it's bahrain doesn't measure up to. sort of progressive democratic states like brazil or some of the european countries that are kind of tame social democracies and even you know the u.s. is hosting its first grand prix this year in austin texas it's gonna rain and the formula one the marriage came about many years ago because of the extreme wealth this involved with formula one in bernie ecclestone for william empire it because it was a bit they're able to broker a deal to have a grand prix in bahrain but like i said you take away that then veneer of society in bahrain and you have a it's a it's a pressure cooker under the surface it's a two tier society you have the extreme wealth and then you have the worker class that a lot of foreign workers from india pakistan bangladesh basically run the infrastructure of the country like saudi arabia and in almost every other country in the gulf states of protests and announced days of rage said according against this upcoming about all we're looking at a situation that could pe

." >> anti-government protest in bahrain. organizers say sunday's formula one grand prix will go ahead. one of the 27 people killed after a passenger plane -- passenger plane crashes in pakistan. chilling details on the shooting spree of the island. good evening coming up later for you, a political crisis in china. we will have a special report. ♪ remembering the voice of reggae. we look at a new film that celebrates the life of bob marley. hello. welcome once again. pressure is building of the organizers of the formula one grand prix in bahrain. tens of thousands of protesters gathered in the capital. some called for the race to be stopped. police used teargas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds. the government and says the event will take place protesters have threatened to disrupt it. >> burning rubber, but not in the way the minority would hope. tires went up in smoke. last year, the formula one was canceled ads of pro-democracy protesters took to the street. these days, they call for the release of campaigners many

abc news, bahrain -- bbc news, bahrain. >> i spoke to the washington director of human rights watch. you just came back from bahrain. what was the island like that you found there? >> it was seating. there is a growing polarization on both sides of the divide in bahrain right now, particularly in the shi'ite community, the majority shia community -- there is deep frustration at the royal family, the government is not implementing the reforms that were recommended by the king's commission. >> how easy was it for someone like you, a human rights observer, to operate in the country? >> it took a while to get a visa. they only let us in for friday's -- for five days. they did not want us there on friday when the demonstrations happen. had the opportunity to meet with senior government officials to talk about the experience. it was an interesting trip. it did convince me that the situation there is still salvageable. we do not have a lot of time. the anger is building on both sides. >> the fifth fleet is still stationed on the island. to what extent does washington need to be concerned ab

bbc news, bahrain. >> i spoke more with the washington director of human rights. tom, you just came back from bahrain. what was the island like? >> it was ceding -- seething. there is growing polarization on both sides. in particular in the shia communities, the majority shia communities, there is deep frustration at the royal family, the government is not implementing the reforms -- that the royal family, the government is not implementing the reforms. >> how easy it with you to -- how easy is it for someone like you to operate in the country? >> to go while to get -- it took a while to get the visa. they only let us in for five days. they did not want us there on fridays when the demonstrations happened. we met with senior government officials to talk about the experience. it was an interesting trip. it convinced me that the situation is still salvageable, but we do not have a lot of time. the anger is building on both sides. >> the american naval fleet is still stationed on the island. what extent should washington be concerned about what you found? >> american

just briefly want to go about thirty seconds left in this part bahrain cited bahrain's leaders claim they want significant reforms why are there not for the people there still clearly angry just thirty seconds if you will. yes clearly angry i think because the reforms you know are moderate forms people are still being held without trial activists are still being arrested people on hunger strike and what sports the foremost i think his are geared to getting their fair level all the tension and all the systems around by you need people assisting good people raising their voices and until now the international community is still focused on world also i think that all contribution to the anger which we're witnessing the popular anger which in the end i believe would she be emboldened by the risk of beirut thanks so much for your thoughts on this big story thank you coming up on the program britain's risking everything on the roll of the dice we look at how the u.k. is going to give the streets becoming russian roulette for countless that exam able to fight the lure of easy money and red

also emerges tear gas and water cannon we used on crowds in bahrain on friday as thousands marched in support of a jailed anti government activists like comment on that coming up with news and. that's it was. sad all spain's lost livelihoods roland cuts and record jobless leave investors cagey over whether the euro zone's fourth largest economy can really escape. hello and welcome it's eleven pm saturday night here in moscow watching r.t. with me kevin no in our top story the damascus planes are armed terrorist gangs for the recent spate of violence in syria saying they've increased their activity ahead of the ceasefire deadline meantime the u.n. though condemning the syrian authorities for the killings despite the pledge to pull back more from our middle east correspondent paula. president bashar assad says that he is fighting these armed groups ahead of the april tenth did line which was agreed to according to him and his plan and he also says that these armed groups are increasing their activity he says that they are interested only in violence and that they're being funded in arms

but as you can see hasn't changed we've seen reports of violence coming out of bahrain . after another for the last year or two years look the it's not uncommon that the police will have a drive by shootings of people in bahrain you can watch these videos on you tube if you want it's the worst police states a region so i don't think so if we were going to see reform in bahrain it would have come down to the recent change of leadership. is under the umbrella of the western nations in terms of influence in the region bahrain is a satellite state of the kingdom of saudi arabia and also in turn is a satellite state. regional washington and london. best interest. contracts etc and also it's a strategic defense position as well. things are really going to go in bahrain to find out why the protests are still raging particularly after the mainstream of foreign and media is accused of turning a blind eye. if you go car fire ahead of a major sporting event for the world to notice the flames of discord engulfing a small island nation in the persian gulf but green is suffocating in t

>> iran has nothing to do with bahrain. bahrain has been fighting for rights since the 1920's and the 1930's and the 1940's and 1950's. iran has nothing to do with this. we do not want anything from iran. we just want our rights, more rights, and to be first class citizens, not second class and the foreigners are the first class citizens in bahrain. >> syrian state television says at least eight people have been killed and dozens were wounded in a northwest city. more than 20 people were killed and the majority were personal -- were security personnel. >> very big explosions in the center of it live -- of idlib. you can see pictures of partially or almost totally demolished buildings. some very severe damage there. obviously, some very big bombs needed to create that kind of damage. so far, the preliminary casualty count of eight to 12 security personnel and civilians. many dozens wounded. you can see the devastation and the people around. there would certainly have been casualties. state television does not flinch from sho

i think the formula one should not go ahead in bahrain. the fact that you've got violent demonstrations that have been -- demonstrations by democratic protesters who have been violently suppressed. >> bahrain lies in the persian gulf. its government appointed by a sunni monarchy sees things differently. >> there is a small minority that's against it, saying that hosting the formula one would give the government the opportunity to whitewash what has been done and present everything as if it's fine. but if you look at the news coverage, you look at the reality on the ground, it's quite the opposite. >> with the countdown underway, the bahraini government, along with formula one organizers, want this lucrative event to go ahead. but if that's to happen, many people in the country want something in return. tom esselmont, bbc news. >> let's get a response from the bahraini authorities. we're joined by a spokesman for the bahraini information affairs authority. no doubt many people in bahrain want the grand prix to go ahead, but as we can see fr

bahrain is one of the. keys in the middle east is this going to change or change of leadership recently but as you can see doesn't change we've seen reports of violence coming out of bahrain one after the other for the last year or two years the it's not uncommon to the police will drive by shootings of people in bahrain you can watch these videos on you tube if you want it's the worst police state region so i don't think so because if we were going to see reform in bahrain it would have come after the recent change of leadership. is under the umbrella of the western nations in terms of influence in the region where rain is the satellites. state of the kingdom of saudi arabia and also into is a satellite state in the region of washington and london we have been credible vested interest there in terms of petroleum contracts etc and also it's true to its history teacher defense position as well. and artie's i really was in bahrain to find out why the protests are still raging and the mainstream foreign media

author a middle east expert joins me now live from not discuss the situation in bahrain so protesters have promised days of rage i'm sorry about that i was speaking to mr ali just a few seconds ago and it appears that we've lost him we'll see if we can get back to him shortly here on r.t. sorry about that. foyle's relating to the trial of norwegian mass killer and his prey vick will be classified for sixty years the judges say the documents could be harmful to the public and will be kept secret until twenty eight seventy two the decision came with a brave it's televised trial viewed across the world he's admitted to killing seventy seven people in a bomb and last year by his criminal claiming he was protecting norway from being taken over by muslims it was a give a step by step account of exactly how it is victims have to these human eyes himself to become a mass killer and found guilty of rape it could face a maximum twenty one year prison sentence but if the judges decide he is insane to be sent for indefinite psychiatric treatment from a number of the european parliament going forw

this demonstration in bahrain for human rights began peacefully. the authorities used tear gas to break up. formula one boss eccleston says that no one is protesting against the race itself. its critics say he is taking the easy way out of the debate. >> i think sport viewers have a social responsibility to. they are citizens of the country. they are not political advocacy groups. but they do not exist in a vacuum, either. >> bahrain is not the only country with human rights problems that is hosting a high- profile event. the upcoming eurovision song contest has put the spotlight on azerbaijan. yet the event is also drawing attention to the plight of dissidents at their. without the song contest, they would go largely ignored. >> i know from my own experience in azerbaijan the authorities are very sensitive to publicity, but they consider very carefully how to react to with. it does have some impact when public attention is focused on the country. >> but can big sporting and cultural events help improve human rights in host countries? a so-called b

protests continue and bahrain. organizers say that the formula 1 grand prix is going ahead. 127 people have been killed in a plane crash in pakistan. anders behring breivik is on trial for killing 77 people in july and he has made a chilling recount of the shooting spree. survivors and families were hugging each other during the testimony. you might find some of this report upsetting. >> the atmosphere at court changed today. the country braced itself, though few could imagine a was to come. to route -- throughout, his cold and emotional responses that in most disturbing. today, he talked us through his killing spree as though he was describing a day at work. under normal circumstances, i am a nice person, he said. as he reached the island and prepared for the massacre, i was thinking, i don't want to do this. then i thought, it is now or never. he killed 67 on the island, two others drowned trying to escape. inside the court room, anders behring breivik took us a moment by moment account through what he did. from

is in bahrain to find out why the protests are still raging as mainstream foreign media is accused of turning a blind eye. it took a car fire ahead of a major sporting event for the world to notice the flames of discord engulfing a small island nation in the persian gulf but green is suffocating in the smoke of an ongoing struggle between protesters and police demonstrations have been happening in bahrain for more than a year now protesters say this is the longest lasting revolt in the arab spring so far the only result from them has been an increase in violence on all sides scenes from the capital be a more than passing similarity to the pictures out of the in battle series city homes but the city's enjoyed and very different level of attention. the sions and the media stayed surprisingly silent considering their stance on other middle eastern revolutions they were all but silent when the bahraini revolution was crushed last year there are all but silent about the human rights abuses in bahrain itself and the formula one race is just focused attention on that society in the media doe

plus bahrain is on high alert to safeguard the formula one grand prix which is racing ahead despite a wave of anti-government protests and a brutal crackdown that's left one dead. and a big impact on the small screen the world watches as whistleblower julian assange makes his debut as a t.v. host here on our t.v. stirring up a range of global reaction. you're watching r.t. coming to you live from moscow ariane the russian capital i'm marina joshing now it's the day that france decides its future with millions set to vote on a new president but this year polls open to a very disenchanted public and a country suffering rampant unemployment a stare at the economic despair or he says are still you now reports on the runners and riders aiming to restore french fortunes and their sometimes far reaching promises. it's election day in france round one of the presidential race but what's ironic is that it a country where politics is a national pastime the prospect of a record obsession hangs over this election and some polls projecting that up to thirty two percent of voters would rather die o

the 2012 grand prix of bahrain will go ahead as scheduled. this comes after a continued unrest in bahrain and hours after an explosion in the capital. they are happy they can put on the race. the teams are due to meet this weekend. they are currently in shanghai ahead of china's a grand prix. >> have we had any reaction from the drivers? >> no official reaction as of yet. the teams are currently involved in first practice ahead of that chinese grand prix. it will be interesting to hear what they have to say. a number of teams are voicing their concerns about the race. of the drivers, one of the few of them to come out and say he was concerned about the race going ahead. the ferrari driver, let the fia decide. a mixture of abuse. plenty of this pressure for this race to go ahead -- a mixture of views. plenty of pressure for this race to go ahead. bahrain is keen on the the challenge, before miller one wants to crack -- a formula one wants to crack the middle east. interesting to see what happens over the next few days in terms of the action. >

>> nothing. >> we're going to bahrain? >> yes, of course. >> this is worth an estimated 25 million pounds to formula one. the circuit cost 92 million pounds to build. the royal family owns the% of one team. there was a lot at stake if the race was canceled. -- the royal family owns 50% of one team. there is a hugely charged atmosphere. the conflict is between those who support the ruling elite and those who oppose them. sectarian divisions are growing. today, this video emerged of a mob lutein a supermarket. the police appeared to be colluding with the looters. -- this video has emerged of a mob looting a supermarket. the civil unrest is not going away. as protests continue, amnesty international says that the human rights crisis is not over. >> they might use this not to move ahead because they will say that they have more space now because they have communicated to the international community that everything is normal in bahrain. comingain's police are increasingly under attack. on the night this was filmed, a pipe bomb

who was convicted of leading last year's pro democracy protest in bahrain.e and 20 other activists convicted by a military court last year will have their cases reviewed by a civil court. but the decision to keep the men in custody until they're in court again has been condemned by opposition groups. that's all for the moment. stay with us though here on "bbc world news." we have plenty more to come. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our expended global network to work for a wide range of companies from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet los presented by kcet los angeles.

and further violence between anti regime protesters and police in bahrain finally get the attention of the international community as demonstrators threaten days of rage to coincide with a formula one grand prix. french candidates embrace skepticism to win the hearts and minds this just ahead of a presidential poll which could reshape the e.u.'s political landscape. and china turns its growing might towards the arctic as beijing's bid for the vast untapped resources alarm's nations bordering the region. it's good to have you with us here on r.t. today i'm sushi life in moscow in egypt up to a hundred thousand demonstrators have again rose to roost square to protest at the ruling military council the rally involves supporters from opposite ends of the political spectrum with secular activists rubbing shoulders with islamists old joined in a common cause james corbett a political analyst with a special interest in the arab uprisings told me just a bit earlier it's the lack of democratic prospects that's driving many people to the streets. at the moment it seems to be teetering between ei

the bahrain professor has been found shot dead outside other night clashes with security forces it's reported some up at a restaurant is there also beaten by right he's the head of a controversial bahrain formula one kong preying on friday tens of thousands to pass an anti regime protest to coincide with the race. as a journalist stunned that so we're trying to for a century why explains why he brings that has been a condemnation from western countries all reign as one of the petrel monarchies in the middle east and behind a change change of leadership recently as you can see hasn't changed we've seen reports of violence coming out of bahrain one after the one after another for the last year or two years the it's not uncommon to the police will have a drive by shootings of people in bahrain you can watch these videos on you tube if you want it's one of the worst police states a region to reform i don't think so if we were going to see reform in bahrain it would have come after the recent change of leadership bahrain is under the umbrella of the western nations in terms of influence i

some other demonstrators were also beaten by riot police ahead of the controversial bahrain formula one grand prix on friday tens of thousands took part in an anti regime protest to coincide with the race patrick henningsen he's a journalist and editor of the twenty first century russia explained to me earlier why he thinks there has been no condemnation from western countries. well rain good is one of the petrel not work he's in the middle east and we've got to change or change of leadership recently but as you can see it hasn't changed we've seen reports of violence coming out of bahrain want out of the other for the last year or two years the it's not uncommon to the police will have drive by shootings of people in bahrain you can watch these videos on you tube if you want it's one of the worst police states the region reform i don't think so if we were going to see reform in bahrain it would have come after the recent change of leadership bahrain is under the umbrella of the western nations in terms of influence in the region bahrain is a satellite state of the kingdom of saudi

plus bahrain is on high alert to safeguard a formal long ramp for you which is going at this fire a wave of anti-government protests and a brutal crackdown last monday. the gamepad of a small screen the world watches as whistleblower join us songs makes its debut as a t.v. host here on r.t.e. stirring up a range of global reaction. we're trying to live from moscow to the russian capital armory and she welcomes hours today to france decide its future with a million set to vote on a new president this year polls open to a very disenchanted public and a country suffering rampant unemployment is scary and the konami despair are just as are silly now reports on the runners and riders aiming to restore french fortunes and their sometimes far reaching promises. round lot of the presidential race but what's ironic is that it a country where politics is a national pastime the prospect of a record of said should hangs over this election and some polls projecting that up to thirty two percent of voters would rather not pass or ballots not out of up with people but because they feel that there reall

so bahrain is a small country. they will chaperone the teams very carefully and protect them, i think, from the airport to the hotels to the race venue, which is right down in the desert. so there are two issues here, really, one of safety, and i think the teams will be safe, and one of morality. should this race go ahead in a country as troubled as bahrain? a very large number of people want the race to go ahead, but a large number of people don't. so it's split. those who don't, the more hard-line protesters say this is a tool of repression. how can you hold a race like this when people are being locked up in dubious circumstances? i think we should mention this video in a second. others are saying bahrain needs the investment. the only way the jobs are going to be provided for these rather depressed villages is by bringing in the money and prestige. >> i think the video refers to looting in a supermarket. no, i believe we have the video. we have got some pictures. essentially, we're 10 days away from the race it

bahrain. where in the shia muslim are a majority. only to find themselves alone uncrossed. -- and crushed. this is their story and al jazeera is the witness. to follow their journey of hope. with the carnage that followed. this is the arab revolution that was abandoned by the arabs. and forgotten by the world. >> i encourage you all to seek it out on youtube. how did you manage to get into bahrain? you went in on a tourist visa. what are the conditions like? >> at the beginning we were allowed to come in as tourists. we started filming in following the protests going on. there was a revolution in full swing. we started following a round the protesters. everything was pretty normal and then the crackdown started. it came in waves. it would crack down on protesters the pullback. -- then pull back. then there was the final crackdown when saudia arabia was invited into bahrain by the ruling family of bahrain. they started arresting everyone who ever associated with the democracy protests and tortu

news twenty four seven this is with me live in moscow the rule of formula one engines in bahrain this weekend will be mixed with the angry voices of the regime activists there promising quote days of rate each after a year of arab spring protests police of fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators in clashes just ahead of sunday's grand prix but as our. reports sunlight libya and syria this uprising has been well off the radar. it took a car fire ahead of a major sporting event for the world to notice the flames of discord engulfing a small island nation in the persian gulf but green is suffocating in the smoke of an ongoing struggle between protesters and police the most recent have been happening in bahrain for more than a year now protesters say this is the longest lasting revolt in the arab spring but so far the only result from them has been an increase in violence on all sides since from the capital be a more than passing similarity to the pictures out of the embattled syrian city of homs but the city's enjoyed a very different level of attention. and the media

plus bahrain is on high alert to safeguard the formula one grand prix we're just going to have to find a wave of anti-government protests and a brutal crackdown that's left one dead. and a big impact on the small screen the world watches as whistleblower join assad's makes his debut as a t.v. host here on our team stirring up a range of global reaction. coming to you live from moscow i'm marina joshua i'll come to the program now it's the day that france decides its future was million set to vote on a new president but this year polls open to a very disenchanted public in a country suffering rampant unemployment a scary and economic despair pulsars predict the turnout will be low was man of voters being unable to relate to the candidates are just are still in our forts on the runners and riders aiming to restore french word terms and their sometimes far reaching promises. it's election day in france and round one of the presidential race was someone i decided a country where politics is a national pastime the prospect of a record upset should haves over this election and some polls pro

many of bahrain's majority shia committee are dismayed by the decision.y want the race called off. >> the country is not ready to host a formula one race. we first need to solve our own problems. only then can we stage such a race, god willing. >> how can erase be held when at the same time women are being beaten and 89 people have been killed? >> last year's bahrain grand prix was canceled amidst the political unrest. this time, bahrain's leaders have been determined to get it back on track. there is a lot of money at stake. it is estimated the race will pump four hundred million euros into the local economy, and formula one charges 30 million euros for the privilege of bringing the race to bahrain. >> time now for a short break. >> we will be coming up soon with a few more news stories, including turkey and its efforts to join the eu. stay with us for that. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> 25 years ago, turkey applied to join the european union, and it is still waiting. >> several members had reservations, including germany. they say turkey's human rights record is not up to e

it would have come after the recent change of leadership bahrain is under the umbrella of the western nations in terms of influence in the region bahrain is a satellite state of the kingdom of saudi arabia and also in turn is a satellite state in the region of washington and london we have incredible vested interests there in terms of petroleum contracts etc and also estridge bases strategic defense position as well. the moment of truth is looming for french presidential hopefuls are the action is due to start in just hours meanwhile citizens of french overseas territories have already cast their ballots along with those voting in embassies abroad ten counties that are competing in this weekend's first round with opinion polls showing socialist francois hollande pulling slightly ahead of the incumbent conservative president nicolas sarkozy if not all the hopefuls wins more than fifty percent a second vote will take place a week later and a runoff between the top two. senior has more on the candidates program. one day to go before the french polls but one in four voters still haven't m

i think they should not go ahead in bahrain. there were demonstrators by protesters who have been violently suppressed. >> they were saying at hosting the formula would be an opportunity to whitewash, but if you look at availability on the ground, it is quite the opposite. >> with the countdown under way, they want is a lucrative event to go ahead. for that to happen, many people want something in return. praxair has been another sign of ermine -- burma opening to the world. he is on his first official trip to japan by a burmese leader in almost 50 years. japan says it is ready to start assistance as part of the transition to democracy. the japanese government appears to be coming up with a comprehensive solution. >> i would resume aid, which could pay for infrastructure to help bolster. another sign the country has been welcomed back into the international community because no head of state has been here for 28 years. >> we saw video of creating an -- the eu agreeing to suspend sanctions. do you see japan being seen to do likew

bahrain is one of the. monarchies in the middle east they've had a change of change of leadership recently as you can see it hasn't changed we've seen reports of violence coming out of bahrain after the other for the last year or two years the it's not uncommon the police will drive by shootings of people in bahrain you can watch these videos on you tube if you want it's the worst police states a region. i don't think so if we were going to see reform in bahrain it would have come after the recent change of leadership. under the umbrella of the western nations in terms of influence in the region the rain is a satellite of the kingdom of saudi arabia and also into this satellite state of the region of washington and london we have incredible vested interest there in terms of petroleum contracts etc and also it's just it's a strategic defense position as well. the moment of truth is looming for french presidential hopefuls as the election is due to start in just hours meanwhile citizens afraid of the seas ter

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clashes between anti regime protesters and police in bahrain finally get the attention of the international community as demonstrators threaten days of rage to coincide with the formula one grand prix. french candidates embrace euro skepticism to win hearts and minds the head of a presidential poll which could reshape the political landscape. also reporting this china turns its growing light towards the arctic because beijing's bid for the vast untapped resources and nations bordering the region the top stories this hour . on the screen online around the world this is r.t. life here in moscow in egypt up to one hundred thousand demonstrators have again engulfed caro's town here square to protest against the ruling military council and rally involved supporters from opposite ends of the political spectrum with secular activists rubbing shoulders with islamists and joined in a common cause jacob kohlberg the president of the future of freedom foundation told me a little earlier that he had hoped for democracy following hosni mubarak's fall is still some way off. obviously things are moving to

bahrain's foreign ministry say they are both terrorists. hard for the government to dismiss is the criticism from amnesty international. it calls human rights carried out, window dressing. >> large numbers of people in detention. it has imposed very hash sentences on people without fair trials and there are 14 opposition leaders that remain in custody and there's been no high-level accountability for those uses. >> this is now an all-too familiar scene on the streets of bahrain. clashes between the police and protesters. the graffiti on the wall reads don't race over blood. >> now an air canada co-pilot who fell asleep during the flight is being officially blamed for sending the plane into a nose dive when he woke up and mistook the -- something for a cargo plane. 16 people suffered injuries. millions of comic fans around the world. release of the film "the avengers." the film doesn't feature just one single superhero but several. including thor and captain america. it's said to make a lot of money. >> we are at war. we need a team. >> ther

silenced but no storm tear gas rains down on bahrain's pro-democracy protesters get the was keeps quiet prompting accusations of selective support in arab uprisings. syrian border security reportedly repel pathak and saudi backed extremists filtering from iraq as the peace envoy strengthens paul's for an urgent expansion of the un monitors squad. and a test suggests that andre would go boy a russian deputy that torricelli accused of killing former security officer alexander me being caught in london is innocent that's the result of a polygraph exam by u.k. specialists. oh and thanks for joining our team this wednesday at it's five o'clock here in moscow in a. confessed mass murder andras but i have a council used wednesday's testimony to try and convince judges that he was sane when he killed seventy seven people last july the right wing extremist wants his ideology to be taken seriously rather than considered the ramblings of a madman but as our party's over bennett now reports of the worry is that his message is already resonating elsewhere in europe. this is considered the breeding g

bahrain's foreign ministry says they're both terrorists. harder for the government to dismiss will be the criticism from amnesty international. it called human rights carried out by the gulf state window-dressing. >> large numbers of people in deintelligence. it has imposed very harsh sentences on people without fair trials. there are 14 opposition leaders that remain in custody. there has been no high level accountability for those abuses. >> this is now an all too familiar scene on the streets of bahrain's capital. clashes between police and protestors who want the grand pree canceled. the gravity on the wall reads don't race over blood. >> and still to come here on g.m.t., controlling cancer. the prostate treatment doctors hope to be a major breakthrough. >> the cruise ship which has been crossing the atlantic marked the 100 anniversary of the sinking of the titan tick has now arrived in canada. relevants will be able to visit some of the graves who died on the voyage. our correspondent john kay has been traveling on the ship. he said th

pressure crackdowns on pro-democracy demonstrators in bahrain and the lack of condemnation from western governments prompts questions over the selective approach to the arab spring revolts. and kofi annan warns of violence in syria continuing despite the cease fire stressing an urgent need for the expansion of a u.n. observer mission that. will costing lives from the heart of the russian capital this is r.t. . while the trial of a self-confessed mass killer anders breivik continues there are fears last year's massacre in norway might one day be repeated in other european countries the u.k. anti fastest group has warned his anti islam rhetoric could be inspiring extremist followers worldwide a move must be done to stop it and in britain which has a number of towns considered hotbeds on the far right the trend is especially worrisome marti's i have a better reports. this is also considered the breeding ground of far right extremism in the u.k. so to a large muslim community and also to the english defense league who are now considered one of the most dangerous groups of the global counter

its tactics in libya so that's the first thing secondly i think it's extraordinary to say that in bahrain there were reforms conducted and that these were in a sense taken up by the people is genuine you know just this last month there has been a series of protests about the formula one rally and in this month there have been people who have been killed in saudi arabia the state used military force against the population the man who set up the facebook site for a day is a reach was assassinated outside his house so it's not the case that these more lucky's conducted some reforms and you know the people who are satisfied with them they used transfer payments turning over some oil money to bribe people in the short term but certainly at the same time they used brutal techniques including in yemen where the united states has just pledged one point two billion dollars to the mini's to help them put down for the uprisings in the country of yemen so i don't see you know i don't have. a saying wind approach to some countries having made reforms in the case of libya we have a broken state and no

bahrain's security forces fired tear gas and water cannon that crowds marching in support of the county government actually it was and congress tried to approach life and. sanctions to march to baghdad nonlethal declared the minute he did step down in the face of the pressure and agree to return the key to all the funeral. this is coming to you live from moscow thanks for joining us because damascus blames arms terrorist gangs for the recent spate of violence in syria saying they have increased their exodus ahead of this ceasefire that line because one condemns the syrian authorities for the killings despite a pledge to pull back let's get more from oxys middle east correspondent points here. president bashar assad says that he is fighting these armed groups at his of the april tenth deadline which was agreed to according to his plan and he also says that these armed groups are increasing their activity he says and that they are interested only in violence and that they're being funded and armed by countries such as turkey saudi arabia and qatar in a show of support for sidon the reform

fresh crackdowns on pro-democracy demonstrators in bahrain and a lack of condemnation from western governments comes questions even a selective approach to the arab spring rebels. and kofi annan ones of violence in syria continuing despite the cease fire stressing and urgent need for the expansion of the u.n. observer mission. this is our team of international news and comments twenty four hours a day while the trial of a self-confessed mass killer on this brave it continues there are fears last year's massacre in one way might one day be repeated in other european countries as anti islam rhetoric is said to be inspiring stream just one of those worldwide and the u.k. which has a number of towns considered heads of the far right the trend is especially worrisome is all of that and explains. this is luton was considered the breeding ground of far right extremism in the u.k. so to a large muslim community also home to the english defense league who are now considered one of the most dangerous groups of the global cancer jihad movement it started as a gang of football hooligans and in just three