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." >> welcome to bbc world news, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe. we are looking at president h osni mubarak. >> to form a new government with new priorities that respond to the demands of our young people. we want to speak to all of the political parties. and what they demand of constitutional reforms. in order to restore calm. but there are some political powers who refuse the invitation of dialogue and have held on to their own agendas without taking into consideration the critical condition that we are in and that egypt is in as a people and taking into consideration this refusal to dialogue, i direct my talk directly to the people with all of their backgrounds, to the farmers in the rural areas, to the people in the cities, muslims and christians

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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 business to majorwhat can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> crackdown in bahrain. police have broken up opposition protests. two people have been killed. people are demanding a wide- ranging reform and an end to civil rights abuses. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs and around the globe. 33 years in jail for the pirates to hijack a u.s. container ship. the president calls for his execution the american embassy employee the -- at the center of a diplomatic crisis in pakistan. >> within the past hour hundreds of police in bahrain had used teargas to disperse protesters who have been camped out in the capital. demonstrators say two people have been killed and others are critically injured. eyewitnesses said police arrived as many protesters were preparing to go to sleep. we talk live to 1 liter of a party- bahrain. he left just before the police moved i

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the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> as rebels closed in on the libyan capital, the leader blames a drug-crazed to teenagers for the uprising. >> this is international terrorism. >> an international evacuation is under way. welcome to bbc world news. after the new zealand earthquake, more than 300 are feared dead. the space shuttle discovery takes off for the last time. he is making another appearance on libyan state television, he delivered a short monologues by phone. to the west and east of the capital, fierce fighting has erupted. we are at the border with libya. >> deliberation is sweet and the celebrations go on. much of eastern libya now belongs to the opposition. >but it is still too soon to tak of victory. but the frustration goes on. state tv has been doing its bit to prop up the regime. the leader accused al qaeda. >> this is international terrorism. do not

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." >> egyptian opposition protests spread and the leadership lashes out at american interference. >> allow me to have control and to stabilize the nation and the state. >> as the muslim converts plead guilty to terrorism, the government warns that it's our level is highest since 9/11. colombian rebels take a step towards possible peace talks. welcome to "bbc world is -- news." a girl makes a television and -- a mother of the missing twin girls missing has made an appeal. demonstrations in egypt and demanding an end to the role of president mubarak have intensified. the egyptian vice president has hinted at a declaration of martial law. the foreign minister has rejected american calls for changes. >> almost by the hour, the symbols of state power are slipping away. this is the egyptian parliam

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 protest in egypt, but mubarak remains in power. there are talks with the opposition unit and each vice- president. there is a call for a change in egypt to begin now. >> in light of what is happened over the past few weeks, going back to the old ways is not going to work. >> welcome to bbc world news. also in this program, tensions escalate in cambodia. the has been a of the shot u.s. congresswoman is going to begin trading for the final flight of space shuttle "endeavor." ♪ thousands of people are in the square in central cairo after a another huge rally protesting the egyptian president mubarak . tensions continue to build on friday, but he is still holding onto power. although they still plan regular demonstrations, many are encouraged to go back to work. here is the report

newman's own foundation, 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. >> hosni mubarak says he will stay on as egypt's president, but hands over his highest power to his secretary. >> i have expressed plans to get out of this crisis and also to implement and put forward a framework agreed for a peaceful transfer of power. [chanting] >> the anti-mubarak protesters say that is not enough. the white house says that it is not meaningful or sufficient. welcome to bbc news. president hosni mubarak has defied expectations by insisting he will not step down now despite mass demonstrators against his rule. tens of thousands of protesters gathered in tahrir square to hear his news after a hint that he was going to step down. he said he is determined to stay on. the protesters soon turned to furyk. the president said he will turn his visit to fury.

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." >> set up, mubarak fears chaos if believes office. tensions escalate and washington holds talks with senior egyptian officials about plans for mubarak to resign immediately. >> we are looking for american citizens. u.s. citizens. >> fleeing the country, tourists and the egyptian nationals had to the airport. welcome to at "bbc world news." public demonstrations across the region that continuing as there is change wanted in yemen. in his first interview since protests began, the egyptian president said that he would step down now, but he fears chaos. president mubarak says that he would never run away from egypt and that he would die on the egyptian soil. protesters continued to occupy part of tahrir square. the situation remains tense. >> id has been a day of barricades, blood, and stones.

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> gaddafi a's grip on the power slowly strips away, while a court prevents a bloodbath. as violence rages between pro and anti-government supporters, some tried to escape by land, sea, and air. and police say that there is little hope of finding anyone else alive in the new zealander earthquake. welcome to "bbc world news america. ed coming up later for you -- clashes against recent government cuts. plus, why are scientists and drilling at 2 kilometer hole in the center of a british city? colonel gaddafi is battling to retain control of tripoli as protesters continue to make gains elsewhere. there have been chaotic scenes on at the borders of the country, with thousands fleeing in fear. hundreds of people are believed to have died so far in the uprising in the last few hours. european union has called for an independent u.n.-led the i

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 blow for egypt's president on the seventh day of protests. for the first time, the army says it will not fire on demonstrators. the government offers dealt with all political power. protesters are calling on 1 million to march tomorrow. as egyptians try to live amid the turmoil, we report a country split over what should come next. 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 -- protests in egypt's neighbor sudan as students take the streets calling for president- europe to step down. [james bond theme plays] and john berry, responsible for the iconic music of james bond, has died. hello to you. as thousands of protesters defied the curfew in egypt after seven straight days of demonstrat

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." >> clashes in cairo's main square continue into the night. hundreds have been injured and at least three were killed in a day of violence. outrageous and deplorable, the community decries the violence. as one of the biggest cyclone's hits queensland, there is unprecedented devastation. the fight for the future as egypt has become a pitched battle on the street. violent clashes are still going on in cairo. it is between the supporters for president mubarak and the demonstrators. many hundreds are injured. in the united states, the white house spokesman says that the country's political transition should begin immediately. jeremy has been following the day's explosive the events in cairo. >> it is dark, dangerous, and a violent been talk here square tonight -- and violet in ta krir square ton

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, bbc world news. >> anti government protests are not going anywhere and is going to punish the protesters. washington pledges more money to protect internet freedom. standing trial. silvio berlusconi standing trial on charges he paid for sex with a 17-year-old. welcome to "bbc news". olympic organizers develop a schedule for the london games in 2012. the biggest night of the year for the british music industry. nabhan and >> the opposition protests are going nowhere. he has vowed to punish the organizers. mahmoud ahmadinejad told state television that enemies are trying to tarnish the iranian state's brilliance. they are calling for the opposition leaders to be tried and sentenced to death. >> one day after opposition demonstrators gathered, it was the turn of iran's mp's to get together. they released a statement blaming the opposition leaders for what

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> an earthquake measuring 6.3 has struck the new zealand city of christchurch. a state of emergency. >> is surreal. it is like a dream. you are going to wake up any minute, you know? >> welcome to bbc news, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the world. coming up, libyan leader muammar qaddafi clings to power. he tells the world he is still in in -- in tripoli. new zealand's government has said it is on able to confirm reports of multiple deaths after an earthquake with a magnitude 6.3, which struck near the city of christchurch. buildings collapsed, and according to the fire service, a number of people are trapped inside buildings. initial reports say there has been widespread damage. concrete paving listed -- lifted by least 1 meter in some places, in rising water. extensive destruction in christchurch, b

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> in defiant mood. colonel muammar qaddafi says he would rather die than give up power. >> i cannot leave the hon. soil of my country. i will die a marder at the end. >> with law-and-order fracking down in parts of the country, there are fears of an all out civil war. 75 feared dead and thousands more are still trapped. welcome to "bbc news". good to have you with this. death on the high seas. four american sailors taken hostage off the somali and coasts are killed by their captors. >> having lost control of large parts of eastern libya, the protestors still calling for his overthrow, colonel qadafi is giving a defiant speech. he branded his enemies cockroaches and vowed he would never stand down. our correspondent reports. first to the east of the country. our correspondent is one of the first foreign journalists to enter the region

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." >> clashes in cairo's main square continue into tonight between pro and anti-government protesters. at least one person has been killed. supporters of president mubarak surged into the area, trying to drive them out. >> we are the egyptians. mubarak is our leader. he is our leader. >> our bridges and deplorable, the international community condemns those behind the bloodshed and calls for the of violence to end now. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up later for you come up one of the biggest cyclone's hits the australian state of queensland. there are warnings of an unprecedented devastation. the fight for the future as egypt has become a pitched battle on the streets. clashes are still going on in cairo between supporters of president mubarak and demonstrators that have been calling on

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> one reported killed after clashes between police and anti- government protesters into around. the protests gets support from the united states. >> they deserve the same rights they saw played out in egypt, and that are part of their own birthright. >> egypt's protests continue. workers' strike to demand better pay from the country's military rulers. oil giant chevron us to appeal after being hit with an $8 billion fine for polluting the amazon. welcome to bbc news, broadcast on pbs in america. coming up, ordered to reach a guilty verdict, fresh clams over the controversial trial of russian divot -- russian dissident mikhail khodorkovsky. eight months into a simulated mission to mars, a crew stage a virtual touchdown. the wave of popular protests in egypt and tunisia has reached the streets of tehran. irani and police are dispersing

the john d. 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? >> tonight, our revolution 2011. yet it has changed our world and at that everyone of us. but mubarak, gaddafi teetering -- how will these revolutions produce what the streets -- what the people on the streets want, a new democracy? why has the choice in arab countries for decades been between as strong man or islamism? is there now a third way? we will look at today's made him in a divided libya. we will have our correspondents take on how the modern arab culture has changed in revolutionary ways. e hello. good evening. the revolutions of 2011 are incomplete, but it changed the entire world, and the new democratic -- democratic impulse unleashed in the arab states have shown that strong men can be overthrown by arab insurrections. at as they affect all of us. in a special edition, we will examine what is the next step, what the democracies might look like

newman's own foundation, 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. >> opposition threads stretched as the government fleshes out at american interference. >> give me time to have control, to stabilize the nation, and then. >> and muslim converts plead guilty to terrorism coul. the feliz level is the highest since 9/11. -- the threat level is the highest since 9/11. will come to the bc. coming up later for you -- welcome to bbc. coming up later for it, the italian prime minister. >> demonstrations in egypt demanding an end to the hosni mubarak rule has intensified. they have controlled the streets that have the interest of parliament. the vice president has responded by hinting at martial law. they have rejected the american calls for details. >> almost by the hour, the symbols of state power are slipping away. this is the egyptian pa

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the unrest escalates in the media as thousands of protesters are reported killed -- escalates in libya. panic- bahrain as troops fire on the capital. -- panic- bahrain. -- panic in bahrain. the military warns it will not tolerate any more strikes in egypt. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later, the u.s. vetoes a un resolution condemning israeli settlement building in the occupied palestinian territory. new claims britain's intelligence service failed to share crucial information in the run-up to the london bombings. >> the death toll in libya between clashes about government and protesters appears to be rising. reports suggest 46 people have been killed over the past three days. the human rights group amnesty international says it has been told by sources the city's -- many vi

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." >> from the egyptian capital in cairo. more gunfire in cairo. this situation is tense and volatile. today was the first day of clashes between rival groups. the army continues to stand by, not moving against either group. what role will the top security force plate? this is the scene live from the square tonight in cairo. welcome to the egyptian capital. it is 11:00 in the evening. the ninth day of rage is coming to an end. it has been a long day of growing tensions in the capital. the helicopters are still circling in the skies above cairo. in the past few hours, we have heard more gunfire on the streets of the capital that we have heard in previous nights. today was the first day of confrontation in the square, this has been the focus of peace protests by anti-government protesters calli

foundation, 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 week of protests, egypt president said he will step down but only after elections in september. >> my first responsibility right now is to regain calm and stability in our home country. that is to ensure peace and transition of leadership. >> many remain on the streets. some say that it is too little too late. president obama says he has begin -- he has spoken with the egyptian leader. >> what i indicated tonight to president barack, that an orderly transition must be meaningful, peaceful and it must begin now. >> as people power transforms the landscape, many in the region brace themselves. hello and welcome. after 30 years of power, the egyptian president said he will not step down until the elections attempted murder. this statement came after hundreds of t

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." >> one person has reportedly killed and thousands are injured. egypt's protest continues. workers strike for better pay from the country's military rulers. chevron vows to appeal after being hit with an $8 billion fine for a leak in the amazon. welcome to bbc news. order to reach a guilty verdict, reaching the red planet, a months into a simulated mission to mars, the crew stage a virtual touchdown. the wave of popular protest in egypt has reached the streets of tehran where police used teargas to disperse the protesters. there are reports of the least one death. they have stepped up security, blocking access to internet sites. ar iran correspondence has been following developments. >> listen to what they are chanting tonight. that is the name of iran's supreme leader. it is a rare attack

the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> are yourselves and fight for me -- colonel gaddafi's message to supporters. protest in the capital will go on until they are stopped with a hail of bullets. the u.s. security council is considering further measures. coming up a little later, the ivory coast on the brink of civil war. thousands of civilians flee clashes. the recovery operation continues in new zealand. people from more than 20 countries have died in the earthquake. angry and defiant -- muammar gaddafi addressed thousands of supporters in tripoli. he urged them to fight back. his speech came shortly after forces opened fire against demonstrators in several parts of tripoli. in the past half hour, the u.s. has confirmed they have imposed financial sanctions against gaddafi and several of his family members. he said he and his father would never leave libya of life. our

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." >> welcome in the into "bbc world news. i am lyse doucet in the egyptian capital. today they called it the day of departure. crowds urging president mubarak to go. >> leave now, not tomorrow. each you really want this country -- please leave this country. >> president mubarak is still in power. how long will the protests golan? >> in light of what has happened over the last two weeks, going back to the old ways is not going to work. >> in london, i am mike embley welcome to the program, broadcast or viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. coming up -- we look at an egyptian expatriate in divide. what does it tell us about the uprising in egypt itself? >> welcome. the anti-government protesters promised a departure, but hundreds of thousands are on the streets, urging the presi

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the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> as rebels closed in on the libyan capital, colonel gaddafi blames crazed teenagers and al qaeda for the uprising. >> this is a fact. this is international terrorism. >> benghazi, an international response is on the way. welcome to "bbc news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. rescue work continues after the new zealander quick. nearly 300 are feared dead. after 27 years, the space shuttle discovery takes off for the last time. he was meant to be making another appearance on libyan television. what khaddafi delivered was a short monologues by telephone. he blamed al qaeda for fermenting the demonstrations surrounding him in tripoli. fierce fighting has erupted between loyalists and protesters. we're on the tunisian border with libya. we have this report. >> liberation is sweet and the celebrations go on

the john d. and catherine t. mcarthur 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." >> joy and jubilation in egypt as president mubarak finally steps down from power. >> these people are celebrating victory tonight. >> triumph of the people. 18 days of protests, bringing 30 years of authoritarian rule to an end. all power now rests with the military. the generals say they will guarantee reform. president obama welcomes mubarak's departure, saying it's just the beginning of egypt's transition to democracy. >> the people of egypt have spoken. their voices have been heard. and egypt will never be the same. >> but as the protesters celebrate in cairo's tahrir square, many are asking what will happen now? >> welcome to "bbc news." we're broadcasting in the u.k. and right around the world. i'm alistair yates. there are scenes of rejoicing around egypt as they celebrate the news

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-- 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 global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >>> as libya's opposition takes on the gaddafi regime, hundreds have died in violence. president obama says it must and. >> suffering and bloodshed is outrageous and unacceptable. orders to peaceful protesters and punish those people of libya is also unacceptable. a >> thousands half lead. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. also, hundreds still missing and the search efforts continue following new zealand's powerful earthquake. >>> welcome. the crisis in libya is becoming increasingly volatile. there are reports of up to 600 dead and the army being used against its own people. thousands have fled the feared bloodbath. president obama has described the violence as outrageous. speaking in washington, he said his administration was looking at a full range o

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major funding is provided by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. and by reva and david logan, committed to investigative journalism as the guardian of the public interest. additional funding is provided by the park foundation, dedicated to heightening public awareness of critical issues. and by the frontline journalism fund. >> narrator: on the day of the earthquake, the national penitentiary held 4,500 inmates: powerful gang leaders and hundreds of their foot soldiers, men accused of robbery, kidnapping and murder. at 4:50, they were finishing their evening meal. >> narrator: terrified prisoners, packed 300 to a cell, tore down the gates with their bare hands. facing them were the prison guards. >> narrator: as daylight faded, the guards began to panic. >> narrator: even prisoners crushed by falling masonry managed to crawl free. >> narrator: the escaped prisoners melted into the slums of the devastated capital. among them, gangsters who'd once controlled much of

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