and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. the headlines this hour. a car bomb at a top kabul hotel. violence on the streets of athens. protestors fight another round of austerity cuts as parliament prepares to vote. >> a new boss for the imf. another european but for the first time, a woman. it is 11 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. in london. this is "newsday". afghan officials say the militants who launched a sustained attack on the internet and tote -- intercontinental hotel, been killed. 10 afghan civilians died during the assault. the five hour gunfight ended after nato helicopters killed insurgents who had taken up positions on the roof of the hotel. this began when three suicide attackers decimated their -- detonated their explosions. >> it was a deadly late-night attack. a group of suicide bombers and several gunmen made their way past checkpoints into the intercontinental. one of the most heavily protected hotels in kabul. for hours, the

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and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world >> syria requests an inquiry into the death of a 14 yeermed boy. -- 14-year-old boy. they say he was abducted and tortured by opposition forces. >> they say there is alleged

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and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington. over the austerity measures, before a vote in athens, demonstrations turned violent as police and protesters clashed. just one of the many challenges, the first female to head the global fund. under attack in afghanistan, one of the leading hotels is the site of an ongoing battle between assailants and the security forces. going for the gold. the athlete will be atop the podium in 2012. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. the economic crisis in greece has reached a tipping point. the anchor over austerity measures ignited clashes in the streets. teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, the greek parliament is set to vote on a package of ever deeper spending cuts. the unions called a 48-hour strike that led to clashes between protesters and the police. >> the greek police had expected trouble. this is a key moment when parliament is to debate and vote on the austerity

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." cl >> welcome to bnd "bbc world news america," president obama says that 30,000 troops will leave afghanistan by the end of summer. >> of course huge efforts remain. >> admitting that he's got his back to the wall, but will never give you will the fight with 19 civilians killed in the raid. >> and chinese artist now released by the authorities. and part of our power of asia season continues, why ancient traditions are clashing with modern life in thailand. >> it's 8 p.m. here, and here and around the world, this is news day. >> hello, and welcome, president obama has announced the withdrawal of 10,000 u.s. troops from afghanistan this year. and another 23,000 by september, 20 2012. mr. obama's announcement of the strategies of what he made in 2009 as part of the surge. the reductions are larger and faster than military commanders have adviced. mr. obama saying that they are fulfilling their goal in afghanistan that lead to t

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> colonel gaddafi vows to hide to the death. and fears of the black -- of a bloodbath in northern syria. europe proposes a compensation package. welcome to bbc news. coming up for you. the cloud of ash spread across south america forcing dozens of flights to be grounded. three men, one mission. the five month stint aboard the international space station. the libyan capital is again facing a ninth time nato bombardment. a powerful explosions have shaken the area along the compound. he vowed to remain in tripoli that our lives. his message was broadcast. from the capital, here is our correspondents. >> a continued for several hours. more than 50 explosions rocked the heart of tripoli. buildings shut as and jets screamed overhead. the libyan government acknowledged there were government -- they were military installations. the attacks from of a familiar scenes. vocal in their support for their leader, these crowds were smaller than us

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> frustration over europe's food poisoning is mounting. officials consider $150 million aid for farmers. >> in the grandson of a german and i love the country, but it's clear that the german authorities in this case have rushed in without due caution. >> welcome to gmt i am naga munchetty. also in the program, 01 hundred 20 security personnel are killed in -- 120 security personnel are killed in a syrian town. life-and-death on the front line. british troops reportedly tension and terror of combat duty in afghanistan. midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and 1:00 p.m. in luxembourg, where europe's agriculture ministers are meeting. after almost two weeks, 22 people have died and two thousand have been struck by illness. nobody has been able to work out where the bacteria originated. the european commission has warned against spreading unjustified fears. the damage has been done. farmers are struggling to sell their produce an

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." the government vows a strong and decisive response. that is the formal plea, not charges he sexually assaulted a hotel maid. what are the origins of our universe? >> matter and anti matter are different. this would have answered some of the most profound questions in physics. welcome to our viewers. for weeks now the violence has been building in syria. state television is reporting 120 m members of the security forces have been killed in a series of battles in the northwest of town. the troops have been unleashing deadly assaults on anti- government protesters and the syrian government is going to respond decisively. the middle east editor has the story. >> state tv has been showing this. women asking for the army to come, demanding protection, say they have been attacked by snipers. the security men were killed after they tried to help out, state tv said. they have been showing a video

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> and e coli outbreak as the world health organization blames a highly toxic strain of the disease. sony under cyber attack again, have stolen more than 1 million passwords from the film website. there reject an offer of dialogue. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. the american couple that kidnapped and 11-year-old girl and held her captive for 18 years. and at rummy is in the race. the former governor wants to be the -- mitt romney is in the race. he wants to be the next president of the united states. welcome once again to bbc news. a highly toxic strain of e. coli is to blame for the sudden outbreak of food poisoning that has killed 18 people in europe and made 1600 others ill. global health officials are racing to contain the disease that has centered on germany. they don't know where the new strain comes from. >> this is the front line for the battle against the bacteria. some of

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. >> the headlines this hour. the beat government survives the confident vote. the second night of violence in northern ireland as petrol bombs, missiles, and fireworks are thrown at police. >> five years more for the secretary general of the u.n.. this tiny city just grows and grows and grows. >> it is 2:00 a.m. here in london broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. >> the greek government has survived a confidence vote in parliament. a crucial step needed to avoid a default on their debt repayment. more than half of the members of parliament voted in support of the government. if the government fails to get the necessary parliamentary approval, it would not be able to pass the austerity bills. this has been set up by 80 monetary fund. -- this has been set up by the international monetary fund. >> they have back to the prime minister for now. with nothing less than the economic future est

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >>hello, and welcome to news day on the bbc. >> i am in london, the headlines this hour. as greece started two day trike the prime minister to back the measures. libya rejects the international draft war on colonel qaddafi and his sons. >> there are talks in germany, and we talk to the president in the philippines. >> it's 11 a.m. here in singapore. >> and 4 a.m. in london, welcome to news day. >> airport will close and so will trains and buses stop running. that's the situation in greece as thousands plan to protest a new five-year plan. the prime minister, george papandreou backs the cut. >> anger is clear even at some of greece's most famous landmarks. the lawmakers are urging to back the plan, listen to your souls and your patriotism. group are unimpressed, groups warning that it could lead to deep provisions. >> the measures will make for deep explosions that are uncontrollable. there will be a social class, no one knows where

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news. >> the headlines this hour. anchor in athens. the european union welcomed an austerity vote. venezuela suspends a regional summit, adding to speculation over the health of president hugo chavez. saudi arabia says that it will no longer issue work permits for domestic workers from indonesia and the philippines. in bahrain, the fallout from recent anti-government demonstration continues. we report from the capital. welcome to "bbc news the." there was a vote in parliament. the vote was passed by just 20 votes. outside on the streets of athens, police fought running battles with hundreds of youths protesting against the proposed cuts. the reports from athens. >> fierce clashes continued tonight in athens after greek mps have a threatened to impose a tax cuts and spending increases. in the square and outside of parliament, protesters hopes to interrupt a vote that would print in hard-line austerity measures. fights with police quickly br

and union bank. >> union bank has put itexpert e range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." the government vows a strong and decisive response. that is the formal plea, not charges he sexually assaulted a hotel maid. what are the origins of our universe? >> matter and anti matter are different. this would have answered some of the most profound questions in physics. welcome to our viewers. for weeks now the violence has been building in syria. state television is reporting 120 m members of the security forces have been killed in a series of battles in the northwest of town. the troops have been unleashing deadly assaults on anti- government protesters and the syrian government is going to respond decisively. the middle east editor has the story. >> state tv has been showing this. women asking for the army to come, demanding protection, say they have been attacked by snipers. the security men were killed after they tried to help out, state tv said. they have been showing a video designed to back the reg

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> protests across syria intensify. some are killed by anti- government forces. and the e coli outbreak continues. a u.s. congressman is resigning after extending in inappropriate picture of themselves to a young woman. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up, the vivian authorities are accused of manipulating the media after presenting this in the nato bombing attack. many people are evacuated from central and southern china after heavy flooding. ♪ ♪ four weeks, the violence has been building in syria. 120 members of the security force have been reported killed in daily battles of the northwestern town. troops in the town have been unleashing a deadly assault on anti-government protesters for days. here is our middle eastern correspondent. >> syrian tv has been showing this. they have been demanding protection saying they have been attacked from snipers on rooftops. state tv said security men

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the headlines. the greek government survives the confidence vote as it struggles to stop the company from responding. >> the second night of violence in northern iran. >> an undercover report. we find out what life is like in the capital of damascus in syria. >> ban ki moon is unanimously elected for a second term in office. it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 2:00 a.m. here broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and an the world, this is news desk. >> the greek government has survived the confidence vote. a crucial vote. more than half of the members of parliament voted in favor of the government. international critics feared that if the government failed to get the parliamentary approval it would not be able to pass the new austerity vote as set by the international monetary fund and the world community. >> the greek government has lent its backing to goff papandreou. there was fierce debate before the crucial vote of co

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> anti-government protests on the street of syria, but a backlash of security leaves at least 15 dead. congress leaves mixed message over libya but funding continues. heavy cuts, how will greece react over its debt forecast. welcome to "bbc world news america," the actor that played the detective on columbo for 30 years died. and now glitz heading to north america for the first time. >> hello, and welcome, let's start the program with breaking news from libya. where a number of footballers from the libya international team have defected. these three members of the national team and the coach. the team goal keeper has been speaking to the correspondent and he said that he felt that colonel qaddafi has done nothing to help them, and recap that, 17 football professionals have announced their defection to the bbc to rebel forces and they told this in western libya. we will keep you updated. now tens of thousands of people have

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> e. coli outbreak, they blamed a highly toxic strain of the disease. people say it is time for him to go. sonny under attack again, more than 1 million passwords from its website. welcome the bbc news broadcasting to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. they kidnapped a 11 year-old girl and held her kidnapped for 18 years. a former governor says he wants to be the next president of the united states. a new highly toxic strain of e. coli has killed the least 80 people in europe and made 1600 others ill. global health officials are racing to contain the disease that is centered on germany. >> this is the front line on the battle against the bacteria where some of the victims. he has emerged from a source that is still unknown. there was a fear among the staff, says this person. nobody knows where this is coming from or where it will lead. identifying the bacteria is the first t

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> here are the headlines. america's top military officers says the u.s. will hunt down the new leader of al qaeda, ayman al-zawahiri. >> the debt crisis in greece and gulps europe. as part of our season, the silver screen goes global. it is 9:00 here in singapore. >> it is 2:00 in london. hello, and welcome. america's top military officers says the u.s. will hunt down the new leader of al qaeda, ayman al-zawahiri. mike mullens said he was not surprised by the egyptian choice to follow osama bin laden. >> the new leader is already a familiar figure. he worked hand in glove with osama bin laden for many years. he has given how qaeda much of its strategic direction. >> security is just last week saying the war with the west will go on. disappointment -- osama bin laden and ayman al-zawahiri collaborate closely. both have been few tips for years. the natural successor to osama bin laden it is now named the fbi's most wanted ter

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> colonel gaddafi vows to vite to the death. -- fight to the death. >> fears of a bloodbath in northern syria. >> europe prepares a compensation package to those affected by the deadly ecoli crisis. welcome to "bbc news." >> police have begun searching an area in texas after a tip-off from a psychic that it might contain a mass grave. >> the libyan capital is facing a bombardment. colonel gaddafi vowed to remain, dead or alive. from the capital, here is our correspondent. >> it began early in the morning and continued for several hours. more than 50 explosions blocked. the libyan government acknowledged military installations. the attacks provoked family scenes over tripoli. stheeze crowds were smaller than usual. -- these crowds were smaller than usual. colonel gaddafi and his followers remained defined. a weakness in gaddafi's position, and it certainly did step up the tempo. nato has now flown 4,000 bombing missions since operat

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> here are the headlines. the greek deadline increases and the prime minister travels to get support for austerity measures. president obama rejected calls by congress that he needs their approval for the operation in libya. >> preparing for the trial of a militant muslim. it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it is 2:00 a.m. here in london. broadcasting to viewers here in london and around the world. greece is facing a deepening political and economic crisis and the socialist prime minister announced that he is to form a new government. the development came after a day of tensions between police and writing protesters. they are angry that the prime minister is try to push through new austerity measures. >> tens of thousands of protesters descended on the greek parliament and the violent minority soon turn to the square on-site into a battlefield. they attacked riot police with petrol bombs and other missiles but the police retalia

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world >> syria requests an inquiry into the death of a 14 yeermed boy. -- 14-year-old boy. they say he was abducted and tortured by opposition forces. >> they say there is alleged abuse bied opposition. >> violence in yemen as fighting in the capital leaves 35 dead. >> welcome to "bbc news." coming up later for you, google says chinese hackers have tarringed e-mail accounts of 12 u.s. officials. >> a controversial damn in the brazilian amazon gets approval. opponents say it will destroy the ecosystem. >> we begin in syria where a 13-year-old boy has become the symbol of anti-government protests. hamza al-khatib was abtucted and tortured to death by local security forces. this contains graphic images. >> uprisings often need a human face. this is the face of syrian's revolt. 13-year-old hamza al-khatib allegedly tortured to death by local security forces. images are impossible to verify. the body appears b

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to "newsday." london.abita sharma in libya rejects the international arrest warrants issued for colonel gaddafi and his son. syrian rebels condemn the violence used by the government. >> wen tells of the united kingdom, do not point fingers over human rights records. >> broadcasting to tears on pbs and america and around the world, this is "newsday." colonel gaddafi's regime has rejected the warrant issued by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity. they described the move as cover for nato's bombing campaign, but the presiding judge in the hague said that the warrants were necessary because she said there were reasonable grounds to believe gaddafi and his son were responsible for the murder and persecution of civilians. the icc's decision was greeted by celebrations in the port city of madrasa. the rebels accused nato of reacting too slowly. >> this was his very first day on the front lines

newman's own foundation and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wideange of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now bbc world news. >> residents fleeing into turkey has syrian soldiers take up positions in the northwest. the u.s. says talks are underway as they talk to colonel gaddafi about a possible transition of power. a u.s. businessman is found not guilty of helping plan the 2008 mumbai attacks, but convicted of another tear charge. -- another terror charge. organizers of the grand prix abandoned plans under pressure of racing teams. the voyage of space probes prepared to leave the solar system. >> hello and welcome to and syrian soldiers and tanks have taken a position on the border with turkey. this year in diriment is said to be taking punitive action against the people there -- the syrian government is said to be taking punitive action against the people there. families are fleeing across the border into turkey. >> a refugee camp, hundreds of syrians are living here. others are just coming in with the general population. many stay with r

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to news day on the bbc. >> the headlines this hour -- gun battle at a top kabul hotel. at least six afghan civilians are killed in a major taliban rage. violence on the streets. protestors fire another round of austerity as parliament prepares to vote. >> another boss for the i.m.f., another european but for the first time a woman. and in our power of asia season, we meet some of the one million indonesian women employed in saudi arabia. it's 9:00 in singapore. >> it's 2:00 a.m. here in london broadcasting to viewers around the world an america. this is "bbc," this is news day. >> it's generally seen as one of afghanistan one of luxurious and supposedly best protected hotel. but the intercontinental hotel in kabul came under attack for four hours with suicide bombs, automatic weapons and grenades. nato killed gunmen who were based on the roof. at least six afghan employees were reported killed inside the hotel. t

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> hello and welcome to newsday on the bbc. >> here are the headlines. there is a humanitarian crisis in sudan. tens of thousands flee as the government continues their strikes along the north-south border. warning of a financial meltdown in the u.s. the central bank chairman says the country's borrowing limits must be raised. and as part of our season why taiwan's increasing prosperity comes at a price as we talk exclusively to the president. >> during the course of economicic development the gap in income will widen and no country in the world has a narrowing gap. >> it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. temporary is 2:00 a.m. here in london. this is newsday. the u.n. accused sudan government of carrying out a bombing campaign near the north-south border. tens of thousands have fled their homes and urged the government to let them in to help victims of the fighting. the south is due to become independent next month. >> homeless and he

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news." fury in athens as the government passes austerity measures. extremists launched a deadly attack in the heart of kabul, and security forces really keep the peace? giving moscow music -- giving classical music an unclassical appeal. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. the greek parliament called for tax hikes and spending cuts and the greek public responded in anchor. without the package, greece would not receive billions of dollars in bailout funds. that was not enough to persuade protesters who seemed to think that bankruptcy is a better option than more financial cuts. >> the greek mp's debated inside the shattered windows while outside there was fierce clashes on the streets. protestors had arrived early open to interrupt a vote that would bring in hard line austerity measures. clashes with police quickly broke out as thousands of protesters lined up outside of pa

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington. the cause and the cost as far as the search for the deadly e. coli outbreak. governments pledged hundreds of millions to devastated farmers. an explosive question in the midst of serious popular uprising. have some forces begun to turn on one another? rolling out the red carpet. germany's getsets a red -- a warm welcome at the white house. welcome to our viewers in america and also around the globe. after 23 deaths, today officials announced that the rate of infection from the e. coli outbreak in germany is finally slowing. at the same time, the financial fallout is only beginning. european leaders spent the day trying to hammer out a compensation package for the farmers affected. however, spain's prime minister called the package insufficient. from the meeting in luxembourg, our bbc editor since this report. ds this report. >> there is growing frustration that th

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington. the cause and the cost as far as the search for the deadly e. coli outbreak. governments pledged hundreds of millions to devastated farmers. an explosive question in the midst of serious popular uprising. have some forces begun to turn on one another? rolling out the red carpet. germany's chancellor gets a red -- a warm welcome at the white house. welcome to our viewers in america and also around the globe. after 23 deaths, today officials announced that the rate of infection from the e. coli outbreak in germany is finally slowing. at the same time, the financial fallout is only beginning. european leaders spent the day trying to hammer out a compensation package for the farmers affected. however, spain's prime minister called the package insufficient. from the meeting in luxembourg, our bbc editor since this report. ds this report. >> there is growing frustration

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america," reported from washington. protesters in syria rally against the government, more people are killed but nothing seems to stop this crackdown. out to topple gaddafi, rebel leaders say they are in touch with the opposition in tripoli. can this underground network to make a difference? coming down the track, 150 years ago, america's trans-atlantic road was built by chinese labor. now china is firmly in the driver's seat. >> who is designing paying for more high-tech reeling at the moment is a chinese. -- railing at the moment is the chinese. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. it is friday and in many places around the world, that means the time to rest at the end of a long week. in syria, it means more deadly crashes. 15 people have been killed in the demonstrations. the authorities blamed unidentified gunmen. protesters blamed security forces. europe has responded with more sanctio

by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> protesting to oust the president, but a backlash from syrian security forces leaves at least 15 people dead. kong says obama a mixed message for military action, but funding continues. tax rises and hefty spending cuts, how will greece react to the latest warning over its debt crisis? welcome to "bbc news," broadcasting to our viewers around the world. back to prison. an american court says newspaper barron conrad black should serve more time for defrauding investors. the actor, peter faulk, who played column bo for more than 30 years, has died. >> hello and welcome. tens of thousands of people have again taken to the streets in towns and cities across syria. clashes and death continues. reports suggest that 15 people were killed in the latest protests calling for the removal of president bashar al-assad. the e.u. has extended sanctions against

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and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? hello and welcome. >> here are the headlines. 6000 and counting. the exodus continues as more tales of government brutality. a former officer in colonel gaddafi's our meat talks exclusively to the bbc. >> the wait continues to -- for thousands of passengers whose flights have been canceled because of the chilean volcano. donors pledged more than $4 billion to vaccinate the world's poorest children. >> i am in jakarta. indonesia has always prided itself on its image as a modern muslim nation. there have been concerns about the rise of extremist islam and how could that of -- a fact indonesias place in the world. >> it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore and 4:00 a.m. in london. broadcasting to viewers on pbs. this is "newsday". the exodus from syria continues. 6000 people are crossing into turkey. refugees say the syrian military is arresting hundreds of people in a sweep of villages, captured by the military following a revolt. >> syrian troops entering the town. th

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to majorwhatdor whatat can we do for y? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> authorities battle a deadly e. coli outbreak. the european commission plans to announce a compensation package for farmers. german officials later confirmed that this farm in germany was the source of the bacteria that killed at least 22 people. >> welcome to gmt. i am naga munchetty. also in the program -- life- saving vaccines a fraction of their usual price. several drug companies announced substantial discounts for developing nations. a little girl -- did the libyan government tell the whole truth about her injuries? midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and 1:00 p.m. in brussels. european union agriculture officials are dealing with the e. coli outbreak. they will meet tomorrow. by then, they will hopefully know the exact source of the bacteria. an announcement is due later today. test results are expected to show that bean sprouts grown at a farm in south hamburg are the most likely or

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies,rom small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to newsday on the bbc. i am in singapore. >> and i am in london the headlines this hour, 6000 and counting, the exodus from syria continues. if former officer in colonel gaddafi's army talks exclusively to the bbc. >> the wait continues for thousands of passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to an act -- a volcanic ash cloud. $4.3 billion to vaccinate the world's poorest children from bill gates. >> in recent years, there has been some concern about the rise of extremist islam here. >> it is 9:00 a.m. in singapore. the >> it is 2:00 a.m. in london. we are broadcasting in america and around the world. the exodus from syria continues. almost 6000 people have crossed into the -- into turkey. the area has been recaptured by the military following a revolt a week ago there. >> syrian troops entering the town of jisr al-shughour. these pictures were filmed by the b

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to "and newsday." >> the headlines. >> the defiance me stubborn opposition. libya's president calls for national dialogue, but protests continue. at least 44 are killed in a plane crash in northwest russia. >> flights canceled in australia as a volcanic ash cloud spreads again. an opposition leader delivers a series of lectures to bbc audiences. it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> 4:00 a.m. in london. broadcasting on pbs and around the world, this is "newsday." syria's president has addressed his nation and offered to him pitch in dialogue on the country's future. but his message only spark further demonstrations. he accused saboteurs of masterminding the protest and urged the thousands of syrians who have fled the country to return. and international journalists -- international journalists have been banned from serious -- from syria. audienceent assad's chanted they would sacrifice their blood for him. his famil

by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> thousands of syrians flee across the border into turkey as the deadly government crackdown continues. >> trouble in syria means trouble in the region. president assaad is using force and spreading fear. while people continue to demonstrate, he is not winning. >> in libya moron 20 people are reported dead as troops loyal to colonel gaddafi launch an assault on misrata. >> sarah palin, tens of thousands of e-mails released when she was governor of alaska. >> coming up later for you. a call for more money to help immunize the world's poorest children. we have a special report. >> hello and welcome. the military crackdown in syria is intensifying with government forces reported to have killed at least 28 people on friday. tanks have swept into a town where the government claims 120 soldiers were killed earlier this week. the town is close to syria's

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> sporadic compensation. political tension on european leaders over the e. coli outbreak. japan changes estimates for how much radiation escaped from the nuclear plant. residents warn of more bloodshed. welcome to bbc world news. also coming up in the program. former head of the governing body said ba rain is not a suitable venue for a grand prix. >> it is used as a tool of the government to suppress the majority. you can't allow yourself to be used as a political tool. >> british troops record the heat and terror of combat in afghanistan. hello. the european commission has warned against spreading what it calls unjustified fears as the source of germany's e. coli outbreak remains unknown. despite 22 dead and thousands falling ill, nobody is able to figure out where the outbreak came from. russia has been criticized for placing a blanket ban on european vegetables. the commissioner said the issue of compensation is being lo

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> fifa faces calls to postpone its presidential elections as unease grows over the scandal and sepp blatter's candidacy. the palmer bosnian-serb general -- the former bosnian serb general ratko mladic arrives before a tribunal. new charges against khalid sheikh mohammed, mastermind of the september 11 attacks. welcome to bbc news. i am debra mackenzie. coming up -- too little, too lace. syria rejects an offer after weeks of unrest. and change in the way we look at the world. the technology that is promising to redefine reality. >> the president of the english football association, prince william, has backed calls for fifa's presidential election to be postponed until an independent inquiry into corruption allegations. sepp blatter stance unopposed after two senior officials were suspended. >> after a week of high drama for world football, it was a fitting opening to tonight's fifa congress.

-- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> hello, and welcome to the bbc. >> here are the headlines. america's top military officer says the was will hunt down the new leader of al qaeda, what are reprint -- zawahiri. the exodus from syria continues. >> the greek debt crisis in golf's europe, arrest markets, and a sharp fall in the value of the euro as part of our season. the silver screen goes global. it is 11:00 a.m. and singapore. >> it is for yemen london. broadcasting to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. day."is "news tha >>> america's top military officer has said the u.s. will hunt down the new leader of al qaeda, zawahiri. the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, admiral mike mullen, said he was not surprised by the choice of the egyptian militant to succeed bin laden, who shot by american forces in pakistan last month. our security correspondent reports. >> he is already a familiar figure.

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. sharma.abita assad callssident al- for national dialogue but protests continue. 35 years in jail for tunisia's ousted president and his wife, but will they ever face justice? >> marine life faces extinction. the grim conclusions of a new report. burma's opposition leader delivers a series of lectures to bbc audiences. it is 9:00 a.m. and singapore. >> 2:00 a.m. in london. broadcasting on pbs and america and around the world, this is "newsday." syria's president al-assad has offered to engage in dialogue on the countries future. he urged thousands of syrians that fled the country to return. international journalists are banned from syria. >> president al-assad's audience chanted they would sacrifice their blood for him. his family's role is being challenged like never before. protesters, calling for reform, blame him for the violence in syria. he has a different view. >>

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news" >> protests across syria intensified. state tv claims 120 security personnel are killed. the source of -- the search for the source of the e. coli operate continues. u.s. congressmen anthony weiner admits sending in inappropriate picture of themselves to a young woman. welcome to "bbc news". i'm babita sharma. coming up, libyan authorities are accused of manipulating the media after presenting this child as a victim of a bomb attack. more than 60,000 people are attacking central and southern china after heavy flooding. -- evacuating central and southern china. for weeks, the violence has been building in syria. state television is reporting that 120 security personnel have been killed. human-rights groups say troops and the town have been unleashing it deadly assaults on anti-government protesters for days. the syrian government is allowing to respond decisively. -- vowing to respond decisively. >> syria's state tv has been showing t

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." x hello and welcome. >> increases that -- protests in the streets of athens as the prime minister fights for support for austerity measures. president obama defends actions in libya. >> awaiting the verdict of indonesias terror trial. al bashir is accused of funding terrorists. several continents enjoyed a total lunar eclipse. it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. in london. >> hello and welcome. greece is facing a political and economic crisis, with the socialist prime minister announcing he is to form a new government. the development came after tension between police and protesters. they are worried that papandreou is pushing through new austerity measures demanded by the eu and imf. >> tens of thousands of protesters descended on the greek parliament. minorities soon turned the square outside into a battlefield. they attacked riot police with petrol bombs and other missiles. the police retaliated with teargas. some p

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> european leaders meet in brussels as the greek prime minister tries to sell his people on tougher times ahead. we hear from greek and british politicians and the assistant to the president. remember lehman brothers opened the -- have you ever wondered how google seems to deliver exactly what you want to hear? instead of broadening their horizons, maybe it is trapping as a side of our own bubble -- trapping us inside of our own bubble. >> the mess in greece was not formally on the agenda of the eu summit but it was on the minds of all of the gathering leaders. the key is whether the prime minister can win a vote next week and seeking a approval for tax increases. some are saying that this is the biggest crisis since the second world war for europe. >> we must build a kind of united states of europe. in this way only with hundreds of millions of joiners will be able to regain the simple joys and hopes which makes life worth living. >> europe's union group out

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> thousands of syrians live across the border into turkey as the deadly government crackdown continues. >> trouble in syria means trouble in the region. the president is spreading fear, but of people continue to demonstrate, he is not winning. >> in libya, more than 30 people are reported dead as troops loyal to colonel gaddafi launch a fresh assault on misrata. colombia's president signed a lot compensating the millions of victims of the country's armed conflict. welcome to bbc news. ash clouds from a volcano in chile cause chaos for air travelers thousands of kilometers away. the call for more money to help immunize the world's poorest children. we have a special report from sierra leone. >> hello and welcome. the military crackdown is intensifying. tanks have swept in where the government claims 120 soldiers were killed earlier this week in jisr al-shughour thousands of refugees have already crossed the border. >> and apprehensive looking group of syrians,