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. >> union bank has put its strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc newsnight." >> previously in whitehorse village, the communist party delivered a message from on high -- the village had to go to make way for a city. [speaking foreign language] >> it is just a question of persuading and persuading and persuading. >> one woman's struggle to escape her family's expectations. [speaking foreign language] another seemed destined for better things. [speaking foreign language] >> the leaders decreed that what was village must join the economic miracle. and in just four years, a way of life has gone forever. a city has been born before our eyes. the record of revolutionary change. >> city life is confusing. it is stressful. changing from villager to city person is a transformation that should take time. a lot of people cannot do it straight away. >> when we first came here four years ago,

the john d. 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 seventh day of anger in egypt. for the first time, the army said it will not put down demonstrators. president mubarak has talks with all political parties. the police are back on the streets of cairo, the demonstrators defied the curfew, and they are calling for 1 million people to march against mubarak. egyptians trying to live amid the turmoil. >> he wants an islamic government. he once a brotherhood government. -- wants a brotherhood government. >> welcome to "bbc world news," broadcasting to our viewers in america on pbs and elsewhere around the world. my name is mike embley. in sudan, students take to the streets, calling for the president to step down. and the oscar winner composer, famous for the music of "james bond" has died at the age of 77. hello. as a seventh day of anti-

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the john d. and catherine t.and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from what can we do for you? >> prosecutors in haste and thoma -- prosecutors in haiti ce jean-claude duvalier. the government is -- like the message is coming loud and clear to the street. the government is not good enough. the rallying cry is here. >> welcome to bbc news. coming up, staying under wraps. lessons between -- letters between tony blair and george bush will not be testified into the iraq war in korea. whiskey that has been buried in the south pole for more than 100 years. >> prosecutors in haiti have charged the former leader jean- claude duvalier for misappropriation of funds during his 15-year-old that ended in 1986. he is also known as baby doc. he was detained and charged. they have to decide if the case will go ahead. >> he is known as baby doc. jean-claude duvalier is no longer a young man. he is a reminder of a dark past. they wear occurs student acc

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the john d. 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." >> anti-government protests spread to a new country. tens of thousands are out in yemen. the third day of protests in egypt after an offer of talks from the ruling party. a second night in the hospital for nelson mandela for what are being described as routine tests. welcome to "bbc news". the penalty paid by gay activists in uganda. he is murdered at his home. the couple who got married, divorced, and 57 years later, decided to tie the knot again. >> he said i have an idea. let's get married. that was it. all very different countries but in each an unprecedented level of popular protests. tinny jet and anti-government this -- demonstrations in yemen. thousands on the streets calling on their leader to leave. in egypt, demonstrations have run into a third day despite a security crackdown.

the john d. 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." >> president obama has led the two bids with a call for peaceful dialogue. >> will pause for a moment to make sure that we're talking with each other in a way that heelals, not in a way of wounds. >> gabrielle giffords remains in critical condition. 250 killed in flash floods in southeastern brazil. damage zone. floodwaters take the australian city of brisbane. leading citizens to pick up the pieces. president obama has paid tribute to victims of the shooting in arizona on saturday in which a gunman tried to assassinate a congresswoman. speaking at a memorial service, mr. obama painted vivid pictures of the night. he spoke of the vitriolic debate. >> when a tragedy like this strikes, it is part of our nature to demand explanations. to try and impose some order on the chaos. and make sense

the john d. 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 floodwaters continued to rise in northeastern australia with more storms and heavy rains in the forecast. a standoff in ivory coast. the delegation of african leaders failed to persuade gbagbo to stand down, and there is an investigation about videos on an aircraft carrier. coming up later on for you, a big step forward in the nuclear power program in france, which could provide energy for thousands. and to sell, sell, sell. advertising. in australia, floods have now turned large parts of queensland into a lake. more than 20 towns and cities are inundated with about 20,000 people affected so far in the river that is still rising. it is more like an island. more like an inland sea. but we have this report. >> queensland is supposed to be australia's sunshine state. it is beautiful one

the john d. 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." >> thousands live in the street as gabrielle gifford is moved. the prime minister promises to leave politics after the election. tony blair faces his toughest questions yet about the decision to go to war in iraq. welcome to bbc news. coming up later for you, pope benedict makes a moral appeal. and shot in the netherlands over pictures of a teenager in a psychiatric hospital. >> congresswoman deferreds was shot in the head and is being transferred to a rehabilitation center in texas. people lined the streets as she was driven to the airport. they described her condition as spectacular with great potential for recovery. >> very few thought that she would leave this hospital so soon. they departed through of cheering crowds. many turned out. she was cheerful and smiled when she heard them. f

the john d. 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 full from power, tunisia's president leaves after the worst violence in decades. the president promises widespread reform and democratic elections. president obama praises the tunisian people, but encourages to avoid violence. exploiting the oil and gas reserves, bp closed as a massive deal with russian energy giant. the rain hampers rescue efforts. hello and welcome. the active president has arrived in saudi arabia. this follows the worst violence in decades. dozens of people have died in recent weeks. this goes with food price rises and corruption. the people have been offered a democratic elections. in the last few hours, more violence has been reported. >> despite those brutal measures to suppress demonstrations, young people decided that today was the chance to overthrow a corrup

the john d. and catherine t.and union bank. wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the flood waters continue to rise in northeast australia as more storms and heavy rains come. still no end in sight. the political standoff in the ivory coast showing no sign of slowing down. and the navy is investigating lewd videos made aboard an aircraft carrier. welcome to bbc news. coming up later, china takes a big step forward in its nuclear power program, which could provide energy for thousands of years. in australia, floods have now turned large parts of the massive state into a lake. about 200,000 people affected so far. there is a forecast of storms and more rain. the town is looking more and more like an island and the river more like an inland sea. >> queensland is supposed to be the sunshine state, its proud boast that it is beautiful one day and perfect the next. that must sound like a sick joke right now for the people in the cities hit by the

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the john d. 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." >> prosecutors in haiti turned to leaders just days after the return to the country. chinese president a rights in the u.s. for a four day visit. the crisis continues in tunisia. things are falling apart a day after. >> it is loud and clear from the street. the government is the good enough. the all party and the new party. >> welcome. coming up, staying under wraps. electors between tony blair and george bush. then take. the creative whiskey that has been buried in the south pole for more than 100 years but t. >> prosecutors have charged the former leader with misappropriation of funds from his 15-year rule which ended in 1986. he was obtained two days following his surprise return to haiti. a judge will decide if they should go ahead. we have the report. >> he is known as baby doc. he is

the john d. 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 majorwhat can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> after the turmoil, the prime minister says the new government will work toward democracy, but critics say it is a shambles reagan and end -- is a shambles. human rights group called for the prosecution of duvalier, who has returned from exile. coming up later, the brazilian military is cut off by floods and mudslides that killed more than 670 people. dothe tunisian prime minister hs announced the formation of a transitional unity government following the popular results last week. there is concern opposition leaders will be given posts in the new government. the new government also announced 78 people have been killed in the country since the beginning of the unrest. n.y>> the morning after the revolution, it is time to sweep away the mess and get ready for a new john kerry goode tunisia is still reel

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the john d. 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 unprecedented event in tunisia. a new man in charge leads the country. a state of emergency has been declared. thousands have marched through the capital demanding his resignation. rick profile zine al-abidine ben ali, the man who ruled to asia as a police state. a very warm -- who rolled to an asia -- ruled tunisia. the death toll rises to 500 and many more are still stranded. prosecutors are investigating silvio berlusconi over a nightclub dancer. >> to asia is probably best known as a tourist's playground. -- tunisia. the north african country is just experiencing a dramatic few hours of political unrest. zine al-abidine ben ali was president for a quarter of a century. his extended family is spread in positions of power. he has fled the coun

the john d. 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." >> brisbane floodwaters, widespread damage is expected. the waters are pushing aside just about anything in their way and there is a warning that there may be more to come. >> they have already faced some dark days. there are dark days to a head. >> the army crackdown after weeks of violent protests. a russian investigation into the plane crash that killed poland's president last year plans polish officials in the cockpit. welcome to bbc world news. coming up later, at a year after haiti's earthquake, why are so many living amid the rubble? >> they are still struggling to house their homeless. more than 800,000 people still remain in places like this. >> physically, i do not look arabic. i have blue eyes. my mother has black eyes. >> the muslim, it is no holds barred. -- comic is no-holds-

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." the u.s. investigation into the gulf of mexico oil spill says a series of risky decisions caused the disaster. republicans take control of the house of representatives and vow to cut government spending. heightened tensions in lahore. welcome to "bbc news", broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we have a special report from ivory coast. an escape for workers in the netherlands. the commission set up to examine the gulf mexico oil spill is blaming the disaster on systemic failures of management. warning that a similar accident could happen in the future. the report says bp and its business partners made a series of decisions that reduced costs but in creased the threat of explosions. >> bp says it worked with the commission and cooperated with the inquiry drought but it said the findings of

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the john d. 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." >> floods sent thousands fleeing australia's third biggest city. more dark days ahead. please respond. -- police respond. un peacekeepers are forced to retreat in ivory coast as four people died in a power struggle that goes on. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. no one in he wants to remember the anniversary. how the nation is coping with the aftermath. thousands of families have been fleeing the third biggest city in australia. the state capital faces its worst flooding in 50 years. the river that runs in the middle of it is not at its peak for another two days. the prime minister has warned there is more dark days ahead. 14 are reported dead and 17 missing. >> after weeks of flooding, this was the most fatal hour. the town is the scene of

the john d. 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." >> england triumphs in sydney. they were in the fifth cricket test against australia, taking the series 3-1. the u.s. cut tens of thousands of military jobs as it tries to save $80 billion. british and canadian ambassadors are expelled from ivory coast. britain says the move is in the lead -- invalid. welcome to our viewers around the globe. coming up for you later, despite calls to curb the bonuses, britain's banks get set to pay out billions of pounds for their stocks. hello. in cricket, england has taken three australian wickets on the last day of the final test in sydney to claim a series victory. after 40-minute rain delay, the austral in started needing 100 of the one runs to avoid their third defeat. in the first hour, england made the inevitable breakdown. one wicket was gained 443

the john d. 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." >> mr. speaker, the president of the united states! >> a call for unity, a call for action. president obama delivers his state of the union address. >> what comes at this moment is up to us. what comes of this moment will be determined not by whether we can fit together tonight but whether we can work together tomorrow. >> the republican party gives its response with a call for spending to be cut and the deficit tackled. >> we believe the days of business as usual must come to an end. we hold to a couple simple convictions -- endless borrowing is not a strategy. spending cuts have to come first. >> in other news, violence on the streets of egypt as protesters demonstrate against the government. welcome to bbc news forecasting to our viewers in america and around the world. i'm allistar yat

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. hawk >> 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." >> more anti-government protests in egypt as the authorities cracked down on the opposition. the -- prime minister reshuffles his government. concern over the health of nelson mandela, he remains in the hospital undergoing tests. welcome to "a bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america. a u.s. consular official is charged with double murder and fears of an anti-american backlash. international condemnation over the murder of a sovereign rights activist in uganda. there were reports in each of of a crackdown by the authorities on that members of the muslim brotherhood, a banned opposition group. many of their followers were expected to join anti- government protests on friday. some people said there internet connection was cut completely while oth

the john d. 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." >> riots in algeria as anger continues over food prices and unemployment. police tried to quell violence across the country. >> victims of friendly fire, one israeli soldier was killed and one other injured just outside the gaza border. animal feed showed massive levels of a cancer-causing chemical. >> welcome to "bbc news" broadcasting to our viewers around the world and in america. >> mumbai's night of athousand stars rolling out the red carpet for the start of the bollywood award season. >> in a fresh outbreak of rioting in algeria, crowds of young protestors have attacked government buildings. anger over steep rices in food prices and high levels of unemployment is blamed for the unrest which began on wednesday in the capital. violence on the streets of algiers as chronic levels of une

the john d. 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." >> president obama has a member of silence to remember the dead and wounded in the arizona shooting. and political rhetoric. the divisiveness. and directs. it is counterproductive to a democracy. >> a separatist group declares a permanent cease-fire. do they mean it this time? and protests about rising unemployment. all schools and universities in one area will close until further notice. welcome to "bbc world news," podcast reviewers in america on pbs and elsewhere around the world -- broadcast to our viewers in america. i am mike embley. the crime rate is rising in japan, one surprising age group. hello to you. as the echoes of saturday's shootings in arizona reverberate still along the edges of the american political debate, president obama led the nation in a moment of silence for the

the john d. 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." >> friends at the feast. hu jintao is given a lavish welcome. controversial american terpastor terry jones is told he cannot come to britain. welcome to "bbc news". coming up later. goldman sachs reports a big drop in profit. that will not stop it from paying out billions in bonuses. in the midst of a carefully choreographed visit, the unpredictability of a press conference has turned up a surprising admission from the chinese president. standing alongside president obama, he then acknowledged that a lot still needs to be done for human rights in his country. mr. obama said china had come a long way on the issue but he would continue to be candid. they spoke about trade and currency. adam brooks reports. >> to presidents. together they preside over a quarter of the world's population, one-

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the john d. 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 a day of violence, street protests, egypt president hosni mubarak sacks his government and says he will introduce reform. >> i have best equipment to tender its resignation today. as of tomorrow, i shall give the new government clear and particular tasks to deal decisively with the priorities of the current situation. >> thousands of protesters continued to demonstrate to niceties across egypt, defying a nighttime curfew. barack obama calls for restraint and urges president mubarak to stand by the former deliver on that promise. >> hello and a warm welcome to "bbc news." the egyptian president hosni mubarak has gone on television to promise democratic reforms following days of protests on the streets of cairo and other cities. in a televised address, he said he asked his cabinet t

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