and protestors hurling stones and firing fireworks straight into the lines of riot police. >> the syrian peace conference is off to a rough start. the first day of talks is marked by a war of worlds. and it's a beautiful game. ready to go pro in miami. david beckham hopes so. it will take his star power to make this happen. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. in the ukrainian capital kiev, two people have been shot dead in clashes between police and demonstrators. these are the first fatalities since the start of protests two months ago. there is growing concern the situation could debt rate further. our correspondent reports from kiev. >> as night fell, violent demonstrators were stoking the fires on the pair

>> and now, "bbc world news america." bbc world news america, reporting from washington. i'm jane o'brien. cairo is rocked by a series of bomb blasts, killing at least six people. three years after the revolution egyptusted hosni mubarak, is a country on edge. in syrian peace talks, both sides agree to meet saturday in the same room for face-to-face negotiations. and two of vincent van gogh cost most famous paintings are reunited. twothe first time, these shining sunflowers are together again. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. today, a series of bomb attacks in cairo killed six people and wounded 100 more. among the targets, police headquarters. supporters of the army general who seized power last year has blamed the muslim brotherhood and its leader, bahamas morsi, for the attack, but they deny any involvement -- mohamed morsi, for the attack, but they deny any involvement. >> pickups arrive outside the police station. the driver switches quickly to a getaway car, and about two minutes later, this, the first bomb of the day. the

now "bbc world news america. >> this is "bbc world news america." the u.n. secretary general says iran is no longer invited to participate. in syria peace talks after a day of diplomatic drama our team witnesses scenes of devastation and south sudan, but even a hospital wasn't spared from this brutal assault. spacecraft is, a brought out of hibernation. now let the hunt begin. >> if all goes well, it will close in for the first ever attempt to touchdown on one of these bizarre objects. >> welcome to our viewers in public television in america and around the globe. tonight, the united nations has withdrawn an invitation to iran to attend the syria peace talks. it comes less than 24 hours after the offer was extended. it follows a statement by tehran that it was unwilling to accept a deal involving a political transition in syria. >> 100 thousand dead. half the population needing humanitarian aid. the regime and opposition accepted the un's plea for talks. then it all nearly unraveled. the u.n. invited iran, and the opposition threatened to boycott. showirst,

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america."orting from washington, i am katty kay. the iraqi government says it has killed 25 al qaeda militants in an airstrike, but extremists are not giving up, and there is fear of a civil war. to morgan chase was slapped with a 1.7 billion dollar penalty. authorities say the bank ignored obvious warning signs of bernie ponzi scheme. and we will show you the new gadgets rolling out at the consumer electronic show. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. today, there was fierce fighting in the iraqi province of an bar, as the military tries to gain the upper hand of those who are in key cities. they say they have killed 25 al qaeda-linked militants, but hundreds of civilians are fleeing falluja, fearing they may be caught in an all-out situation with the military. we have this report. >> the armed forces take the battle to the militants. direct hitis shows a against some of the al qaeda- affiliated militants, and these are some. the iraqi military cl

>> now "bbc world news america. this is "bbc world news america." have beenof prisoners starved, beaten, and executed by the syrian government. those are the claims of former war crimes prosecutors who say these pictures prove it. games.g the olympic in russia, anti-terror operations are being carried out in an attempt to make sochi safe. ♪ is technology a friend or foe of musicians? whyght, one artist explains some services are hitting a sour note. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. right now, international diplomats are gathering in switzerland for a conference aimed at ending the conflict in syria. they're meeting comes amidst claims that syrian government forces are guilty of torturing and executing prisoners. that is what three former war crimes prosecutors, omission by qatar, say in a new report. the syrian government has denied the abuse. tonight, we have full coverage. we start with paul wood. a warning, his report contains some graphic images. people of thousands of have disappeared in serious

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america.he protest in ukraine spreads beyond the capital. the government and rebels find a cease-fire in south sudan, but are they really ready to lay down their arms? more than 40 years after ping- relations, is it time for diplomacy? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. today antigovernment protests that had been focused on the ukraine capital spread to three other cities. demonstrators stormed government buildings. the u.s. vice president joe biden called president yanukovych, urging him to in the standoff, warning if not, there would be consequences. >> this evening, ukraine held its breath. the police on the front line cap their formation, but without danger. of savage riots, there was a truce, while opposition leaders held talks with the president. it is an uneasy peace. the burning tires from the barricade still smoldering, scars everywhere of the battles the night before and behind everywhere, the lines of riot police still guarding the nati

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." a standoff in the ukraine takes an ugly turn. the police tried to arrest a protest leader who claims he was kidnapped, tortured, and left to die. still worlds apart, the first round of syrian peace talks draw to a close with both sides blame each other for the lack of progress. shamusdy to take a ride, o'connor is headed for sochi, but first he tells us how he ended up competing for the emerald isle. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight, the unrest in the ukraine took another twist when the police there attempted to arrest a protest leader who said he was kidnapped and tortured, sparking a tense standoff between the police and antigovernment or testers at a hospital in kiev where the leader is being treated. this comes hours after the president signed into law amnesty for detained antigovernment protesters. from tf, we have the latest. a warning, you may find some of the images disturbing. >> abducted, beaten, tortured. bulatov, an

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. i'mrting from washington, katty kay. the taliban and tells the bbc they are ready to take over afghanistan. and return it to the old days. a contentious meeting with the catholic church as the vatican is publicly questioned about the child sex abuse scandal for the first time. and whohas made a list has not. we look at this years oscar nominees and some surprising absences. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the taliban and claimed they are winning the war in afghanistan and will seize power again when international forces leave at the end of this year according to comments made by a taliban spokesman that has talked exclusively to the bbc ahead of important elections in the country and as u.s. combat troops prepare to withdraw. our editor has this report. >> this is the year that will decide afghanistan's future. most people remember when the taliban had it from 1996 to 2001. the economy collapsed and ferocious punishments were inflicted

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." i'm kathy k. in south sudan the youngest nation faces one of the oldest problems, fighting. and the prospect of civil war. a top aidetie fires after e-mail suggested she created traffic jams as political payback. can he weather the storm? >> i am embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team. >> and capturing some of the most amazing tribes before they disappear from the world. one photographer has focused on these extraordinary faces. welcome, to our viewers on public television in the world and around the globe. less than three years after america helped south sudan become the youngest nation, tonight there are warnings of civil war. government troops are closing in on a key rebel stronghold and thousands of civilians are filling in panic. the city has been held by rebels for the past two weeks and it has been a strategic hub for the country's oil-producing region. our correspondent sent us this report. knowople in south sudan when trouble is coming. they have been r

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. i'mrting from washington, katty kay. the taliban and tells the bbc they are ready to take over afghanistan. and return it to the old days. a contentious meeting with the catholic church as the vatican is publicly questioned about the child sex abuse scandal for the first time. and whohas made a list has not. we look at this years oscar nominees and some surprising absences. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the taliban and claimed they are winning the war in afghanistan and will seize power again when international forces leave at the end of this year according to comments made by a taliban spokesman that has talked exclusively to the bbc ahead of important elections in the country and as u.s. combat troops prepare to withdraw. our editor has this report. >> this is the year that will decide afghanistan's future. most people remember when the taliban had it from 1996 to 2001. the economy collapsed and ferocious punishments were inflicted

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. the political crisis in soud sudan is taking a heavy human toll on the even of direct peace talks where those were forced to flee the violence. >> they still have no clean water, little food. it's major humanitarian cry is sis. >> a winter storm slams the u.s. northeast, bringing with it whipping winds, frigid cold and in some places up to two feet of snow. and talk about temperature shock. these lads in somalia not only taken to the ice but now heading to siberia. we will tell you why. >> welcome to our viewers in public television in america and also around the globe. tonight the u.s. state department is evacuating for of its embassy staff from south sudan due to the deteriorating security situation there. it comes on the eve of direct talks getting under way in ethiopia aimed at ending weeks of violence. the fighting left hundreds of civilians dead and tens of thousands displaced. the bbc is is in south sudan and starts our coverage. >> those who ran from the violence now must wai

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. i'm kathy k. europe ofuses meddling in ukraine after the government makes concession to protesters, and the premier resigns. president obama is getting set to make his state of the union address. in divided washington, what can he get done? and with whack -- and -- long time passing. >> his folk music struck a chord. tonight we look back on the life and legacy of pete seeger. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. ukraine's prime minister and his entire cabinet resigned today, and the government repealed controversial laws, but this may not satisfy protesters who have been on the streets since december. they say they will not go home until the president himself steps down. we report now from kiev. ukraine's political elite had to squeeze through police lines this morning to a parliament protected by the riot squad. anthem.he national ukraine has not yet died saying the heavyweight. some here fear it is having that way. today though, a

you are watching "bbc world news america." predicting if a movie will be a hit even before it is released is a big business. tonight, a script doctor explains how it is done. a second day, thousands of antigovernment protesters remained on the streets of the thai capital, bangkok. down the city,ut blocking intersections and marching on government ministries. demonstrators accuse those in power of corruption. they want the prime minister to step down. we are gauging the news on the street. >> as you can see, the trains are still running. people are coming into the city center. there is no doubt the protests are having a big impact. this is normally a busy road teaming with traffic. today, it was something of a cross between a political demonstration and a festival. littlere going for a less than a dollar each. further away, they are selling hats, flax, and banners. this is a very good-natured, if not somewhat noisy, protest. here,r down the street you see a large crowd rallying outside the national police headquarters. the loya

♪ >> and now "bbc world news america. >> this is "bbc world news america."orting from washington, i am katty kay. the state of the union, president obama hits the road a day after laying out his priorities to the american public. ukraine's parliament offers amnesty to demonstrators who have been arrested, but first they must vacate the building they have been occupying. and could a simple procedure create stem cells? researchers have found it works in mice and are looking at the human possibilities. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. president obama wasted no time today and acting one of the promises he made last night in the state of the union address. he used the power of an executive order to create a new savings plan for people who do not have retirement plans, but how much more can he get done at home or abroad? in a moment, we will talk to senior white house officials, but first, here is a report from the bbc. >> from the opulence of the white house to the car park of costco, the president went to middle a

. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." on anhan 50 passengers ill-fated journey are rescued after being trapped in the antarctic for days. the bbc's man on board has the story. >> there is a helicopter to take us home. thanks, everyone. of violence in south. a special report as peace talks are about to start. >> not a side of portugal we want you to see, but tonight we take you on the worst tour that people are actually signing up for. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight, more than 50 passengers trapped aboard a ship in antarctic ice since christmas eve have been rescued. they are heading home. after three ice breakers failed to reach the ship, it was a chinese helicopter which finally carried the scientists and tourists to safety. the bbc's andrew baker was on board for the ill-fated journey and that this report. >> look at that. hadas the site everyone been waiting for, the first rescue helicopter descending onto the same ice that had kept the russian research ship st

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come, the tiny computer could revolutionize the treatment of diabetes. the pew research center has released a study about religious hostilities worldwide. >> religion plays a part in countless lives. the world lives in countries where religion is highly restricted according to a new report which also found hostilities towards religion have reached a six-year high. you have places where the government restricts religion, egypt being where this happens the most. then you have countries where the society itself is hostile to certain religions. pakistan leads on this front. the u.k., france, and mexico are for government restrictions but higher for social hostility. north korea was not included in the study because of a lack of data. what is happening? christians and muslims are harassed in the most numbers of countries. buddhists are harassed in the least number of countries. jews face more social harassment than actual government restrictions. the research found religious minor

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world is america. reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. people killed during a wave of attacks in iraq. we speak with one of the country's top politicians about what is behind the deadly violence. an international gathering ledges $2 billion of aid to syria. there are warnings that it could be so much greater. and hitting the open road. we will show you the technology that makes some drivers and passengers. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. today witnessed one of the bloodiest days in months with 75 people killed in a string of attacks. , shotsere roadside bombs fired at drivers, and a blast at a funeral the killed 18 people. that brings the death toll for this january alone to at least 285. it comes after a year in which 7800 civilians and 1050 security forces were killed. groups have taken control of key areas including the city of falluja. i discussed these developments with iraq's deputy prime minister, a city that heads the iraqi front. roc

bbc world news." "bbc world news america." way justrmy paves the months after it removed president morsi from power.kraine's president says he will scrap harsh and you protest laws that have sparked violent demonstrations. will be enough to end the unrest? a century ago, the fear of world war i sent panicked through london's financial markets. tonight, we get exclusive access to the revealing archives. >> ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. tonight in egypt, expectations are growing that the army chief is preparing to run for president. the country's military leadership has given its approval. today, the general was promoted to field marshal, a necessary step in the process. he was one of the driving forces behind president morsi's removal last year. three years after the revolution began, there are concerns about a return to military rule. from cairo, this report. military,and of the and soon, it seems, the country. the newly promoted field marshal. that looks like a parting gift from the army. to get out of uniform to protest the election. here is the kin

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. u.s.orces prepared to pull out of afghanistan but there's a lot of the satisfaction about what they leave behind. >> the war is ending because of a timetable drawn up in london and washington. with all of the lives lost than money spent, it could have been so much better. >> u.s. prosecutors will seek death against the so cards and i have -- marathonhe boston bomber. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the u.s. is growing increasingly impatient with the president of afghanistan. defense secretary chuck hagel suggested that time is running out for hamid karzai to sign an agreement that would let some u.s. forces stay in the country beyond the end of this year. as the troops prepare to withdraw after 12 years of war, discussion. >> they're prepared to russian or the threat on roadside bombs and now they are on their way out of the country. they are flown over the stunning snow-covered peaks of the hindu kush mountains across northern afghanistan.

bbc news, tel aviv. watching bbc world news america.till to come in tonight's program, a team of former professional basketball players arrived in pyongyang for a most unusual and controversial date on court. year, brazil will host the world cup for the first time since 1950, and according to the president, preparations are not going to plan. he says brazil is the most delay in host since he came to office, but brazil says it will pull off a successful world cup. we have this report from rio. >> the iconic area in rio de janeiro is only one of six palladium -- six buildings that have met a deadline to be ready in time for this year's world cup, and that is only because it had to be ready for last year's confederation cup. it will be played in july in this adm, but it is other stadiums that are having concern, particularly where the opening game will be played. all of these stadiums are way behind schedule, and that is why they have been particularly critical of brazil, a country that has had more time than any other to prepare for the w

bbcs." world news america. forbrations on the streets the central african republic after the president resigned. will it do anything to stop the fighting? the fresh -- the french president threatens a lawsuit after a magazine publishes details of an alleged affair. a new exhibit features findings on mars. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the day after weeks of sectarian violence, the president of the central african republic dramatically resigned leaving the country with a dangerous power vacuum, it was just last year that he assumed his post. with the aid of a mainly muslim rebel movement. he has been criticized for failing to stop the fighting between the christian militias which has spurred nearly one million people to leave their home. we start tonight's coverage in the capital. christianas joy in areas even before the president's resignation was announced. .o, just go what happened to us could happen to you. today to killg muslims. french troops watched as m

>> this is "bbc world news america." i'm kathy k. in south sudan the youngest nation faces one of the oldest problems, fighting. and the prospect of civil war. a top aidetie fires after e-mail suggested she created traffic jams as political payback. can he weather the storm? >> i am embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team. >> and capturing some of the most amazing tribes before they disappear from the world. one photographer has focused on these extraordinary faces. welcome, to our viewers on public television in the world and around the globe. less than three years after america helped south sudan become the youngest nation, tonight there are warnings of civil war. government troops are closing in on a key rebel stronghold and thousands of civilians are filling in panic. the city has been held by rebels for the past two weeks and it has been a strategic hub for the country's oil-producing region. our correspondent sent us this report. knowople in south sudan when trouble is coming. they have been r

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." from washington, i am katty kay. the iraqi government says it has killed 25 al qaeda militants in an airstrike, but extremists are not giving up, and there is fear of a civil war. to morgan chase was slapped with a 1.7 billion dollar penalty. authorities say the bank ignored obvious warning signs of bernie ponzi scheme. and we will show you the new gadgets rolling out at the consumer electronic show. ♪

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washingtone political crisis in soud sudan is taking a heavy human toll on the even of direct peace talks where those were forced to flee the violence. >> they still have no clean water, little food. it's major humanitarian cry is sis. >> a winter storm slams the u.s. northeast, bringing with it whipping winds, frigid cold and in some places up to two feet of snow. and talk about temperature shock. these lads in somalia not

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." i'm kathy k.south sudan the youngest nation faces one of the oldest problems, fighting. and the prospect of civil war. a top aidetie fires after e-mail suggested she created traffic jams as political payback. can he weather the storm? >> i am embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team. >> and capturing some of the most amazing tribes before they disappear from the world. one photographer has focused on these extraordinary faces.

. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america."anhan 50 passengers ill-fated journey are rescued after being trapped in the antarctic for days. the bbc's man on board has the story. >> there is a helicopter to take us home. thanks, everyone. of violence in south. a special report as peace talks are about to start. >> not a side of portugal we want you to see, but tonight we take you on the worst tour th

bbcs." world news america.brations on the streets the central african republic after the president resigned. will it do anything to stop the fighting? the fresh -- the french president threatens a lawsuit after a magazine publishes details of an alleged affair. a new exhibit features findings on mars. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the day after weeks of sectarian violence, the president of the central african republic dramatically resigned leaving the countr

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. >> joining me now is anchor of bbc world news america katy kay and eugene robinson.l, at least during this election season. but we are seeing interesting bedfellows in this moment, especially relating to issues of defense and national security. it is -- goes without saying thgs not your father's gop, a group that will not extend unemployment assistance for -- without pay fors for first time in a very long time. but it is also a party that is split on the issue of defense spending as per the sequester and where you see in very clear evidence a real chief on the issue of nsa. what is the legacy of this going forward do you think? >> i think the operative phrase there is at least during this election season because there are clear differences between the position of rand paul and many others within the republican party. if you go back to the attacks of 9/11, rand paul was as far as i can recall, the only republican voice who came out and said maybe america should examine its foreign policy if it wanted to get to the roots of why al kid was so hateful of what america was

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