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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> after the riots in england, a row over a restored order. police defend their tactics after some criticism from politicians. the global stock market signs --

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the human cost of libya's war, hundreds of bodies are discovered at an abandoned hospital in the heart of tripoli. evacuate new york, thousands are ordered to leave the city as hurricane irene goes towards the coast. >> i cannot stress this highly enough. if you are in the projected path of this hurricane, you have to take precautions now. don't wait, don't delay. >> the u.s. condemns the suicide bomb attack on a u.n. building in. welcome to "bbc world news. three weeks after the riots, record number of police take to the streets for the nottinghill carnival. evidence is emerging from tripoli as hundreds of killings in the days before the fall of the libyan capital. the center of tripoli is mainly quiet. the human-rights groups have been able to gain access to areas previously too dangerous to enter. some victims were found handcuffs or shackled and riddled with bullets. we have been one hospital in tripoli after bodies have been

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." >> this is "bbc world news america," reported from washington. the global markets ride a roller coaster of highs and lows which has left government scrabbling for answers. reports of fresh violence as the obama administration calls for countries to get on the right side of history. >> president assad has lost the legitimacy to lead and it is clear that syria would be better off without him. >> what does it mean to be an . welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. thank goodness it's friday, it is probably the refrain of traders across the world after a difficult week for global stock markets. shares ended the day higher in europe and the u.s. but they remained well below the peaks they reached last month. the italian cabinet approved austerity measures which are estimated to be $65 billion in cuts. will any of it be enough to calm the global economy? >> monday on the markets and some short-lived optimism. 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." >> hello, and welcome. >> leaving libya, for close relatives of colonel gaddafi flee to algeria. the buildup to the battle for gaddafi's compound continues. -- hometown continues. >> tropical storm arlene it leaves at least 38 people dead in the u.s.. the flooding is set to continue. it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. here in london. four close relatives of colonel gaddafi have crossed into neighboring algeria. the algerian government has confirmed that his wife and daughter and two sons are in the country. the white house says there has been no evidence that the libyan leader himself has fled. we are in tripoli. >> these on the only portraits of colonel gaddafi that you will see in tripoli these days. positioned carefully so that everybody visiting the city center has to step on them. his images to be everywhere. in his last -- in his last month in power, and he relied on his family. his daughter made a speech,

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial 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." >> the headlines this hour. wanted dead or alive, the million-dollar bounty is put on the head of colonel gaddafi. but the fighting continues, rebels advanced on -- >> i don't know what they are fading for -- fighting for. we have a minute corner now. >> and other news, steve jobs steps down as the company's chief executive. hurricane irene gather strength as it moves across the caribbean. it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> hello and welcome. there have been fierce battles and the capital of tripoli after colonel gaddafi vowed to fight until victory or martyrdom. the whereabouts of the libyan leader is not known. the rebels have offered a reward of a million dollars to anyone who captures or kills him. we were in the streets to gauge the mood of the city that is no longer ruled by the gaddafi dynasty. >> the square has been renamed martyrs' square and honor of all those who lost their lives in t

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the headlines. >> a fourth night of disorder on the streets, with rioting and looting in manchester. riots in wolverhampton. in london, thousands of police are on the street. >> turbulent times, there is concern about economic growth and national debt. >> is 2:00 in london as a broadcast across the united states. welcome to -- >> fighting has been taking place for a fourth night in parts of the united kingdom, with fires in manchester and the madeleines. in nottingham, a police station has been firebombed. in london, it has been largely quiet. 16,000 police officers are patrolling the streets. 685 people have been placed under arrest with connection to the rioting and looting. we will get the latest but first this report from manchester. >> first there was panic as the drivers try to turn their car way, the violence had already begun. looters were trying to get into this store. within minutes, a car had been set on fire. as we tried to film one shop bei

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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> fierce fighting in libya as rebel forces continue to push towards tripoli. more bloodshed in syria. vicious and cowardly. washington and london condemn the attack on the british council in cobble redeemable \ \ / \ -- in kabul at least at least -- left at least 12 dead. the month after the norway attack, relatives visit the scene of the killing for the first time. a players' strike over unpaid wages delays the start of the spanish football season. >> intense fighting has been taking place in libya. rebels are battling with forces loyal to colonel gaddafi. to the east of the capital, the rebels are claiming a significant victory. they say they've taken control. to the west, the rebels have been fighting street battles. in a moment, the latest from the front with our correspondent. first, this report from inside syria. >> this afternoon, the assault to clear gaddafi's forces began. high on adrenaline, the rebels celebrate as each

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of businesses. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america," reporting from washington. libyan levels tell those loyal to colonel gaddafi to surrender by saturday or face an all out assault. >> the question is what will happen when the gaddafi forces have no ultimately to? -- no where else to retreat to. >> the end of ramadan but not the end the protests in syria. protesters defied warnings and the deadly crackdown continues. still reeling from hurricane irene. these remote small towns were not scared. -- spared. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. it is ultimatum time in libya. the new leaders have told colonel gaddafi's forces to surrender by saturday. this includes his hometown. the deadline comes as a spokesman for the caribbean levels say they have a good idea where the rebel leader -- they have a good idea where the leader is. >> by saturday, these men expect to be at the gates. then they will be face-to-face with thou

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. at can we do for you? >> and now bbc world news. me.wellcomco >> calm returns to the streets of england cities. three men were killed protecting their neighborhoods. damon kameron declares a fight back -- david cameron declares a fight back against the rioters. >> this malaysian student robbed during the london riots is recovering. rumors that france could have its credit rating downgraded. it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. here in london. >> hello and welcome. a huge police operation involving thousands of officers seems to a prevented a fifth night of rioting in london, england. in birmingham, a vigil has been held for three asian men who were killed when they were knocked down by a car. >> every scrap of evidence from the crime scene is needed. police believe that the hit and run here last night was murder. the community pays their respects to the three men who were killed. the brothers -- he tried to revive his own son. >> something told me that my son was lyin

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> welcome to "newsday." >> calm returns the streets of english cities while three men are remembered. police are asking for help in preventing more violence. >> there are rumors that france could have its credit rating downgraded. in less than a week after a u.s. helicopter was shot down, they say that those responsible have been hunted down and killed. >> this is "newsday." hello and welcome. the deployment of thousands of extra police officers across england combined with heavy rain has prevented a fifth night of riots. around 200 people have attended a vigil for three asian men who died. earlier, police and community leaders appealed for calm after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder. we have our first report from birmingham. >> every scrap of evidence from the crime scene is needed. police believe that the hit and run here last night was murdered. the community pays their respects to the three men killed. the brothers --

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 -- >> huge anti-corruption protests across india. the man who began the uprising could be set to leave prison current violence continues in pakistan's largest city karachi. >> clashes in spain as thousands protest against the cost of the pope's next visit. and moslem nations pledged to fight famine in somalia. thousands of children could starve to death. >> it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. and it is 4:00 a.m. here in london. inre broadcasting on pbs america and around the world. >> a close aide of the indian and thai-corruption campaigner said he has agreed to -- indian anti-corruption campaigner said he has agreed to a plan. the news has been greeted with cheers where he has been held since tuesday. police previously insisted he could fast for only three days. >> outside the prison where anna hazare has been held, a compromise has been reached. across india, there has been passionat

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial 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," on the bbc. >> the headlines this hour. libya ultimatum, the rebels want supporters of colonel gaddafi to serve. by saturday or face attack. in syria, more reports of violence and torture. protests against the government continue to. >> the u.s. began clean-up operations after hurricane irene. wikileaks the names alleged terror suspects. >> we are broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. welcome to "newsday." the last forces remaining loyal to grow gaddafi in libya have been told they must surrender by saturday or face military action. the deadline comes as a spokesman says that they have a good idea of where the former leader is and are confident that they will catch him. we send this report. >> village by village, the rebels' advance towards sirte. they plan to be there by saturday to back up the leadership possible to make them. thousands of loyalists have until then to sur

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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> after the riots in england, a row over a restored order. police defend their tactics after some criticism from politicians. the global stock market signs -- shows signs of healing. shot more than 20 times, the brazilian judge paid for her -- paid with pro-life fighting organized crime. welcome to "bbc news." coming up later, we return to misrata to meet the six-year-old girl who is determined not to become a casualty of the libyan conflict. senior police officers insisted that the tactical decisions about their rights under control earlier this week was theirs alone and not the result of pressure from politicians. more than 1600 people a been arrested in connection with the riots. >> a week after the riots began, a senior police officers and government politicians have indulged in a public row. emerging from the latest meeting of the emergency planning committee, the acting head of scotland yard made a remark of the criticism a

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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> a 68-year-old beaten as he tried to stamp out a fire during riots in west london has died. four euro zone span short selling. relief on the markets as u.s. and asian shares rise, but trading remains volatile. >> it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> we are broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. >> london's riots have claimed another victim. an elderly man who took on rioters as they were trying to set a fire was critically injured and in the last few hours, he has died in hospital. detectives say it was a brutal incident and a senseless killing of innocent man. give us the background to this tragic case. >> this is the case of a 68- year-old man who tried to take on the rioters. they started a fire and he tried to put it out. some of the rioters attacked him. he sustained serious head injuries and was hospitalized. he was put on a life-support machine. he died just before midnight on thursday. police have i

macarthur 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." >> in singa important, the headlines in this hour, accused of slaughtering his own people, western leaders urge syria's president to step down as the bloody crackdown on protestors. libian rebels close in on tripoli taking control of the capital's oil supply. another dark day for world markets. shares take a back swing in u.s. with banks badly hit. one million affected and 2,000 displaced, a year after the worst floods in pakistan, they return. >> broadcasting to viewers in the u.k. and around the world, this is "newsday." >> welcome and we start the program with some breaking news from the middle east. israeli fighter jets have been bombing gaza overnight after a string of attacks on israeli. three egyptian guards were killed as they chased militants on its border. israel says the attacks on its territory were launched and so far killed at least seven palestinians. and we will monitor that situation for you and bring

macarthur 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 bbs world news. >> welcome to bbs. we are in sing borrow. >> anti-corruption protests across india, 13 killed including a former m.p. as violence continues in pakistan's largest city. >> rebels claim a breakthrough after colonel gaddafi's forces. and nations pledge $350 million to fight familiarin in somalia with the warning that 405,000 could starve to death. >> broadcasting to viewers on cbs in america and around the world. >> the indian anti-corruption campaign said he is agreed to let police let him go in a public park for 15 days. he was greeted by cheers outside the police station where he has been held since tuesday. the police insisted he could fast for only three days. >> outside the prison where he has been detained, protestors watch and wait and a compromise appears to have been reached. the police have apparently to have let him go in a public park for 15 days to protest about corruption. across india, there has been passion

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." >> perce fighting in libya and rebel forces continue their push towards tripoli. more bloodshed in syria. security forces fire on anti- government protesters after friday prayers. washington and london condemn the attack on the british council in kabul, which left at least 12 dead. welcome to bbc news. i am deborah mackenzie. a month after the norway attacks, relatives of the victims visit the scene of the killings for the first time. late kickoff, a player strike over unpaid wages delays the start of the spanish football season. intense fighting has been taking place in libya as rebels advancing towards tripoli. to the east of the capital, rebels or claiming a significant victory. they say they have now taken control of one city. to the west, the rebels have been fighting a fierce battles. the latest on the eastern front with our correspondent, but person this report from inside. >> this afternoon the assault began. high on adrenal

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? and now "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to bbc. i am rick in singapore. >> i enemy -- am in london. headlines. in london the third day of looting across the capitol. this spread to birmingham and liverpool. calling for emergency talks on tuesday. >> the fear of decent people who have done nothing to anyone. and the fear in them. >> on the world's stock market, the prices in asia fall sharply again. the dow dropping with the biggest and 5.5 to close. it's 11 a.m. here in singapore. >> welcome to news day. >> british police are urging people to stay off the streets to allow them to deal with the rioting that is continuing to spread across london and parts of the u.k. reaching all parts of the capital, from hackney in the east, to camden in the north. 332 people have been arrested over the past three days. and since the first time since trouble began on saturday, violence is spreading outside to liverpool. david cameron is cutting short his holiday and flyin

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companieswhat can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> welcome to newsday on the bbc. >> the headlines this hour. it tightening their grip on tripoli, libya and rebels transfer their government to the capital as fierce fighting continues across the city. funding libyas future, the u.n. votes to release $1.5 billion in libyan assets. five -- north carolina, new york and virginia have declared states of emergency because of hurricane irene. and steve jobs steps down as the company's chief executive. >> we're broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. this is newsday. ♪ hello and welcome. as fighting continues in libya, the rebels said they are transferring their garment to the capital tripoli from their base in ben ghazi. but colonel gaddafi is not ready to give up yet. in another audio message, he urged libya -- libyans to destroy the rebels. the report contains some graphic images. >> descending into colonel gaddafi's underground fortress, tunnels that runs 4 mil

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put in school will expertise to work for a wide range of companieswhat can we do for you? >> now, bbc world news. >> hello and welcome to newsday. >> the headlines this hour -- wanted dead or alive, a reward of nearly two million dollars is offered for colonel gaddafi. the fighting continues. rebels have bombed his hometown. >> i do not know what they are fighting for. they must really believe in the sky. we have him in a corner now. >> steve jobs steps down as the chief executive at apple. and hurricane irene continues to gather strength as it moves across the caribbean. it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. here in london. we're broadcasting two years at pbs in america and around the world. this is newsday. hello and welcome. there have been ongoing fierce battles in aaa. colonel -- in tripoli. the whereabouts of the libyan leader are still not known. they have offered a reward of over $1 million for anyone who captures our kills him. gunfire] these are the scenes in green square. it is renamed martyrs square for those who have los

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. the uprising intensify its, the u.n. security council condemned syria's use of force against civilians. mubarak plead not guilty to charges of murder and corruption. >> a terrifying ordeal. the bank of japan takes action on a strong yen to secure the comp -- the country's economic recovery. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. >> hello, and welcome. the u.n. security council has issued a statement condemning the syrian government for using force against civilians. it accuses the president administration for widespread violations against human rights. tanks and troops of mutant -- have moved into this center of the city of hama. >> there was machine-gun fire and panic as the tanks moved in. activist videos on the internet said there were gunmen on rooftops to keep people off the streets. the tanks seemed to meet little resistance as they ground into the city center. residents

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". >> welcome to "newsday". >> the headlines. rebels seized control of colonel gaddafi's compound as the battle for the tripoli continues. gaddafi has made a radio address. >> add draft security council resolution is put forward as the un -- at the un. seismic shock. there is no major damage. it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> 4:00 a.m. in london. broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday". >> libyas rebels are celebrating, overrunning colonel gaddafi's headquarters. destroying the symbols of a 42- year dictatorship. no one knows where he or his sons are. members of the national transitional council are on their way to tripoli to began forming an interim government. despite the victorious claims government forces have come -- taken back control. >> of course, i cannot disclose to you what sort of military plans we have prepared to defend tripoli. the remaining -- and the remaining cities. i

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." >> welcome. the headlines this hour -- shares in asia down. the new imf chief faces allegations she abused her a party which he was the finance minister. the u.s. suspends -- suspend sanctions against syria. latest figures success -- suggested that the people have died so far. this latest image of mars -- as a pollute -- prove there is water on the red planet? it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore and 4:00 a.m. in london. this is newsday. shares in asia have fallen sharply, reacting badly to the ongoing debt crisis. hong kong opened almost 5% lower. early on wall street, the dow jones index fell by nearly 4%. the eu failed to calm markets. our economics editor has more. >> two weeks ago today at their emergency summit, eurozone leaders said the future of the euro was safe. but somebody forgot to tell the financial markets. >> this is an abc news special report. >> the closing bell is just ringing now at the new york stock exchange.

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america," reporting from washington. british police braced for another night of rioting. tensions run high in other cities across the country. >> this is commonality pure and simple and it has to be defeated. >> turbulent times for global markets. it comes with a warning that the economy might face increasing risks. fleeing a deadly famine in, a devastating drought has put millions in need of immediate aid. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. tonight, london is a city on edge as the police about an unprecedented operation to stop the violence. after last evening to outbreak which left a trail of destruction in its wake, tonight there has been violence outside of london. we start our coverage with alan little. >> even before coverage they began, the violence striking in its daylight breeziness. this is east london. it was clear that the police and all of the efforts of those on the ground were not equ

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. at can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello. >> colonel gaddafi's son saif al-islam says that his father is safe. the fighting continues, president obama praises the libyan people for their extraordinary sacrifice. >> this much is clear, the gaddafi regime is coming to an end. the future of libya as in the hands of its people. >> prosecutors in new york asking a judge to drop charges against dominique strauss-kahn. it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. here in london. welcome. >> a day after rebel forces in libya said they had captured the second son of colonel gaddafi, he has spoken to the bbc and says government forces are winning the battle for tripoli. saif al-islam was seen at his father's compound and the city. he spoke to our correspondent. >> in the dark of the tripoli night, saif al-islam emerged from the shadows, clearly not under rubble rest. -- rebel arrest. >> i want to refute all rumors. nato and the west, they have launched electronic warfare

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." >> welcome to "newsday" on the bbc. i'm in london. the headlines this hour. leaving libya, four close relatives of colonel gaddafi flee into neighboring algeria. the buildup to the battle for gaddafi's hometown continues as the rebels keep up their advance. tropical storm irene causes severe flooding across the northeastern united states. and the u.n. warns of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu with a mutant strain threatening asia. it's 2:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting to viewers on bbc in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday." four close relatives of colonel gaddafi have fled libya and crossed into neighboring algeria. the algerian government has concern that his wife, darbg and two sons are in the country. the white house has said it has seen no evidence that the libyan leader himself has fled. jeremy bohn is in tripoli. >> these are the only portraits of colone

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. at can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. >> the headlines. a fortnight of disorder on the streets of england with rioting and looting in manchester. more trouble in towns and cities in the midlands. the situation is largely quiet in london where thousands of extra police are out on the streets. >> a global rally as asian markets rise sharply when trading begins. it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> is 4:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting for viewers on pbs in america and around the world. welcome. >> fighting has been taking place for a fortnight in parts of the u.k., with violence in manchester, liverpool and the midlands. in manchester, there were several hours of skirmishes, scuffles and stems from, police and shops attacked. in liverpool, shops of an attack by gangs and in birmingham, cars have been set alight. there has also been riding south of england, but in london, it has been largely quiet. since the violence erupted on saturday night, 685

-- 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." >>> welcome to bbc. >> the headlines this hour -- israel launches a wave of air strikes on gaza after attacks by gunmen left seven israelis dead. accused of slaughtering his own people, western leaders are asking the syrian leader assad to step down. >> another dark day for world markets, shares taking a battering, with banks badly hit. 1 million affected, 50,000 displaced. a year after the heavy floods in pakistan, the heavy rains return. it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. and london, broadcasting on pbs in america and around the world, this is " newsday." >>> hello and welcome. we start with an update on the breaking news from afghanistan. there have been two suicide attacks on a british cultural office and the capital, and we look at the latest pictures from kabul. a spokesman for nato forces at says the target appeared to have been

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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. i am in singapore. >> i am in london. the headlines. a crucial meeting on the future of the eurozone. california leaders in france and germany solve the debt crisis? isolating gaddafi. libyan rebels say they have taken control of key cities surrounding tripoli. >> indian police detain an anti- corruption campaigner to prevent him starving himself to death. the fbi detained a man in the united states. it is 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. in london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday." french president nicolas sarkozy and german chancellor angela merkle are preparing for a crucial meeting to discuss how to deal with the ongoing eurozone debt crisis. markets will be hoping for the launch of a common eurobond. merkle and sarkozy have said that would not be on the agenda. christian frazier reports. >> four weeks ago, they shook hands on a deal the

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? america." and now, "bbc world news america." >> the final push. libyan rebels converged on the gaddafi's hometown, but still no sign of the leader himself. >> as you can see, forces are being pushed out. they think of the next few days they will be fighting the last big battle of this war for their revolution. >> think libya, think of lockerbie. among those found in libya is the pan am bomber. recovering from irene. the east coast shakes off the water and picks up the pieces after being hit by a deadly storm. >> welcome to our viewers in pbs in america. there are concerns that key members of colonel gaddafi's family have arrived in algeria. gaddafi is still at large and they are now within 20 miles or so of the last stronghold, his hometown of certain. we have this report. >> after many days of deadlock on the road to surge, the rebels are now searching ahead. behind them? towns and people getting their first taste of freedom in a generation. he remembers the ba

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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to "news day." >> the headlines. still triple-a-rated. the u.s. avoids an economic downgrade after a new deal to raise the debt ceiling and slash spending. serious brutal crackdown claims dozens more lives. the u.n. says assad has lost all sense of humanity. >> a former egyptian president mubarak prepares to face trial. growing fears for famine victims in somalia. half a million children could die as the threat of violence undermines aid efforts. >> it is to lay him in london, broadcasting on pbs in america and around the world. the credit ratings agency moody's has confirmed the united states can keep its aaa status after the country avoid defaulting on its debt. president obama has signed into law an agreement raising the government debt limit. but moody's has assigned a negative outlook to the rating to show there is still a risk of future downgrade if the government's fiscal discipline weekends. in the pas

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." >> this is "bbc world news america," reporting from washington. >> the motion to -- >> sealing the deal. washington averts crisis by lifting the debt ceiling at the final hour. frustration is far from over. >> issued not take risk of default, risk of economic catastrophe, to get folks in this town to work together and do good jobs. >> fleeing a famine, with millions across east africa in need of help. the people of war-torn somalia facing a desperate struggle. rediscovering a secret garden after a massive restoration. one of england's treasures brings back to life. -- springs back to life. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america, and also around the globe. for weeks, the gum -- the drama has gripped and frustrated washington and america. the government has finally acted to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default. with the world and the market looking on, the senate cleared the final hurdle. president obama said it was a step towar

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." >> welcome to "newsday" on the bbc. i'm in singapore. >> i'm in london. our headlines this hour -- >> tightening their grip on tripoli, libyan rebels move their government to the capital. funding libya's future, the u.n. votes to vote more than $5 billion in assets. >> hurricane irene tears through america's eastern seaboard. north carolina, new york, and virginia have declared states of emergency. steve jobs sits down as the company's chief executive. he's set to stay on as chairman. it's 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it's 2:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. this is "newsday." >> hello, and welcome. as fighting continues in libya, the rebels say they're transfering their government's capital of tripoli from their base in benghazi. colonel gaddafi isn't ready to give up yet. he urged libyans to destroy the rebels. the heaviest fighting is still near olede gaddafi's old capitol

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companieswhat can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to newsday on the bbc. i am in singapore. >> i am in london. the headlines this hour -- but the ultimatum, rebels warned supporters of colonel gaddafi to surrender by saturday or face attack. in syria, more reports of violence and torture as protests against the government continue. >> aftermath in the united states begins the cleanup operation following tropical storm irene. wiki-leaks names alleged terror suspects. it is 11:00 a.m. in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. in london broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to newsday. ♪ >> forces remaining loyal to coral gaddafi in libya have been told to surrender by saturday or face military action. the deadline comes as the spokesperson for the libyan rebels says they have a good idea of where he is and they are confident they will catch him. here is this report. >> village by village, the rebels' advance toward sirte. they plan to be

new man's own foundation, and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a de range of companies. what can we do for you? and now, "bbc world news." >> the end of 70 years at the top, the u.s. government loses its highest level credit rating. it follows turmoil on the world economic market. this is the worsening economic slowdown. in the u.s., france, and germany, they condemn syria's president. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcasting on pbs in america and also around the globe. coming up later for you. one year from the start of their underground ordeal, chile honors the miners who became national heroes. and hirvings iros -- hiroshima commemorates its disaster amid worries about nuclear power. hello and welcome. the rating agency standard & poor's has downgraded the united states credit rating from it top aaa value by one level to aa-plus. a u.s. official said the agency's analysis was flawed. the u.s. government has huge debts and the credit agency said that not enough has been done to deal with it. we're joined by our correspondent in washington, marcus

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 human cost of libya's war. hundreds of bodies are discovered at an abandonned hospital in the heart of tripoli. evacuate new york. thousands are ordered to leave the city and low-lying areas as hurricane irene races towards america's atlantic coast. >> i cannot stress this highly enough, if you are in the projected path of this hurricane, you have to take precautions now. don't wait. don't delay. >> horrific and cowardly, the u.s. condemns the suicide bomb attack on a u.n. building in nigeria's capital. at least 18 people have been killed. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later -- three weeks after a record number of police take to the streets of london. hello and welcome. evidence is emerging from tripoli as hundreds of killings in the days before the fall of the capital. with the center of tripoli mainly quiet, human rights group have been able to gain ac

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 the bbc. >> i'm in london. the headlines. major civil unrest hits london for the third day. fires are burning and there's widespread riots and looting across the capital. the prime minister holding emergency talks. >> the fear in people's house. decent people. who have done nothing to anyone. and the fear in them. >> trouble on the world stock market. the share prices continue to slide. the dow with its biggest fall since 2008. it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it's 2:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, welcome to "newsday." >> a very warm welcome to you. a little later on, we'll be back in singapore about the developing financial story. we begin this hour with a special edition of "newsday," focusing on a third day of rioting that has spread to several parts of london. fires have been burning in many buildings and roads and shops have been looted. the

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. closing in on the lipian -- libyan capital, rebel forces say they're cutting off key lines to gaddafi. in syria, thousands of palestinian refugees flee their camps as the government crackdown continues. >> no more cameras, the judge ruled. the trial of hosni mubarak will not be televised. waging war on gang culture. britain's prime minister promises to mend a broken society in the wake of last week's riots. it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it's 2:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. >> colonel gaddafi has called on his supporters to free libya from traitors and nato. his broadcast appeal was made over a telephone line from an undisclosed location. but even as he spoke, rebel forces advanced into two towns that controlled the access to tripoli and a town 30 miles west of the capital and to the south. if the coastal town falls, rebels will

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 "newsnight" on the bbc. i'm in singapore. >> i'm in london. the headlines. colonel gaddafi's son tells the bbc that forces loyal to his father are winning the battle for tripoli. as fighting continues, president obama praises the libyan people for their extraordinary sacrifice. >> this much is clear. the gaddafi regime is coming to an end, and the future of libya is in the hands of its people. >> prosecutors in new york ask a judge to drop sexual assault charges against the former head of the i.m.f. dominique strauss kahn. renewed tension on the korean peninsula is a project aimed at bringing north and south together comes to a bitter end. it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it's 2:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to "newsnight." -- "newsday." >> one of colonel gaddafi's sons, has been arrested, and has appeared in the center of the libyan capit

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. >> a leading credit agency downgrades america's top-notch credit rating for the first time in 70 years. it follows further turmoil on the world's financial markets amid fierce of a workning economic slowdown. the leaders of the u.s. france and germany condemn syria's president for what they call indiscrimnat violence. welcome to bbc news. one year on from the start of their underground ordeal, chile honors the miners who became national heroes. and the earliest surviving film by alfred hitchcock once thoughts lost but found in a vault in new zeal nt. >> welcome. the rating agency's standard and poors has jound graded the united states credit rating from its top aaa values by one value to ww plus. a u.s. official said the agency's analysis was flawed. the u.s. government has huge debts and the credit agency's feel that not enough has been done to deal with it. our correspondent in washington has the latest. >> this

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" on the bbc. i'm rico in singapore. >> i'm in london. the headlines. rebel fighters seize control of colonel gaddafi's compound as the battle for tripoli continues. reports that gaddafi has made a radio address, supporters keep up their resistance. medical emergency concerns that the hospitals in tripoli are being overwhelmed. >> a draft security council resolution is put forward at the united nations. seismic shock. an earthquake rocks the north coast of north america, but there is no major damage. it is 9:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it's 2:00 a.m. here in london, broadcasting to viewers in the u.k. and around the world. this is "newsday." rebels are celebrating overrunning gaddafi's headquarters in tripoli, destroying the symbol of a 42-year dictatorship. he has reportedly called his exit a tactical move, but no one knows exactly where he or his sons are. members of the national transitional cou

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. a united front, germany and france propose new measures to tackle europe's debt crisis, but will it work? more grief for the murdock, news says phone hacking was regularly discussed at the newspaper. >> could gaddafi's days be numbered? libyan rebels say they control most of the town of zawai and thousands of protesters flood the streets of india after an anticorruption activist is arrested. it is 9:00 a.m. here in sing more. >> it's 2 a.m. here in london. broadcasting to viewers on pshes in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday." >> germany and france have called for much closer financial integration in europe to zone with the -- deal with the debt cry by -- crisis but even as they were meeting in paris there was grim news about the german economy which grew less than expected in the last quarter. investors didn't seem reassured by the leaders' proposals. the euro fell as did the

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." >> welcome to the bbc. >> the headlines this hour, a 68-year-old man beaten as he tried to stamp out a fire during riots in west london has died. four eurozone nations ban short selling on the shares of banks and financial companies. >> relief in the market as u.s., european and asian shares rise but trading remaining volatile. a rallying call from washington urging other countries to impose sanctions against syria's regime as violence continues. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, this is news day. hello and welcome. london's riots have claimed another victim. police revealed an elderly man who took on the rioters as they were trying to set fire to a bin in ealing has died in hospital. footage from the third day of the disorder showed police and others tending to 68-year-old richard manington after he'd been sat upon.

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." >> after the riots in england, a row over who restored order. police defend their tactics after criticism from some politicians. global stock markets show signs of stability after a week of volatile share prices. welcome to "bbc news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. i'm rachel hodges. coming up later for you -- we return to misrata to meet the 6-year-old girl who's determined not to become just another casualty of libyan conflict. and what does it mean to be an asian-american? complex identity and the clash of cultures. >> hello there. senior police officers have insisted that the tactical decisions that brought the riots in england under control earlier this week were theirs alone and not a result of pressure from politicians. more than 1,600 people have been arrested in connection with the riots. around half have appeared before the courts. here's mark easton. >> a week after the riots began,

and union bank. ♪ >> he union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companieswhat can we do for you? >> and now, bbc world news. >> hello and welcome. >> the headlines -- a united front, germany and france prepare new measures to tackle europe's debt crisis. but will it work? former "news of the world" hacking by journalists was openly discussed. >> lakatia is under attack for the fourth day in a row. it is a 11:00 a.m. here in singapore. >> it is 4:00 a.m. here in london. we are broadcasting on pbs in america and around the world. >> germany and france have called for much closer economic integration in europe. angela merkel and president sarkozy's met, but investors did not feel encouraged. >> the two keyed leaders of the year is on met in paris today, knowing they needed to restore confidence in their ability to fix europe debt crisis. but today began with some discouraging news. germany, the engine room of the year rose on with a stellar -- the engine room of the year rose zone with a stellar manufacturing sector, saw slow- growth period in the past three m

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? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. >> aaa rated, the u.s. avoids an economic and downgrade after a deal to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending. syria's brutal crackdown claims dozens of more lives. the u.n. says that the president has lost all sense of humanity. >> hosni mubarak prepares to face trial. growing fears for somalia's famine victims. the threat of violence undermines aid efforts. >> we are broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america, welcome to "newsday." the credit rating agency moody's has confirmed that the u.s. is to keep its aaa status after the country avoided defaulting on their debt. president obama has signed an agreement raising the american government's debt limit. they have assigned a negative outlook to show that there is still a risk of a future downgrade if the government's fiscal discipline weakens. the deal failed to diffuse washington's debt bond. >> there has been little to smile about in the past few weeks as

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>> 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 cost of the war in libya becomes clear. there was the stench of rotting bodies in a tripoli hospital. >> what help to clean the hospitals to bring life back to the hospitals. never ever seen anything like this. >> under attack in the nigerian capital. a massive car bomb kills at least 18 people. mourning the death of kandahar's mayor. his family question is whether his sacrifice was worth it. >> i think i have given up on my country. i do not see a light at the end of the tunnel. >> welcome to our viewers on psb and around the globe -- pbs and around the globe. medical staff have been forced to flee. rescuers reached the hospital. they found 21 survivors. our reporter has been to the hospital. his report contains some distressing images. >> what happened here at this hospital over the past amadeus is one of the most terrible incidents of this entire revolution -- over the past four days is one of the most terrible

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