bbc news. >> this is bbc news. the headlines. an earthquake measuring 6.3 has rocked the new zealand city of knows -- of christchurch. a state of emergency in concerns there have been fatalities. the libyan leader colonel qaddafi has been signaling his defiance in the face of mounting revolt against his 41-year world. he said he is still in the country's capital of tripoli and not as some of suggested in venezuela. we have this report. >> libyan state tv on monday night korea traditionally, more than it colonel muammar qaddafi 's regime, but this time, it was different. he came to deny rumors he had left tripoli or libya itself in the wake of the violence that has beset this country. >> talking to young people tonight, but i had to come here to prove that i am in tripoli, not venezuela, to do with the rumors. >> the reference to and venezuela was in response to a rumor which came to the attention of foreign governments, including britain, and he was fleeing to hugo chavez, with whom he has warmed relations. on venezuelan tv, there

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news." despite concessions from the egyptian vice-president, huge anti-government protests continue. this is the scene in cairo. thousand still there with keeping up the pressure on -- keeping up the pressure for reform. >> and in london, i am mike embley. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- julian assange calls for his prosecutors to phase calls insemination in london. -- to face cross-examination in london. and a man who murdered his daughter because of her western lifestyle talks to the bbc in his prison cell. and south africa cracks down on the poachers who slaughtered hundreds of animals every year. >> welcome to our special coverage of the continuing anti- government unrest in egypt. in cairo, this has been a remarkable day with the biggest show of anti-mubarak peeling no on the streets of the egyptian capitol. -- anti-mubarak feeling yet on the streets of the egyptian capitol

bbc news. >> this is "bbc world news." here are the headlines. president obama contends the bloodshed in libya. he says his administration is preparing a full range of options in response. in christchurch, new zealand, rescue workers say no more survivors have been found overnight. 17 -- 71 people are known to have died. there have been violent clashes between the police and protesters and the greek capital of athens. police fired tear gas and stun grenades. protesters hurled petrol bombs from athens, we have this. >> it did not take long for violence erupts -- to erupt, marking the first nationwide strike of the year. yet the protesters prepared an arsenal of petrol bombs and hurled volley after volley at riot police. skirmishes broke out in several regular battlegrounds, especially outside the university where police were taunted and an constitution square, outside parliament. several people were not fast enough to escape the pentagon's. they suffered minor burns. -- several people were not fast enough to escape the petrol bombs. police applaud

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> gaddafi a's grip on the power slowly strips away, while a court prevents a bloodbath. as violence rages between pro and anti-government supporters, some tried to escape by land, sea, and air. and police say that there is little hope of finding anyone else alive in the new zealander earthquake. welcome to "bbc world news america. ed coming up later for you -- clashes against recent government cuts. plus, why are scientists and drilling at 2 kilometer hole in the center of a british city? colonel gaddafi is battling to retain control of tripoli as protesters continue to make gains elsewhere. there have been chaotic scenes on at the borders of the

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> as rebels closed in on the libyan capital, colonel gaddafi blames crazed teenagers and al qaeda for the uprising. >> this is a fact. this is international terrorism. >> benghazi, an international response is on the way. welcome to "bbc news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. rescue work continues after the new zealander quick. nearly 300 are feared dead. after 27 years, the space shuttle discovery takes off for the last time. he was meant to be making another appearance on libyan television. what khaddafi delivered was a short monologues by telephone. he blamed al qaeda for fermenting the demonstrations surroundi

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. mcarthur foundation. 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." >> joy and jubilation in egypt as president mubarak finally steps down from power. >> these people are celebrating victory tonight. >> triumph of the people. 18 days of protests, bringing 30 years of authoritarian rule to an end. all power now rests with the military. the generals say they will guarantee reform. president obama welcomes mubarak's departure, saying it's just the beginning of egypt's transition to democracy. >> the people of egypt have spoken. their voices have been heard. and egypt will never be the same. >> but as the protesters celebrate in cairo's tahrir square, many are asking what w

bbc news, christchurch. >> u.s. aircraft manufacturer boeing has been chosen over eads for $35 billion contract to build planes for the u.s. air force. the companies have been fighting for almost a decade's to secure the lucrative deal. eads has 10 days to file a protest. the decision stands, boeing will replace the aging fleet of tankers. china is well known for its one- job policy. now, how about a one-a dog -- one-child policy. now, how about a one-dog policy? this will take effect in may. >> last year, more than 140,000 people in shanghai told the police they had been bitten by an unlicensed dogs. there are as many creatures without a permit as there are with permits. if you have a dog you have not registered, you will have to give it away. the police note they will have to adopt many of the dogs declared outlawed. authorities are also banning the keeping of attack dogs, like british bulldogs. they will not be welcome here under the new role. the question is, what will happen to the half a million dogs that will

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> thousands protest in egypt, but mubarak remains in power. there are talks with the opposition unit and each vice- president. there is a call for a change in egypt to begin now. >> in light of what is happened over the past few weeks, going back to the old ways is not going to work. >> welcome to bbc world news. also in this program, tensions escalate in cambodia. the has been a of the shot u.s. congresswoman is going to begin trading for the final flight of space shuttle "endeavor." ♪ thousands of people are in the square in central cairo after a another huge rally protesting the egyptian president

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide rangesmall businesses to mr corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> thousands protest in egypt on the so-called day of departure but president hosni mubarak remains in power. signs of progress in discussions over the transfer of power with egypt's vice president. president obama urges president mubarak to listen to the people and calls for change in egypt to begin now. >> in light of what's happened over the last two weeks, going back to the old ways is not going to work. >> welcome to bbc news broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and right around the globe. tension escalates between thailand and cambodia. both sides blame each other. and the husband of the shot u.s. congresswoman sa

bbc news, in the hague. >> do stay with us, if you can come up on "bbc world news." still to come for you -- portrait of gaza. ed meet the award winning german photographer who has documented the israeli-palestinian conflict for over two decades. first though, indonesia's's president has condemned the burning of two churches in central java. they were attacked not long after a christian man was sale -- was sentenced to five years in jail for deliberately insulting islam. >> muslim protesters attacked a courthouse after the verdict was read. a christian man was given a jail sentence for spreading hatred about islam. some said he should have received in the death penalty instead. two churches was set on fire. -- were set on fire. a video of the attack over the weekend circulated on the internet. these men stormed the house, calling the people inside nonbelievers. these people are considered islamic deviance. the police are outnumbered. the rest of the footage is too graphic to show. human rights groups say the city approves the police did little to prevent the death. t

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> anti-government protesters in egypt take their demands for hosni mubarak's resignation to the gates of parliament. an angry reaction from the italian prime minister, as prosecutors called for him to be tried for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old girl. people killed, more than 30 wounded in the iraqi city of>> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the -- iraq city of kirkuk. there is the charles taylor war crimes tribunal in the hague. it is going on for a second day. and 50 years ago today, the beatles performed in liverpool. hello. demonstrators in egypt demanding an end to the worl

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> the british government did all it could to get it bomber free. and government workers in egypt. 99% for independence, that is the result of the referendum. welcome to bbc news broadcasting to pbs and america. he was an hour for three more months. and the fire destroyed dozens of customs. 4 u.s. senators have renewed their call into the controversial release of a bomber. the reports in the matter found that the government did all it could. despite insisting that the decision was entirely made by scottish officials. this report finds some flash photography. >> returning home to a hero's welcome 18 mo

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. mcarthur found dafplgse and union bank. -- foundation. 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." >> fear and chaos as he leaves office, president mubarak gives his first interview since egypt's decent into turmoil. the battle for kai row. at least eight people have been killed and hundreds injured after pro-democracy protesters clash with mubarak's supporters. >> we're looking for america's president. >> and fleeing the country, tourists and egyptian nationals head to the airport. welcome to "bbc news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. coming up later, public demonstrations across the region increase the appetite for change in y

james reynolds, bbc news. >> the u.s. secretary of state has restated her support for the opposition supporters in iran. she has called to account of the iranian government for their use of force. >> what we see in a run is a testament to the courage of the iranian people and an indictment of the hypocrisy of the regime, a regime which over the last three weeks has constantly hailed what went on in egypt. now, when given the opportunity to afford their people the same rights they called for on behalf of the egyptian people, once again, they illustrate their true nature. >> in egypt, it has been a day of more protest and strikes as demonstrators demand better pay and conditions. police, bank, and transport workers refuse to work. the military has urged all egyptians to go back to their jobs. from cairo, christian frazier. >> the freedom to protest brings all sorts of new challenges. a fight broke out today at the gates of the interior ministry among police officers demanding more pay. the euphoria of the past few days has

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jennifer pack, bbc news, jakarta. >> this is bbc news. the headlines -- egypt's biggest protest so far, hundreds of thousands have en massed for president mubarak to step down. they want to lift laws and ensure an orderly transition of party. for more on the crisis in egypt, earlier i spoke to ourin' correspondent barbara pled and asked her how the u.n. was developing its policy towards the situation. >> well, i think it's a dilemma here for many people at the u.n., especially western nations because on the one hand they want to recognize that change is happening in egypt, which, of course, is being led by protesters who were demanding an end to the old order but on the other hand, they want to preserve egypt's strategic position when it comes to bing a staunch ally of the west and also a staunch ally of the israel. the secretary-general ban ki-moon expressed this sentiment well when he spoke to journalists earlier. >> egypt is one of the very important 0 countries. they have been playing a very important role in the middle east peace pro

>> nsl, "bbc world news." -- and now. accusations of genocide. he has ruled with an iron fist for 41 years. now, he is nowhere to be seen. has muammar qaddafi already fled the country? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast your viewers america on pbs and elsewhere around the globe. coming back to revive havana. and tourists get to see the home county of britain's bride to be. hello. in libya, there are strong signs the 41-year rule of moammar gaddafi may be nearing its end. problems of spread to tripoli. jetfighters are attacking protesters. eric's -- a police station was set on fire. they have left the capital possibly a, maybe even the country. his own people accused him of genocide. we are following events from neighboring tunisia. >> libya is burning, and the fire has spread. things that have been unthinkable have been recorded and smuggled across the internet. for a regime that crush people without mercy, this is the most serious challenge it has ever faced. few diplomats have defected, and many could be wavering. there are rumors, impossibl

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> it is official. southern sudan confirms 97% voted for independence from the north. thousands of protesters are demanding the immediate resignation of president mubarak. the founder of wikileaks leaves british court after the first day of the fight against extradition to sweden on sex charges. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast around the globe. coming up later, the french foreign minister bytes calls for resignation. why did she holiday indonesia in the middle of an uprising? here comes the sun as never seen before. nasa creates the first 360 degree view of the entire surface. it is official. a

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> a blow for egypt's president on the seventh day of protests. for the first time, the army says it will not fire on demonstrators. the government offers dealt with all political power. protesters are calling on 1 million to march tomorrow. as egyptians try to live amid the turmoil, we report a country split over what should come next. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- protests in egypt's neighbor sudan as students take the streets calling for president- europe to step down. [james bond th

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> in cairo, mubarak refuses to step down as egypt's president, but hands defective power to his deputy. >> i have expressed plans to get out of this crisis, and also to implement and put forward a framework of agreed for a peaceful transfer of power. >> anti-mubarak protesters say this is not enough, and insist he must go without delay. president move -- president obama says this is not meaningful. >> welcome to bbc news. president mubarak of egypt has defied expectations by insisting he will not step down now, despite mass demonstrations against his rule. tens of thousands of protesters have gathere

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> welcome in the into "bbc world news. i am lyse doucet in the egyptian capital. today they called it the day of departure. crowds urging president mubarak to go. >> leave now, not tomorrow. each you really want this country -- please leave this country. >> president mubarak is still in power. how long will the protests golan? >> in light of what has happened over the last two weeks, going back to the old ways is not going to work. >> in london, i am mike embley welcome to the program, broadcast or viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. coming up -- we look at an egyptian expatriate in divide. what does it tell us about the uprising in egypt itself? >> welcome. the anti-government protesters promised a departure, but hundreds of thousands are on the streets, urging the president to go and go now. lyse doucet is there now. >> the 11-day rate is drawing to a close. thousands of protesters started early in the day, streaming in still -- streaming into the square in central cairo. many stayed overnight. they have

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>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> the united states imposes financial sanctions on libya. while the u.n. security council considers further measures. armed yourselves and fight for me, muammar qaddafi's message in tripoli. but qaddafi's opponents face protest until they're stopped in a hail of bullets. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. coming up later for you, on the coast of civil war, thousands of clashes between rival forces. as the recovery operation continues in new zealand, that submerged people from more than 20 countries died in the earthquake. in the past few hours the united states has imposed sanctions

this is bbc news. >> much more to come. stay with us if you can. shunning a new light on the sun, at nasa technology provides an astonishing sight and a helpful hand it to weather forecasters. first, cambodian troops have clashed for a fourth day over a disputed border area. a world heritage site may have been damaged. the cambodian prime minister is appealing to the un. >> and 11th century hindu temple makes an unlikely focus point for a border skirmish. it is a world heritage site. now, it is taking hits as cambodia and thailand squabble over who owns the surrounding land. the temple itself belongs to cambodia, much to the chagrin of time nationalists -- thai nationalists. cambodia has protested to unesco over what it calls "thai aggression." this buddhist pagoda is abandoned and thousands of villagers have fled for their lives. cambodia's prime minister has put the blame squarely on its larger neighbor and says thailand wants to take control of the land around the temple. but htai -- thaiss have been suffering as well. they have accused cambodia

news." -- now bbc "world news." >> this is bbc "world news." i'm in cairo where hosni mubarak says he won't stand for election in november. he is staying in power for now. there's been an angry reaction from the protesters who gathered again in tahrir square. >> we want to stay forever here. we go to our -- our places. we will stay here forever. >> the united states stays president mubarak has not gone far enough. >> welcome to bbc "world news." coming up later in the program, we look at the voice of the people from a new service from google. protests are infectious, jordan's king replaced its prime minister. hello. within the past hour, the egyptian president says he won't stand for re-election. lisa is in cairo. >> it is early in the morning in it cairo, 1:00 a.m. this is the start of what is the eighth -- the ninth day of rage. there is even greater rage. the day began with sell brages in tahrir square with protesters believing that victory was just around the corner. president mubarak was about to stand down and be pushed to heave power. bu

bbc news. >> it features as sam gordon, speakers, a giant outdoor projector screen, and an orchestra made of talented young americans. from miami, we have this. >> the sound of the new world symphony in its new home on miami beach. this is not just another stuffy concert hall. even before its doors open to the public, the new creation was hailed as a masterpiece. but the architect himself says it is more about function and form. >> it is a friendly place to be in to listen to music. if you have not gotten involved with classical music, this is the place to get it. there are five acoustics sales in this performance space. >> this is one of the most advanced music venues in the world, complete with a giant projector screen and a sound escape garden. -- soundscape garden. >> in means the work of musicians like this will reach a wider audience. >> it is just the everyday, and a good sense. it is not this mysterious thing that people cannot appreciate. we are turning it into something that people can talk about and they really understand. >> all the young musicians here have been part and

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> one reported killed after clashes between police and anti- government protesters into around. the protests gets support from the united states. >> they deserve the same rights they saw played out in egypt, and that are part of their own birthright. >> egypt's protests continue. workers' strike to demand better pay from the country's military rulers. oil giant chevron us to appeal after being hit with an $8 billion fine for polluting the amazon. welcome to bbc news, broadcast on pbs in america. coming up, ordered to reach a guilty verdict, fresh clams over the controversial trial of russian divot -- russian dissident mikhail khodorkovsky. eight

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> clashes in cairo's main square continue into tonight between pro and anti-government protesters. at least one person has been killed. supporters of president mubarak surged into the area, trying to drive them out. >> we are the egyptians. mubarak is our leader. he is our leader. >> our bridges and deplorable, the international community condemns those behind the bloodshed and calls for the of violence to end now. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up later for you come up one of the biggest cyclone's hits the australian state of queensland. there are warnings of an unprecedented devastation. the f

>> bbthis is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vt., and honolulu. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a ride range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> dozens of anti-government protesters are reported killed. panic as troops fired on protesters, at least 50 are wounded. egyptians celebrate when week. welcome to bbc news broadcast our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. angry sentiment has the u.s. veto is a resolution condemning an israeli settlement building. they failed to share crucial information in the run-up to the london bombings. welcome once again. the death toll which libya appears to be rising. at least 46 people have been killed by security forces over the last three days. the human rights group amnesty international says that many victims have balloons to the head, chest, and neck. many people in the city of are continuing their anti-government pr

>> this is bbc world news. funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vt., and honolulu. newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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. >> opposition threads stretched as the government fleshes out at american interference. >> give me time to have control, to stabilize the nation, and then. >> and muslim converts plead guilty to terrorism coul. the feliz level is the highest since 9/11. -- the threat level is the highest since 9/11. will come to the bc. coming up later for you -- welcome to bbc. coming up later for it, the italian prime minister. >> demonstrations in egypt demanding an end to the hosni mubarak rule has intensified. they have controlled the streets that have the interest of parliament. the vice president has responded by h

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> an earthquake measuring 6.3 struck a new zealand city. there are reports of people trapped inside the building. as the libyan leader, mali -- muammar gaddafi says he is still in tripoli. hundreds of civilians have been affected in the capital as support grows for the opposition. welcome to "bbc world news," cast on pbs in america and around the globe. -- broadcast on pbs in america. coming up, the british prime minister is the first international leader to arrive in each year -- arrived in egypt following the fall of president mubarak. >> police have said there have been multiple fatalities in new zealand after an earthquake with a magnitude 6.

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> after a week of protests, egypt's president mubarak says he'll step down but only after elections in september. >> my first responsibility right now is to regain calm and stability in our home country. to ensure the peaceful transition of leadership. >> tens of thousands remain on the streets, opposition leader says it's too little too late. president obama says he's spoken to the egyptian leader, urging him to recognize the need for change. >> when i -- what i indicated tonight to president mubarak. it's my belief that an orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful and it must be --

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. 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." >>> as libya's opposition takes on the gaddafi regime, hundreds have died in violence. president obama says it must and. >> suffering and bloodshed is outrageous and unacceptable. orders to peaceful protesters and punish those people of libya is also unacceptable. a >> thousands half lead. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. also, hundreds still missing and the search efforts continue following new zealand's powerful earthquake. >>> welcome. the crisis in libya is becoming increasingly volatile. there are reports of up to 600 dead and the army being used against its own people. thousands have fled the f

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> are yourselves and fight for me -- colonel gaddafi's message to supporters. protest in the capital will go on until they are stopped with a hail of bullets. the u.s. security council is considering further measures. coming up a little later, the ivory coast on the brink of civil war. thousands of civilians flee clashes. the recovery operation continues in new zealand. people from more than 20 countries have died in the earthquake. angry and defiant -- muammar gaddafi addressed thousands of supporters in tripoli. he urged them to fight back. his speech came shortly after forces opened fire against demonstrators in several parts of tripoli. in th

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> the unrest escalates in the media as thousands of protesters are reported killed -- escalates in libya. panic- bahrain as troops fire on the capital. -- panic- bahrain. -- panic in bahrain. the military warns it will not tolerate any more strikes in egypt. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later, the u.s. vetoes a un resolution condemning israeli settlement building in the occupied palestinian territory. new claims britain's intelligence service failed to share crucial information in the run-up to the london bombings. >> the death toll in libya between clashes about government and protester

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> iran's president warns anti- government protests are no -- are going nowhere. washington pledges more money to protect internet freedom. standing trial, silvio berlusconi will appear in court over allegations he paid for sex with a 17-year-old. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up, the olympic organizers have the event scheduled for the london games in 2012. the biggest night of the year for the british music industry. >> iran's president has said the apposition protest scene in his country are going nowhere. he vowed to punish the organizers. mahmoud ahmadinejad said enemies were trying to tarnish the iranian nations bri

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> as rebels closed in on the libyan capital, the leader blames a drug-crazed to teenagers for the uprising. >> this is international terrorism. >> an international evacuation is under way. welcome to bbc world news. after the new zealand earthquake, more than 300 are feared dead. the space shuttle discovery takes off for the last time. he is making another appearance on libyan state television, he delivered a short monologues by phone. to the west and east of the capital, fierce fighting has erupted. we are at the border with libya. >> deliberation is sweet and the celebrations go on. much of eastern libya now belongs to the opposition. >but it i

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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. >> anti government protests are not going anywhere and is going to punish the protesters. washington pledges more money to protect internet freedom. standing trial. silvio berlusconi standing trial on charges he paid for sex with a 17-year-old. welcome to "bbc news". olympic organizers develop a schedule for the london games in 2012. the biggest night of the year for the british music industry. nabhan and >> the opposition protests are going nowhere. he has vowed to punish the organizers. mahmoud ahmadinejad told state television that enemies are trying to tarnish the iranian state's brilliance. they are calling for the opposition leaders to be trie

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small business to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the british government did all it could to get the lockerbie bombing afraid. the conclusions after an official report. government workers-egypt, will it be enough to stop the opposition protests? 19 -- the results of the referendum are confirmed. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast in pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later, clashes in haiti's capital after the president says he will stay in power for three more months. weeks before rio's carnival, a fire destroys thousands of costumes. >> four -- renewed their call for an independent -- a controversial release of the lockerbie bomber

go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet los angeles. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> brown: good evening. i'm jeffrey brown. libyan security forces fired on demonstrators, leaving hundreds dead or wounded as antigovernment protests engulfed the capital, tripoli, for the first time. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, we get the latest on this bloody challenge to moammar gadhafi's 42-year regime. >> brown: then, two budget stories: an update on the "week of rage" over union bargaining rights and benefits in wisconsin. >> woodruff: and we look at the political face-off here in sh

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major coporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >>> want the tense day of political upheaval in egypt, president mubarak says he would like to step down now, but fears chaos if he does so. heavy gunfire in the center of cairo as the army tries to stop the clashes. in an attempt to diffuse the violence, the vice-president is offering talks with the man from the islamist muslim brotherhood. >> i have invited them, but they have been hesitant to enter into dialogue, but i believe it is in their interests. >> a very warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. tens of thousands of temenis tape to the streets dema

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> one person has reportedly killed and thousands are injured. egypt's protest continues. workers strike for better pay from the country's military rulers. chevron vows to appeal after being hit with an $8 billion fine for a leak in the amazon. welcome to bbc news. order to reach a guilty verdict, reaching the red planet, a months into a simulated mission to mars, the crew stage a virtual touchdown. the wave of popular protest in egypt has reached the streets of tehran where police used teargas to disperse the protesters. there are reports of the least one death. they have stepped up security, blockin

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> egyptian opposition protests spread and the leadership lashes out at american interference. >> allow me to have control and to stabilize the nation and the state. >> as the muslim converts plead guilty to terrorism, the government warns that it's our level is highest since 9/11. colombian rebels take a step towards possible peace talks. welcome to "bbc world is -- news." a girl makes a television and -- a mother of the missing twin girls missing has made an appeal. demonstrations in egypt and demanding an end to the role of president mubarak have intensified. the egyptian vice president has hinted

>> this is "bbc world news." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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." >> set up, mubarak fears chaos if believes office. tensions escalate and washington holds talks with senior egyptian officials about plans for mubarak to resign immediately. >> we are looking for american citizens. u.s. citizens. >> fleeing the country, tourists and the egyptian nationals had to the airport. welcome to at "bbc world news." public demonstrations across the region that continuing as there is change wanted in yemen. in his first interview since protests began, the egyptian president said that he would step down now, but he fears chaos. president mubarak says that he would never run away