united health care. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington. a day of remembrance from the beaches of florimon by. 70 years after d-day those who died and survivors are given a second tribute. >> these men waged war so that we might know peace. they sacrificed so that we might be free. we are grateful to them. >> pageantry was mixed with politics. the russian president, vad mere putin met the new ukraine president for the first time and the power of the pitch. one priest in honduras has taken matters into his own hands when it cox to crubting a few football stadium. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. today had political meetings and world war ii veterans thering in normandy to remember the anniversary of d-day. president obama was among those who paid tribute to the fallen hile honoring the survivors. > dawn at the d-day beaches. where old soldiers remembered that morning when they helped to change the course of history and where some of those who survived and grew old

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news reporting from washington. ghting on the road to baghdad, iraqi forces are battling. a secret rate. the u.s. captures the a legend ringleader of benghazi, libya, that killed of you are ,mericans, and world cup action both teams failing to score. over ghana.e win welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight, government-led forces in iraq are fighting militants in a struggle to control a major city on the way to baghdad. fighters and other sunni armed groups have allegedly attacked the city of baquba before being pushed out. we start our coverage. >> east of baghdad, a strategically vital battle is .eing fought these are kurdish forces. they are trying to help the iraqi army stop them from marching on the capital. this is the next town that is in the hands of them. they are backed by about 600 sunni tribal fighters. base, the general bags a sunni to change sides. he asked him to abandon them, to avoid the bloodshed that is surely coming. it does not work. the kurds know

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america."eporting from capitol hill in washington. -- defense ministry washington considers the crisis. >> there will be short-term immediate things that need to be done militarily. our national security team is looking at all the options. >> angelina jolie joins a global summit to end sexual violence and conflicts in south sudan, where thousands of women are at risk. the wait is over. the world cup is finally here. it has been day day of clashes. -- a day of classes -- clashes. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. president obama says he's looking at all options to tackle the islamist insurgents advancing on baghdad. while military action is on the table, sending in ground troops is not. his comments come after days of advances by the insurgents. key cities inured a rack and thousands have been forced to flee. irbil.ve gone to >> bloody chaos in iraq. this has brought the u.s. to the brink of military intervention. two and a half years after american for

america." >> this is "bbc world news america." bash in iraqrack as sunni militants fight for control of the biggest oil refinery and a major airport. more refugees now than at any time since world war ii. a new u.n. report says 50 million people have been forced from their homes. come fly with me ♪ >> believe it or not, there was once a time when flying coach was glamorous. we will take you back to the big seats and flowing alcohol of air travel's early days. welcome to our viewers on public television it in america and around the globe. iraq's most influential shiite cleric is calling on his country's political party to form a new government quickly. says he wants the leadership to be more inclusive across iraq. the fighting continues. there have been fierce clashes over the airport and tell a far and control of the biggest oil refinery. paul adams reports. >> while isis fights its way across northern iraq, a sophisticate video tries to drive home the core message. this comes from social media accounts with no and links with isis.

>> now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." gain controlemists of mosul, i met -- a rock's second-biggest -- iraq's second-biggest city. in an exclusive interview, the leader of the united nations tells me the dire consequences if a pa >> it will be a fatal mistake. >> and, capturing a candid view of new york. armed with his camera and instagram account, this photographer is making quite an impression. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. isq's second city of mosul under the control of islamist militants yoare allies of al qaeda -- who are allies of al qaeda. members of the iraqi armed forces have abandoned their posts. it comes as a major blow to the government in baghdad, which responded by calling for a state of emergency to be declared. , a wealthy sophisticated city, is collapsing into violence and destruction. vehicles abandoned and burning by the roadside comes the sound of ammunition exploding. like aingly, iraq seems country at war with itself. qaedasts from the al affiliate know

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♪ >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america," reporting from washington.ighting continues between sunni militants and iraqi forces. the u.s. secretary of state arrives in baghdad with a message that the country must unite to survive. three al jazeera journalists are sentenced to seven years in prison by an egyptian court. the berdych -- the verdict sparked international outrage and leaves their families stunned. >> i would be very interested to for the judge's reasons giving that verdict. it does not make any sense. >> on the banks of new york's east river, an old sugar factory is home to an enormous structure that is sparking quite a discussion. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america, and also around the globe. the very future of iraq rests on the choices made in the next days and weeks. that was the message secretary of state john kerry brought with him to baghdad today. 's leaders toiraq stand united against the sunni militants who have taken key sections in the north and west of their country. jonathan spent the day with the sadr a

younited health care. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." first it was muscle and now it is to create. making rapid gains, inching closer to the capital. defense secretary chuck hagel defends the deal that one over the release but how do they feel? leavess beauty often us at a loss for words. giving our vocabulary quite a workout. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. iraqis facing a mortal threat. that was the warning from the government in baghdad today after islamist militants swept into a second big city. the group, linked to al qaeda, has taken to create -- tikrit. a day after the captured muzzle. mosul. captured >> the speed of the advance has andked the iraqi government its western allies. this is the road to tikrit. is called a blessed invasion. all this after the prize of mosul fell into the g hotties -- jihadis' hands. the tanks have been burned and mosul is under our control. isis propaganda video seeks to explain. be target this set to soldiers. we cannot show much of what is on this vi

i'm geeta guru-murthy with bbc world news. our top stories. bbc journalist around the world protest in solidarity with colleagues. egypt's president says he won't interfere. >>> john kerry holds talks with kurdish leaders in northern iraq as isis rebels continue their advance. >>> the trial against the captain and crew of the south korean ferry that sank with the loss of 300 lives. >>> and we'll meet the presidential pancake maker. the cook who's found fame as the look-alik look-alike. >>> hello. journalists throughout the world have been staging protests over the jailing in egypt of three colleagues from al-jazeera tv news. start here at the bbc and other organizations have held silent protests here in london and other newsrooms around the the world. these are some of the pictures outside here in london about an hour and a half ago. that protest staged 24 hours after the verdict was announced yesterday. these from our bureaus in moscow jerusal jerusalem. >>> in the last few hours the egyptian president said he will not interfere with judicial

you're watching "gmt" on bbc world news. our tom stories. en years for spreading false news. >>> i'm christian frazier outside the prison in cairo where peter greste former of the bbc and colleagues are c contemplating a seven year sentence. >>> america to the rescue. u.s. secretary of state john kerry flies into baghdad for talks with

i'm david eades with bbc world news. our top stories. >>> the biggest refugee crisis since world war ii. the u.n. says 50 million around the world were displaced last year. >>> a peace plan for ukraine is announced by president poroshenko after a president with president putin. >>> no combat troops on the ground, but the u.s. will send hundreds of military advisors in iraq to fight militants. >>> also the sacred river that cleanses all things. one of the most pollutant river miss the worl-- in the world. can it be cleansed? thanks for joining us. this is the scene ever more familiar around the world. being forced out of your home, even forced out of your home is a tragedy. last year the number of displaced hit 50 million. that's according to the u.n. refugee agency. that's the entire population of a country like south korea. 17 million have had to lead in surge of security. the vast majority are displaced. they live in camps that in some cases have become permanent slum cities. imogen has the story. >> 2.5 million have f

live from london, bbc world news. >>> hello. i'm daniella. this is bbc world news. our top stories. heavy fighting continues between iraqi forces and sunni militants. the government says is there's no danger of the country splitting up. >> iraq are will remain you nighted. these terrorist are rejected by sunni leader. they'll be defeated. >>> people are killed in kenya after sunday's raid on a coastal town. >>> smart glasses might be the break through needed for people with severe sight loss to find their way around. >>> welcome to the program. we start with a worrying new development in the crisis in iraq. already in control of a number in the country including mosul in the north and fallujah further south, isis extremists are reported fighting less than an hour from the capital baghdad. we're talking around the city of baquba there. with the group spread across the country, president obama has announced the u.s. will deploy almost 300 troops to defend the american embassy in baghdad. american officials are discussing the crisis with iraq's neighbor iran. richard reports. >> report

news of the world." ofaging the reputation newspaper owners and politicians alike. rob watson, bbc news. >> the world attention last month was focused on nigeria were almost 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped by islamist militants. those girls are still missing. now some 16 more women and children have also been snatched by the same extremists. they have confirmed the latest kidnappings took place in a series of raids since the weekend. now.port >> the attacks have been relentless as well as killing civilians, bo boko haram fighters have once been -- again been kidnapping. they are fleeing and as many as 60 people were taken away last week. back in april, more than 200 teenage schoolgirls were abducted. they are still calling on the government to bring back our girls and the organizers of the march is shocked at the news of more objections. >> i'm alarmed. i think it's very alarming that given what they are talking about, what we have been talking about for the last two months, the issue of security in that part of the country, and these abductions are continuing. about howg you wonder

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." the bodies of three israeli teenagers who went missing two weeks ago have been found in a pit in the west bank. israel's prime minister warns hamas will pay. the sunni militant group isis announces it is establishing an islamist state made up of territory it has seized in iraq and syria. as the u.s. gets ready for the next game in the world cup, we are on the scene of tuesday's match with fans who cannot get enough of football. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. three israeli teenagers who went missing earlier this month in the west bank have been found dead. an israeli military spokesman says their bodies were found make it -- in a pit north of have run. ,srael has accused hamas something they have denied. the cabinet met in emergency session. prime minister netanyahu vowed hamas will pay. kevin conley reports. >> from the moment they went missing, israel prayed for their safety and feared for their lives. hugeli army staged security sweeps a

>> and now, bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america. polls.f syria go to the there might be more than one name on the ballot. the controversy grows over the deal made two free bowe bergdahl from the taliban, but president obama defends his decision. >> we still get an american soldier back. . , we don't condition that. the first newser him open to feature africa american art -- african art. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and also around the world. it was election day in syria. after three years of civil war, tens of thousands killed and millions displaced, alanine was anything but normal. despite other candidates in the bashar assad is expected to win another term in office. our middle east editor reports. >> if they were opponents of president a side workers from the water company, they kept quiet about it. everyone i spoke to at this polling station in damascus said they would be voting for the head of the family who has rolled serious -- who has ruled syria for more than 40 years. this man scratched his t

united health care. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." the taliban put out a video of the release of bowe bergdahl. president obama meets with the newly elected president rum:. -- from:. poland. >> tonight we look at the workhorse of the skies. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. today the taliban released a video showing freed u.s. soldier bowe bergdahl. you see him wearing afghan clothing and being searched before boarding a helicopter. he it was returned to u.s. forces in exchange for five taliban prisoners. it has led to a major controversy. remote hillside near the afghan-pakistan border, a cap to wait for freedom after five long years. bergdahl blinked repeatedly, perhaps unused to sunlight, maybe close to tears. almost certainly overwhelmed by the moment. one of his captors leans in and tells him don't come back to afghanistan. you will be killed. something reinforced in english on the 17 minute video. like arces asked him to flare and they replied they only had a white flag. they were

"bbc world news america." "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. of tal afarty becomes the latest to fall to extremists as they consolidate their surprising grip across the country. aleppo.ok at >> there are fighting men on both sides who see a very simple choice. .nnihilation or victory >> nearly 40 years ago, a chilean diplomat was d.c.sinated in washington, tonight, the current ambassador who worked for him talks about america. to our viewers on public television here in america and also around the world. tonight, islamic extremists are consolidating their grip across iraq.rn they've captured tal afar after heavy fighting this morning. the white house says there could butiscussions with iran ruled out military coordination. john simpson is in baghdad with report. says the isiste forever, say the prisoners desperate to please him. show thetures seem to last moments of five iraqi army humiliateds they're and taunted by isis captors. after this, the pictures are too for us to show. finally, you see some of the men dead. still, isis isn't having it

what can we do for you. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is a special edition of "bbc world news america" reporting from paris, france. the u.s. defense secretary tells me russia still a real threat to europe and defends the controversial release of both .urgle -- of sergeant burgle >> this was the right decision. we don't leave our people behind. >> the family photo is noticeably missing. q to and is still a major topic of conversation. is still a putin major topic of conversation. >> general motors says that a pattern of neglect is to blame for a recall but they claim there was no cover-up. >> welcome to our viewers on public television, america con and around the globe. we are coming to you live from paris which is a very crowded series. queen elizabeth is here, president obama is here, in isdent vladimir put here, david cameron is here. francois hollande had to have dinner twice. first, with barack obama and then with vladimir putin. they did not want to run into each other. this comes ahead of the d-day normandy ands in just on the heels of the g-seven meeting in brusse

an we do for >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." u.s.ombat troops will not return to iraq, says president obama, but he leaves open the possibility of more american engagement if needed. >> going forward, we will be prepared to take targeted and precise military action if and when we determine that the situation on the ground requires it. russia ofcuses sending thousands of troops back to the border with ukraine just as the new ukrainian president offers a cease-fire. and you think you are a football fan? the parents of these kids named them after some of the greatest players ever. you could call it a dream team. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the united states will not send combat rogues back into iraq -- that was president obama's promised today -- the united states will not send combat troops back into iraq. will have more on the white house's decision in a moment, but here is our world affairs editor, john simpson. he has been to a mainly sunni area in the suburbs of baghdad, and he

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." feels an president economic deal with the e.u. is a great day for his country, russia is put to one of grave consequences. uncertain future in baghdad for those who work to overcome sectarian differences. the conflict is opening up a new divide. how far would you go to support your team in the world cup? 20,000 chileans have taken the ultimate road trip. now they have the tough task of taking on brazil. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. calling a possibly the most important day for his country after independence, ukraine's president signed a sweeping free-trade pact with the european union today. it is the same deal his predecessor backed out of provoking the protests that longed ukraine into crisis. but the ink on the deal had not even tried before russia warned of grave consequences. business at the e.u. summit today, the signing of the trade and economic deal, association agreements as they are called with ukraine, moldova, and georgi

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i'm david eades with bbc world news. our top stories. defending the taliban prisoner swap that allowed a u.s. soldier to walk free. the u.s. defense secretary tells bbc they had to act quickly to save bergdahl. >> it was our judgment based on information we had, his life, his health were imperil. >> leaders of the g7 are meeting in brussels. they warned russia there could be further sanctions. >>> three officers are killed in a shooting hunting for a gunman. >>> hello. thanks for being with us. bowe is free at last. calls for celebration you may think. the hometown of the serviceman released from taliban after five years of captivity has called off the homecoming. there's growing controversy with several former army colleagues claiming sergeant bergdahl desserted his post in afghanistan. the u.s. defense secretary has defended the decision to go ahead with the deal without first going to congress. >> this was the right decision for the right reasons. we don't leave our people behind. how circumstances, why the disappearance, the army has

you're watching bbc world news. m willcox. >>> king carlos to abdicate after 40 years on the crown. his son will now take over. >>> many think the hand over of five violates law. >>> organizers of the 2022 world cup in qatar will meet garcia later for the rights top stripped for the tournament. he denies wrong doing. there's increasing pressure on fifa. the former associated from qatar paid several million to back her bid. the former sports minister who backed the bid says fifa needs the same reform as the international olympic committee. >> a with the ethics committee report which they have partly implemented and also waiting the garcia process on whether there's been wrong doing on the process. if there is, they have to look at themselves seriously indeed. not only will football be questions fifa's integrity but the big sponsors and television companies are saying do we want to be associated with the association? i think therefore people have got to take whatever comes out of garcia, what comes out of the ethics co

and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. i am cathy kay. europe and america urge vladimir putin to help save a shaky truce in ukraine. but even if he he agrees, are the separatist on the ground willing to listen? iraq's prime minister rejects the idea of an emergency government to stop the advancing sunni militants, calling the proposal a coop against the constitution. and counting down to kickoff as the u.s. gets ready to play for its world cup survival. we speak to some fans that america is finally catching futbol fever. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the club. the u.s. secretary of state says president putin needs to prove he is serious about piece in the ukraine to avoid sanctions. john kerry was speaking to ministers in brussels amid concern the cease-fire in eastern ukraine is looking fragile. kiev says pro-russia separatists have broken the truce dozens of times. here is the latest. >> for the moment, a reprieve for russia. nato foreign ministers medical with the possibility of furth

>>> this is bbc america and now, live from london, bbc world news. >> hello, i'm with bbc world news. top stories this hour, an attack at karachi's international airport left at least 28 people dead. ten gunmen were among those killed. the taliban claimed responsibility. three days before the world cup in brazil, striking subway workers are threatened with the sack if they don't go back to work. china achoocuses vietnam of hitg it's ships in the south china sea. >>> and a first for the vatican, pope francis holds a prayer meeting with israeli and palestine leaders. he urges courage in the search for peace. >>> hello there, thanks very much for watching. our top story this hour is the news that security forces in pakistan say they now regained control of karachi airport. they say it will reopen after that attack by gunmen that left at least 28 people dead including the ten militants. the attack began on sunday evening at pakistan's biggest city karachi and it's biggest airport here. gunman entered an area used for cargo and private flights and they fired automatic weapons. several expl

i'm david eades with bbc world news. our stop stories, the climax of events marking the 70th anniversary of the d-day landings is under way in northern france. president obama remembers the many thousands who died to liberate europe. >> whenever you doubt, stop and think of these men. >>> a manhunt ends in canada has the man accused of shooting three officers is now in custody. >>> hello. thank for joining us here on bbc world news. it was a moment when the tide turned decidedly against nazi germany and it happened exactly 70 years ago today, world leaders, veterans and tens of thousands have come together to remember those who fought and died in the d-day landings on the beaches of normandy. among them of course president of the united states, barack obama who has been addressing veterans and those gathered at the american cemetery just on the edge of omaha beach and utah beach where american forces made their first pitch into the invasion in northern france. here with the french president that is overlooking -- after h