>> this is "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their -- work hard to understand the industry that you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries, what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." alexa this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. a meeting over syrian chemical weapons. with sharp words, this is not a game. >> this is simply not enough which is why we come here, and why we work with the russians. >> divers search of this river for the body of a one and a half-year-old daughter of a man who threw her in because she was a girl. and the voyager one goes where no object has g

>> now bbc world news america. > this is bbc world news america. french intelligence charges the -- just a key u.s. senator and a congressional vote on military action. >> if the congress were to reject a resolution like this after the president of the united states has already committed to action, the consequences would be catastrophic. nuclear plant and saying a final farewell. they are packed in dublin as they pay their respects to a famous native son. worry be welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the syrian government stockpiled sarin and mustard gas, a claim made by the french authorities who released their docier on chemical weapons in syria. president obama is trying to drum up congressional support for a military strike. the french and americans have been warned of serious actions if they take military actions. samples collected biochemical weapons inspectors have arrived to the analysis in europe. it may be some time before the results are published. meanwhile the pressure is mounting on france, the

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is "bbc world news america." battles have rocked an egyptian town as security forces tried to round up forces of the ousted president. the bbc team is caught in the fighting. i ran's president says his country would never develop nuclear weapons. could this pave the way for talks with the u.s.? and john f. kennedy's daughter caroline comes back to washington. this time to reveal if she will be america's ambassador to japan. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. there were fierce gun battles and a town just outside the egyptian capital cairo today. security forces were trying to round up supporters of the ousted president. armored cars backed up by to theters moved in stronghold for supporters for the former president. our correspondent was caught up in the gunfire and sent this report. >> the army and police came just after dawn, not are from cairo, the town was besieged and about to become a battle zone. support the ousted president morsi. his portrait hangs from the l

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america."eporting from washington, i am katty kay. a shutdown. after midnight tonight, the u.s. shut down.could be and a city in serial was destroyed by incendiary bombs, and we go back see how the children are still suffering. and he helped iran in the world cup. we are hearing from the american coach who is practicing diplomacy. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. most powerful government may shut its doors tonight as republicans and democrats failed to agree on what to do about health care reform. last-minute wrangling did not reach a consensus, making a shutdown very likely. initially, 700,000 federal workers will be affected, many told to stay home because they will not get paid. moments ago, president obama urged house republicans to rethink their strategy. faction of one party in one house of congress in one does not government get to shut down the entire government just to fight the results of an election. keeping the people's government ope

now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." getsbama administration support from key members of congress. top officials at capitol hill make the case for military action. >> this is not the time to be spectators to the slaughter. neither our country nor our conscience can't afford the cost of silence. >> microsoft makes a big bet, snapping up gnocchi a -- nokia's phone operation, but will the investment pay off? .alk about hot real estate this london building is heating up so much they are literally melting. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. u.s. secretary of state john kerry appeared before a senate panel appealing for military action in serious -- syria. made the administration's case before a key vote on the issue. our north american editor followed all the action and starts our coverage. he would be so much weaker if congress rejects him, so the president had the leaders of both parties into the white house to tell them his plans for military action would degrade assad's capab

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is baby sea world news america. reporting from washington. dramatic progress on two fronts for president obama. rouhanis to president as united nations works on chemical weapons. in a stunning report from climate scientists, who say that humans are the largest creator of global warming. >> climate change is the greatest concern of our time. >> and we go to albuquerque to visit the real places made famous in "breaking bad." ♪ >> welcome to our viewers on public television and america. for the first time in three decades, the leaders of the united states and iran have spoken directly. president obama and president rouhani spoke over a phone call. the united nations security council is planning to vote tonight on a resolution about the chemical weapons -- serious and its chemical weapons program. we have this report. >> president obama did not manage a handshake with uhani this week. but relations have been so troubled for 35 years that even the phone call counts as a breakthrough. >> i spoke with president rouhani of

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america."eporting from washington, i am katty kay. a shutdown. after midnight tonight, the u.s. shut down.could be and a city in serial was destroyed by incendiary bombs, and we go back see how the children are still suffering. and he helped iran in the world cup. we are hearing from the american coach who is practicing diplomacy. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. most powerful government may shut its doors tonight as republicans and democrats failed to agree on what to do about health care reform. last-minute wrangling did not reach a consensus, making a shutdown very likely. initially, 700,000 federal workers will be affected, many told to stay home because they will not get paid. moments ago, president obama urged house republicans to rethink their strategy. faction of one party in one house of congress in one does not government get to shut down the entire government just to fight the results of an election. keeping the people's government ope

>> this is "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry that you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and aroun

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is baby sea world news america. reporting from washington. dramatic progress on two fronts for president obama. rouhanis to president as united nations works on chemical weapons. in a stunning report from climate scientists, who say that humans are the largest creator of global warming. >> climate change is the greatest concern of our time. >> and we go to albuquerque to visit the real places made famous in "breaking bad." ♪ >> welcome to our viewers on public television and america. for the first time in three decades, the leaders of the united states and iran have spoken directly. president obama and president rouhani spoke over a phone call. the united nations security council is planning to vote tonight on a resolution about the chemical weapons -- serious and its chemical weapons program. we have this report. >> president obama did not manage a handshakeith uhani this week. but relations have been so troubled for 35 years that even the phone call counts as a breakthrough. >> i spoke with president rouhani of th

♪ >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washingtonam katty kay. syrian forces are trying to retake a christian city. our bbc reporter is there. united nations powers try to putting syrian chemical weapons under international control. and why just did the woolly its demise? scientists have an answer, and we will let you in on the new research. public to our viewers on television in america and elsewhere around the globe. members of the united nations security council have been meeting tonight to discuss the russian plans to dealing with the syrian crisis, including putting their chemical weapons under international control, but while the world and liberates, the fighting in serious has intensified, with government groups battling hard to try to regain a city. our bbc reporter is there and starts our coverage. pilgrims used to take this road in, and now, it isn't empty, lonely drive. the road has been fought over several times since this area was seized last week. the civilians, half christians, have muslims. late afternoon. since the m

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. gunfire and explosions erupt from a mall in nairobi on a scene that has left more than 60 what do we know about the organization that said it carried out the attack. how we would all be better off if more women worked. christine lagarde explained why women are the key to global growth. women's -- wax women's a woman's>> contribution should be the next thing we look at. >> all day, we have been watching a dramatic scene play out in kenya as security forces launched an assault to gain control of the westgate shopping mall. it is in final stages and the interior minister said that he doesn't believe any more hostages are left in the building. least 62 people have been killed and many more injured in the attack that began on saturday. >> the siege is starting to fail -- feel like a waiting game. , a shot rings out. or seven explosions coming from inside the complex. there are shots ringing out, black smoke we can see coming from the top of the buildings. what is going on inside, but this

>> now, bbc world news america. this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. the u.s. and russia hold high- stakes talks on syria. believes anays he upcoming report will show chemical weapons were used. sentenced to death in india, four man convicted of carrying out the deathly -- deadly gang rape. the case continues to ignite calls for change. twitter says it is ready to make its stock market debut. will they be able to win over wall street? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the united nations secretary- general says he believes u.n. inspectors will produce overwhelming reports that shows chemical weapons have been used in syria. his comments came as u.s. secretary of state a john kerry and his russian counterpart continue their talks. the bbc's diplomatic correspondent is in geneva. >> it has been a long days talking. are kerry and sergei lavrov said to get on well. they've even been looking ahead with the top u.s. official on syria for the possibility of reviving wider peace talks. but first, they have to resolve weapons ov

>> and now "bbc world news." america." >> this is bbc world news "bbc world news america." president putin is all smiles for the g 20 summit, but mentioning syria and things get tense. the first high-profile assassination attempt in egypt after the military took power. the interior minister a car bomb attack. and 30 years ago, three men shot down the beautiful colorado river at record speeds. would you do this? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. tonight, in st. petersburg, russia, world leaders were supposed to be discussing the global economy. instead, they are focused on the prospect of american airstrikes against syria. china, argentina, brazil, and the european union have respect -- have expressed reluctance and president obama is having a tough time convincing other nations to join him. first, this report from the political editor, nick robinson. trying to stop america's drive on the strikes in syria, the question that hangs over the splendor of st. petersburg's constantine palace, which is welcoming the leaders of the world's

>> now "bbc world news." ♪ [ music ] ♪ >> this is a special addition of "bbc world news" america reportinge u.s. capital i'm katie kay. syrian office wants to put chemical weapons under control. the white house responds with skepticism. >> the knowledge to date doesn't give you a lot of confidence. >> meanwhile lawmakers have returned to capitol hill to debate whether president barack obama should use military force against the regime, we hear from both sides. and the secret life of a hair dresser, meet the man who traded his seize scissors to a camera to capture new york city. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the white house is responding with skepticism tonight in orisen proposal dismasks has singled interest in the plan, but it is complicated efforts on capitol hill to win congressal support for military strike against the syrian president bashar al-assad regime, if there is an diplomating option, would lawmakers want military action. we will hear from two lawmakers in a moment. first, this report. >> reporter: this is the week that could b

kay.atty this is bbc world news america. we will see you back here tomorrow. >> make sense of international news -- at bbc.com/news. >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> my credibility's not on the line. the international community's credibility is on the line. >> woodruff: president obama took his case overseas today, to bolster support for a military strike on syria. good evening. i'm judy woodruff. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. on the newshour

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. gunfire and explosions erupt from a mall in nairobi on a scene that has left more than 60 what do we know about the organization that said it carried out the attack. how we would all be better off if more women worked. christine lagarde explained why women are the key to global growth. women's -- wax women's a woman's>> contribution should be the next thing we look at. >> all day, we have been watching a dramatic scene play out in kenya as security forces launched an assault to gain control of the westgate shopping mall. it is in final stages and the interior minister said that he doesn't believe any more hostages are left in the building. least 62 people have been killed and many more injured in the attack that began on saturday. >> the siege is starting to fail -- feel like a waiting game. , a shot rings out. or seven explosions coming from inside the complex. there are shots ringing out, black smoke we can see coming from the top of the buildings. what is going on inside, but this

and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc "world news america." the pentagon orders a review of security after it found the man who killed 12 people at the washington navy yard was a military contractor. the amazing time lapse of the costa concordia 20 months after it ran aground. the damaged ship is hoisted up right. prince harry prepares his journey to the south pole by sleeping in a freezer. welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. the u.s. navy ordered a review of security and military bases after 12 people were shot dead at the navy yard here in washington, d.c. the gun man was a former sailor her work as a defense contractor as ailor who worked defense contractor. how was someone with his background given access to what was meant to be a secure site? the defense secretary honored the 12 victims, all civilian workers of the naval hq. the police presence is still heavy. they are still looking for answers. >> we had officers who heroically went into a building, witnessing multiple casualties, and continued to pursue and

>> and now, "bbc world news america." is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. the u.s. federal reserve will keep pumping money into the economy. -- surprise decision keeps sent the dow jones to a record high. mexico is hit by two designating -- devastating storms. thousands of tourists are stranded. and germany has been cruising and economic fast lane. now voters will decide whether angela merkel deserves to get the credit. on come to our viewers public television in america and also around the globe. the federal reserve has said it will not reduce the amount of money it has been pumping into the u.s. economy. instead, it says it wants more evidence that signs of economic progress can be sustained. the news sent markets soaring. our economic reporter has this report. >> for years, the federal reserve has helped to keep global market awash with cash. one of these days, it wants to stop doing that. but investors who tuned in from around the world today found out the end of the cheap money area-- era was not starting quit

each week we bring you the best of the broadcast here on bbc world news.e meet o graham makers and, crucially, we hear from viewers around the world. weekend world, first rate. greekt on hard talk, prime minister, the human cost of the grecian economic meltdown is melting and now extremist violence is on the rise. is there an end in sight e to the tragedy in greece. on "our world," social engineering in 1970s china, leaving the country with 20 million excess men. competition was intense. how would all of these factions find a mate? we are in beautiful iceland. we are finding out why despite all the geo move -- geothermal power you could ever need, no one here owns an electric vehicle. apart from one of these. that is this weekend on bbc world news. >> thursday, vietnam used to be a major economy, but why has growth waned in recent years? will regulators approve of a new >> fromion company e hip hotels to controversy, air wherevertravel apps, you are traveling next, join me every weekend here on bbc world news. ♪ >> in a much-anticipated speech to world lea

>> 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, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, 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." >> it is a tough sell at the g 20. president obama tries to drum up military support. busy hearing from their constituents. john mccain gets an earful on the people of arizona. hitler's as adolf bodyguard. we look back at the life of rochus misch. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. world leaders are heading home from the g 20 summit in russia with decisions whether to take mi

>> and now, "bbc world news america." alexa this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. a meeting over syrian chemical weapons. with sharp words, this is not a game. >> this is simply not enough which is why we come here, and why we work with the russians. >> divers search of this river for the body of a one and a half-year-old daughter of a man who threw her in because she was a girl. and the voyager one goes where no object has gone before, the first man-made object to leave the solar system. >> welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. diplomacy is underway to solve the syrian crisis. tonight, the american and russian foreign secretaries talk in geneva to see if they can find a place to meet where they will put serious chemical weapons under control. -- issad government is seeking to join this coalition. but nobody thinks that this will be easy. geneva is a world away from the horrors of syria, but this is the city where chemical weapons were outlawed almost a century to go. now, the two key foreign ser

>> and now, "bbc world news." abc world news america" reporting from washington. ." "bbc world news america the fate of a russian proposal to stop military action and serious unclear as the president prepares to address the nation. we are inside of syria where it is reported that the army is stepping up its bombardment of rebel held areas. has been some fairly bitter fighting in this particular area over the past four or five days. there has been heavy shelling. has a new phone that costs only $99. will consumers be buying? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. president obama will address the american public on the situation in syria in a few hours time. his speech is bound to have gone through some rewrites. the russian proposal to put chemical weapons under international control could stall action but there are can confusing signals about how far that plan can go. our north american editor starts her coverage. and off the hook, at least for a while. president obama went to congress to persuade some very reluctant politici

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. our viewers on public television and around the globe. syrian government began sending details of its chemical weapons to an international watchdog in the hague. the agency known as the organization of prohibition of chemical weapons will supervise the removal and destruction of all of the weapons by the middle of next year. a move aimed at averting u.s. airstrikes. under any circumstances, there is bound to be a key point. asked week's meeting of world leaders at the united nations. richard galpin reports. >> you an inspector is connected -- collected samples from th

to world is no closer stopping the conventional war that has killed more than 100,000 people. jeremy bowen, bbc news, new york. >> let's get a look at other news now from around the world. the israel prime minister has been urging president obama not to let up on the sanctions against iran. benjamin netanyahu says the measure is crucial for diplomacy to work. he met with the president in the oval office days after president obama had a phone call with the new iranian president. than 130 injured, other killed in a car bombing, most of areas ofeting shia baghdad. insurgents have carried out a series of sectarian attacks, the worst in six years. france has announced its two predecessors will be declared saints in april next year. the unprecedented decision to canonize the two at the same time seems to be an effort to unify catholics around the world and to bring pilgrims to rome. you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on the program, they have fled mali, and now they are struggling to live in the camps they had hoped would reject them. schools and colleges in northeast nigeria are und

. >> this is "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." esentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry that you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. our v

>> and now bbc world news america. >> i am katty kay. dramatic new fitted from nairobi shows the incredible extent of damage after a siege that left dozens dead. rescuers searched through the rubble in pakistan after a powerful earthquake killed more than 300 people there. she spent her life in the political spotlight. tonight we speak with chelsea clinton about her role in the family foundation. welcome to our viewers on public elevation in america and around the globe. al-shabaab, the islamist group responsible for killing dozens of people in a shopping center in nairobi, said it was carrying out a vetting process of muslims would not be hurt in the raid. 137 people were killed, which is disputed by kenyan authorities which say it over 60 people died. from inside footage what is left of the mall. the scale of destruction is staggering. who did this, the gunman or the kenyan forces storming the holding. this is -- storming the building. this is the landscape in which experts must search for answers, for more bodies, and for identities of

>> and now bbc world news america. >> i am katty kay. dramatic new fitted from nairobi shows the incredible extent of damage after a siege that left dozens dead. rescuers searched through the rubble in pakistan after a powerful earthquake killed more than 300 people there. she spent her life in the political spotlight. tonight we speak with chelsea clinton about her role in the family foundation. welcome to our viewers on public elevation in america and around the globe. al-shabaab, the islamist group responsible for killing dozens of people in a shopping center in nairobi, said it was carrying out a vetting process of muslims would not be hurt in the raid. 137 people were killed, which is disputed by kenyan authorities which say it over 60 people died. from inside footage what is left of the mall. the scale of destruction is staggering. who did this, the gunman or the kenyan forces storming the holding. this is -- storming the building. this is the landscape in which experts must search for answers, for more bodies, and for identities of

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. a key senate panel votes to give president obama the authority to use military force in syria, paving the way for of will and rational decision. it is being met with defiance in damascus, where civilians are lining up to become human shields. telling the just time. the smart watch could do the same with just the flip of her wrist, if you really want it. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight the u.s. congress moves one step closer to authorizing the use of force in syria, but it was just one small step in one long difficult process. the senate foreign relations committee approved the measure paving the way for it votes in the full senate. president obama is on his way to russia for the summit and he said the strike is not just a test of his own credibility, but of the whole world. the widererica to world. president obama line -- landed in sweden and almost immediately had to justify his plans to attack syria. the swedish prime minist

>> this is bbc world news. funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, this dough vermont and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving profits to charity for over 30 years. and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers work hard to know your business, operate -- offering special expertise and tavis solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now bbc world news. >> there are more than 1 million cars in the world today. by 2015, they could be up to 4 billion. what we do with them all? where will they go? >> and as people get richer in brazil, russia, china, they want the trappings of success and for many, that includes a car. what can we do about it? and can the car itself become a tool for cutting congestion and pollution? how about a car that could fold ?p and use less space how about the fastest electric car you've ever seen? this is mumbai, the bustling commercial capital of india. it is fast growing and a symbol

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. obama's language signaling and opening to meet with the president of iran. it can serve as a major step down a long road. >> kenya says the shopping mall siege is over. the president announces three days of mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack. and could the fuel of the future be found in our trash cans? norway is meeting -- leading the way in making sure nothing goes to waste. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. in a speech at the united nations this evening, iranian president rouhani says his country's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and not for weapons. he says he hopes the dialogue with the united states rather than conflict. here's is a portion of what he had to say. openly that notwithstanding the position of others, this has been and will theys be the objective of islamic republic of iran, nuclear weapons and weapons of placeistraction have no in our doctrine and contradict our fundamental religious and ethical convi

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. obama's language signaling and opening to meet with the president of iran. it can serve as a major step down a long road. >> kenya says the shopping mall siege is over. the president announces three days of mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack. and could the fuel of the future be found in our trash cans? norway is meeting -- leading the way in making sure nothing goes to waste. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. in a speech at the united nations this evening, iranian president rouhani says his country's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and not for weapons. he says he hopes the dialogue with the united states rather than conflict. here's is a portion of what he had to say. openly that notwithstanding the position of others, this has been and will theys be the objective of islamic republic of iran, nuclear weapons and weapons of placeistraction have no in our doctrine and contradict our fundamental religious and ethical convi

bbc news, nairobi. >> you are watching bbc world news america. next, the fight to survive in mexico. villagers devastated i to hurricanes are in need of aid from the government. survivors have been pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in mumbai. but there are fears that more are trapped. the apartment block collapsed early on friday morning, taking down what that more than 20 families who call this place home. rescue officers have worked through the day to try to pull survivors from the debris. the families of those who lived here have gathered. some breaking down as they waited for news of their loved ones. >> rescue efforts continue in this crowded area, the updated happeningeded work is when most people are getting ready for the day ahead. >> the building was more than 30 years old. well aware that there were structural problems. >> the engineers had identified at this building was in need of repair, but it was not in fact that it needed to be evacuated. it crashed suddenly and we don't know why this happened. is just theapse latest in a long list of such incidences in m

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you are watching bbc world news america. as if the white house did not have enough to worry about, a weak jobs report. more details have emerged of a phone call made by a driver spain. horrific crash in he is heard telling a colleague that he was traveling at 190 kilometers per hour instead of 80. the driver and the train company are being investigated. >> the aftermath of july's train crash, which killed 79 people in northern spain. the moment caught on cctv and the train derailed on a bend. the driver emerged injured and ,overed in blood, but earlier he called a colleague for help. the transcript of the call had previously been heard by investigators in court. this is the first time we have heard the voice of the driver, full of panic. his mother died in the crash. >> i feel he is just a human being that believes he has made a mistake. he told the safety team how dangerous the bench was and there were not enough warning signs. , whye speed of the train there was no automatic braking system, which has since been installed,

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