>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am your anchor. the u.n. says north korean leader kim jong-un could face trial for crimes against humanity. the charismaticics matteo renzi is tapped to be the next leader of italy. can he fix the ailing economy. and a machine with the mind of n ant. engineers are looking to machines to help them. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. united nations investigators accuse north korea's government today of orchestrating widespread abuses of civilians similar to those of the nazi's in world war ii, ranging from systemic executions to mass starvations. the report warned that leader kim jong-un may be held directly i countable for the crimes. north korea has categorically rejected the claims. here is our coverage. >> what lies behind this facade in north korea? these students marching loyal to the regime, filmed at an elite university by the bbc resemi-. the evidence of what goes on in north korea's prisons is shadow why

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news merica." >> this is "bbc world news america." chaos and clashes on the streets of kiev. at least 75 people are killed today in violence between police and protesters. >> the police opened fire with automatic rifles and now many protesters are coming back badly injured. >> concerns about free speech in egypt. the trial starts of the journalist accused of broadcasting false news. could injecting patients with their own cells help them recover from heart attacks? a new study looks at the deadly problem. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. ukraine experienced its deadly et day yet today as clashes between anti-government protesters and police killed at least 75 people. ukraine's president is involved in political discussions tonight with reports he could call early elections. he also spoke on the phone with u.s. vice president joe biden. the bbc's daniel stanford has this report and warning, it contains some violent images. >> the first sign of kiev's dissent into insanity this morning

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. france is sending hundreds more troops to the central african republic as violence mounts across the muslim minority, who are trying to flee. theans were allowed out of city of homs, but their fate is raising concern. and they skate for team usa, that these olympians needed crowd funding to raise the cash for sochi. welcome to our viewers on public television and america, and around the globe. today, france announced it is sending 400 more peacekeepers to the central african republic. the united nations warns the country is being ripped apart by ethnic and religious violence. tens of thousands of muslims are trying to flee in the face of threats by christian militia groups. andrew harding reports. >> revenge is a full-time business here. these christian fighters have their hands full. scores to settle. muslims to kill. french and african peacekeepers are trying to stop the bloodshed. but they are outnumbered. and so an empty road blocks fr

and now, live from london, "bbc world news". >>> hello. i'm geeta guru-murthy with "bbc world news". our top stories. russia's foreign minister sergei lavrov said it's the wrong time to force ukraine to choose between his country and the west. >> it is dangerous and counterproductive to try to impose on ukraine a choice based on the principal either you are with us or you are against us. >>> i'm tim willcox live in kiev. a warning of dangerous signs of separatism in some parts of the country. >>> a south africa judge just ruled the oscar pistorius murder trial will be partial lly televised. >>> why south sudan is one of the most dangerous places on earth for women to give birth. >> reporter: hello and welcome to kiev. i'm tim willcox just above independence square where people are still singing on the stage here. but the number of protesters and demonstrators is thinning. the focus of attention now is on the ukrainian parliament. we just heard that the interim president says the national transitional government should be formed out by thurs

and now, live from london, "bbc world news". >>> hello. i'm nik gowing with "bbc world news". our top stories. crisis in ukraine. armed activists take control of two airports in crimea, fueling graeter fears of moscow's intentions. because of crimea, the interior minister of ukraine describes is this as an armed invasion. >>> uganda says it is being blackmailed by the international community as the world bank decides to postpone a multimillion dollar loan because of the new uganda anti-gay laws. >> and it's believed to be the biggest ever international crackdown on fraud. over 100 people arrested for selling bogus shares. >>> hello, everyone. we begin with a new dimension to the growing crisis in ukraine where the interior minister has described this as an armed invasion. groups of armed men have taken over two airports in crimea. a largely russian speaking part of ukraine, which is home to a massive russian naval base. this is simferopol, the capital. they are saying nothing to reporters. but flights are still operating in and out of this civilian airport as normal. the situa

brian, "bbc news," washington. >> including me. world news america will have a special broadcast from rio de janiero tomorrow. looking at the special issues brazil faces. >> i'm here in rio de janiero, this stunning city where they're getting ready for three separate events. the carnival in a couple of weeks then the world cup and then in 2016 the olympics, i'll be talking to the mayor of rio to see whether they're ready for all of that we'll be looking at the security situation and whether enough is being done to address income inequality in brazil. that's all on the show tomorrow, live from here in rio. >> tune in tomorrow were for that special program. for all of us here at world news america, thank you for watching. >> "bbc world news" was captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> ifill: deadly violence shattered the beginnings of a tentative truce in ukraine, as police clashed with protestors, and kiev's main opposition camp burned against the night sky. good evening, i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodru

you are watching "abc world news america." -- "bbc world news america." we introduce you to the three siblings all skiing for canada. a motorcycle once owned by pope francis has been sold at auction for a staggering sum of $284,000. heavenly set of wheels, though perhaps better suited to a hells angel then a benevolent holy father. one of the finest car auctions in europe, the popes harley davidson went under the hammer. pope francis was given two likes last summer to mark the 110th anniversary but he signed and donated one of them, the 1600cc superglide. did he ever write it? -- did he ever ride? >> he's missing out if he did not take it for a ride. i rather suspect not. >> a jacket was auctioned alongside it. plenty to whet the appetite of a harley enthusiast. go from one to another and you cruise around town. >> perhaps the added incentive. here we go. lot number 201, the papal harley. some people even turned away, but no doubt the people will be fast. >> let's start the bidding in a very charitable way. 20,000 euros. >> of the reserve price was 12,000

union bank. >> and now bbc world news. >> this is bbc world news america. getting people out and aid in to the syrian city. relief efforts are underway. hurricane force winds batter britain making current flooding even worse. now there is a health risk too. ready to ride the slopes? how about a trip to north korea. the secretive country hopes this high end resort will attract wealthy foreign ourists. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. for the last 18 months residents in this syrian city have been trapped without any help. a small convoy made their way in and hundreds were evacuated out. that is not the whole story in western syria where government forces are on a major offensive near the lebanese border. now this report from beirut. >> in what could be the next strategic battle in syria activists posted this video that they show government jets carrying out an intensive series of air strikes. reb bells said they blocked attempts by regime forces and hezbollah to advance on the town under heavy covering bombardment.

, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. bombings killed nine people in pakistan after the government failed to show up to protect people from the taliban and. a title weight of cancer is coming says the world health organization title wave of cancer is coming, says the world health organization, but the disease can be prevented with changes in behavior. and we introduce you to real-life heroes who protected their artwork from the nazis. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and also around the globe. today, history was supposed to be made in pakistan as after nearly a decade of bloodshed the government was scheduled to sit down with representatives of the pakistani taliban. but just before the talks were about to start, they were abruptly put on hold because the government delegation failed to show up. from islamabad, we report. >> he is among the most recent of thousands of pakistanis believed to have loved ones murdered by the taliban and. killed in a was suicide bombing close to army headquarters. n

you're watching gmt on "bbc world news." i'm david eades. our top stories, a peace conference called by venezuela's president as protesters threat en to bring down his government. >>> vt president maduro seeks to calm weeks of anger and street violence. is his brief tenure at the top in jeopardy. >>> so bad you can hardly even see it, the smog in beijing hits record levels. >>> also how uganda's drastic new anti-gay laws could cost it dear in the fight against hiv/aids. >>> i'm aaron, in the fancy high society parties, bank statements hidden in magazines. credit suisse bankers trying to attract people to hide billions in swiss bank accounts. >>> it's midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington and an hour on from that, 8:00 in the venezuelan capital of car rack cuss where protesters claim the government is on verge of collapse. there's been weeks of protests with barricades in the streets, 13 people have been killed in clashes with security forces. nicholas maduro was elected last year, a direct successor to hugo chavez who held office since 1

and now bbc world news america. bbc world news america reporting from washington. unity announces a new government but in the strategic break of crimea clashes out between pro and anti-russian protesters. france calls for an end of violence in venezuela after two more thanlashes leave a dozen dead. it is one of the greatest fossil finds in history. millions of years ago whales mass.n now scientists say they know why. viewers on o our public television in america and around the world. president orders military exercises in the region bordering ukraine. the defense minister insist they ave nothing to do with the political turmoil but the u.s. secretary of state warned it grave mistake for military intervention by moscow. occurred as protests broke out and the interim president bbc his nation is on the brink of financial disaster. this report from kiev. >> in these revolutionary days ukraine this is what it takes to form a government. the men and women selected to ministers were paraded on stage in independence square in a vast crowd. president said up popular decisio

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. it reported from washington, i'm katty kay. inside the deceased city, syrians try to flee during a temporary cease-fire. a bbc team is on the ground there. from syria to iran, all topics on the agenda as the french president visited the white house. and she had the voice, personality, and the curls to make her a child star. tonight, we look back on the incredible life of shirley temple. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. united nations agencies are expressing serious concern about the fate of hundreds of men and boys who have been detained by -- ayrian authorities temporary cease-fire has allowed to flee. of civilians we've been sent this report. >> they came in the hundreds to the edge of the city, desperate and there are deal. they have already come under fire under this temporary truce. no wonder everyone is nervous. on this day, the guns are silent. worried, they lived under siege by 18 long months. all that matters now is getting out.

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." ,eporting from washington ukraine's new government accuses russia of mounting a military invasion and occupation. president obama says he is deeply concerned. >> the united states will stand with the international community in affirming there will be costs for any military intervention. delays a loanank for uganda, following the passage of an anti-gay. officials in uganda collett lacked male. and hollywood's biggest night is almost here. soon we will know which stars will be going home with an oscar. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight, tensions are running high in ukraine. the interim government accuses russia of an armed invasion and occupation after unidentified gunmen began patrolling airports in the region of crimea, but the majority of the population is ethnically russian. responding to the report, president obama warned there will be costs for any military intervention in the ukraine. he spoke at the white house a short time ago. >> any violation of

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>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." russia vows to protect its citizens living in ukraine as the new interim leader warns of a serious threat of separatism. it is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to have a baby. in south sudan, surviving the first day of life is even a struggle. and do you want to look it up -- look at art or do you want to be part? how this is more than meets the eye. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. a serious threat of separatism -- that's the concern ukraine's interior -- interim president voiced today following the overthrow of president viktor yanukovych. the warning comes as the parliament voted for the former leader to be tried at the international criminal court for the killing of more than 100 criminal protesters, but in russian speaking regions of the country, there's increasing anger among those who feel closer to moscow than to europe. our correspondent reports now. >> after the revolution in tf -- kiev, there is now at counter

martin patience, bbc news, beijing. >>> well, what's behind it? i'm joined by chris falx from the bbc's weather center. it's almost the end of winter. what's happening. >> they've had weeks and weeks of this smog ki weather laying down near beijing. it's a result of, one, what we're putting into the atmosphere in this part of the world, the kind of pollutants, burning no, sir sill foods, carbon monoxide. the next is pm 2.5, they're the minute particles in the air that can get into the lungs and cause things like heart disease and cancer. that's a major concern at the moment. but the weather plays a big role actually in trapping these pollutants near the surface. beijing lies close to the range of mountains. we can get cold air that pools and sits around in the lowest part of the atmosphere an isn't mixed around a lot because of the topography and geography. it's helped by an inversion where you have a layer of warm air sitting off the ground. it traps the dirty air near the earth's surface. we're going to see a significant change to the weather in

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union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." tonight, thousands remain in tf square.s independence president obama welcomes the dollar, to the white house -- the dollar llama -- the dalai lama to the white house. and taking to the slopes in sochi. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight, there is a deal in place to end the violence in ukraine, but the million-dollar question is -- will it hold? three months after the protests began, the president signed an agreement with opposition leaders to stop the clashes between protesters and police. this week alone, more than 75 people have been killed and hundreds more injured. duer the plan mediated by foreign ministers, presidential elections will move forward to december, but a coalition government will be formed in 10 days. our european editor reports from tf -- from kiev. afternoon, they carried the coffins of some of those who had been shot into independence square. crowd who had supported the antigovernment protest shouted, "heroes

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. pro-russian protesters celebrate the storming of a local parliament in croom era -- crimera. taskednside one facility with making sure that the nuclear weapons are destroyed. the oscar goes to -- which foreign film will go home with the golden statue? competition is fierce and diverse. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. five days after disappearing in ukraine, the ousted president viktor yanukovych has resurfaced in russia. in a statement relayed by russian state television, he declared that he was still the head of state. he plans to hold a press conference tomorrow. in key avenue, a new president and prime minister has been sworn in. mera, pro- russian gunmen have stormed the building. >> the crisis intensified today russia ass transiting they celebrated the storming of the local parliament by men with guns. the buildings was barricaded and it is an illustration of how little control the new ukrainian the peninsula.in the heavily armed men took over the p

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. releases 65an detainees despite fierce objections from the u.s.. we have an exclusive look inside the prison where they were held. thenter storm blasts eastern u.s. paralyzing major cities with snow and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. prince william calls for an end to the illegal wildlife trade. tonight, we take you to kenya where the ivory of these elephants make them a prime target. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. today, afghanistan when ahead and released 65 men being held at a detention center inside of the bagram airbase despite u.s. opposition. the men maintains that are dangerous and surgeons and the move is bound to further strained relationships between the u.s. president karzai. this was made after a thorough review. we had exclusive access to the prison. >> the top security prison in afghanistan or those accused of being the most dangerous insurgents. men suspected of attacking and killing afgha

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." get theing ceremonies olympics off to an impressive start. but do the terrorist threats overshadow the games? and the first evacuations allowed and beseech syrian city of homs offer temporary relief. and it was exactly 50 years ago that the beatles invaded america. we look back at the weekend at rocked the music world. welcome to "world news america." in an opening ceremony that was nothing short of spectacular, the winter look it's officially kicked off in search you, diverting attention away from the anxiety surrounding games, but not for very long. this afternoon, a man attempted fly it toa plane and sochi, saying there was a bomb on board. the plane landed safely in istanbul. passengers were evacuated, and the suspect was detained by the authorities. this latest scare shows how much attention is still on security. talk about that and the isctacle of the celebration short time ago. alex, opening ceremonies are usually cause for the country to show itself off for the world. how did

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>> and now, "bbc world news america." news.s is bbc world a glimmer of hope in homs. both sides evergreen to extend the cease-fire but there is little progress. your voice his concerns that switzerland votes to reduce the number of immigrants coming to the kitchen -- coming to the country. they are to make their olympic debut on the ski jump. we will see why it took so long for them to fly at the winter games. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. workers in serial have three more days to try to get help into the city of homs. the u.s. announced that the very shaky cease-fire has been extended. counts for good news, less good news is the fact that a peace negotiation in geneva today did not even talk to each other. we have this report. >> finally, an escape from the blockade of homs old city. you can see the relief on their faces. children, the very old and the vulnerable. theeveryone -- some made journey out of the deceased area on foot, caring their few possessions. sticking close to you and vehicles for shelter. a slow walking

doing right is just good business. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is a special edition of bbc world news america reporting live from rio de janeiro, brazil. ukraine's resident says he has oppositionalk to leaders, but there may be more violence. in brazil police are trying to crack down on high levels of cup,, and with the world it remains a big concern. and we take to the skies to get a look at this rapidly changing city. welcome to this special edition, live from rio de janeiro in brazil. we are going to spend most of this program looking at the issues that are facing this country ahead of the world cup and the olympic games, but we start with breaking news from gm's. ukraine's president says there is now a truce between the government and opposition leaders. -- breaking news from kiev. clashes have already killed 25 people and injured another 250. daniel reports from key as -- key is -- kiev. >> hundreds of riot police were heading to the stronghold to relieve colleagues defending the line. officers still hurled rocks and tear gas at demonstrators. faced with what was now a

now, ""bbc world news america."." this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. trapped for nearly a year. we get a rare look inside the damascus suburb where tens of thousands struggle to survive with almost no help. is little ceremony for the dead in south sudan and in the country, theest living are now on the run. bbc is there. >> what is beyond doubt, it seems to me, is that there was indiscriminate killing here and the fear it might happen again, strong.till running >> the oldest known holocaust dies at the age of 110. helped back at how music alice hurd summer through her darkest times. welcome to our viewers around the globe. almost a year, they've been living under siege on the outskirts of damascus, trapped the syrian war. more than 20,000 people are this refugeeve camp for palestinians which they call a living hell. tonight, our chief international correspondent takes us inside in report.cial >> it could be the scene of a natural disaster. man-made.s not much is left here. but this tide of people. struggle to contain the crowds but they couldn't emotion

and now, live from london, "bbc world news". >>> hello. i'm nik gowing with "bbc world news". our top stories. crime becomes ukraine's national flashpoint. armed men seize the regional parliament. >>> ukraine's be acting president warns russia against military aggression as parliament meets to confirm a new government. >>> the crisis deepens. the former president appears asking moscow to guarantee his safety. that's according to reports from officials news agencies in russia. >>> supporters of thailand's prime minister try to block her corruption hearing. she sends her legal team to answer the charges. hello, everyone. a series of fast-moving events in ukraine is where the government has put domestic security forces on high alert. the russian flag now flies over the regional parliament building in the capital. it is a potential flashpoint. it is home to the russian naval fleet at a massive base on the black sea. now a new twist. reports from official russian news agencies signal that viktor yanukovych is in russia after he fled rapidly on friday. he insists he is still ukraine

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington.he vaticanlams over its handling of the child un slamsndal, -- the the vatican over its handling of the child abuse scandals. and a warning to airlines flying to russia. the terrorists may try to hide explosives in toothpaste tubes. hit in game could be a miami. announcing plans to bring a professional team there. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. in a scathing report the united nations accused the vatican of systematically adopting policies which allowed police -- priests to rape and molest tens of thousands of children. the ua committee said the catholic church should remove all known sexual abusers from positions of authority and refer them to police. the vatican calls the report distorted and unfair, saying they ua and ignored steps already taken to protect children. square, popeer's francis has greeted out since in the raid. his informality, his smile has drawn the crowds. he spoke of children and communion, but even as he was talking,

union bank. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washingtonwill terrorists attacked the winter olympics? the head of the olympic bemittee says sochi will safe. corruption across the european union is breathtaking, and officials say cost europe $150 billion a year. lessons from every war in u.s. history. the words of american soldiers will live on for generations. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe erie this friday the winter olympics will officially kickoff and sochi. in the lead up to the games, most of the focus has been on security, not sports. today the president of the international olympic committee says authorities have given him assurances the games will be safe. those worries persist. >> protecting and olympic games under direct rip from attack. the radar system and antiaircraft missiles just 500 meters from the olympic park in sochi. though previous olympics has experienced such visible security. no previous olympics has been held so close to an active armed rebellion. has given ainton pe

is and now, live from london, "bbc world news". >>> hello. "bbc world news". our top stories. ukraine aepbs president yanukovych announced early elections and promises to set up a coalition government in order to end the crisis. >>> al shabaab militants say they carried out a car bomb attack on the president in mogadishu. >>> warning with challenge. relations will be damaged if president obama meets with the dalai lama. >>> and one of the oldest medalists on the snow. >>> well, we begin with breaking news on the crisis in ukraine. in the last moments, president yanukovych announced he will hold presidential elections by december. earlier he said a deal had been reached to the violence in kiev. the european union ministers urge caution. this is the scene in independence square. there's been more gunfire again this morning as thousands of protesters have returned to the area. they've been joined by policemen from the western region of leviv who have deflected. in parliament, scuffles have broken out in sessions aimed at the crisis. armed police briefly entered the building. well

and now, live from london, "bbc world news". >>> you're watching bbc news. i'm tim willcox live at independence square here in kiev where thousands remain honoring the memory of those killed in last week's revolution. ukraine's most wanted man. an arrest warrant is issued for former president viktor yanukovych. >>> in london, with the other headlines. as the u.n. condemns both sides in south sudan for widespread human rights abuses, we have a special report from the town of bor. >> this trench they have dug is big enough to take 250 bodies. it isn't full yet. but just over here there are two or trenches and they both have been filled in. >>> and the oldest remaining holocaust survivor dies in london at 110 years old. >>> hello and welcome to independence square here in the center of kiev where today the start of a working week thousands of people have still gathered, many clutching flowers to line at sidelines to those 88 people killed last week in ukraine's second revolution in a decade. let me just show you around here. you can see this man here, a refuse

>>> hello and welcome to "gmt" on "bbc world news". i'm steven sacker. our top stories. ukraine's president announces political concessions in a bid to end the killing. but anti-government protesters on the street seem unimpressed with news of early elections. >>> sporadic gunfire pearces uneasy calm in kiev's independence square while fists fly in the parliament. the opposition blames the government for days of bloodshed. the basque separatist group "e" ta is on the brink of giving up its guns. >>> the rock and roll of winter sports. snowboarding isn't just for youth. we meet the more mature canadian snowboarder aiming for gold. jamie is here with a look at all the markets. >> they are discussing the turmoil in the markets. it is a pretty heated discussion. many of the emerging economies blame the u.s. for allowing interest rates to rise too much causing money to drain out of their economies. >>> a very warm welcome to "gmt". midday here in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, d.c., and 2:00 p.m. in kiev, where the sound of sporadic gunfire has punctuated a day of desperate

>>> you're watching "gmt" on "bbc world news". i'm david eades. an arrest warrant for ukraine's president as the mourning for the dead protesters continues. >>> how to rebuilt a broken country and stave off a split between east and west. >>> i'm tim willcox live in kiev where thousands are gathered again, many clutching flowers to lay in memory of those killed in last week's revolution. >>> also on "gmt", life imprisonment for homosexuals. uganda's president signs a new law despite condemnation. >>> who should control the oil off scotland's coast? the first cabinet north of the border in more than 90 years as the debate over scottish independence intensifies. >>> aaron is here having a look at ukraine in terms of an economic crisis. >> david, it is a mess. a quarter of the debt needs to be repaid in the next 12 months. the question is how if russia turns off the taps, will the eu come to its rescue? >>> hello. welcome to "gmt". it's midday here in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, 2:00 p.m. in kiev where parliament approved an arrest warrant for vi

will not be able to use british pounds this was stated by the uk finance minister george osborne bbc news reports. thus if the scots good for the separation from great britain and its temper. they will have to dial in the pounds the budget surplus in two thousand thirteen exceeded one point five billion years. this was reported by the athens news agency sith apprentice to include some of us. this is the first such case in ten years from the greek government managed to balance the main financial acumen of the country previously in early december two thousand thirteen. the parliament adopted the budget without provision for deficit one hundred and fifty three deputies set of three hundred voted for the budget and according to the adopted budget the national economy is to grow by zero point six percent in two thousand and two percent of group has predicted after the prolonged recession that started in two thousand and eight according to the government's estimates based on the end of the year itself creases gdp will decrease by four percent according to the west side of the repeated scene pol