"bbc world news america -- this is "bbc world news america." cease-fire agreement is signed to in the fighting in eastern ukraine. now the test is -- will get hold on the ground? urging for answers as a family mourns. in north carolina, questions swirled over if religion was the factor in the killings of three muslim students. and from leaders in fashion to political players, the mayor of london is having quite a trip to america. his next stop is right here. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and also around the globe. a cease-fire between ukrainian forces and pro-russian rebels is set to begin midnight on saturday, a result of nearly 17 hours of talks between the leaders of russia, ukraine france, and germany. at once cautious, but the united states has welcomed a move, calling it potentially a significant step towards peace. the question now is -- will it hold? our coverage starts from rebel-held donetsk. >> it is an image more in keeping with the last entry than this one, but this was today on the fringes of modern e

mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news." this is bbc world news america. reporting from london, i'm katty kay. -- katty kay. british extremist in the islamic state video has been identified as mohammed emwazi. and these days, the book has given way to the tablet, but when photographer is putting the focus back on those printed pages. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. tonight, we are broadcasting from london where the news broke today that the british man known as jihadi john has been identified. bbc news has learned that the man seen in except extremist islamic state videos showing the beheading of several hostages is mohammed emwazi. the former computer programmer from west london is not to have traveled to syria in 2013. he was known to british security forces. crack's the only thing visible his eyes, dubbed jihadi john his identity hidden. knife in hand, hostages at his mercy as he taunted the west. now he has been unmasked. the bbc has revealed he is mohammed emwazi,

mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. how did this young boy turn into jihadi john? signs that may have been missed. a leading russian operant -- russian politician is shot dead. he was shot -- four times by an unidentified attacker. >> what do you call those? >> i call them in years. -- i call them ears. >> we look back on leonard nimoy's career and his signature role. welcome to public television in america and around the globe. for cement soft have been -- has been shot and killed in moscow. he was shot four times by an unidentified assailants near the come on. he served as deputy prime minister under boris yeltsin in the 1990's. on the line from moscow, what more can you tell us? >> there aren't a huge amount of details just yet. we know this happened shortly before midnight local time. the news just came out an hour later. we understand boris was sought -- force was shot four times -- boris was shot four times by a gun man in a white car. police are hunting for the car and for

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we build relationships that build the world. >> now, bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. jordan promises a relentless war against islamic state militants. a camera captures a dramatic moment of airplane crashes in taiwan. there are survivors. lifting fears for all the world to see. a photographer is using the city as the campus. -- canvas. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the king declared a relentless war against islamic state on their territory and was speaking after images were published of a pilot being burned to death. jordan announced they had executed militants and said they would step up their role in the coalition. reporting home from the village. >> far from the capital in the peaceful hills on the dead sea public rituals of condolence. this is the hometown of the murdered pilot. anxious people pay their respects and share the grief to embrace, pray, and grapple with the horror. >> the father will spend much of the next days in this tent and will meet a great many well-wishers and

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now, live from london, "bbc world news." >> hello, i'm james with "bbc world news." the top story, international court of justice. neither syria nor crew way shah was guilty of genocide. >>> the first country to legalize the technique. >>> sending westerns to help the ukrainian military against pro-russian rebels. one of two journalists still held in egypt after he gave up his egyptian citizenship. >>> a very warm welcome to the program. judges of the international court of justice in the hague ruled serbia didn't cause genocide. the court dismissed a counter claim of serbia against croatia. anna this news coming through the past few minutes. tell us what's being said. >> reporter: in the last ten minutes you can see behind the journalists and i, they are waiting for statements from both sides. this was an historic case. the first time they have brought a case here. we are at the home of icj. they accuse of each side of committing, in this case genocide. they committed genocide in brukabar in 1991. a counter claim in connection with operation storm to try to retake l

"bbc world news america" "bbc world news." our top stories. russia confirms it will attend peace talks in minsk today. the leader of a belgian group accused of radicalizing dozens of men in syria sentenced to 12 years in prison. >>> nbc's brian williams is suspended for fabricating a story. jon stewart announces he's leaving the daily show. >>> a malaysian cartoonist faces extradition charges just weeks before after he tells bbc he's feared he will be arrested. a warm welcome to the program. a glimmer of hope. the words of angel merkel spokesman on top level talks on ukraine to take place soon between russia france ukraine and germany. there is little common ground it seems? . what are the different sides pushing for? ukraine would like control over the break away regions in the east. wants to see rebel force disarmed and russian troops pulled back. and wanting to keep their weapons and amnesty for their leaders. russia wants guaranteed rights for russian speaksers and full autonomy for the luhansk and donetsk region. >>> the u.s. wants to see

mufg -- we builds relationships that build the world. >> bbc world news america. katty: this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. accused of trying to join islamic state, three men are accused of terrorism charges in the united states after plotting to travel to syria. the war is over and it is still a battle for survival in gaza. there is little sign of change. >> why would there be much rebuilding when everybody fears there will be another war? katty: eager to get into cuba, american businesses are lining up to fly, sale, or enter the market anyway they can. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. three men in the united states have been arrested on charges of plotting to travel to syria to join islamic state. two were arrested in new york and the other was in florida. they are charged with attempts on conspiracy. brian give us the latest. reporter: the man was arrested at john f. kennedy international airport trying to board a flight to istanbul. he aimed to go to turkey and across the border to syria to wage jihad with i

now, live from london, "bbc world news." >>> hello, i'm aaron heslehurst with "bbc world news." recommend the controversial kata world cup should be moved from summer to winter. will the greem reform plan be enough to satisfy creditors? >>> could britain have done more to stop three teenagers from flying to islamic state? >>> hello, everybody. well the 2022 world cup in qatar should take place in november and december it's what fifa recommended. now the change could set on a collision course with european leagues who oppose the plan. the head of the football organization after the announcement. >> i think the recommendation for november/december. again, there's an option. some people have concerns. whatever the decision, i think people will have something about it. it's an overall benefit for everybody. >> our correspondent gave us an update. >> reporter: they have the agreement of the football confederation. the big clubs, the big leagues, we have yet to hear from them. they are unhappy about the switch given the disruption it will cause to their domestic schedule. they will de

i'm david eades with bbc world news. our top story, germany approves greece's controversial war zone bailout. it comes after the first protest in athens against the new group government of this reform. >>> a prominent bangladesh american blogger known for speaking out against religious fundamentalism has been hacked to death in dhaka. >>> british security agencies face questions after the islamic state killer mohammed emwazi was brought to their attention. >>> and the state of virginia is to pay compensation to people who were forcely sterilized in part of a long-running eugenics program. >>> hello. thanks for being with us. the german parliament has approved plans to extend the international bailout for greece until june. now, the deal reached last week between greece and its partners in the eurozone was passed by an overwhelming majority in the german minister. the german finance minister had acknowledged that members did face a difficult decision but also warped them that rejecting the deal would do great harm. these

mufg, we build relationships that build a world. >> now, bbc world news america. anchor: this is bbc world news america from america. i am a katty kay. assad denies the army has dropped their old bombs on the people. assad: when you shoot, you aim. you cannot have a war without casualties. katty: the white house confirms the death of a hostage and thousand her killing will be avenged. meet the women of afghanistan's national cycling team. they are breaking down stereotypes. katty: welcome to viewers on public television and around the globe. as the conflict in syria enters the fifth year assad says he has support of the people and is not responsible for a humanitarian crisis. his comments come among fighting that has claimed 200,000 lives. the fighting continues. he spoke to jeremy. reporter: the officials promised an interview in autumn. with americans tom and islamic state, they said that the events were moving too fast. his appearance in a guesthouse at the presidential palace in damascus is a sign he feels more secure. jeremy: i have spent time on the front lin

>>> this is bbc america and live from london "bbc world news." >>> hello. with "bbc world news," our top stories. the conflict in ukraine. the leaders of france and germany are off to russia where they hope to convince president putin to agree to a peace deal. >>> the search continues for the victims of the transasia plane disaster as investigators confirm both of the plane's engines lost power moments before it crashedp. >>> the cup of nations is stopped when fans from the home team and equatorial guinea turn on supporters of the winning team ghana. >>> they have major decisions to make. are they prepared to travel for sunday's final or going to stay home and stay away from what should be a showcase and joyous event. >>> kicking out the clutter. we investigate the meaning of the stuffed paradox. >>> welcome to the program. >>> german chancellor angela merckle said a diplomatic solution is still the only way to resolve the crisis in ukraine. she was speaking ahead of talks with the french president hollande and russian president vladimir putin taking place i

and now live from london "bbc world news". >> hello. "bbc world news." our top stories. expressing outrage over the slow pace of construction after the devastating conflicts with israel. >> reporter: six months after a cease-fire was reached with israel this still lies in ruin. why haven't the aid community helped with promises to rebuild and why do the borders with israel and egypt remain all but shut? >>> this man believes 150 christians have been abducted in recent days by is militants in the northeast of syria. the face of indonesian anger in australia over the planned execution of two convicted drug smugglers. >>> the shameful global response to mass atrocity. amnesty international say ss they put national interests ahead of human rights. we'll talk to the head of amnesty. >>> welcome to the program. aide workers have expressed outrage at the slow pace of rebuilding gaza six months on between the seven week conflict between the militant groups. they say at this rate it will be three more decades before it is rebuilt. 2,220 palestinians were killed as a result of the

expose yourself to payday. >>> this is bbc world news. i'm daniela ritorto. our main news this hour efforts continue to try to reach a deal on the greek bailout. eurozone finance ministers again meet in brussels after germany rejects a greek compromise. >>> fewer americans filed for jobless claims last week than economists had expected. that's, of course a good sign. fewer claims naturally mean that more people are at work. it's particularly important for the manufacturing sector which was hollowed out during the recession, but it's now adding jobs once again. mindy yu reports from tennessee. >> reporter: a car rolls off the assembly line every 20 seconds. this nissan plant is the largest automobile factory in north america and one of the biggest in the world. and it's located in tennessee. >> i think there was a sense of wonder if southerners could build vehicles i think we cut our teeth and proved to every one that we could build vehicles in the south. >> nissan has assured a move to production to the plant. although wages are higher in the u.s., they're onl

we build relationships that build the world. >> now, bbc world news america. k>> this is bbc world news america. jordan thousand a decisive response after a pilot and is burnt said death by islamic state. an assault on a nigerian town. we do not know how many people died. his name is robby. his fans know him as the kid president. >> i am on the bbc. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on television and around the globe. jordan is promising a strong response to the murder of a pilot by islamic state extremists. a video shows the pilot being burned to death inside of a metal cage stop he was captured when his airplane came down in syria as he took part in operations. we have this report. reporter: the fighter pilot and devout muslim missing since is playing crashed in syria is the first member of the coalition to die at the hands of islamic state. everyone in jordan has heard the news and they had hoped that he would be set free. they have been venting anger against the men who murdered them and some wondered why they are in the fight at all. he heard the news. other

mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> bbc world news america. katty: this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. the awkward handshake after months of war. the leaders of the ukraine and russia meet in minsk is to stop the fighting. obama: isil is on the defensive and is going to lose. katty: a degree costs more than anywhere else in the world. -- a degree costs more and america than anywhere else in the world. is it really worth it? welcome to our viewers on public television here and around the globe. the conflict in the eastern ukraine is about to spin out of control unless a peace deal is agreed to. that was the warning from the resident as he met with the leaders of france, russia, and germany in minsk. it was looking to secure a cease-fire for the fighting that has claimed 5000 lives. reporter: ukraine is at war with itself and the people are the runt of a hurdle conflict about identity and sovereignty. this is -- are the brunt of a brutal conflict about identity and sovereignty. this is the heartland. desolate and destroyed. both sides

we build relationships that build the world. >> bbc world news. >> this is bbc world news americana reporting from washington. i am katty kay. the bbc confirms that british schoolgirls entered syria with plans to join islamic state. a task force says it should be held in qatar to beat the heat. in texas, oil is king. prices drop in a mixed picture of jobs. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television america and around the globe. tonight, the bbc has learned that three schoolgirls who disappeared from east london last week are already in syria. they are likely under the control of islamic state. they traveled to turkey last week and sources say they were taken across the border into syria for or five days ago. james has more. james: it seems clear that the schoolgirls have made it through turkey and into syria. context tell the bbc that they are with a smuggler affiliated with islamic state. they flew out a week ago. she had told her father that she was going to a wedding. sources tell us that the three girls and the smugglers went near the crossing at the turkey and syria border. the smuggl

we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." ♪ >> this is "bbc news america." reporting from washington, i am david willis. the german chancellor in washington, pushing a piece pan -- plan for ukraine, and they talk about troops as an option. new details coming to light about how hsbc, one of the world's biggest banks, helps their clients avoid paying millions in taxes and the beauty of beirut. one couple is taking discarded items and turning them into treasures sold here in america. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. today, the diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis in ukraine continued, with president obama welcoming the german chancellor angela merkel, to the white house. we will have more on those discussions in a moment, but we start on the ground in eastern ukraine, where the fighting continues between pro-russian rebels and ukrainian government forces. listeners are being taken by both sides, and our horse bonded james reynolds, reports from donetsk on one woman's efforts to free her husband.

. >>> stay with "bbc world news." still to come our richer world series continues with a look at what happens to the $600 million worth of secondhand clothes donated in the uk each year. >>> this is "bbc world news" with me alice baxter. the latest headlines. leaders in minsk have confirmed an agreement to implement a cease-fire in eastern ukraine. it will start at midnight on february the 15th. meanwhile, the imf chief has announced a draft to accord a $40 billion financing package for ukraine to be spread over four years. >>> more analysis now on the ukrainian cease-fire from bridgette kendall. earlier she the gave me reaction to the deal from there. >> i'm sure the russian president himself is probably pretty pleased. there's been quite a positive spin on this whole process, from before the moment the russian president went to minsk yesterday. they were saying that they were optimistic during the talks. they came out, this 16-hour marathon and said things were going well even as other members of the talks said that

mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> bbc world news america. katty: this is bbc world news america. this is what the cease-fire looks like in the eastern ukraine. both sides accuse the other of incursions and civilians pay a heavy price. >> life has not improved one bit. many of them cannot leave their shelters because they do not have homes to go to. katty: a celebration turns to tragedy in haiti when 60 are killed and dozens are injured during an accident at carnival. capturing conflict through her camera lens, a photojournalist speaks about her time covering some of the most dangerous wars. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and around the globe. in eastern ukraine, there has been continued fighting, despite a cease-fire that took effect on sunday. among the flashpoints are a town that ukrainian forces are determined to defend and rebels have reached the center of the town. there have been reports of hand-to-hand combat. reporter: this is what passes for a cease-fire in the ukraine. a pipeline hit with mortar fire a

mufg -- we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. escaping the horrors of boko haram ram. the survivors in nigeria are the fortunate one. others have been forced to flee, leaving everything behind. the families of 21 coptic christians taken hostage by islamic state demand more be done. the indian owner of an nba team hopes he has found a winning formula. welcome to our viewers on public television girl america and around the globe. boko haram militants have launched an attack in chad. the extreme it's have intensified -- extremists have intensified their efforts. elections in nigeria have been postponed for six weeks to deal with escalating violence there. millions have been displaced. >> even in the grimmest of places an escape from the horrors they have been through. but for the grown-ups forgetting is not so easy. this camp, the only refuge these families have. 13-year-old micah came here alone. when boko haram attacked his home, he ran into the forest but got separated from his fa

>> this is "bbc world news." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> it is a global truth. we can do more when we work together. at mufg, our banking relationship spans cultures and supports almost every industry across the globe, because success takes partnership, and only through discipline and trust can we create something greater than ourselves. mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, "bbc world news america are co- -- america." brussels, we have a bargain. greece reaches a deal to extend the bailout. there are strings attached. monopoly has had players lying property and going to jail. this new game is also full of intrigue and questionable moves. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and around the globe. seven days of mourning have been declared in libya after one of the deadliest attacks once the toppling of muammar gaddafi. dozens were injured when multiple car bombs

you are watching bbc world news america. still to come, 11 dispute has caused hughes -- caused huge destruction and the impact is being felt far and wide. the italian coast guard has this is from boats in the mediterranean in their biggest operation so far. the coast guard says they were confronted by armed people traffickers. >> one by one they came to sanctuary. the people streaming out of civil wars and states. they had come to the tiny italian items -- italian island. a narrow strip of water separating the world they fled from and the world they would risk everything for. more and more migrants do not make it, losing their lives on the rough seas. last week 300 were killed as they tried to costs -- tried to cross the water. the intent -- the italian island is just 160 kyle -- 160 miles from the libyan coast. the waters were patrolled by an italian with european funding. that has stopped in the much smaller force, with one third of the funding keeping watch. this is the violent date way to europe for tens of thousands of

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you're watching bbc world news. we start this hour with some breaking news now on islamic state. bbc news has found that the man name as geejihadi john has been identified. authorities have known his name for some time but for operational reasons, have chosen not to disclose it. enwazi was pictured in the videos of beheadings of numerous western hostages. he's believed to be an associate of a former control order suspect. he traveleded to somalia in 2006 and is allegedly linked to an al shabaab association. he first appeared on a video put out by islamic state in august of last year when he apparently beheaded american journalist james foley, and has appeared in numerous other gruesome videos since. well joining me here in the studio now is our special correspondent, lucy manning, for more on this. just describe how important an announcement this is. who is jihadi john? >> jihadi john has become the figurehead of all of these barbaric video that the so-called islamic state have been putting out, showing numerous beheading of hostages. and his name has been known for some time by b

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>> announcer: this is bbc america and now live from london, "bbc world news." >>> hello. i'm tim lukos with bbc world news. a bbc team enters the team of kobane. >> driving the local state from theory came at tremendous cost. hundreds of coalition air strikes, which have flattened most of the town. >>> egypt frees a journalist. >> peter was arrested with otherses and they also deserve to be free. peter won't rest until they're released from prison. >>> the first large scale trials against ebola are getting underway in liberia. >>> and the former head of the imf goes on trial, accused of helping to procure women for sex parties. >>> hello. welcome to bbc news. the syrian city of kobane has been libertied after four months of intense street fighting and air strikes. kurdish fighters finally drove the jihadists out with the help of allied forces. since august the u.s.-led coalition has launched nearly 2,000 air strikes against i.s. targets, with most of the focus being against kobane and east. but i.s. still controls swaths of lands in northern and western iraq. symptom estim

we build relationships that build the world. >> and now, bbc world news america. >> this is been bbc world news america reporting from washington. still searching for three british girls nearly a week after they flew to turkey. there are fears they have already gone to join islamic state. a new smart syringe could save a million lives a year in com bode ya. it's a chance to slash the country's infection right. and going home with oscars in a star-studded night. the winners couldn't contain their excitement. >> i am fully aware that i am a lucky, lucky man. this oscar -- oh! >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe, as each day passes, concern grows for three british schoolgirls who are believed to be on their way to syria to join islamic state. today their school in east london dismissed any suggestion they may have been radicalized there. in turkey, police are searching for the teenagers who boarded a plane to istanbul last tuesday and haven't been heard from since. daniel has the latest. >> shaken and bewildered, the peoples of the academy

♪ >> this is "bbc world news" america. >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freemanoundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, and mufg. >> it is a global truth. we can do more when we work together. at mufg, our banking relationships span cultures and supports almost every industry across the globe, because success takes partnership, and only through discipline and trust can we create something greater than ourselves. mufg, we build relationships that build the world. >> and now "bbc world news" america. >> reporting from washington, i'm catty kay. greece and germany lock horns again over the terms of a bailout deal but then agree to carry on talking. this certainly does not look like a cease-fire. shelling continues in east ukraine amid warnings that president putin poses a real and present danger and these killer whales are some of the world's great creatures but do they really belong in a theme park? we'll dive into this fierce debate. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public telev

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i'm james menendez with "bbc world news." our top stories. the u.s. secretary of state john kerry arrives in kiev to discuss the escalating fighting in eastern ukraine. the french and german leaders will join him later to put forward a new peace plan. >>> king abdullah of jordan is expected to meet the family ott of the captured pilot who was put to death. >>> 400 days in an egyptian jail, the journalist peter greste, says he's delighted to be back in australia, but in big trouble with his parents. >> mum smacked me over the ear and told me not to do it again and gave me a huge hug, you know? >> and would you care to watch someone else eat? we'll find out what's behind the latest internet craze in south korea. >>> a very warm welcome to the program. we're going to start in ukraine, where every day brings news of more death of those caught in the middle of the fighting between the russian-backed separatists and the ukrainian army. more than 5,000 people have died in the conflict since april last year. on wednesday, three people were killed and many more

now live from london "bbc world news." >> hello. i'm with "bbc world news," our top stories. ukraine's president concerns that government troops are pulling out of the key tab of debaltseve in an organized move. but they say a pullout is almost entirely in place. >> reports of street to street fighting for this key transport hub. we have a reporter on the front line. >> reporter: we're standing on one of the front lines here. we're only about 5 kilometers away from debaltseve. we are hearing reports some ukrainian troops may be leaving the town but we're also hearing the regular sound of artillery with the fighting still going on. >>> hqsbc launch inging an investigation after claims of money laundering. >>> hundreds of chinese head home for the lunar year what's thought to be the biggest migration. >>> hello. ukrainian troops have begun withdrawing from debaltseve in the east of the country. the town has been the scene of some of the heaviest fighting in recent days and is strategy liq important because of the railroad hub that links the town and donetsk. showing several ukr

i'm geetha murty with bbc world news. our top stories. egypt says it's bombed islamic state militants in libya in retaliation for the murder of egyptian christian captives. libya concerns that it coordinated with air strikes with egypt. >>> two men are charged with helping a gunman who helped a synagogue in a cafe in copenhagen over the weekend. the danish foreign minister calls for unity. >> this weapon we have against terror is to affect as little as possible. we need to stay together not split our societies. >> reporter: 2,000 migrants trying to escape africa are rescued in the mediterranean sea. the coast guard was confronted by armed people traffickers. >>> and we'll get the latest from seoul on the row between two south korean manufacturing giants over a washing machine. # . >>> hello. egypt says it has bombed jihadists in libya, after militants there linked to islamic state murdered a group of egyptian coptic christians is. the egyptian state television says a dawn strike targeted camps, trading sites, and weapon storage areas. lib

now, live from london, "bbc world news." >>> hello, this is "bbc world news," the top stories. president assad tells the bbc his government has information from the americans in the war against islamic state. >> there's a formation. they tell you things. >> do you tell them things? >> no. >> the former head of the international monetary fund tells the french court no crime as he gives evidence in pimping charges. >> babies switched at birth are awarded 2 million euros in compensation. >>> hello, a very warm welcome to you. we begin in syria. president assad insisted his country is not a failed state. speaking exclusively to the bbc, he admitted his government is receiving communication from the u.s. coalition against the islamic state. he bears no responsibility to the humanitarian crisis engulfing parts of his country as they enter their fifth year. an estimated 200,000 people lost their lives. more than 9 million forced from their homes, many to refugee camps in neighboring countries. well documented evidence as barrel bombs have been dropped on rebel held areas. in an interv