parliament allowed aung suu kyi to participate. united states president barack obama said he would send secretary of state hillary clinton to myanmar next month. >> we want to seize what could be a historic opportunity for progress and make it clear that if burma continues to travel down the road of democratic reform, it can forge a new relationship with the united states of america. >> reporter: obama talked with aung san suu kyi by telephone a day earlier assuring her they must move towards democracy and told her of clinton's planned visit. clinton will likely meet with government officials as well as sang san suu kyi. he visit is seen as a test by the obama administration of myanmar's reform and whether they should warrant re-assessment of sanctions. they will take the spotlight here in bali. asean leaders joined by counterparts including the united states and china. barack obama will become the first u.s. president to attend the summit. chinese premier wen jiabao will also take part. obama in recent days vowed to strengthen ts

the burmese pro-democracy leader, aung san suu kyi, has said she will stand for election toss parliament following a series of political reforms. her party, the national league for democracy, has agreed to register for upcoming elections. and the meeting of asian nations in bali, president obama said he had spoken to mr. chi and will be sending his secretary of state to burma next month, the first such trip there for 50 years. we'll be gauging response to that view from burma a little bit later in the bulletin. also, though, within the past hour, in fact, the fifa president, sepp blatter, has told the bbc he's sorry for causing offense following his controversial statements on racism in football. he also says he won't resign. in an exclusive interview with the bbc sports editor, the 75-year-old said it hurts, i'm still hurting. he admitted it was a serious incident, as he called it, and that he had used unfortunate words which he deeply regretted. he said, "i can only say i'm sorry for all those people affected by my deck l.a. rations. my sight against racism and discrimination will go o

david matt aung san suu kyi in rangoon earlier today.e asked if the time was right to end the boycott of parliament. >> actually, i am not entirely sure of the reasons people think it is not get the right time to read register. -- to re-register. i think the majority will go in for a re-registration. >> would that mean standing in the system as it is? >> this is a matter that will be decided tomorrow. as to when we think it is the right time to enter parliament and why we think that is the right time and place or later. we would have to discuss why that time might be the right time. >> you have offered an end to the negotiations -- to the conflict. >> i think that conflict can best be resolved through negotiation. it is not a matter of trying to say what you want to say. it is a matter of trying to find out what they want to say. >> pressure on syria to end the violence against anti-government protesters. turkey has been fiercely critical of the syrian government, and it is considering imposing more sanctions against it. the arab league

parliament allowed aung suu kyi to participate. united states president barack obama said he would send secretary of state hillary clinton to myanmar next month. >> we want to seize what could be a historic opportunity for progress and make it clear that if burma continues to travel down the road of democratic reform, it can forge a new relationship with the united states of america. >> reporter: obama talked with aung san suu kyi by telephone a day earlier assuring her they must move towards democracy and told her of clinton's planned visit. clinton will likely meet with government officials as well as sang san suu kyi. he visit is seen as a test by the obama administration of myanmar's reform and whether they should warrant re-assessment of sanctions. they will take the spotlight here in bali. asean leaders joined by counterparts including the united states and china. barack obama will become the first u.s. president to attend the summit. chinese premier wen jiabao will also take part. obama in recent days vowed to strengthen tie

> burmese people is -- burmese people look at aung san suu kyi in reverence. she is mobbed everywhere she goes. some are waiting for reforms. many will decide to register the party and run. there is no doubt which way the leader will vote. >> actually, i am not entirely sure what will happen. a lot of people will go in for registration. >> what sort of reforms are we seeing? how do you see these changes? >> there you are. >> you are sitting here and interviewing me and you can bring this out among the people. >> this is the first nurmi's generation for more than half a century which might have to grow up under a dictatorship. -- this is the first burmese generation for more than half a century. the issue is not whether they are opening up, it is the speed at which they are implemented. hopefully, she will stand in the elections. if she goes to parliament with the strength of the democratic mandate, that will try to transform politics in burma. another sign of the way things are changing with the seal of approval from the nation -- from asian leaders at their s

aung san suu kyi stand? >> yes, she will. >> there was a promise that all political prisoners will be released. pictures that had been banned are on open display. 48 seats will be on the early this year. they want reform in areas that matter like education and health care. the top comedian had been jailed by the regime. >> there are some changes in the ministry. you can see an economic sector. also an education, there is an improvement. in health, no improvement. in arts, no improvement. -- also an education, no improvement. >> this could have a very different face from the past. >> to discuss this further, on the line from washington, d.c. is ben rodgers from christian solidarity worldwide. let's assume that this was the seat in parliament, how effective is parliament? >> that is the question. under the constitution that was introduced a couple of years ago, the military has built in 25% of the seats. that is before those that were effectively rate in the elections last year. rigged in the elections last ye

aung san suu kyi gave a speech to her supporters in yangong on among.t marked the first anniversary of her release following seven years of house arrest under the former military government. >> translator: the most important issue is not myanmar chairing asean. but whether or not the citizens feel their country is improving. if the people feel that their country is developing, and their lives are improving, then this is a great thing. this is much more meaningful than any chairmanship. >> in august, the president held his first meeting with aung san suu kyi. it was an apparent effort to improve ties with the pro democracy movement. the government wants to show the world it's ready to play a bigger international role. chairing asean is said to be a major goal for myanmar's government to promote its come baghdad to the international arena. the issue will be on the agenda at the asean summit scheduled for thursday, on the indonesian island of bali. >>> here in bangkok, floodwaters started to recede from some parts of the city on monday. it looks like the c

the pro-democracy leader -- one year on from the release of the pro-democracy leader, aung san suu kyi, our reporter went to meet her. >> she is mobbed everywhere she goes. although some want to wait for further reforms, it is expected that when they meet tomorrow they will decide to register again as a party and run. there is no doubt which way the leader will vote. >> actually, i am not entirely sure of the region -- reasons why people think it is not get the right time to register -- reregister. i think the great majority of people are going for reregistration. >> what sorts of reforms are we seeing in the last six months, particularly since august? how do you see burma changing? >> there you are. you are sitting here, interviewing me, out among the people. >> this is the first burmese generation for more than half a century that may not have to grow up under a dictatorship. she is on the eve of making the most important political decision of her life. the issue is not whether they are opening up, it is the speed at which these reforms are being implemented. i think it is part of th

aung san suu kyi is the head of the pro-democracy opposition movement and according to members of her party she's expected to announce her re-entry into politics here. now about two weeks ago president obama announced that he was sending secretary clinton here to myanmar because he'd seen flickers of progress which include the fact that the government has opened up a dialogue with aung san suu kyi, has released some of its other political prisoners and has eased some restrictions on the media. but he said this country still has a long way to go in part because it still has an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 political prisoners because it has come under wide criticism for its treatment of ethnic minorities and also for its close relationship with north korea. now, during her visit, secretary clinton will meet with the president as well as other top officials and will press them to enact more reform. she'll also assess just how serious they are about doing that. as you know, the united states has sanctions against myanmar, top state officials say there is no chance that this will trip will lea

aung san suu kyi earlier this week gave a cautious welcome to the prospect of myanmar chairing asean. although she called for more progress toward democracy. the united states has indicated that it may be ready to improve ties with myanmar, and that could include the lifting of sanctions, dependant on continued reform such as release of more political prisoners. and now our reporter from nhk's jakarta bureau joins us with an analysis. is the asean leaders' decision to award myanmar the role of chairman, a sign that they approve of its progress towards democratization? >> most asean nations have been positive about myanmar taking the chairmanship of the bloc from the outset. they just postponed the decision, taking into consideration opposition from the united states and europe. but recently, myanmar has taken steps to promote democracy, that enabled asean to give it the chairmanship with confidence. there's also a sense of crisis among asean members, they believe that myanmar cannot remain alone on the lowest economic rung of the bloc. asean are working to achieve regional community b

a wa washington tightened sanctions back when suu kyi's party was kept out of power despite winning actory. further sanctions were added in 2003, and that included all imports. restrictions and a freeze on assets of government officials. u.s. treasury officials targeted several more companies from myanmar back in 2008, and president obama renewed the sanctions just last year. >>> now, as myanmar's government makes a lot of positive noises about its determination to change, western companies are hoping those sanctions will be lifted and are lining up to get into the country. but they may have to wait some time as genuine reform may prove to be elusive. paula hancocks has store. >> reporter: he spent almost 20 years in a myanmar prison. he says he was often tortured. his punishment for daring to criticize the military leadership. released three years ago, the 82-year-old is back in politics. he believes recent changes in his country, whoile a start, benefit the top level only. >> changes happen but actually they happen on paper with the media and talking to aung san suu kyi. there is no

aung san suu kyi's picture on open display is testimony to that. she and her party have rejoined the political system, a clear vote of confidence in the reforms now underway. burma's political exiles are watching the shifting landscape carefully. >> there will be step-by-step changes, because after all, former military men are still in power. there are people that want to go back to the old system, but the most important thick about this whole thing is the introduction of democracy. >> it's only a year since burma went to the polls in elections widely criticized as a sham. few would have predicted the pace of change since then. for decades, burmese political exiles have sought refuge here in thailand, so it's perhaps understandable they might feel great caution, wariness about the changes that are taking place across the border in their homeland. after all the years of struggles and sacrifice, it's hard for some to believe that burma might just possibly be at the start of a road towards genuine freedom and democracy. rachel harvey, bbc news, thaila

suu kyi herself who advised president obama and secretary clinton to view this moment as an opening.e have seen flickers of progress in the last several weeks. >> clinton is bringing a list of what the u.s. hopes myanmar will do next. but suu kyi, in an internet lecture last month called on the regime to release the hundreds of remaining political prisoners. >> unless a country is free from prisoners of conscience, it is not a free country. >> reporter: two of the world's most influential women will be discussing if the baby steps taken by myanmar deserve more of an american response. wyatt andrews, cbs news, myanmar. >>> still ahead here this morning, is a college degree worth all that money? >> and it is a lot of cash. we'll talk to someone who said he made the rht move. you're watching "the early show" on cbs. ovides va loans. quicken loans understood all the details and guided me through every step of the process. i know wherever the military sends me, i can depend on quicken loans. combines great odor protection with a lavender scent. amazing microcapsules absorb and neutralize

. >> reporter: president obama called aun san suu kyi aboard air force one as he was flying last night here to bali to talk about his plan to have secretary clinton visit. and when the secretary visits next month, carol, she'll be visiting with aun san suu kyi as well as president. >>> the super committee running out of time to get it done. now they're down to five days. they are still fighting over tax increases and cuts to entitlements. failure to reach a deal will trigger across the board budget cuts and likely higher interest rates for you. with that deadline almost here, let's talk about what's at stake. i'm joined by jimmy barrett out of richmond, virginia. i haven't talked to you in such a long time. welcome back. >> oh, hey, we're ready to john carol costello at cnn. how have you been, carol? >> i've been great. it's so nice to hear your voice, your big booming voice. >> long time, no talk to. >> okay. let's talk about the super committee, because we must. there are some saying they're not going to reach a deal and there are others who say they just can't find that even possibl

western sanctions will remain cannotaung san suu kyi's stand elections, hundreds of political prisoners are behind bars, and ethnic conflict rages on the border. this will be judged on the actions that they take rather than the warm words they give. there is plenty of grounds for optimism but still a way to go before the signal of the progress is made. they hope that things are getting better. this is after half a century of cruelty. >> you are watching "bbc world news america," still to come -- less than a year after being shot in the head, congresswoman gabrielle giffords talks about of the amazing road that she traveled to regain her life. the number of whales migrating down the coast of australia this year is the highest in half a century. they travel on 5,000 kilometers roundtrip to give birth before going back. >> you have to leave it behind the man-made creations to find those on offer in another setting. this is a mother and calf, all part as described as one of the greatest migrations on earth. humpback whales at the coast of new south wales. so many are passing through, crews

sanctions will remain while aung san suu kyi's could not stand in election -- party cannot stand in elections, and hundreds remain political prisoners. it will stand on what they do rather than what promises they make. there is more to go before the international community can signal that the progress has been made. the workers and the new capital hope that things are getting better after more than half a century of cruelty. >> a rare look inside of burma. you are watching "bbc world news america" still to come -- gabrielle giffords talks about the amazing roche has traveled to regain her life. -- road she has traveled to regain her life. the number of whales migrating down the coast of australia is the highest in half a century. they have traveled on the 5000, a round-trip to give birth. >> you have to leave behind a man-made creations to find those on offer and a natural setting. it does not take long. this is all part of what is described as one of the greatest migrations on earth. humpback whales on the coast of new south wales. so many are passing through that cruise boats are offering g

she'll by meeting with aung san suu kyi, a nobel peace laureate. political prisoner here in this country for 15 of the past 22 years. she is the head of the pro-democracy opposition movement. according to members of her party, she is expected to announce she is reentering the political system. this all came about when about two weeks ago president obama announced he was sending secretary clinton to myanmar because he saw what he called flickers of progress, including the fact that the government has opened up a dialogue with aung san suu kyi, released some of its political prisoners and also eased some media restrictions. the president says this country still has a long way to go, in part because they still -- because they've been widely criticized for their treatment of ethnic minorities and also because of their relationship with north korea. analysts say it's important that the united states walk a fine line. it can't look like the united states is giving too much too son. during her visit she's bell meeting with the president and other top offi

does, they will do so in consultation with the opposition, namely aung san suu kyi. she will meet with the nobel peace laureate. they will be discussing how to take to reform movement further. mrs. clinton will be meeting with representatives of civil society and ethnic communities. on the surface, this is all about encouraging democracy in burma. for washington, this is about pushing back against china's influence in the country. >> in iraq today, u.s. vice- president joe biden continued his visit marking the u.s. lead. protests against his trip to mistreated the difficulties that the two countries still face. followers of al sadr to to the streets and shouted "no, no to america." >> and russia this sunday, the people cast their ballots in parliamentary elections. many elderly russians believe that life was better before. today, they struggle to make ends meet and have lost faith in the democratic process. we have traveled to a town 500 kilometers from moscow. it is called the black heart of russia because of its rich farmland. we look at the challenges the older ge

said they will stand in the upcoming elections and party officials say that their leader, aung san suu kyi, might also take part. president obama said that hillary clinton would go there next month. in libya, it has been a month since the country was declared liberated but weapons stockpiles are still unsecured. the international community has expressed concern that they could find their way into the hands of foreign militant groups. the u.s. is warning that anti- aircraft missiles are unaccounted for. >> libya is not yet completely at peace, checkpoints still in place, not dropping their guard, though it has been an extraordinary few months, only a fraction of the weapons have been returned at the peak of the battle, students turned into soldiers, ordinary people took up arms, united in fighting for freedom. now, with the guns almost silent, we discover colonel gadhafi's weapon stocks. looted and almost there, what remains are artillery shells and live ammunition and protect it. in the grounds of the nearby hotel, further signs of plunder. this massive trench concealed an arsenal of ammun

that includes the release of political prisoners and dialogue with pro democracy leader aung san suu kyithe united states welcomed these developments. for more on the situation in myanmar we spoke with toshuhiri kudo, an expert at the institute of developing economies jetro in tokyo. >> they want to attract more foreign investment and economic assistance. in addition to this regime, myanmar had to become more dependent on china in terms of diplomacy and economic terms. however, the president started to seek for all-around diplomacy by improved relations with united states, the asean and japan. on december -- on september, the president thaksin decided to freeze the construction of the missile project that is undertaken by chinese state-owned company. this action clearly sends a message to the united states. historically, myanmar has been cautious about the relation with china. however, the international sanctions during the military regime led the government to develop its ties with beijing. even though china still acts as sort of pa tron of mian more in the international community, myan

one example -- pro-democracy leader aung san suu kyi's desix to take part in elections.ter spending 15 years under house arrest. is being tear clinton says she has no illusions about the trip. >> one of the reasons i'm going is to test what the true intentions are and whether there is a commitment to both economic and political reform. i've talk to aung san suu kyi, the president has, we've had many interactions with her through top officials along with many others and there certainly does seem to be an opening. now how real it is? how far it goes? we're going to have to make sure we have a better understanding than we do right now. >> myanmar's military government has a long history of bloody crackdowns against pro-democracy protesters. the last one was four years ago in which the u.n. says more than 30 people were killed. >>> about a quarter to the top of the hour. we are standing by to hear from republican presidential candidate mitt romney. he will step up to the podium and he's going to be talking jobs and economy. he's in new hampshire. we'll have some of that live

whatever the united states does, it will do so in consultation with the opposition, namely aung san suu kyi. on thursday and friday, the american sector of state will meet with the nobel peace laureate. they will be discussing how to take the reform movement further. mrs. clinton will also meet with representatives of civil society and ethnic communities. on the surface, this visit is about encouraging democracy in burma. but for washington, this is about pushing back against china's influence in the country. >> in iraq today, the u.s. vice- president, joe biden, continue his visit marking the u.s. pullout. protest against his trip demonstrated the difficulties the two countries will face. followers of an anti-american cleric took t tto s today chanting a note to america. -- no to america. in russia this sunday, the people cast ballots in parliamentary elections. but many elderly russians believe life was better before. the bbc traveled to a town 500 kilometers from moscow, in a region known as the black part of russia because of its rich soil and farmland. in the second of our ports, we lo

officials, clinton will meet with opposition leader and noble peace prize lawyer rot, aung san suu kyi. >>> occupy protesters are being forced out of two cities of ignoring orders to leave. in los angeles, police left hundreds of demonstrators pouring into the street. and they cleaned out the area wearing latex gloves and hazmat suits. police took to the streets of philadelphia, after officers pulled down their tents after midnight. >>> one of jerry sandusky's alleged victims plans to testify at a hearing in two weeks, according to his attorney. it would mark the first time that one of the accusers has publicly confronted sandusky since the allegations first broke. the hearing is scheduled for mid-december. >>> and a victim's right group says another young man may soon come forward to claim sexual abuse by syracuse coach bernie fine. so far, three men say they were victimized. head basketball coach, jim boeheim got a standing ovation when he walked on the court last night. >>> big medical news to pass on this morning. the generic version of the drug lipitor hits the market today. that

and today, aung san suu kyi is free from house arrest. some political prisoners have been released, and the government has begun a dialogue. still, violations of human rights persist. so we will continue to speak clearly about the steps that must be taken for the government of burma to have a better relationship with the united states. this is the future we seek in the asia pacific -- security, prosperity and dignity for all. that's what we stand for. that's who we are. that's the future we will pursue, in partnership with allies and friends, and with every element of american power. so let there be no doubt, in the asia pacific in the 21st century, the united states of america is all in. still, in times of great change and uncertainty, the future can seem unsettling. across a vast ocean, it's impossible to know what lies beyond the horizon. but if this vast region and its people teach us anything, it's the yearning for liberty and progress will not be denied. it's why women in this country demanded that their voices be heard, making aust

he's 82 years old and he's a good friend of aung san suu kyi who is optimistic but very wary.is doesn't disappear with just months. the fact i can talk to you live from the capital from a marketplace and i have no one with me. obviously there are many policemen around, and we had our credentials checked, but this is a very big change and certainly it does show the media restrictions have been lifted somewhat. >> paula hancocks reporting live from myanmar this morning. >>> and no surrender from herman cain after telling his staff he had re-assessing his campaign. the embattled businessman delivered a speech on foreign policy and national security at a michigan college last night, never addressing allegations of a 13-year affair way georgia woman. and cain is keeping up campaign plans with a three-stop ohio swing beginning today? >> syracuse head coach jim bayhome said he's not worried about his job. he addressed the bernie fine child sex abuse scandal after his team won last night. three men came forward said fine molested them when they were children. no charged have been file

here on mars main opposition party led by an san suu kyi is registering for future elections the national league for democracy says it will reenter the political arena following recent government reforms they want to overwhelming victory in the minds of ninety general election but the ruling junta refused to one of the results the military regime kept city under house arrest for a total of fifty years from the freedom to last year's election. straightness mountain in the japanese coast eight months after that massive tsunami flattened the region residents living in rows of temporary houses voiced concerns with authorities were moving quickly enough if we construction plans this aerial view showed that it's gone now but showed little sign of rebuilding in the coastal communities progress to this point has been the removal of rubble and debris in less than ten minutes we traveled to a former soviet republic that's now an e.u. member see a lot of views changed in the twenty years since the breakup of the u.s.s.r. but first all those business news with dimitri. bankstown alone welcome to the

is expected what they could findings in march we are miles main opposition party led by and sang suu kyi is registering for future elections now the national league for democracy says it will really enter the political arena after recent government reforms the n.l.b. one overwhelming victory in one thousand nine hundred ninety lection the ruling junta refused to honor the results then the military regime kept since under house arrest for a term for the fifty years she's only freed after last year's election. the stray sions munching on the japanese coast eight months after that massive tsunami flattened the region residents living in rows of temporary houses voicing concerns now that the authorities aren't moving quickly enough with reconstruction plan this aerial view showing little sign of rebuilding in the coastal communities progress to this point has been simply the removal of rubble and debris. in just a less than ten minutes martin andrews explores the opera scene here in the russian capital me from contributes to it that will be a winner is addition of moscow on a short leave the

the president flew from darwin, australia to his stop here in bali, indonesia, he called aung san suu kyie leader of myanmar democracy movement, to talk about this plan. he asked for secretary clinton to go to myanmar next month, run it by her and see what she thought about some of the reforms and if the u.s. could be of help trying to push myanmar in this direction. we know she will meet with the president as well. >> brianna keilar, thank you. >>> a horrific police beating caught on tape. if that's not enough, wait until you see what officers are accused are doing afterward. >>> and the republicans on the attack. recapping that hostile hearing ahead. three years from now, a 2011 ford fusion is projected to be worth more than a 2011 toyota camry. any thoughts on this news? are you sure? i'm absolutely positive. fusion is projected to hold its resale value better than camry. ♪ feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for unsurpassed fruit and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion. could've had a v8. that is better than today. since 1894, ameriprise financial has been working hard

came after he discussed myanmar's current political situation with the noble lawyurette aung san s kyithe u.s. says that myanmar formally known as burma, needs to continue these democratic reforms before it can consider loosening economic sanctions. they've been in place for more than 20 years and include u.s. investment ban in myanmar, asset freezes on businesses and banks as well as a ban on their imports. lifting sanctions would give myanmar a nice economic boost. it currently is one of the poorest countries in southeast asia with an estimated per capita gdp of $570 per person. if you compare to the u.s., per capita gdp stands at $47,000, andrew, it just puts it into perspective. >> it certainly does, doesn't it? >>> with this shortened version of "world business today," let's quickly bring you up to date with what's happening in the markets here. that's how the markets finished. the nikkei suffering the least, down by 1.2%, hong kong down by 1.75%, shanghai nearly 2 and australia nearly 2 as well. it remains, nina, as it has all week, exactly what is happening in europe, particular

later today she'll meet opposition leader and noble peace lawyer yet awning sang suh kyi. >>> presidentialnces the future of our political system. the nominees who were elected president take up a bigger section in american history books but the men who came up short on their road to the white house can also leave a major imprint on our nation and its politics going forward. scott ferris joins me now, author of "almost president: the men who lost the race but changed the nation." this covers a lot of big names from the early 1800s to '08, 2008. so, what is it in your research that links big names like barry goldwater, al smith, stevenson, did they pave the way for other candidates to come after them? >> good morning, thomas. thank you for having me. yes, they did. i think losing candidates have two important roles they play. first is, presidential campaigns generate a lot of passion, a lot of emotion. and our american democracy only works when losers consent to be governed by winners. at the end, losing candidate plays an important role healing divisions brought by the campaign. all of the

nobel peace prize laureate aung san suu kyi, who was in prison and under house arrest for 15 years, saidnd her opposition party, the national league for democracy, will take part in parliamentary elections next year. her party boycotted last november's election, but she was freed from house arrest just days later. and in march, myanmar's generals handed power to a quasi-civilian government led by a retired general, thein sein. he has made some reform moves, including easing media censorship and freeing some political prisoners. secretary clinton is expected to arrive in myanmar two weeks from now. for more on today's developments, we turn to priscilla clapp, a retired foreign service officer who headed the u.s. embassy in burma between 1999 and 2002. she's now an analyst and consultant to think tanks and foundations. and tom malinowski, washington director of human rights watch, and a former state department and national security council staffer in the clinton administration. welcome to you both. priscilla clapp, let me begin with you, why this turn around on the part of the united state