>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is a special edition of the "bbc world news america from brazil." it is the biggest economic power house in south america but can brazil build its future without investing? questions about air safety after a plane bound for mount everest crashes after takeoff. and we meet a writer from rita -- rider from rio who is starting a new trend. welcome to "bbc world new america" from brazil. this mitropoulos behind me is a country that is reverberating in economic growth. brazil recently overtook the united kingdom to become the sixth largest economy. perhaps it is no wonder that the british prime minister has come to town to drum up trade. he is leading a delegation and in the past few hours, he met with the president in the capital. but brazil faces many challenges. there are signs that its economic growth is slowing and inflation is on the rise. when it comes to education, brazil ranks 53rd in the world. it is an issue the country needs to addss so it can seize its momentum not be left on the sideline. and downtown, there are throwing up the bui

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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington. anchor over austerity, the -- anger over austerity, there is a looming crisis and we tracked down a band of extremists using an anti islamic video as the rallying cry. and why americans woke up when they got away from the interstate highways. hello and welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also run the globe. austerity has become all too familiar in europe, facing spiraling deficits and higher unemployment, spain unleashed drafting spending cuts to date are around $50 billion. it is europe's largest -- fourth largest economy. gavin hewitt has more from madrid. >> lines of police outside the education ministry in madrid tonight. teachers protested here against cuts. they came onto the street at the government's announced the most severe round of budget savings so far. these latest austerity measures are widely seen as paving the way for a full-scale bailout. >> [spending -- speaking spanish] >> the minister of finance said he heard 2012 would be the last year the economy would s

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." the tale of the tape. it romney gets grilled. nato announces it is scaling back missions with afghan security forces after number of deadly attacks. how much will really change underground's?

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>> this is "bbc world news." funding of 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 hard to know your business, offering 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." >> the annual u.n. assembly gets underway. syria is likely to dominate the discussions. extremely bad and getting worse, that is the verdict of the new international envoy. >> rising every day from damascus now. what is happening on the ground? we are not allowed to go inside these neighborhoods to see for ourselves. >> hello and welcome to gmt. also in the program, china issues and new warning to japan over the islands in the center in a battle over sovereignty. property damage, economic hardships, and emotional trauma. it is midday h

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." waves of anger over an anti- american film. oh, no, you don't. the duke and duchess of cambridge outraged by a french magazine publishing pictures of kate. and one family finds out whether it is a balloon or a bust. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. today, the anger over a controversial film mocking is long has spread even further. in another arab nation, protesters took to the streets and there have been violent outburst from india and indonesia. one person was killed during protests in 11 on -- lebanon. there are concerns that extremists hostile to the west may be exploiting the situation. our middle east editor jeremy bowen reports. >> protests have started here in cairo and tuesday night -- on tuesday night, and it is still going on. it has spread throughout the middle east and beyond. the police fired tear gas to keep protesters away from the u.s. embassy. it is the target because the anti-muslim foam they hate so much was produced in america. th

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." the tale of the tape. it romney gets grilled. nato announces it is scaling back missions with afghan security forces after number of deadly attacks. how much will really change underground's? and, rediscovering the music of -- now his songs are sounding the right and notes. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. 49 days to go until the election, tonight a secret videotape can of mitt romney is the talkcae aign trail. romney is heard as dismissing 47% of americans as government dependent. who see themselves as victims. he said his comments were not an elegantly stated. what is the fallout? >> mitt romney does not need headlines like this 49 days before amee ca votes. his latest problem is "mother jones" publishing a video of a dinner with trichet supporters. he suggests almost half of all americans are scrounge is. >> 47% who voted for the president are dependent and believe their victims who believe they are entitled to health care, food, and housing. you name it. they will vote for

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. for the seventh day, protesters demonstrate against an anti- islamic video. each of the presidential candidates are promising armageddon if the other wins. but what can each of them achieved? >> this country has become essentially ungovernable, with as boyz n. aboyz n. >> we have a special report on the population debate in china. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. there were more deadly protests in pakistan today against an anti-islamic some made in america. at least 19 people have been killed and tens of thousands of taken to the streets, burning banks and cinemas and attacking the diplomatic enclave. there were demonstrations in indonesia, iraq, and lebanon. >> in the city of lahore, an ger that could not be contained. it quickly became a day of rage. karachi was closed for business, like the rest of the country. >> we would like to show the world that all muslims are united on this. we are ready to die for

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. a charm offensive is under way. the first lady gets ready to help with the obama bid. and henry clinton is in china. china warns to stay out of its business. and an accusation of an archaeological cover-up at the place where julius caesar won an epic battle. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. with nine weeks left until the election, every week is a crucial one for the u.s. campaign. tonight, the democratic party -- party begins a charm offensive. mark marquel begins our coverage from charlotte, north carolina. ♪ the democrats are partying at their convention opened, but not too hard. a lot of voters feel let down by the economy and let down by the -- by obama. others are arguing it would be far worse without him, telling audiences in swing states that it would have been a disaster. >> and my opponent had the chance to offer his secret sauce. he did not offer a single new idea. it was just the retread of the same old pots -- policy that has been sticking it to the middle class for yea

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. the death toll rises in syria, with funerals on both sides. the man brought in to end the violence gives a bleak assessment. >> the situation in syria is extremely bad and getting worse. >> closing another chapter in one of china's biggest political scandals. the policeman at the center of a cover-up is sentenced to 15 years in jail. and starting out the streets of new york. meet the man who marries the movie makers with those stunning shots of the big apple. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. extremely bad and getting worse -- that is how lakhdar brahimi, the new international envoy to syria, described the situation after a briefing to the un security council. the president still has his supporters. our chief international correspondent has gained rare access to the government's side. she filed this report from the village. >> this woman is burying her husband today. "the light of my eyes is gone," she

>> 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 hard to know your business, offering 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. >> the last stronghold in somalia is stormed by government troops. kenyan and somalia soldiers launch an attack on kismayo. >> looks like the beginning of the end for the control of urban somalia. >> also in the program, the disgraced chinese politician bo xilai is exceled from the communist party and will face prosecution. with growth at a standstill, political reputations are on the line. the french government sets out its plans for its toughest budget in 30 years. midday here in london, 7:00 in new york, and 2:00 in the afternoon in

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is abc world news america -- "bbc world news america," reporting from washington. the u.s. embassy in sanaa is under attack as protests spread to the middle east. the afghan army is making progress, but the government is not. can it survive when nato forces leave? his footsteps won the space race. today, hundreds gathered to pay a final tribute to astronaut neil armstrong. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. u.s. warships are sailing to the coast of libya following the coast -- the death of the american ambassador. american embassies around the world are ramping up security. in yemen, those measures might be too late. protesters in the yemeni capital reached the embassy walls today. it is continuing fallout of a film produced in america that muslims see as an insult to the prophet muhammed. from the libyan capital, tripoli, are middle east editor now reports. >> the american embassy in, yemen's capital -- in sanaa, mn's capital, is heavily fortified. the anger spreading across the region about the anti-m

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." america and pans over and have down prison but not the prisoners. hundreds of suspected terrorists are still under u.s. control. >> america may be reluctant to hand over senior taliban commanders, they are the very key who may hold it -- group that may hold the key to lasting peace. >> kofi annan tell us why he took on the daunting role of the u.n. on void assyria. >> i did my best. >> keeping score in fenway park. carrying on a baseball tradition for 20 years. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. tomorrow marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which changed america and led to the invasion of afghanistan. more than a decade later, the notorious bagram prison which holds thousands of taliban prisoners and foreign suspects was handed over. the prisoners are still under american control. we report now from kabul. >> this was supposed to mark a moment of national pride and a marker on the road to afghans sovereignty. the official handover of bagram prison

>> 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 hard to know your business, offering 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 america. >> reporting from washington, i'm kathy. my time party, morning hangover. president obama rally supporters but is then hit with a disappointing jobs numbers. a young christian girl accused of blasphemy in pakistan is granted bail. she could soon be freed. but if she's safe? he really is treading on three eyes. the arctic is melting and the ripples could affect us all around the world. >> scientists are stunned by how much ice has melted this summer. the change so dramatic it could be affecting the global weather. >> welcome on o

>> this is "bbc world news." funding of 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 hard to know your business, offering 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." >> rape as a weapon of war in syria. disturbing allegations that sexual violence against women and men is going on. the victims of fled across the syrian border bring harrowing testimony of sexual abuse designed to humiliate and degrade. >> one by one. i said please don't do that. >> hello and welcome to gmt. i'm george alagiah with a world of news and opinion. the first general strike since the new greek government came to power. tens of thousands protest against the yet more cuts. south africa politician charged with money laundering

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. there -- we are on the ground with government forces and a steady air strike. >> it is a nerve shredding experience. >> tensions heat up between china and japan. a divide over a small group of an uninhabited islands can have a big impact on business. we will take to the edge of the arctic circle. one team is preparing for the call this journey on earth. we did the coldest journey on earth. -- one team is preparing for the coldest journey on earth. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. the syrian conflict, both sides stand accused of a sharp increase in human rights abuses. the united nations said the number of violations by the assad regime is so great that is impossible to investigate every case. at the same time, the organization human rights watch has accused torture and carrying out summary executions. dred scott has traveled to aleppo or the sustained fighting has lasted almost three months. >> it cannot afford to lose syria's biggest city. this goes

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> if this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the former russian spy was poisoned to death and london. six years later, a british judge will like to know why. the protests over the anti islamic film spreads to pakistan where crowds tried to storm the american embassy. china is aging fast. could these pensioners be the stumbling block to the country's economic growth? >> this looming population crisis, the costs that might bring might be what will way the chinese economy down. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a british judge has opened an inquest to discover whether moscow ordered the killing of the former russian spy who died in a london hospital six years ago from a massive dose of radioactive polonium. just before he got sick he had tea with two other russians in a london cafe. now, the court like to know why he was killed. >> alexander litvinenko was poisoned by radiation. he was a fierce critic of the kremlin. where they behind his death? a lawyer for his widow said it was vital to establish w

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>> this is "bbc world news." funding of 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 hard to know your business, offering 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." >> in the next hour, the spanish government will unveil its latest austerity measures, cuts of up to 40 billion euros. they can expect a fire reception. there have been two days of protests. we will be looking at how the markets react. >> hello, and welcome to "gmt." i'm george alagiah what a world of news and opinion. also -- reward for reform. deliver clinton says it will believe -- america will lead the import ban on burmese products. >> thought of will be good to do this. >> we have the question that the british prime minister coul

>> 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 hard to know your business, offering capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. american dems the attack on the consulate in libya -- condemns the attack on the consulate in libya. >> how could this happen in a country we helped liberate and the city we helped saved from destruction. >> killed for being gay. authorities in iraq are behind the systematic persecution of homosexuals, and capturing the world in color a century after usmovies broke out in black and white, the first films are being discovered. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. no american ambassador has been kill

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. for the seventh day, protesters demonstrate against an anti- islamic video. each of the presidential candidates are promising armageddon if the other wins. but what can each of them achieved? >> this country has become essentially ungovernable, with politics as boyz n. >> we have a special report on the population debate in china. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. there were more deadly protests in pakistan today against an anti-islamic some made in america. at least 19 people have been killed and tens of thousands of taken to the streets, burning banks and cinemas and attacking the diplomatic enclave. there were demonstrations in indonesia, iraq, and lebanon. >> in the city of lahore, an ger that could not be contained. it quickly became a day of rage. karachi was closed for business, like the rest of the country. >> we would like to show the world that all muslims are united on this. we are ready to die for

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america. barack obama arrives in north carolina, but tonight he will receive the democratic party nomination for the election in november. colonel gaddafi's faces charges for crimes against humanity common and and and and and nokia thinks it will change its fortune, of but signs point to the wrong direction welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. we start with the democratic national convention, were barack obama will be nominated as the candidates in the general election. the former president bill clinton will make the case for obama's second term. last night first lady michelle obama delivered an impassioned personal tribute to her husband. >> a show of sisterhood from democrats. the unmistakable message, we are the party of women, whose votes will outnumber men. give the woman who calls herself america's mum in chief. >> i can honestly say when it comes to his character and convictions and heart, barack obama is still the same man i fell in love with him, because

♪ >> this is "bbc world news."unding of 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 hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the duke and duchess of cambridge win the first round of their battle to prevent the further publication of topless photographs of the duchess. the gossip magazine is to hand over all copies of the photographs. hello, welcome to "gmt." also coming up in the program, angry protesters in china call for a declaration of war in japan in the biggest flare-up of anti-tokyo sentiment in a decade. nato short -- sharpens after the sharp rise in attacks by afghan colleagues. is it the failure of nato policy? it is midday in london, 7:00 in beijing in the evening, 1:00

>> this is "bbc world news." funding of 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 hard to know your business, offering 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." >> an aging population. a crisis in china that needs to be tackled now. it poses is significant threat to ages powerhouse economy. >> it has seemed unstoppable. that may be about to change. a soaring number of elderly and the costs that it will bring. >> welcome to gmt. also in the program, india's coalition government scrambles to support as it faces a backlash over economic reforms. protesters taking the streets of new delhi. a london spy killed after being poisoned by a radioactive cup of tea. 7:00 in the morning in washington and 7

>> 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 hard to know your business, offering 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." >> the eurozone crisis is the greatest risk to the global economy. all eyes on the ministers are arriving for the european central bank meeting. hello and welcome to gmt. also in the program, the french holiday turning into a horrific crime scene. a 4-year-old girl alive after a gruesome shooting in which four adults were killed. the democratic party convention. bill clinton supporting barack obama for a second term in the white house. it is midday here in london, 7:00 in the morning in washington, and 1:00 in the afternoon in frankfu

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. i'm kathy kaye. china's premier insist that country's economy is still healthy, but what about the health of the man set to lead the nation? he has gone missing. anstrom in the diplomatic compound in cairo in anger over a movie they say is anti- islamic. and victory at the u.s. open. those at home are inspired. the crux of was proud of him winning. -- >> i was proud of them winning. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also of around the globe how do you plan a political transition in the world's most populous transition if the future leaders simply goes missing? that is what happened in china out where he has failed to show up for a string of key meetings. this political mystery only adds to china's economic uncertainty. today, the current premier wen jiabao out said the chinese economy is still strong. members tell a different story. -- the numbers tell a different story. >> today, taking his final bout before business bosses around the world. soon, went about will make w

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering 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 n" >> if this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the former russian spy was poisoned to death and london. six years later, a british judge will like to know why. the protests over the anti islamic film spreads to pakistan where crowds tried to storm the american embassy. china is aging fast. could these pensioners be the stumbling block to the country's economic growth? >> this looming population crisis, the costs that might bring might be what will way the chinese economy down. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a british judge has opened

♪ >> this is "bbc world news."unding of 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 hard to know your business, offering 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." >> and another jail sentence in china's biggest political scandal in years. the provincial police chief is jailed for 15 years for his part in a cover-up that has rocked the communist party. ♪ >> hello, welcome to "gmt." with a world of news and opinion. also in the program, the inside story of the audacious attack on the camp bastion by the taliban. we hear from those involved in the gun butt -- gun battle. and the british actor, damian lewis, picks up an emmy for his role in the "homeland." it is midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in the morn

>> this is "bbc world news." funding of 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 hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. solutions for small businesses and major corporations. >> this is "bbc world news ing and fromrte washington. >> just a few blocks away, children were singing school songs, classes were going on. this neighborhood is divided. >> french authorities increase security at nearly two dozen embassies after a magazine publishes cartoons of the prophet muhammed. an extreme fault that lands i adventure in serious trouble. thanks to the internet, the search party has something to celebrate. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. rebels said they took control of a border crossing to turkey today, but in damascus opposition forces are in retreat. the situation 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. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering 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. a massive police operation continues in france and britain after a brutal mass murder in the french alps. two little girls survive as their parents are gunned down. investigators consider whether a family feud could be the key to the killer's identity. >> president obama turns up the volume the democratic party convention as he asks americans to give him four more years. >> in you believe in a country where everyone gets a fair shot and everyone plays by the same rules, then i need you to vote this november. >> free but for how long? th