and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." cold war.s north and south exchanged artillery fire. could there be more to come? >> -- under the threat of north korea and guns. it is that the process of hours. what is speeding into view is the sense that north korea is becoming more reckless and provocative. on north korean television they were showing their leader today. kim jong-il out and about on a fish farm. he is trying to engineer a succession of power to his son. north korea blamed the south for firing first. he blamed them for their forces intruding on their territory. >> a rash of tensions and fears here. no one knows what is driving north korea down this dangerous road. bbc news, seoul. >> these clashes have spurred international condemnation. the white house has called this belligerent action. but could it escalate? our corr

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and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello, we have a special edition appearing "gmt." -- special edition of "gmt." . but you live from pakistan. one of the key military figures speaks you live from this base, saying that there can be a cease-fire and nato with draws. why are taxpayers in the west paying for schools and hospitals thousands of miles away in afghanistan? >> there is a powerful national security imperative to help afghanistan get to the point where it never again becomes a refuge for international terrorism. >> also coming up in this program -- cholera reaches crisis in haiti. attacks on relief workers are hindering the aid effort. pressure on the islands to except the bailout to restore market confidence in the euro zone. we report live from the summit in brussels. >> it is early morning in washington, midday in london, 4:30 in the afternoon in h

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> and the headlines. the hurricane hits 80, moving towards the capital of port-au- prince. a the british minister it stripped of his seats after a stirring up racial tensions. the controversial muslim leader survives attempts to strip him of his british passport. the queen says farewell to the royal navy flag ship aircraft carrier. hurricane>> hello and welcome. -- hurricane tomas the aftermatt challenge, a hurricane tomas. there was flooding and mud. we found a family of 13 sheltering in the rain. >> it was a rainy, windy, and frightening night. the camps were spare to the ferocious wind. the pools of stagnant water could incubate cholera fuelling fears of an outbreak in at the capitol. the hurricane made for a miserable rainy, muddy night here in the camp and this still underlines the fa

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." but members of the royal family. , the couple unexpectedly split up. -- in april of 2007, the couple unexpectedly split up. kate has shown that she has what it takes, living under the strains of being associated of the royal family. the few months after the split, the romance resumed. she accompanied william when he received his raf. those that have known them since the first met say that they are a good match. >> having seen them at the beginning of their relationship, i see them as a couple. we have seen them at parties here in st. andrews and they always strike you as normal people. prince william is also very lovely and down to earth. i think that they really fit each other. definitely. >> the one criticism is that for her educational advantages, she has chosen an aimless life since university. she withdrew from her all wom

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and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> the tip of from the former al-qaeda member the fall will be cargo explosives and plot. now new restrictions. bloodbath at a baghdad church. 52 died. security forces called the operation a success. how bad could things get for the president in the midterm vote? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- china began as the mammoth task of counting every one of its citizens for the first time in a decade. ♪ and the new generation of french rock bands at breaking a cultural taboo by singing in english. hello to you. britain is the latest country to impose tighter security restrictions on flights from yemen. any air cargo from yemen or somalia will be banned. germany has suspended all fligh

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> in a bbc exclusive, aung san suu kyi shows that years of house arrest have not heard her desire to fight for democracy. >> we would like on non- vineland's system. budget deficit exceeds all estimates and its parliament may have to seek its own bailout. free at last. but what price is paid for their release? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- the search for lasting peace in afghanistan. and all aboard. saudi arabia unveils shuttles to the holy sites. hello to you. the burmese pro-democracy advocates aung san suu kyi said she wants a revolution in the country. in her first interview since she was released from house arrest on saturday, she said she is sure democracy will follow eventually. she spoke to

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> the south korean defense minister resigns. >> it must then landed in the middle of these houses, that in the mall. >> all armored vehicles ron the streets of a slum in rio as police tackle a wave of gang violence. the prime minister suddenly has 30 days to forming a government in iraq. welcome to bbc world news broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america. it would be 50 degrees outside but the football will be played in cold air conditioned stadiums. the bid from qatar to host the world cup. there is more to life from money. how the british prime minister pledged to calculate the happiness of the nation. political shock waves from this week's exchange about hillary fire between north and south korea have now claimed the jobs of the south korean defense minister. heavily criticized for his

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> guilty on one count, clear on 284 others. the verdict on the first guantanamo in may to be tried in a u.s. civilian court. barack obama promised to close the controversial prison. the trial of ahmed ghailani promises to make that harder. >> at the start of this trial, we believed that ahmed ghailani was truly innocent of all these charges. >> welcome to gmt, with a world of news and opinion. also in the program, is ireland ready to accept the financial bailout? the country's central bank chief thinks it will happen. fifa world football governing body band's two from its executive committee. have allegations really been laid to rest? it is midday in london and early evening in delhi. in new york city, ahmed ghailani, has been convicted on just one charge of conspiracy. he was acquitted on multiple charges of murder in connection with ter

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> an apology and a warning. hillary clinton says aggressive action will be taken against those responsible for leaking secret u.s. communiques. china may be ready to accept a reunified korea up with the salt in charge. in wisconsin, a gun man releases 24 hostages after a standoff. we are broadcasting in america and around the globe. coming up later on, the battle for somali'a's future. and a shock for the art world as over 200 unknown works by picasso are unveiled. now the legal battle for ownership. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton has described the disclosure of classified documents by wikileaks as an attack on the international community. our diplomatic correspondent reports that the leaked file talks about prince andrew's behavior. >> a caustic american view of a british royal

and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> they return to his childhood home. president obama visits in donees and tries again to reach out. -- is its indonesia and tries to reach out -- president obama visits indonesia and tries again to reach out. capital health officials call it a matter of national security. welcome to bbc world news. coming up later, apologizing would basically say that the decision was the wrong decision. i do not believe it was the wrong decision. >> former president george bush releases his memoirs and discusses torture and tony blair. living in this village means dealing with life itself. -- means gambling with life itself. the u.s. president barack obama's is in indonesia in an effort to improve the u.s. reputation in that region. he returned to where he lived as a boy today. 17 months ago, mr. obama made a speec

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." new zealand mourns. five days after the first mine explosion, a second glass has left no export -- and no survivors -- wait a second blast has left no survivors. and ireland is looking at four years of further austerity. and they are protesting a plan that would raise some university fees in london. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs to our viewers in america and elsewhere around the world. i am mike embley. the journalists who have shined a light on some children in mumbai. bridget riley. hello. a national tragedy has unfolded in new zealand, a second explosion that has led police to say all 29 miners trapped inside since friday are now dead. most are from new zealand. others are from australia, africa, and scotland. prime minister john keyes says it could take months to recover

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and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> standing together, and nato leaders said reach agreement for the anti defense missile system for europe. safety fears and hamper rescue efforts for 29-missing after an explosion in new zealand. coming up later on the program, the satirical novel banned by the soviet union on the english stage. the electric car steps up a gear as the u.k.'s first mass- produced vehicle hit the streets. president obama says an agreement has been reached at the nato summit in portugal. the two-day meeting will also discuss improving relations with moscow. here is our defense correspondent. >> u.s. president barack obama of flu in off error -- on air force one. ♪ the president and other leaders will announce the vision. agreeing how best to shelter it from the nato act shall -- safety umbrella. >> we ought

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> time to work together. president obama says he will listen to the republican opposition following the democrat's dramatic losses in the election. >> as i reflect on the results, it underscores for me that i have to do a better job, just like everybody else in washington does. >> more hope for the flagging u.s. economy. the central bank says it will pump another $600 billion into the system. a tropical storm is heading for haiti. it could have a dramatic effect on the countries cholera outbreaks. welcome to bbc news. coming up later for you, fresh eruptions force more people to flee their homes. and the miracle of the bouncing baby. an 18 month old boy pulled from a window and survive without a scratch. president obama says he is determined it to work with political co opponents. democrat

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> at a crucial nato summit in lisbon. the search is on for eight dignified exit from afghanistan. leaders of the western alliance wrestle with the basic question -- what is nato for and our members prepared to keep it credible? >> i am here at the summit where europe-wide missile defense and transition and afghanistan are the top issues. >> welcome to "gmt." also on the program, an explosion in new zealand's biggest coal mine. 27 miners are missing. ♪ the pope hosts a rare meeting of more than 100 cardinals. will there be a new response to the sex abuse scandal? it is 7:00 a.m. in washington, 6:00 p.m. in delhi and midday in london and lisbon where president obama is with other nato leaders for the start of the summit of the western military alliance. over to you. >> here in lisbon, some pretty fundamental issues

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to a special edition of "gmt." the day, what help -- what hope of winning over taliban fighters? we have specific details from inside of the jails of taliban detainee's and speak to those on the outside that have no plans to give up fighting. >> the day that the foreign forces will be afghanistan, we will sit down with the government. if they do not except our demands, we will continue to attack. >> also in the program, of freedom. the british couple beat by somali pirates will soon be on their way home. farmers in africa are suffering and need aid from their counterparts. 7:00 a.m. in washington, 6:30 a.m. in evening in rangoon. welcome to a special edition of " -- special edition of "gmt." the conflict in afghanistan is in its 10th year and as time goes on and becomes more clear that success or failure will depend

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> almost 350 people die at a stampede at a festival in cambodia. the prime minister announces a day of mourning. the youngest son of suu kyi has been reunited with his mother for the first time in 10 years. hopes fade for 29 men trapped in a new zealand-as the rescue effort continues -- in a new zealand mine as the rescue effort continues. the prime minister agrees to a multi-billion euro the bailout, but rejects an immediate election. the battery powered car that has journeyed along the world's longest road. welcome. almost 350 people have been killed in a stampede in cambodia during a festival of the capital of phnom penh. they gathered for one of the most important celebrations of the year, and something caused the crowd to panic and that became a campaign. as people tried to flee acr

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> the south korean defense minister resigns. the prime minister suddenly has 30 days to form a new government. it will be 50 degrees the outside but football will be played in cool stadiums. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcasting to our viewers on pbs in america. there is more to life than money, how the british prime minister plans to calculate the happiness of the nation. the political shock waves from this week's exchange of artillery fire between north and south korea have now claimed the jobs of the south korean defense minister. he has been heavily criticized for his handling of the situation. his successor will be named on friday. the attack on a local island killed two soldiers and sent the tensions soaring. >> it looks like these are tranquil enough waters but they are dangerou

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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. >> a -- on nearly 300 charges. found guilty of just one. >> ire land's central chief raises questions to help calm the markets. >> roll royce engines aboard a plane thereof be replaced. i'm david e. also coming up. the world football organization if i havea announce it is findings of -- fifa announces its findings. >> and the 00 bottles of bubblely found aboard a ship wreck. well thanks for joining us. i mentioned the fifa committee met and called together to consider the fate of two of its members. both of whom have been accused in the sunday times newspaper here in london of being prepared to take money in exchange for their vote in world cup bidding schemes. obviously, at the moment england are bidding for the right to host 2018 along with other countries, spain and portugal. they are in

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> after nearly 20 years, hopes rise that the burmese dissident aung san suu kyi is about to be freed from house arrest. the bbc has a special report from inside burma. her supporters gathered to welcome her. and the u.n. calls for more assistance in the 18 off-camera, deep -- assistance in haiti. off-camera, the degree of the evidence is not much at all. coming up later for you, it is harvest time in this palestinian olive grove. but how much fruit can be picked this year? and how clearing out in london suburban home produce this $17 million chinese vase. ♪ >> hello to you. thousands of supporters of burma's main opposition leader aung san suu kyi have been gathering at her home in rangoon. the nobel peace prize winner has been under house arrest for most of the past 20 years. what broug

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> not guilty of murder in the u.s. embassy bombings. the first what tom of -- guantanamo detainee to face trial is found guilty of conspiracy. a 300 engines need to be replaced after this month's's engine explosion. ireland might need a bailout. europe's top bankers fly to dublin. coming up later for you, a group of military officers in madagascar are say they have taken control. the government insists it is still in charge. pulled to safety. the dramatic resht -- rescue of a 3-year-old girl that fell down a well. the first suspect transferred from the guantanamo military prison to face a u.s. civilian court has been found not guilty of all but one of 286 terrorist charges. the man ahmed khalfan ghailani was found not guilty of all but one charge. prosecutors expect him to face a minimum o

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." new zealand morris, five days after the first mine explosion devastated, a second blast has left no survivors. ourns.aland m and ireland announces four years of austerity. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers in america on pbs and elsewhere around the world. shiny the light on the world of impoverished children in mumbai -- shining a light. a major exhibition from the grandam of british art. -- brand -- grande dame of british art. hello to you. a national tragedy has unfolded in new zealand. a second explosion at the pike river mine has led them to say that all 29 miners trapped inside are now dead. some come from new zealand, britain, and australia. poisonous gases has prevented others from entering. phil mercer said this report from the mine -- sent to this report. >> hop

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> another deadly day in the iraqi capital. a wave of bomb explosions across baghdad, killing more than 40 people and injuring hundreds of others. britain and france joined forces on defense concerning spending cuts, achieving what diplomacy could not. >> this is a treaty based on pragmatism, not just sentiment. i would like to thank nicolas for taking these old and important steps. parcel bombs?sent congtrol of the -- control of the senate may change as americans cast their ballots in midterm elections. hello and welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. there have been 12 explosions across baghdad. most of them in she ia districts. 40 people are believed to have been killed. 320 have been wounded. the number of local dead could be much higher. i spoke to our correspon

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> what can we do for years? >> and now "bbc world news." >> president obama says india should have a face at the top table of world politics. >> the relationship between united states and india may be one of the defining partnerships that the 21st century. >> word of a cholera explosion in haiti as the epidemicrejects- prince. and the end to all long stalemate in forming a government. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up later for you and -- as a hardline cleric encouraging attacks on americans. we have reports from where he is hiding in yemen. and more than its weight in gold. how it could provide a boost to spain's struggling economy. the u.s. president barack obama has said he will support india and in its bid for permanency on the u.n. security council. the pledge has been opposed by pakistan, which has accused the two countries of pla

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪>> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> we are a nation of explorers. we seek new ways of living, of thinking, and of expressing ourselves. we take risks. we learn from experience and we keep moving forward. that's why we encourage and celebration the explorer in all of us. >> and now, bbc "news night". >> under cover in burma. a special report. this week as foreign observers are banned from witnessing the elections in one of the world's most secretive military regimes, our reporter goes undercover in burma to find out whether democracy can prevail in a country that thousands of people look to escape from every year for fear of human rights abuses. >> if they do not give their vote to the big party, they will lose their home, and some voters, they have a warning that if they do not vote the big party, they will lose their shops in the market, you know, s

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and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news @." a tipoff from a former al-qaeda member exposed the package bomb plot. and new restrictions on flights free -- from yemen and increased airport security. >> we will work with international partners to make sure this is result as fast as possible. >> iraq in morning after more than 50 died in an attack on a catholic church in baghdad. it is the faugh tea party on the brink of changing politics in america? and high hopes for the film industry with the tribeca film festival. hello and welcome british security officials say the crucial tip off came from a suspected al-qaeda member. jabr al-faifi handed himself in to saudi authorities two weeks ago. he is a former detainee from guantanamo bay. our world affairs correspondent has the details. >> the widening repercussions of the bomb plot.

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. resident obama says that india should have a place at the top table of world politics as he sees the new special relationship. >> the relationship between the united states and india will be one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century. >> warnings of a cholera explosion in haiti as the epidemic reaches the capital. leaders of the main political blocs in iraq tried to end a long stalemate while performing government. welcome to." -- welcome to "bbc world news." as a hardline cleric encourages attacks on americans, we bring reports for where he is thought to be hiding in yemen. how the world's most expensive spies could provide a boost to the spanish economy which is struggling. barack obama has announce

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." in >> a culture of complacency as we discussed the possible with the form of cost of -- boss of bp. >> apologizing would say that the decision was a wrong decision and i don't believe it was the wrong decision. >> the former president releases his memoirs and he discusses the war, torture, and tony blair. while living in this village means gambling with life itself. garrid >> the u.s. president barack obama is in indonesia, the world's largest moslem nation, in an effort to improve the u.s. reputation in them muslim world. there is deep resentment towards the united states. 17 months ago, president obama made a speech in cairo aimed at ernest and sustained rebuilding of understanding with muslims worldwide. today, he said that there is a long way to go. on >> back in indonesia, his old home

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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. >> this is bbc "world news." i'm johnathan charles live in brussels as yet more trouble hits the euro. trying to stop the crisis deepening, e. finance ministers are meeting again after a promise that instability won't be allowed to wreck the country, and ireland has help available if necessary to deal with its tidal wave of debt. >> looking to the future. prince william and kate middleton plan their wedding set to take place next year. >> she's excited. >> i don't know the ropes really, but now i'm willing to learn quickly and work hard. >> also a special report for you from a lebanese border town as they contemplate withdrawing their troops. >> hello. the pressure on ire land is intensifying again here in brussels. e. finance ministers are meeting in the building right behind me as yet anot

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> at least 300 people are killed in a stampede at a festival in cambodia. despite protests, the prime minister of ireland says he will not step trapped underground in new zealand. very warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- which is safer for children? kabul or new york? hip-rom rap to religion -- hop star who has discovered his jewish heritage. >> at least 300 cambodians, many of them women, have died in a stampede at a festival. many more have been injured. it is one of the most important celebrations of the year but something caused the crowd to panic and that became a widespread stampede. as people tried to flee across a bridge in the capital, hundreds of people were trampled or fell int

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." troops are poised to pull back from a border village with lebanon. honoring a hero. an american soldier awarded his countries top medal for bravery. the european finance commissioner, rehn, has said that preparations are being made for a rescue program to bail out the irish government if it asked for help. but ireland has insisted that it can handle its deficit on its own. finance minister left tuesday's meeting in brussels vowing his country will do what ever it takes to keep that euro zone stable. >> we will work with our european partners to secure that stability if ireland is the zone of attack. nobody likes to be at the front line, but we have been on the front line before. >> finance ministers say ireland will start talks with the european commission, the european central bank, and

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> barack obama tries to reassure the muslim world with a stopover in indonesia. he praises indonesia for braising diversity and insists he wants to hear and read. -- any rift. >> i made it clear that america is not at war with islam. we must all the feed of qaeda and its affiliates -- we must all the feet of qaeda and its affiliates. >> hello, welcome to "gmt." bringing you a world of news and opinions. also in this program, david cameron tries to sell political freedom and open media to investment firms. seoul cloves the g-20 summit will be a chance to shine. and midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in london. president obama has reiterated that the united states is not and has never been at war with islam. he praised the stand of indonesia against violent extremists and and held it up as an example of out a developing nation can impr

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> freed from years of house arrest, aung san suu kyi calls for fundamental change in burma. >> of great change, a revolution, whether it is violent or non-vine red. >> more cracks in the year wrote zone -- euro zone. there are fears ireland will have to seek its own bailout. the british couple held by somali pirates are now free, but to pay for their release? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- this had to be the most dangerous man in afghanistan. we are inside the prison where the u.s. military is trying to get new purpose to the fight. and almost 2 million muslims congregate with the annual pilgrimage. hello to you. the army's pro-democracy leader aung san suu kyi tells the bbc

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> a gloomy outlook at the g-20 summit where there are growing concerns that tough times will tempt countries to put up trade barriers. a day of drama in baghdad. iraq does the new government takes shape among political bedlam. or than 700 have died and thousands of new cases emerging every day. welcome to bbc news. coming up later, the u.s. takes steps toward lifting the ban on openly gay people serving in the military. what price for free speech? russian journalists take to the streets to protest against a wage freeze on reporters and activists. leaders of the g-20 are locked in a second day of talks at the summit in south korea. they are due to publish a final communique later. tensions are high between some of the world's major economies and distortions in currency and trade. >> we ar

and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and union bank] >> union has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies from small businesses to major corps. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> an emergency landing for a380 super jumbos. checks ordered for the planes. warnings were issued three months ago. best and worst countries to live and why some of the poorest nations are rising the fastest. we go undercover inside burma on the eastbound of the first elections in 20 years, does the vote offer the prospect of real change? welcome to "bbc world news" also around the globe. coming up later for you. from inside, pakistani minister, we report on the militancy without end. and acdc equals mc squared how electrifying the brain could improve your math ability. >> hello to the big question, is it a runoff or serious worldwide problem? the first major safety incident involving an airbus 380 and prompted the engine maker to order checks on all its jet engines. qantas 380 failed today

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength 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." >> a new beginning for iraq. eight months of deadlock are over. >> thank god last night we made a big achievement. they agreed on the free talk policy. >> welcome. and i am jonathan harcharles. barack obama walks into a storm of accusations of the g-20 summit on the global economy. going green to stay cool. why these could help with climate change. it is 7:00 in washington and 3:00 in baghdad where iraq's deadlock is over. eight months after inconclusive elections, it is being called a new national partnership. the new prime minister will stay on the job. >> after eight months of political deadlock and torturous negotiations, iraqis now know they have a new government. the smooth running of the administration is not guaranteed, but today's news does mark an important step forward. >> yester

and catherine t. macarthur foundation. union bank. union bank has put its financial strength to work for small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> a major eruption in mount merapi claims 40 lives. and investigations continue into the engine failure on the qantas. and survivors of january's earthquake are urged to leave the makeshift shelters. welcome to "bbc world news." broadcast in america and around the globe. coming up later for you -- conspiracy or coincidence? a massive cyber attack cripples the internet as they prepare for the best selections in 90 years. and the horrors of first world war are exposed. >> now, we're getting reports from cuba that a plane carrying 68 people has crashed in the center of the country. the reuters news agency says there are no initial reports of survivors. that's according to sources at havana and santiago cuba airports and state run airports. the plane was an atr twin turboprop aircraft that belongs to the state-owned aerocaribbean a