>> and now "bbc world news >> this is abc world news america "bbc world news -- this is-- tguis "bbc world news america." anger and outrage in bangladesh a week after a building collapsed killing hundreds. the fight is on to help those who were injured. occupied by is injured survivors, and it is the same story next door and in every other ward in this hospital for seven floors but need me. -- panisse me. -- pisse beneath me. >> handwriting could be the key to getting that job or not. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. prime minister has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt in the capital, damascus. a car bomb exploded as his convoy was driving through a government-controlled area. the attack happened as the un secretary-general ban ki-moon urged the assad government to allow an international inquiry into the alleged use of chemical weapons in the conflict. from beirut, jim muir has the latest. in a heavilyg bomb secured part of damascus controlled by government parsed -- government forces. it was not as massive as some of the rece

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bbc world news." "bbc world news america "reporting from washington. the white house says yesterday's bombing does not seem to be part of a broader plot. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what took place, the fbi is investigating it as an act of terrorism. >> but who did this and why is still a mystery. authorities are asking the public to hand in any photos or video recordings. amid tight security, london prepares for the funeral of margaret thatcher. but first, there is still one last stop at westminster. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. we will go to the end of the earth to identify those responsible for this despicable crime. that was the promise today from the fbi agent in charge of the boston bombings. but a day later, we still do not know who carried out these attacks or why. the white house has just announced that president obama will travel to boston for an interstate service on thursday. laura joins us from a city still in shock. >> yes, cathy, a very somber city.

>> and now "bbc world news." "america." newsis is "bbc world america. reporting from washington. in damascus. president obama, the claims of chemical welcomes use. chemical weapons use. and the president says it is worth taking another look at closing guantÁnamo down. and could it be the future of money? , we will take a look at a virtual currency, the gbit -- the bitcoin. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. for a second day, bombings have brought a civil war to the heart of the capital. an explosion in damascus has claimed the lives of at least 14 people. within 17 were injured in the blast, and here in washington, it is the use of chemical weapons that is gaining attention. in a news conference today, president barack obama warned that it confirms" assad government is using weapons, the u.s. would have to rethink its options. >> we have evidence that chemical weapons have been used inside syria, but we do not know how they were used, when they were used, who use them. we do not have a chain of custody that establishes what exac

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>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i am katty kay. is confident that syria has used chemical weapons. that would cross america's redline. thousands have died after a factory collapses in dhaka. and in the american southwest, the precious commodity of water is in short supply. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. to what is called a varying degrees of confidence, the u.s. intelligence community concludes that the syrian government has used chemical weapons. u.s.nnouncement by the defense secretary was echoed by britain's foreign office. now that the red line has been crossed, what are the consequences? our north american editor mark nardelli has the coverage. has theark mardell coverage. >> video from youtube, but showing chemical weapons used against rebels in aleppo. the u.s. defense secretary spoke to reporters in of dhabi. >> there's still uncertainty about what was used, what kind of chemical was used, where it was used, who used it. said in our

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bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." charges of chemical weapons used in syria. president obama warrants if confirmed, there will be consequences. >> for the syrian government to utilize chemical weapons on its people, it crosses a line that will change my calculus in how the united states approaches these issues. >> simmering tensions come to a boil in one chinese province. after an outbreak of violence, more than 20 are dead. waging war on stink bugs. these tiny pests can cause big trouble. scientists are going high-tech to stop them in their tracks. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. if confirmed syria has used chemical weapons against its own people, president obama says that will be a game changer. he reiterated his warning today who did the day after u.s. intelligence said there was some evidence they had been used. in damascus, syrian officials are denying the charge, calling the allegations allies. our security correspondent starts our coverage. >> disturbing footage from inside the syrian hospital. is this eviden

>> and now "bbc world news >> this is abc world news america "bbc world news -- this is-- tguis "bbc world news america." anger and outrage in bangladesh a week after a building collapsed killing hundreds. the fight is on to help those who were injured. >> every bed is

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. ting from washington, i am katty kay. is confident that syria has used chemical weapons. that would cross america's redline. thousands have died after a factory collapses in

>> and now, "bbc world news america." this is "bbc world news america." the u.s. and south korea continue exercises and the rhetoric from the north it shows no signs of cooling down. a wave of violence produces this village to rubble. what is behind the sectarian tensions? >> fear and resentment of muslims has been simmering fueled by wild and ugly rumors. now that the lid of military rules has been lifted off, it is out in the open. >> a night to remember, rembrandt's masterpiece is back in its amsterdam home. restoration,e of it makes its debut. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also are around the globe. in the latest in a series of military threats and maneuvers, it is reported that north korea has moved a missile system to its east coast. they say they already have final approval to launch strikes against america. it is not clear they have the capacity to do so. korea today, more military exercises. u.s. and korean forces ready in their response after a warning from the north. she says that america faces a merciless nuclear attack by

bbc world news." "bbc world news america "reporting from washington. the white house says yesterday's bombing does not seem to be part of a broader plot. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what took place, the fbi is investigating it as an act of terrorism. >> but who did this and why is still a mystery. authorities are asking the public to hand in any photos or video recordings. amid tight security, london prepares for the funeral of margaret thatcher. but first, there is still one last stop at westminster. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. we will go to the end of the earth to identify those responsible for this despicable crime. that was the promise today from the fbi agent in charge of the boston bombings. but a day later, we still do not know who carried out these attacks or why. the white house has just announced that president obama will travel to boston for an interstate service on thursday. laura joins us from a city still in shock. >> yes, cathy, a very somber city.

bbc world news." "bbc world news america "reporting from washington. the white house says yesterday's bombing does not seem to be part of a broader plot. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what took place, the fbi is investigating it as an act of terrorism. >> but who did this and why is still a mystery. authorities are asking the public to hand in any photos or video recordings. amid tight security, london prepares for the funeral of margaret thatcher. but first, there is still one last stop at westminster. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. we will go to the end of the earth to identify those responsible for this despicable crime. that was the promise today from the fbi agent in charge of the boston bombings. but a day later, we still do not know who carried out these attacks or why. the white house has just announced that president obama will travel to boston for an interstate service on thursday. laura joins us from a city still in shock. >> yes, cathy, a very somber city.

>> and now, "bbc world news america." "bbc world news america," reporting from washington. north korea threatens to step up production of nuclear weapon materials. america's cents a second store heir to the region. america's cents a second destroyer to the region. tok your bags, we are off mongolia where geologists have discovered mineral deposits the size of manhattan. >> when this is fully operational, it will contribute a third of the gdp of this entire country of mongolia. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. every day seems to bring a new chapter in the increasing tensions with north korea. p'yongyang will ramp up production of nuclear weapons material by restarting along a closed reactor. the north korean -- the south korean president ones that north korea is in a crisis that has gone too far. >> this is a war of words. this is escalating every day. north korea has scrapped the armistice that ended the korean war. it has said that its rockets are ready to target america. now, its dictator has increased e

you are watching bbc world news america. still to come, it is called the iron dome but is the israel defense system all that it is cracked up to be? e will report on the debate. indian police have a second man under arrest over the rape of a 5-year-old girl last week but that hasn't stopped protesters calling for the police to step down. there are accusations the victim's parents were offered a police bribe. the little girl was attacked in a locked room for more than 48 hours. she was rescued by neighbors that heard her crying. >> a fresh wave of protests after the latest horrific case of sexual abuse. the police had their hands full keeping the crowd at bay, much of the anger directed at the authorities. many here believe not enough has been done to protect india's women despite it being a burning issue for months. >> the government is always saying that we will do something but nothing has happened. that is why this time we have to do something and the government has to take action. >> at this hospital the child is still i

and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, and katty kay. a case in india could have wide- ranging effects on the price of medicine, but does it, at a heavy price? .orth korea keeps tensions high we look at the rhetoric on the ground. and a chinese video game and for the military goes out to the public. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the world. a victory for poor patients across the world or a setback for innovation? this was the question raised today after they rejected a new patent application for a cancer drug by novartis. cheaper, generic versions to be sold, and the company says it will not invest any more. it is the ruling that could have global fallout. >> the drug was first approved in the u.k.. there are other drugs just as effective but many times cheaper. the swiss company behind the drug tried to end this to have sold rights for the formula. the indian supreme court was not convinced, and it affects people with hiv and all kinds of other illnes

>> and now, "bbc world news merica." >> this is bbc world news america. a moment of silence in boston as the city remembers the tragic events of a week ago. the suspect is charged with using a weapon of mass destruction. heavy casualties in the fighting near syria's capitol. the recent violence is taking on the country. and searching for a bride. an indian family proves a culture clash can also provide a lot of love. elcome to bbc. today a moment of silence was held in boston. it has been a week since the city was the site of a deadly bomb attack. three were killed and over 170 injured. the suspect is in the hospital in serious condition and now he has been charged with using a weapon of mass destruction. tonight we have complete coverage. >> this was boston at 10 to 3 this afternoon a week to the minute after the bombs went off. a brief and painful moment of silence. one of america's biggest cities all but stopped. office workers left their desks, flags hovered as the city remembered a terrible eek. one week ago a young woman went to watch the marathon t

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from .ashington to they are celebrating and national holiday and north korea did president obama with light p'yongyang to end its belligerence. u.s.es after his death, a army chaplain receives the army medal of honor for his distinguished service in the -- in the three it korean war. after 20ur months children were shot dead in a school in connecticut, today the u.s. senate took the first small step in adopting tighter gun controls. for the first time in 20 years, the issue will be debated in congress, that does not mean tot there will be new laws ws >> . the haunting faces of the children of sandy hook elementary. even four months on, it is hard to believe what happened to them. the deaths of the children and the staff to put a gun control on the agenda. this week, they came to washington to push the case for reform. the families have needed help because even allowing a debate on gun control to take place as prove controversial. >> we are here to honor them and demand that something be

. >> you are watching "bbc world news america." could this be hung to way -- this be home to a fracking operation? previously unreleased footage has been released of the killer of monolithic came in police custody. the film shows him being marched into a jail cell. footage, a law enforcement officers stance over the accused and read him his rights. >> you have the right to remain silent. you have a right to have a lawyer. >> it is july, 1968. james o. ray has been extradited back to the u.s. after fleeing to london. he is made to wear a bulletproof vest. officials were concerned someone might try to kill their suspect. later, he is seen being strip searched. they deliberately found all aspects of the process. they wanted no loopholes. its place.egacy has >> martin luther king already had his place in american history by the time he was shot dead in his memphis hotel room exactly 45 years ago. nowadays, the many commemorations of his legacy includes this monument in washington, d.c. released this week is another marker. we see poten

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>> and now, "bbc world news america." bbc world news america."ducting a gain -- a dangerous game of brinkmanship. putting his country on war footing with the west. this building was illegal. when it collapsed, 45 people were killed. buried in the rubble. sending a message to the world. ining hope to girls pakistan. while those with her carry on the fight. welcome to our viewers and public television in america and around the globe. north korea has warned foreign diplomats to consider leaving the country after a week of rising tensions. south korea deployed to warships with missile defense systems in response to p'yongyang moving missiles to its east coast. grammaticus has all the developments. >> on north korean television, a propaganda the battle against america. crisis is thes north's dictator, kim jong un. he says the u.s. is about to wage war on him. his government has told foreign embassies in p'yongyang including britain, it cannot guarantee their safety in the event of conflict. britt's responds that it's north korea that has been raising

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on today's program, imagine spending 20 years in prison for a crime you did not commit. we need a man who is putting the past behind him with a new life. get is something you do not to say every day. tonight, we are going to look inside of the mongolian stock exchange. the country has been described as the saudi arabia of minerals. off.d they are trading has opened on the mongolian stock exchange. wall street, this is not. they are only open for three hours a day, though this should not be a surprise. until recently, this was the smallest stock exchange in the world. it was under $100 million for the total market capitalization recently. now $1.50lication is million. willraders are hoping it expand again, as mongolia begins to prove that it can explore its incredible treasure trove of mineral riches. the growth may have slowed, but there is good reason to think it will pick up again, said the man in charge of this place. it grew 17.8%, and in 2012, we had quite high grow

we are watching bbc world news america. stay with us for more on tonight's program. some other news, north korea said it is expanding a corporation factory. the most isolated state said it was cutting its last point of contact. the joint industrial sewing of kaesong has been off-limits for almost a week. the staff and car goes up on the wrong side of the border. now the north koreans will be leaving kaesong, too. >> 100 % of the companies are facing problems at the moment. they are almost dying. we appeal to the government. >> the complex has survived a decade of threats, clashes, and nuclear tests and provides 50,000 north koreans with jobs and more than 100 south korean companies with the cheap labor. the finance minister has described the closure as ridiculous. is it just another bit of north korean theater or something more serious? displays of aggression have become almost a daily feature. today it was the south korean defense ministers term. it has let them wearing the government's of the ballistic missiles perched on the coast. monitoring thely movement. toget

you're watching bbc world news america. added the fewest numbers of jobs in nine months. most bestne of the known celebrity couples in the world. beyoncÉ on say and -- and jay-z could not escape their fans. >> they are the no. r couple inbl entertainment. she earned $40 million and he was behind with $38 million. the destination for their wedding anniversary, cuba. annual wage less than two murdered $40. there was nothing but warmth from the crowd of locals in havana trying to sneak a look at them. >> we are here watching for beyoncÉ. we're chasing beyoncÉ. we're trying to see her but we have not been able to. it is her first time in cuba. long live beyoncÉ. >> the couple had the security normally bestowed on foreign dignitaries and did not speak to reporters. cuba used to be an ideal holiday destination for rich americans but for the last 51 years, post the resolution, citizens can only travel to cuba if they have a licence issued by the treasury department. licenses are granted for academic core religious, or cultural exchanges. there can be criminal and civil penalties

>> and now, "bbc world news america." ♪ video material trying to find a suspect in the marathon attackshat killed more -- killed three people and wounded more than 100. there have been reports today authorities are or not. nothing has been confirmed. been a tense day. a press conference had to be postponed. [no audio] >> i'm sorry, we seem to have a problem with the reception there to boston. from aet the latest correspondent. >> new video shows a day of triumph and celebration of the boston marathon. cheering crowds, oblivious to what was about to happen. the police want more photos or videos from the day. someone may have unwittingly films the person responsible. forensic specialists have been scouring the scene, searching through tiny bits of debris for clues and evidence. >> as president obama has said, the fbi is investigating this as an act of terrorism and the full force of the federal government will support the response and the investigation. >> investigators now believe the explosives were packed into pressure cookers. these nangle pieces of metal are all that remain. inse par

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >>orti rep from washingn, the fbi released images of two suspects in the boston bombings and president obama issues the rallying message for a proud city. >> this time nextear, on the third monday april, the world will return to this great american city to run harder than ever and to cheer even louder. thelosion with power of an earthquake ripped through a texas town, killing as many as 15 people. and strike up the orchestra, the make history woman by conducting the last night at the pops. viewers on public television in america and around the globe. in boston, the fbi has given a press briefing on the investigation into the bombings at the boston marathon. they released photographs of two suspects and called on the public to help identify the man they described as armed and dangerous. we can go live now to boston. extraordinary amount of detail coming out on the state of this investigation. >> yes, and t pretty clear images of the people the fbi described as suspects, people that wan

you are watching bbc world news america. still to come on tonight's program. more on the boston bombings. what should be made of the fact that the is two brothers come from a chechen family? let's go to our other main story tonight. rescuers in texas are still searching for rubble in the hopes of finding survivors after a huge explosion of a fertilizer plants in the town of west. the bodies of 12 people have been recovered so far. >> the town of west is in mourning. it is a small place. everyone here knows someone who died in the explosion and their families. god is greater. >> neighbors supporting each other. a this community, we are family. it just makes us that much closer. >> several of the volunteers with the west -- several of the dead were volunteers with the west our department who were trying to fight the blaze over killed in the explosion. a sound grow around it. the force of the blast caused a great deal of damage. 200 were injured, but it would have been much worse if it happened a few hours earlier, when children were still at school. there's a hu

>> and now, "bbc world news america."i rep from washingn, the fbi released images of two suspects in the boston bombings and president obama issues the rallying message for a proud city. >> this time nextear, on the third monday april, the world will return to this great american city to run harder than ever and to cheer even louder.

>> and now "bbc world news." "america." newsis is "bbc world america. reporting from washington. in damascus. president obama, the claims of chemical welcomes use. chemical weapons use. and the president says it is worth taking another look at closing guantÁnamo down. and could it be

bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america that. reporting from washington, i'm kathy kaye. explosions rocked the boston marathon. police say two people have been killed and more than 20 injured. runners and spectators are caught up in the twin last. witnesses are speaking of a lot of people down. and a third bomb went off close to the jfk library, also in boston. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. there have been multiple explosions at the annual boston marathon here in the u.s.. the blast happened at the finish line. authorities have confirmed that two people are dead and two dozen injured. coveragewe have full and we start with this report from the bbc north america entered. >> one had just crossed the finish line, a normal, happy holiday. then an explosion. people do not really understand what happened. one woman falls to the ground. isn another explosion this patriots' day in massachusetts. policey services and were quick on hand to pull debris off of the survivors. it seems emergency services reacted quickly and effic

bbc world news." this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. diplomacy goes into overdrive as the u.s. secretary arrives with a warning for kim jong-un. >> north korea is not accepted as a nuclear power and the rhetoric is unacceptable. >> who will succeed hugo chavez? this wekened the -- weekend the people will decide. musiclal goeshe from britain to broadway, hoping audiences worldwide will sing along. ♪ >> welcome to our viewers on public television and america. u.s. secretary of state john kerry offered a strong warning to north korea, to tsest a missile or wish further isolation. reportng an intelligence that north korea may be able to mount nuclear weapons on its missiles. rupert hayes reports. >> the new secretary of state welcomed by the new president. they must decide what the world should do about another new leader, kim jong-un and his nuclear weapons. >> we are united in the fact north korea is not going to be accepted as a nuclear power. >> when troubling -- when

bbc world news." this is "bbc world newes americas." remembering the iron lady.margaret thatcher died today at the age of 87. >> margaret thatcher to a country on its knees and made britain stand tall again. communism, herof influence was felt around the world. we examine the foreign-policy. the tributes poured in from current and former leaders. her friendship with ronald reagan was famous. former aides tell us why. welcome to our viewers on public television on america and around the world. margaret thatcher died today of a stroke. she made history in 1979 by becoming the first and only woman to lead the country. later the legacy is still denied it. our political editor start our coverage with a look back at her life and influence. nevered, loads, and ignored. margaret thatcher defined leadership. et al. she divided the country. -- at home she divided the country. held by some as a postwar savior and condemned by others as a curse. flowers began to be left outside her london home after the news broke at lunchtime that she died at the age of 87, following a stro

bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. i'm kathy kaye. inth korea warned foreigners the south to get out while you can, with dire predictions of a thermonuclear war. kenya has a new president, but the man taking an oath also faces charges in the international criminal court. and do good fences make good neighbors? saudi arabia thinks so. it is about to build a massive one on its border with yemen. we will tell you why. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. as of the rhetoric was not enough already, today, north korea called on president in his south to leave before they are engulfed in a thermonuclear war. so far, no one seems very concerned, but the u.n. secretary-general warned that the situation is becoming uncontrollable. >> words have so far been north korea's chosen weapons. today, they were aimed at foreigners, leave south korea, it said, to avoid nuclear war. but analysts say p'yongyang is much more likely to launch one of these, untested, and reliable, and ready to fire tomorrow, a

bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." charges of chemical weapons used in syria.onfirmed, there will be consequences. >> for the syrian government to utilize chemical weapons on its people, it crosses a line that will change my calculus in how the united states approaches these issues. >>

bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. north korea is said to have a missile ready to launch. we are near the border, where tensions are high. >> it does not hide the fact that the atmosphere here is tenser than ever. good >> the number and types of guns in america will not go down, but there will be tighter controls on who can buy them. seeging the way we hispanics. the important community reveals its diversity with every click. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. after days of heated rhetoric from pyongyang, south korea has raised its terror alert level. there are indications north korea is prepared to launch a missile. officials are stepping up security outside of hundreds of targets. american and south korean sources say at least one previously untested rocket is fueled and ready for firing. not look like a city at war, but it quickly turns to barbwire. north korea and its unpredictable leader lie just an hour's drive away. soldiers from north and south watch each other 24 hours

columnist for "the new york times," david brooks, washington correspondent and anchor for bbc world news americakay, and nbc news chief white house correspondent, our political director, chuck todd who might have to take over at any time. thank you for being here. senators, let me begin with you and get reaction to senator rubio. on immigration what is the bottom line here? are there going to be poison pills that ultimately kill this legislation or do you see it surviving? >> it's something that might well survive the senate with a few republican votes that appear to be on it. it could get through especially if a few others join it. what we do not know are the details, the fine print of the bill. some have suggested it could be as long as 1,500 pages. i look forward to seeing it. >> what are you concerned about as you hear senator rubio? >> what i'm most concerned about is the fact that i think we need to undertake this in a step-by-step fashion. i agree with 70% or 80% of what they've been talking about. i think we're best served if we start with border security and move on to visa modernizatio