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gavin hewitt, bbc news, dublin. >> this bbc news.till ahead, ferry across the mercy -- mersey as liverpool welcomed the olympic flame. a british soldier has been killed in afghanistan. the soldier, from first battalion, the royal we will sh, was on foot patrol in hell not mand whether his group came under small arms fire. his death takes the number of british personnel killed since 2001 to 416. >>> a senior barefooter will be appointed to investigation -- investigate whether police properly investigated in the inquiry of the murder of steven lawrence. lawrence was murdered in a racist attack in 1993. the manufacturing industry in the u.k. is shrinking at its fastest rate for three threers as demand falls for british goods at home and overseas. it's a serious blow to hope that exports will revive the economy. this is bbc news. these are the headlines. stepping up the diplomatic pressure on syria, the u.n. calls for an investigation into the massacre at houla, paving the way for war crimes charges. a court in cairo will deliver its ver

let's go. >> and now, bbc world news america. >> and this is "bbc world news america." reported from washington, i am katty kay. the turkish government has confirmed one of its fighter planes was shot down by syrian forces near the two country's order. how much will it take to get the eurozone growing again? european leaders decide on what might just do a. and germany and greece, the two countries at the heart of the euro crisis, and take there differences to the games. and sustainable development -- well, that is up in the air. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. be a turkish air force jet disappeared over the mediterranean sea. it is likely to worsen the already strained relations between the two countries. joining me to discuss the incident, a fellow from the washington institute. andrew, it's just coming in this news. >> that's right. it confirms what we have been hearing all day. the jet went down near the syrian-turkish frontier. the two pilots are missing and supposedly were out to sea. this is the latest of a number of cross-borde

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bbc news. >> you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, could the indian once soaring economy be in for a bumpy ride? we look at what is slowing the engine there. plants have been approved to build the world's biggest j --cal telescope in ci chile. the hope it will provide insights into the formation of galaxies. >> people have been studying the stars for centuries, but even today, we see only a tiny fraction of our vast universe. now, with what is being called the extremely large telescope, they will be able to see further than ever before. european governments have approved plans to build it here, on the mountain, nestled among the clear skies of the desert in chile. once built, it would be the size of a cathedral, with its collecting near the size of a football rang. it will begin to reveal parts of our universe that have, until now, been hidden. the nearest stars in our night sky are trillions of miles away. the new telescope is so powerful that not only will it be able to take pictures of this -- th

bbc news, northern greece. >> you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on today's program, could a wedding video have cost four women in pakistan their lives? an investigation is underway after a report they were killed for celebrating with men. in afghanistan today, there were three separate instances which claimed several lives. at least 18 civilians, including women and children, died during part of a nato airstrike targeting taliban commander is. there was a suicide bombing in a candy bar, and in the north, another two people lost their lives to a bomber. we have this report. >> it has been a bloody 24 hours for afghan civilians. a place where a wedding was taking place was hit in an air strike. women and children make up most of the civilians hit. the graphics are too much to show. they say they have proof that they were wrongly targeted. they suspect -- the organization says it is investigating. and in the aftermath, this time, truckdrivers and shopkeepers were the target. as the injured were being treated, another perhaps two suicide

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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, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use -- our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> syria says it has no animosity toward neighboring turkey as it tries to damp down to him -- tensions over the turkish military jet it shot down. syrian opposition claimed 200 people were killed over the weekend. we tried to assess the strength of the rebel fighters by going inside syria with a special report. hello, and welcome to "gmt." also coming up -- each of the's newly elected president says he is putting together a government of national unity and does not want to create -- and a quintessential en

bbc news. >> among the bbc journalists who spent a lot of time reporting on the situation inside syria is our middle east correspondent eastpaul wood. his reports have offered a rare view into this conflict, and earlier, he joined me here in the studio. it is great to have you. thanks for coming in. you have been to syria how many times in the last six months? >> we went across the border three times. >> each time you were there, did it seem to you the situation was getting worse? >> no question about that. if you go back to last november, it was just becoming militarize. there have been mass demonstrations. some of the demonstrators have been fired upon. that led to the genesis of the free syrian army. there was a brief moment of hubris in late february, late january, early february, when the regime decided to use its superior weaponry to hit back and smashed a free syrian army in homs. after that, we started to view reports about massacres, which we were skeptical about at first, but now we learn more about that. >> the aftermath of the latest massacre, how different -- , and as this

>> and now bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. more violence and more division in syria. the international community fails to speak with one voice. but the outlook is grim. >> syria is on the edge of a catastrophic situation. if we can imagine one even worse than the current situation. >> bad news for the american economy. new u.s. job numbers paint a gloomy picture as the unemployment rate rises. and preparing for quite a party. london puts the finishing touches on a holiday weekend packed with events to celebrate thth queen's diamond jubilee. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the world. for the third time in a week, we're getting reports of execution-style shootings in syria. the latest accounts come of people being shot on the way to work at a factory. diplomats are now talking about an apparent pattern of attacks against syrian civilians. indeed, the u.n. says the massacre of more than 100 last week in houla may amount to a crime against humanity. but the international community still can't agree on w

>> 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. 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 extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to newsday on the bbc. >> our headlines this hour. >> acted becket in isolation, burma's pro-democracy leader makes a historic address. when winds of a possible eurozone disintegration. >> another denial from the syrian government that it was involved in killing. picture-perfect, president obama welcomes his predecessor back to the white house. >> is 11:00 in the morning here. >> it is 4:00 in the morning here. broadcasting to pbs in america and around the world. this is

let's go. >> and now, bbc world news. >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm kathy kay. spain's banks get a bailout but the markets are not impressed. they are watching greece. is this the syrian government planning a new massacre? warnings of a war crime. taking home the tony. james condon beat the competition, surprising even himself. >> is it concievable? >> i never thought i'd win. it's lovely. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and america. what does a $125 billion buy you? enough to prop up spain's banks, but not enough to restore global competence. that was the word on the weekend bailout of spanish banks. there is possible fallout from the vote. robert peston starts the coverage. >> greece, the first eurozone domino to tumble, followed by ireland, portulga, greece again, and spain. it is when markets lose confidence in repaying the debts. >> the banking sector restores confidence in the spanish economy. >> the most pressing problem is banks with too little capital. will this help the busted housing markets? >> will this wor

let's go. >> and now, bbc world news. >> this is bbc world news america. i am kathy kay. the number of dead is unknown in nigeria after an airplane plunges into an apartment, killing everyone on board and many more on the ground. syrian rebels back the u.n. peace plan -- are not committed to the peace plan, ending the ceasefire. and a diamond jubilee concert, supporting the 60th year on the throne, but prince phillip misses the party due to an infection. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and america. rescue workers in nigeria still don't know how many people died when a plane crashed into an apartment building. there may be more victims on the ground. the country's president declared three days of mourning . >> the day after the crash, where buildings once stood, workmen pull out burned pieces of the plane. 153 people were onboard, but nobody hand d a chance of surviving. the pilot sent a call as both engines failed. it happened in lagos, not far from the city's airport. >> the diggers have moved in but this is a salvage operation now, moving the huge chunkd of thiks of th

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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. 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 extended global network 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 nearly a quarter century in isolation, burma's opposition leader, aung san suu kyi, makes an historic address in bangkok. another massacre in syria. opposition activists say 13 factory workers are ordered off a bus and shot dead. police in canada say the man wanted in connection with a gruesome murder may have fled the country. hello. welcome to "bbc world news." i'm tim willcox. also coming up in the program -- the fastest time in the world this year. usain bolt wins the 100-meter. >>

let's go. >> and now, bbc world news. >> this is bbc world news reporting from washington and i'm kathy kaye. the u.n. envoy expressed as a horror and a stark warning. >> the syrian regime has proven to be one of mass of sectarian violence and war. >> the eurozone has even greater reasons for heartache. and we take a sprinter history and the cars that have driven up there. welcome to bbc news on pbs in america and also around the globe. a bleak outlook from kofi annan today as he stood in front of the general assembly and reported an all-out civil war is coming unless things change quickly. the diplomatic correspondent, james, start our coverage. >> there is no independent evidence yet, a local activist -- but local activists claim it is malicious loyal to the syrian regime. >> i could describe one of them. and he described a very horrible things to me. >> the government spokesman said that the inhabitants appeal to them for protection and they responded by killing a terrorist cell. the u.n. secretary general says they were also shot at. ban ki moon told a special session that the regim

. >> and now, bbc world news america. >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. queen elizabeth's diamond jubilee celebration in a day of pageantry and public outpouring. >> hip, hip, who re -- hooray! hooray! >> in lockstep when it comes to syria, the leaders of russia and china demanded they do more to stop the violence of the a assad regime. and the race is on for the world's natural resources. welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. it was a celebration like no other, and today the pageantry was on full display as queen elizabeth's diamond jubilee drew to a close. for the few -- for the last few days, people have turned out in droves to pay tribute to queen elizabeth. her husband was absent after being hospitalized with an infection. >> it is the site of britain celebrating its monarchy and most especially the 60-year reign of this marble. hundreds of people waving and cheering in the rain. and a queen, temporarily without the has been to whom she is devoted, carrying on, saying how much it

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." . reporting from washington, i am katty kay. we have an exclusive report from syria. >> there are heavy weapons, as you have heard. and the rebels at the moment are in the back alley. >> which of two companies would be more valuable? indications of a possible split lead to shares soaring. and taking a spin it with musician jack white. forget the ipod. for him, only the final. vinyl. welcome to our viewers some pbs in america and also around the globe. it was a meeting of nato members today condemning syria for disregarding human life. but in a reminder of the international community's caution over the violence, they failed to call for any action against the assad regime. he said that his country is at war and must direct all efforts to winning that. our correspondent spend time with the rebel forces in the north. here is his report. >>htusimim je,t o jr the border. and the army rains shells on to the towns and the village's. and under the blood red sky. russian-made helicopters take to

lets go. >> and now "bbc world news." >> you're watching "bbc world news." i'm tim live in athens where just two days to go before the crucial elections here, political parties are holding their final rallies. >> i'm david eades here in london. also coming up in this bulletin, in egypt they accuse the military of a can you -- of a koup. and a birthday surprise for the u.s. army showing possibly the sweeter side of the military. >> hello, and welcome to a blisteringly hot athens where in six weeks the greeks are going to the polls again this sunday. final rallies were being held last night. led by the charismatic alexis, the 37-year-old who came in second in the major poll and has recently been looking as just etching ahead in the polls leading to this sunday's election. when he first came to national prominence he was talking about ripping up the agreement. last night he said he wanted to renegotiate those and also said he would work with other political parties. as i said, political polling here ends on the fortnight before the poll. that puts the parties n

bbc news, los angeles. >> this is emt from bbc world news. i'm george alagiah. history in the making, queen elizabeth ii and shake hands with the former ira commander martin mcguinness, who is now one of northern ireland's political leaders. let's stay with that story. in the last few minutes, martin mcguinness was asked how the meeting went. let's listen to what he had to say. >> hello. good, it went really well. >> [inaudible] >> very nice. >> very nice -- those were martin mcguinness's words, i think he said. it is time for the business news. let's look at google, because they brought out this tablet computer taking on the ipad. >> it is difficult to know where they will be in the market. there are about to announce it today or in the next day or so. no idea on what is going to be called yet. the price is around the $200 mark. it will not be competing directly with the ipad. more likely to be competing with the amazon kindle fire. which means it is a different segment of the market. however, the ipad and the candle -- the kindle fire dominate the market. one

bbc news in moscow. >> there are conflicting reports about the condition of former egyptian president mubarak. a spokesman for the interior ministry has told the bbc he is not in a coma. he remains in a prison hospital after being given a life sentence for his role in the killing of protesters in february last year. the hospital says he is in critical condition the contras. hugo chavez rallied supporters as he launched his bid for reelection. the leader will spend the next four months on the campaign trail. his struggle with cancer forced him to scale back his public appearances and has raised questions about his ability to do the job. more senior british politicians have been giving evidence at the inquiry into press standards the inquiry last gordon brown and george was born about their relationship with rupert murdoch's media empire. over the past two decades, somalia has been characterized by lawlessness and turmoil. now the country is close to forming a new government. african union troops have fought to drive the militants group from the capital and restore normalcy to the count

>> 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. 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 extended global network 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. >> don't get carried away. the burmese opposition leader aung san suu kyi warns the world against complacency on the country's reform process. her first international engagement in more than 20 years, if she takes to the stage to remind the world of the many problems still to come. >> these days i'm coming across a lot of reckless optimism. it will not help us or you. >> welcome to gmt. i am david eades. also coming up, syrian opposition activists accused pro-government militias of massacring 13

let's go. >> and now bbc world news. >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. i'm jeanne o'brien. thousands of egyptians swear again to protest a sweeping new powers by the military council. the g-20 meeting is dominated by greece as world leaders put on the pressure for the eurozone to fix its financial mess. and to digging deep for oil as world leaders try to balance the industry and environment. we travel to the amazon rain forest to see the impact. >> this could make a couple of hundred cars. demand is skyrocketing, especially in china. the bigger this mine gets, the greater the impact on the natural world. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. in tokyo square tonight, -- in tahrir square tonight, tens of thousands of egyptians are protesting against the sweeping new powers the military council has given itself, and its order to dissolve parliament. the continued unrest comes as the country awaits the obama results of the presidential -- awaits the results of the presidential poll with both candidates claiming to have one. i spok

bbc news reporting. >> this is gmt from "bbc world news. are headlines, markets around the world rise sharply in response to the bailout of spain's beleaguered banks. the african union makes major gains in its battle against the islamist group al-shabab, which controls large parts of somalia. the french president francois hollande's socialist allies look set to merge with a majority. he will likely push through his tax reforms. election saw a surge in support for a far-right group that wants to ditch the euro. the french love affair with friends of hollande still burns brightly. >> very much so. the french team will take. on the take. but last night the color was red. when you have the socialists, the green, a hard left altogether, they have a big enough majority to ensure that front of hollande can push through this tax-and-spend policy that he has set out, the growth strategy. this is the front page of the left-wing newspaper. he . . content.looks they have control of the lower house, the national assembly, for the first time in 10 years.

>> 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. 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 extended global network 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." >> nato's council has met in special session. nato ambassadors pledged to stand by turkey. the country's prime minister issued a warning to syria. >> the syrian regime is in posing threats on our borders and we are not going to tolerate this -- is imposing threats on our borders and we are not going to tolerate this. >> hello and welcome to gmt. i am george alagiah, with a world of news and opinion. also in the program -- >> [speaking foreign language] >> at least 18 killed as landslides in y

>> 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, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work offeg specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> relief across the financial markets as eu leaders agree on new measures to calm but that storm. eu funding for stronger banks is the plan. will it work? welcome to gmt. i am stephen sackur. also in the program -- a hero's welcome for china's first female astronaut as beijing's flexes its muscle. one of the most troubled regions path to growth. it is midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and 1:00 p.m. in brussels, where eurozone leaders have after a long night of had galene agreed to a plan designed to take the sting out of the eurozone debt crisis. eu bailo