the flight from hilo to honolulu should last just 35 minutes. but this 19-year-old boeing 737 has a major problem, growing cracks in its skin that are visible yet they've gone undetected. patricia aubrey is sitting in row 17. >> we took off, everything was normal. i always read a book when i'm flying. >> to fully understand what's about to happen to aloha flight 243, it's critical to know what an airplane goes through every time it flies. think of the plane's fuselage as a balloon. every time it goes up, the outside of the plane or the skin expands. that's from the cabin being pressurized so people can breathe at high altitudes where the air is thin. when the plane comes down, the skin contracts. every takeoff and landing, no matter how long or short the trip, is considered one cycle. and each cycle puts stress on an airplane, potentially causing microscopic cracks. >> so you have this constant pressure cycle where it expands, contracts, expands and contracts. over a period of time, the metal will eventually start to fatigue because of all of th

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermonet, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship manager's user experience in global finance to manage international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a large range of companies, from small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. the story of harm -- civilians talk of the chilling atrocities committed by the syrian government. >> we crossed the checkpoint but two of my brothers were detained. they took one with them and killed him. >> standing firm against iran's nuclear ambitions, the israeli prime minister visits the white house. vladimir wins his presidential victory, but this causes thousands to protest, not a party. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and america. john mccain has called for ai strikes against syrian forces to defends af safe havens. civilians have accused the army of committing atrocities when enterin

is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now bbc world news. >> welcome to bbc world news. >> the headlines. the exodus from homs continue as syrian refugees continue to protest atrocities, including the murder of children. >> i managed to save one of my brothers but they took the other and killed him. >> president obama urges caution after united states and israel undergo talks. >> dozens of arrests continue after the re-election of vladimir putin as the russian president. prince harry jumps ship. why a visit to the caribbean was not smooth sailing. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs and america, and all across the world. welcome. >> people who have escaped from homs after a month-long seige have

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. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc news night." >> the fighting in syria continues. the un says the rebellious district has been completel devastated, and the fate of the people remains unclear. >> he feel like no one is living in this city. many families were still living in there, just hiding in some apartments. >> what happens to you when you end up on the wrong side of the arab spring. >> to this was gaddafi's grandiose vision, and is now written to part. i will be talking to the people of the dictator's home town. >> the district is completely destroyed, and the state of the resident is unclear. the united nations humanitarian chief after

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its global finance to guide you through the opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> they you win aid chief visits -- the un aid chief visits homs. tributes to the british soldiers fallen in afghanistan. we have a special report on fukushima one year after the tsunami. who is up and who is down in the rich list. we will have the details. hello, and welcome. the syrian deputy oil minister has affected, becoming the most senior official to abandon president assad since the uprising began. he announced he joined the revolution of the syrian people. the u.n. humanitarian she's visited -- humanitarian chief visited the city of homs. >> they are setting off to the north. of the humanitarian chief held talks with the syrian minister. he told her stereo was p

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> walked into a "news the" on the bbc -- o "newsday" on the bbc. >> the polls opened sharply in iran's elections but will they reveal a divided nation? >> we will have a special report. a blast from the past, find out how this legendary crooner will be flying the flag of britain. >> broadcasting to our viewers on pbs and around the world, this is "newsday." they have held out for four weeks but now syrian opposition forces are withdrawing from the besieged city of homs. there is growing concern about civilians who are still trapped there. on friday, the international red cross hopes that they will be allo

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation ofnew york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. a story of homs. chilling accounts of atrocities committed by the syrian government. >> we crossed the checkpoint. two brothers were detained. we saved one, but they took the other and killed him. >> the israeli prime minister visits the white house. are they in lockstep? vladimir putin sheds tears over his victory, but this is cause for protests, not a party. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. john mccain has called for air strikes on syria to defend safe havens. evacuees from homs talk of atrocities committe

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello, and welcome to "newsday." >> the failed rescue mission in nigeria, at two western hostages are killed. a green light for the biggest effort government debt restructuring. greece says it has overwhelming support. >> we talked to some of those affected by the tragedy of the tsunami. china's football season kicks off -- broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. this is "newsday." >> in nigeria, it to foreign hostages have been killed during a rescue operation. the men were both construction engineers. british special forces were involved in the failed rescue attempt. the been t

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> victory for vladimir putin. winning an unprecedented third term as russian president. >> i promised you we would win. glory to russia. >> but opposition groups report widespread fraud, call for mass protests in central moscow. welcome to "bbc world news." iceland's former prime minister geir haarde goes on trial as the first world leader to face criminal charges over the 2008 financial crisis. gunmen in haditha wearing military uniforms killed 25 iraqi police in early-morning attacks. dob's advance against al-shabab rebels -- ethiopia's advance against al-shabab rebels. the opposition supporters in russia will be protesting today agai

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized capital to copy me your growth except iobjectives. what can we do for you? >> and now bbc "newsnight." >> the replacement hip implants that could lead to a toxic metals. our investigation by is that some implants continue to have dangerous complications. also the manufacturer of replacements hips are around the world. are they safe? >> it is really quite significant, the damage. >> before his capture, he was colonel gaddafi's right-hand man. we speak to the loyal general about the last days of the regime. the millionaire claimed that he could deliver the white house republicans. herman cain holds forth on u.s. politics. >> washington is broken, it does not solve things and it continues to move farther down the road. >> they have given many people a new lease on life, free from infirmity and pain, but investigation into replacement hip joints has f

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise to guide you through the opportunities of international commerce. global our extended wer network to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? america." >> as the united nations humanitarian she reaches the syrian city of homs the u.s. defense secretary get an earful on america's response. good >> you do not mention american leadership. america should lead in this spirit of america should be standing up your ego >> -- america should lead in this. america should be standing up here a good >> -- america should be standing up. >> the dna of guerrillas. could the code explain what makes us uniquely human? welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and our viewers around the globe. are we edging closer to a military response in stereo, leon panetta said that option is on the table, but he stressed the white house prefers a diplomatic effort. this comment came as the un

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to "newsday." >> pope benedict xvi and his visit to cuba. he urged cubans to search for greater freedom. an american teenager is found guilty of murdering two british tourists in florida. >> north korea plans a new missile test. the biggest scandal four years with china's communist party. it is 9:00 in singapore. it is 2:00 in london. broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. this is "newsday." >> hundreds of thousands of cubans have gathered to see pope benedict in revolution square. for the first time, the pope met with the leaders -- the nation's leader, fidel castro. >> it is not quite the dawning of a

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome. >> the u.s. says syria will be judged on actions, not words, after the president accepts the u.n.-sponsored peace plan. >> a u.s. domestic flight makes an emergency landing after hysterical capt. needs to be restrained by passengers. tuberose salt -- keelboat rules out political reform. it is 11:00 in the morning in singapore. >> it is 4:00 in the morning in london. broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. >> did united states has reacted cautiously to the news that syria has accepted a peace plan put forward by the u.n. envoy kofi annan. hillary clinton says president bashar al-assad will be judged by hi

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu.ç newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wideç range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> worldç leaders pledge to combat the threat of nuclear. a meeting in seoul. >>ç thousands greet the pope a he celebrates mass in communist cuba. welcome to "bbc world news."ç >> germany comes down on nationalistic extremists. >> a royalç household. what does it take to do the job? >> world leadersç pledge in soh korea to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism and they agree to minimize civilian use of >> the security of the world. u.s. president barack obamaç speaking at the opening of the summit's main session on tuesday, he emphasises -- emphasized the threat posed by some and asked all nations to come together to stop it. >> there are too many bad actors in search of these dangerous materials, and these dangerous materials are available in too

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> the u.s. prepares to tighten sanctions on iranian oil amid concerns over their nuclear program. the fear and the fury, spain comes to terms with the most austere budget in a generation. routing out corruption in world football, fifa releases long- awaited reforms. welcome to "bbc world news" broadcasting to our viewers on pbs in america. aung san suu kyi criticizes this weekend's election but says that she will still stand. the longest long shot, the biggest jackpot. americans dream of scooping $640 million. president obama has approved a new sanctions on purchases of iranian oil. the aim is to put more pressure on iran over its nuclear in madrid

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. standoff, the man accused of killing and francis surrounded in his apartment. a british hostage released by somali pirates after ransom is paid. loll live rock-and-roll. 60 years after the first concert of its time, a part of history. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. right now, a standoff is under way in france where the man suspected of carrying out seven recent killings there is inside his apartment in toulouse identified as mohammed merah, he has links to pakistan and afghanistan. it has emerged that french intelligence has be

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. as syrian forces expand attacks on rebels, a top government official the fax from the assad regime. -- defects from the al-sadr's gene. and two hostages killed. remembering the tsunami. we have a special report on the pain and hope at the at the center. >> they will build this town again. it is the same story. dozens of parameters were raised. -- perimeters were raised. welcome to "bbc world news america," broadcast on to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the rebellion in syria has claimed its first hi

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." is "bbc world news america @." . reporting from washington, i am katty kay. in homs, so syrian forces move alps as a government forces moved in. will the red cross be allowed to follow? we go behind the scenes with christine lagarde as she tackles the euro crisis. >> where is it going to stop? >> and big brother. google rolls out new privacy rules which will make your information unless private. -- less private. welcome to "bbc world news america," broadcast on to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. they have held out for four long weeks, but tonight syrian forces are withdrawn from

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to "newsday." >> standing shoulder to shoulder, president obama and david cameron reaffirm transatlantic ties. >> we want afghanistan to be able to look after its own security with its own security forces. >> four days after the massacre of 16 afghan civilians, the american soldier accused of the killings is blown out of the country -- flown out of the country. >> 28 dead, 22 of them children. the probe gets underway. family and friends express their grief. >> we do not know what is happening with them. our teacher and our monitor, they are dead. >> one-year out to the start of serious uprising,

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to "news the" on the bbc. >> the headlines this hour. -- welcome to "newsday" on the bbc. >> the u.s. soldiers suspected of killing civilians in afghanistan is to be charged with 17 counts of murder. president nicolas sarkozy called for national unity as the to lose a siege comes to an end. come t-- tolouse siege comes to an end. >> the coroner's report says that whitney houston died of accidental drowning. >> several thousand people have taken part in a rally in the american state of florida to demanded the arrest of a crime watch volunteer who shot a teenager dead. the chief of police to temporarily step down and it's the a

the freeman foundation oftion ow york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> and mrs. "bbc world news america." the international red cross says it is being denied access to the worst hit areas. the doctor this is unacceptable that the people have not received any assistance or humanitarian aid or help in weeks now. >> voters in iran and go to the polls, president obama vows he is not bluffing when it comes to stopping the country from getting a nuclear weapon. the annual cigar festival is celebrating one of the islands finest exports. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for weeks after the assault began, the un secretary general described it as atrocious. accusing the government

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc newsnight." perhaps pocket tell it the seeds the at the texas police >> no country can once again live in crisis. this week, we delivered a program about germany at. some say they're holding the whole thing together both politically and economically. in a rare interview, we speak to angela merkel about her upbringing and how she reacts to being called a nazi from some increase. >> the variance make remarks about more than germans. i am tolerant. >> can in germany shed its troubled past and lead in the 21st century? "having come to terms with the nazi -- >> having come to terms with nazi germany, it is like they have no

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> a safer world for all. those are the words from the nuclear security summit, but critics want to see more action. no binding agreement for the summit in south korea but plenty of warnings about the threat of nuclear terrorism. >> there are still too many bad actors. and they are in search of these dangerous materials, and these dangerous materials are still vulnerable in too many places. >> hello, and welcome to g.m.t. i'm george with the world news and opinion. kofi annan is in china for the latest leg of his syrian mission. damascus now backs his six-point plan. how strong is the far right in germany? a seriesf racially-motivated murders raises

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business. offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailor solutions for small businesses can we do for you?ons. can >> and now "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, bbc will news america. 3 naida soldiers are killed in afghanistan in the three -- needles soldiers are killed in afghanistan in three separate attacks. in niger, a toxic mist is coming together. >> and diving into the abyss. director james cameron makes history by reaching the deepest part of the ocean in a submarine made for 1. welcome to our viewers some pbs in america and also was around the globe. id has been another testing date for nato troops in afghanistan. 3 soldiers were killed in two separate incidents, apparently shot by the afghan forces supposedly their allies. one soldier was shot by a local policeman and earlier today

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello, and welcome. >> timeout -- events in afghanistan are set to dominate david cameron's three-day visit to the united states. china's premier hold his last international news conference as the national people's congress concludes the annual session of parliament. >> syria is accused of targeting the refugees and land land mines along its border with turkey and lebanon. the government is under pressure to provide justice and reconciliation for its people. it is 11:00 in singapore. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday." >> the british prime minister ha

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington. claims are being directly -- claims children are being directly targeted in syria despite an agreement on the peace plan. >> hundreds detained and tortured. >> pope benedict xvi meets with castro in havana. making music, one craftsman is using manhattan's old buildings to produce instruments with a special appeal. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. of all the horror associated with war, the targeting of children must rank amongst the worst. we have heard claims from the u.n. top human-rights chief that in syria, the president's forces are detaining an

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. terror on the streets of toulouse. a gunman targets children at a school, just the latest in a spate of similar killings. and spreading to the capital, as even russia pushes for more humanitarian assistance in syria. and royal nerves. the duchess of cambridge delivers her first speech, and the future queen finds her voice. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america, all swear around the globe -- also are around the globe. -- also around the globe. a rabbi, his two small sons, and another child have been shot dead in toulo

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> counting the votes for super tuesday, republican presidential candidate to face a potentially decisive moment in the race to challenge barack obama. mitt romney and rick santorum are locked in a tight battle for the key state of ohio. >> what a great night. there are three states under our belt, and counting. >> we have one in the west, midwest, and the south. we're ready to land across this country. -- win across this country. >> britain's ambassador to damascus says president bashar al-assad could be forced out by the end of the year. it is 11:00 in washington. >> it is 4:00 in london, broadcasting to

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." gosh this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the as the united nations chief reaches the syrian city, there is an earful on america's response. >> you don't mention the american leadership. america should lead. america should be standing up. >> from super tuesday complicated wednesday. we break down the confusing picture from last night oppose the republican contest. and masking the dna of guerrillas. -- mapping the dna of gor illas. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also a around the globe. are we going closer to an international military response to syria? the defen

for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our managers guide you through the strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our global network to work for a range of companies, from small businesses, to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, bbc world news. >> hello and welcome. the headlines. president obama says that the shooting of 16 civilians by an american soldier is heartbreaking but u.s. troop withdrawal plans will not change. >> it makes me more determined to make sure we get our troops out of there. it is time. now that we have osama bin laden, we are in a stronger position. >> the cease-fire has been agreed to this week -- between israeli forces and palestinian militants after four days of clashes. >> more bloodshed in syria. 47 women and children are killed. they do not agree on a way forward. and the internet company yahoo sues facebook over a patent violation including privacy controls. it is of a clock in singapore. >>

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. i>> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, small businesses to corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news". >> the headlines this hour. a possible breakthrough in relations with north korea. the country of ours to suspend its a clear program. the u.n. and arab league try to mediate a peace deal. >> the first thing we need to do as the secretary-general has set is to do everything we can to stop the violence in the killing. >> his mission is still on course despite the row over the burning of the koran. it is 12 in the afternoon here in singapore. >> broadcasting to viewers in pbs in america and around the world. this is "newsday". the u.s. has welcomed an announcement by north korea that it is to stop and suspend a nuclear production and missile test in -- return for food aid from the americans. two months after kim jong un came to powe

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. and massive fire fight in france. a jump from a window and the man suspected of killing seven innocent people in france is dead, but questions remain. >> how did a 23 year-old petty criminal grow into such a dangerous fundamentalist? and where did he get such a lethal arsenal of weapons. >> widespread protests and the police chief in charge temporarily stepped down. and the changing faces of cuba. two photographers have uncovered a different side of this island nation. welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. a radical died as he jumped out of his apart

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> president obama demands a full investigation into the killing of an unarmed black teenager in florida. >> all of us as americans are going to take this with the seriousness that it deserves and we will get to the bottom of exactly what happened. >> a russian banker is under armed guard after a suspected assassination attempt. thousands welcomed the pope to mexico as he begins his historic visit. hello, welcome to "bbc news" broadcasting on pbs in america and around the globe. our correspondent comes face-to- face with the man who raised funds for the militants. >> we are on our way to find out more abou

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. standoff, the man accused of killing and francis surrounded in his apartment. a british hostage released by somali pirates after ransom is paid. loll live rock-and-roll. 60 years after the first concert of its time, a part of history. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. right now, a standoff is under way in france where the man suspected of carrying out seven recent killings there is inside his apartment in toulouse identified as mohammed merah, he has links to pakistan and afghanistan. it has emerged that french intelligence has be

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> french commandos tried to force the surrender of their shooting suspect. is he still alive? this is the scene outside his house. nothing has been heard form him for several hours. malis claim to have seized power. a general strike against portugal imposed austerity measures. the head of the european bank says the worst is over. welcome to bbc world news. also coming up, is china's economy in a slowdown as output shrank for the fifth month in a row? what price for freedom. judith tebbutt heads, after a ransom is paid to her somali kidnappers. hello and welcome. we have one priority, to take him alive. th

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> the american suspect in the killing of 16 afghan civilians is named. a disappointing response, kofi annan says there is little movement towards a cease-fire in syria. the world -- the head of the worldwide anglican communion is set to step down. hello, welcome to "bbc news" broadcasting to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we will have a special report on the iran watchers as revealed by wikileaks. the american soldier accused of murdering 16 civilians in afghanistan has been named as staff sgt robert bales. he has been taken to a maximum detention base in the u.s.. afghan officials ha

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello and welcome to newsday. >> i am in london. the headlines this hour. .he un's 8 chief visits homs tributes to the fall and six british soldiers killed in afghanistan. >> -- to the fallen six but is soldiers killed in afghanistan. >> a man pleads guilty to a touching faith explosives to a woman. it is cocotte in the afternoon. >> it is four o'clock in the morning in london. this is newsday. hello and welcome. syria paz said that the oil minister has defected. deputy it will buy minister has defected. -- oil minister has defected. the united nations humanitarian chief has described the district of ho

well, if you're watching us on khnl-nbc 8 news in honolulu, hawaii, discover the beauty and enjoymentith japanese flower arranging. that's splendors of ikebana on display in honolulu hale. >> thank you, bill. >>> here is an early look at this morning's headlines in entertainment. whitney houston has left her wealth and possessions to her daughter. in a will written in 1993 a month before she gave birth, houston specifies her, quote, surviving children will receive everything. bobbi k christina was her only child. >>> elsewhere. key anna reeves has a third script is finished and says it's pretty good. it's been 21 years since the last excellent adventure. can you believe that? "jersey shores" snooki has confirmed she is pregnant and she did it where the "new york post" said she would. the big bucks, "us weekly" magazine. justin bieber's mom is cashing in. patty, who gave birth to the pop star when she was only 18, just got a book deal to tell all about being the biebs' mom. >>> a major sob between angelina jolie and jennifer aniston. aniston responded by sending jolie flowers and a not

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to newsday on the bbc. >> headlines this hour. a possible breakthrough in relations with north korea as the country offers to suspend its nuclear program. as the syrian army steps up its campaign, the u.n. tries to mitigate the peace deal. >> we need to do everything we can to stop the violence. >> made a stop military commander says his mission -- nato post top military commander says his mission is still on course. >> we have to remember all the troops that have passed through here. we will focus on these, we will investigate, and we will take action. >> animal welfare groups have stepped up t

this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> baghdad hosts its first arab league summit in two decades, but most gulf leaders stay away. iraq was hoping it would lead to census in the region. there are sunni-shiite disputes behind the scenes. hello and welcome to gmt. i am george alagiah, with a world of news and opinion. also in the program -- a general strike under way in spain. a test of strength as the government prepares its latest austerity measures. it is the hippest capital in europe, but is berlin's reputation for alternative culture being swamped by big business moving in? it is 2:00 p.m. in baghdad, where the arab league summit is getting under way amid very tight security. there