they are all like that. >> even so, i voted for laurent gbagbo.ave to vote for someone. >> she has to provide for five children. her husband is little help. he is not recovered from the civil war. used to have a good position with an insurance company, but now he is jobless. every day, there are new headlines about the battle between the two presidents. christine just seized two well- off man in retirement age. she cannot see a difference in their politics, and she's not alone in thinking the two are just in it for the power and influence. >> what i want is peace. the two men should sit down and talk. all that counts is peace. >> alassana quattara supporters want to avoid bloodletting. this one works at the taxi. you voted for alassana quattara at the elections, for no other reason than that he comes from the north as well. >> partition of the country is overshadowed everything. not just the presidential vote. since the civil war, militias of the onetime rebels run the show in the north. while in the south, it is the rb -- army. >> this is a neigh

he is laurent gbagbo. he was sworn in by those loyal to him just after the election, but is increasingly isolated internationally. thursday, the u.n. general assembly recognized alassane ouattara as the winner, adding to pressure on laurent gbagbo to hand over power. sources close to him have been accused of atrocities. in geneva, the human rights board says it has concerns over more than 170 killings in recent days and fears more. >> unfortunately, it is impossible to investigate all the allegations of serious human-rights violations, including reports of mass graves, due to restrictions on movement by u.n. personnel. >> on top of political pressure, financial pressure may start hurting laurent gbagbo. the central bank of the west african unitary and monetary union will block funds to his administration. the u.n. has warned that ivory coast could descend into civil war, something its people have endured before. the country has been divided between north and south since 2002. november's presidential electi

laurent gbagbo has been told to stand down or face "legitimate force." this came after disputed election results last month. ivory coast is locked in an election standoff in which 200 have been killed. we of this. >> in the un-protected enclave, military action has been called for to drive laurent gbagbo from power. >> violence has resurfaced in our city. serious violations of human rights have been reported. during the curfew, people were abducted and executed by elements of the republican guard. i have asked the international criminal court to send a mission to our country in the next few days. >> but that would be a risky strategy. their other main weapon is to make it impossible for the current president to govern by turning off the economic taps. the key decision was thursday, by finance ministers from the african economic military union. they transferred state accounts to mr. ouattara. now it will be extremely difficult to pay civil servant salaries, including government soldiers. laurent gbagbo still has the public backing of the army, but the mom

he is laurent gbagbo, in office now for 10 years. but he has refused to hand over to his opponent, alassane ouattara, the u.n. says clearly won the polls. the luxury hotel where the government in waiting has taken refuge, saying they fear for their lives. the united nations protective detail and guards the government the international community has recognized. the soldiers loyal to laurent gbagbo controlled the back roads, so the only safe way to get there is by helicopter. the government in waiting says its supporters of the detail are being targeted by those forces, a charge partially backed by u.n. investigators. >> you can see here -- all of us are in this hotel and you're the only ones protected by the international forces. mr. the people outside are threatened by militiamen. >> -- most of the people outside are threatened by militiamen. >> this is as much about form and substance in the government in waiting cabinet meeting. laurent gbagbo still holds most of the power in ivory coast. the situation has been going on for weeks n

laurent gbagbo has been in power for 10 years, but he has refused to hand over to his challenger, the u.n. says clearly won the polls, alassane ouattara. the united nations protect the hotel and guards the government that the international community has recognized. the soldiers loyal to laurent gbagbo control the access roads, so the only safe way to get there is by helicopter. the government in waiting says support outside the hotel is being targeted by those forces, charges partially backed by u.n. investigators. >> all these people are threatened. you see all these people in the hotel. we are the only ones protected by the international forces. >> the cabinet meeting of the government in waiting -- this is as much about form as substance, because the truth is laurent gbagbo still holds most of the reins of power in ivory coast. the situation has been going on for weeks now. almost the entire international community -- the european union, the united states, and crucially most african countries -- recognize the president as working in an air-conditioned tent in a hotel. united nation

laurent gbagbo still has the public backing of the army. if he cannot pay their salaries, he will be severely weakened. december is the biggest month for cocoa imports. the main harvest is coming to an end. the economy in general has come to an almost complete halt over the past few weeks. many foreign businesses like france telecom have spent -- have said expatriate staff overseas. the people worst hit by the slowdown will not be the politicians. however, when it becomes apparent lashkar-e-taiba -- laurent gbagbo'administrations is impossible to govern, many hope for a diplomatic solution. bbc news. >> the middle east senior catholic cleric has arrived in bethlehem. jerusalem's latin patriarch is to offer a christmas message of peace and reconciliation at midnight mass. he is also expected to speak on the plight of iraqi christians. an attack on a church in baghdad killed 50. bethlehem is the town where jesus is said to have been born. unless urgent repairs are carried out at the centuries- old charge of the nativity, visitation may have t

they are all like that. >> even so, i voted for laurent gbagbo.e to vote for someone. >> she has to provide for five children. her husband is little help. he is not recovered from the civil war. used to have a good position with an insurance company, but now he is jobless. every day, there are new headlines about the battle between the two presidents. christine just seized two well- off man in retirement age. she cannot see a difference in their politics, and she's not alone in thinking the two are just in it for the power and influence. >> what i want is peace. the two men should sit down and talk. all that counts is peace. >> alassana quattara supporters want to avoid bloodletting. this one works at the taxi. you voted for alassana quattara at the elections, for no other reason than that he comes from the north as well. >> partition of the country is overshadowed everything. not just the presidential vote. since the civil war, militias of the onetime rebels run the show in the north. while in the south, it is the rb -- army. >> this is a neighbo

west african leaders are forcing laurent gbagbo to step down. rescues in australia. welcome to "bbc news". later, elton john and his partner have become parents to a baby boy born to a surrogate mother. the u.n. peacekeeper in ivory coast was wounded oduring an attack on a convoy. it was transporting 22 peacekeepers. the u.n. said it condemns the attack and reiterates its determination to pursue its work in pursuit of the service of the people. this comes as leaders met the incumbent president, persuading him to step down, trying to persuade him. the recognize the opposition as the rightful winner but the recent presidential elections -- rifle winner of the recent elections. >> it has been described by african leaders as the last chance for peaceful negotiated solution. much of this confident place politics by democratic rules and three presidents have come to riposte to tell -- ivory coast to tell laurent gbagbo to go. this country could descend back into war. all the main observancers said e lost and no longer the legal president. this man, opposition leader alassa

laurent gbagbo is in office now for 10 years, but he has refused to hand over to his opponent, alassanetara, what -- who the u.n. clearly says bon the polls. the luxury hotel is where the outtara government has taken refuge, saying they fear for their lives. the united nations protects the hotel and guards the government that the international community has recognized, but soldiers loyal to mr. gbagbo control the access roads, so the only safe way to get there is by helicopter. the government in waiting says its supporters outside the hotel are being targeted by mr. gbagbo's forces, a charge partially backed by the u.n. supporters. >> most of the people outside are threatened by his militia men and so on and so forth. >> a cabinet meeting of the government in waiting -- this is as much about form as substance because the truth is laurent gbagbo still holds most of the reins of power in survivor -- ivory coast. this bizarre situation that's -- has been going on for several weeks now. most of the international community, including crucially west african countries, recognize the outtara go

. >>> west african regional leaders have worned incumbent ivory coast president laurent gbagbo to standown or expect to face legitimate force. our report from the main estimate >> after days of standoff, he is trying to up the pressure on laurent gbagbo. he spoke from the lagoon site where he remains holed up. the man endorsed as the new president of ivory coast has accused his opponent, laurent gbagbo of violence. he said he called on the international criminal court to send investigators to the country. the address came at the same time as an emergency meeting by the west african body during which neighboring countries warned mr. gbagbo he -- they would use force if he doesn't leave power himself. >> by his intrance igence, mr. gbagbo risks exposing our country to new violence. i would like to ask him a last time to accept the choice of the people by leaving power immediately. >> gbagbo has repeated that the country's sovereignty wasn't negotiable. one of his cabinet members said from his reaction the preliminary stalemate remains. >> here's a roundup of other stories from around the

all of the main observers of last month's elections say that laurent gbagbo lost, that he is no longer the the president of ivory coast. they say that the opposition leader, this man, alassane ouattara, was the winner. the leaders were clear. they have told mr. gbagbo that he has to leave. this could be a long, drawn-out affair. the world is watching to see how africa deals with this crisis, but the on voice of the democratic nations, who have come to the ivory coast, say they are determined and able to sort this out -- but the envoys of the democratic nations say they are determined. for now, the talks are on. it has been said in no uncertain terms that one way or another, there will be a democratic outcome here, and that may take more than just talk. mark doyle, bbc news, ivory coast. >> a peacekeeper in the ivory coast was wounded in one neighborhood. the convoy was transported 22 peacekeepers. in a statement, the u.n. says it strongly condemns the attack and reiterates its desire to continue. in central nigeria, at least 80 people and killed in a series of bombings and subsequent r

. >>> international pressure is mounting on the ivory coast presidential candidate laurent gbagbo to give up its claim to the presidency. he lost to alassane quattara, but refuses to step down. kininas prime minister says he should be removed by force if necessary -- kenya's prime minister says he should be removed by force if necessary. the u.s. has threatened sanctions. at the u.n. secretary general added his voice to e course, calling for gbagbo's resignation. >> the attempt by laurent gbagbo to retain power and flout the public will cannot be allowed to stand. i call on him to step down and allow his elected successor to assume a position without further hindrance. >> in brussels, french president nicolas sarkozy gave gbagbo to give up power -- gave gbagbo until the end of the week to give up power or face european union's sanctions. >> we have about 20 million people. 20 million people have chosen laurent gbagbo as their leader. why should we go? >> there are concerns that the political power struggle will escalate into renewed civil war. quattara supporters have threatened to c

laurent gbagbo has almost no friends outside the country. the security council thought it should be adding its voice to the oppressiopressure. >> the family of murder bride anni dewani -- murdered bride anni dewani is urging [unintelligible] he is not being charged and continues to protest his innocence. anni's uncle spoke to our correspondent. >> we [unintelligible] none of us have been good. it is getting worse. >> how prepared were you for the revelations made in court? >> we were briefed. a little bit, not in detail. >> shrien dewani is in custody. innocent until proven guilty. do you have a message that might help? >> our message would be every day, this case is now or evenott is torture. just come down here and let the courts decide. every day is a torture. >> you have been here for a few days and obscene newspaper reports. is he able to have a free trial here? >> according to my opinion, these people are very professional. this could be in the european court or any court in the country. i do believe in a fair trial. >> you are watchin

west african leaders go to the ivory coast telling laurent gbagbo to step down. the fate of two german journalists detained in iran remains unclear but they have been allowed to meet with their families. the men were arrested in october for working in iran without proper journalist permits. they were investigating the highly publicized case of a woman who was sentenced to stoning for adultery. >> the journalists shared a dinner with family members at a hotel. after 79 days in custody, the two men appeared tired and were reluctant to allow tv crews to some the reunion. the german ambassador to iran joined them at the table. the iranian security offices were present and authorities have dampened hopes for a quick release of the two men. iran said that the visit was granted on humanitarian grounds but their fate remains uncertain. >> the case lies in the hands of judiciary officials and requires completion of judiciary procedures. if they decide that they have not committed any crimes, they will be released. if they have committed a crime, their case will be dealt w

the african union says that they should use force to remove laurent gbagbo. and court in france has handed down jail sentences for 50 neils -- 15 years to life for people who serve under the ruler pinochet. they were found guilty in the absence of the disappearance of french citizens in the 1970's. caps on non-european migrant workers put up by the british government have been called on lawful. the accord says that the government is trying to avoid parliamentary scrutiny. now belarus holds a presidential election this weekend and there are few doubts about the outcome. for the fast 15 years, the country has been ruled by alexander lukashenko. the man is often referred to as the last dictator. they were once seen as a partner to russia and a counterweight to the emerging democracies in eastern europe. he might be trying to mend fences with the west. he is giving the opposition candidate to greater freedom to campaign. they are planning mass demonstrations when his expected victory is declared. >> out on the streets, campaigning is slow. the residents seem to b

. >>> international pressure is mounting on the ivory coast presidential candidate laurent gbagbo to give up its claim to the presidency. he lost to alassane quattara, but refuses to step down. king as prime minister says he should be removed by force if necessary -- kenya's prime minister says he should be removed by force if necessary. the u.s. has threatened sanctions. at the u.n. secretary general added his voice to the course, calling for gbagbo's resignation. >> the attempt by laurent gbagbo to retain power and flout the public will cannot be allowed to stand. i call on him to step down and allow his elected successor to assume a position without further hindrance. >> in brussels, french president nicolas sarkozy gave gbagbo to give up power -- gave gbagbo until the end of the week to give up power or face european union's sanctions. >> we have about 20 million people. 20 million people have chosen laurent gbagbo as their leader. why should we go? >> there are concerns that the political power struggle will escalate into renewed civil war. quattara supporters have threatened to

the world has been almost unanimous in pressing laurent gbagbo to step down. his backers accused u.n. of meddling. here is our correspondent on what happened today and what it means for the region as a whole. >> un peacekeeping mandate has been extended. the un says things are getting more dangerous. they protect the hotels, sheltering the opposition government of alassane ouattara. thein the eyes of gbagbo's supporters, the rebels. >> we see the strategy to promotvoke the mission. we are sending appeals. [unintelligible] unity personenel are out of therheir home. >> he said there should be no doubt he has won the election. >> the head of the electoral commission went to the hotel, the headquarters of my challenger. going against all the laws of our country, he announced the results of the elections which were incorrect. the international community has accepted these results and declared war on the ivory coast. prexy has the support of the constitutional council. >> he has the support of the constitutional council. international reports [unintelligible] the un

ouattara's supporters accuse president laurent gbagbo of trying to block the electrode process.ocess.torlal p they attacked some people at his headquarters and killed four people. >> we heard gunfire for 30 minutes. after having killed people, they mounted the wall to get in here. they threw tear gas so that we would not see what was going on. when they finished killing people, they left they came to pick up the bodies and they took the injured with them. >> the un security council has welcomed the publication of results and called on all sides to respect the democratic process. john james, bbc news, ivory coast. >> a forest fire has been burning out of control in killing 40s a rael, people. many of those who died were on their way to evacuate inmates from prison. >> firefighters say the country has not seen ablaze like this for over a decade. >> the fire is enormous. if we did not have the firefighters it would be difficult to take control of the fire. >> it is believed many of those who died were traveling on abbas. there were prison guards helping jailacuate inmates form rom

. >>> international pressure is building to get the incumbent president of the ivory coast, laurent gbagbo, to accept did feet and his elections to his rival, alassane ouattara. -- to accept defeat in the election to his rival, alassane ouattara." >>> wikileaks alleges that the mayor of kingston collaborated for years with an indicted gangster. the cable said he did this in return for lucrative government contracts. >>> the former argentine military leader jorge videla has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity. a court found him guilty of murdering dissidents during the country's military rule between 1976-1983. the general has been accused of being the main architect of what has become known as argentina's dirty war. that and many other stories are to be found on the bbc website. >>> south korea plans to begin its biggest ever winter live fire exercises it shortly, held that a sensitive time as tension has increased since the north attacked south korea's island. earlier, i spoke with our correspondent in seoul about what might happen next. >> today's firepower displ

ban ki moon he added that un peacekeepers were being forced out of the country by be incumbent laurent gbagbo after the world body recognized the victory of his rival president accuse the international community of trying to bring a fight to this country the u.n. says more than fifty people have been killed in related violence in recent days. south korea is to start its a largest live drill exercises near the border with the north more than eight hundred military personnel are set to take part backed by fighter jets now it follows exercises near yongbyon while and where both sides had a fatal exchange of artillery fire last month as well as maybe when you first off the east coast the drill calms despite calls from the north to escalate tension in the region. freezing temperatures and heavy snow we're continuing to calls massive disruption across europe travel has been severely hampered as airports struggle to keep runways free of ice britain is badly affected with hundreds of flights grounded and tens of thousands of travelers stranded at the e.u. has criticized transportation agencies and sa

international community he claims to have won the recent presidential election but incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is refusing to leave office at least one hundred seventy people have been killed and fourteen thousand have had to flee the violence following the disputed poll. eight american tourists have died and more than twenty others were injured when their bus collided with a truck in southern egypt they were traveling from the southern city of us want to the ancient temple site of. the bus hit a truck carrying sand which had broken down at the side of the road. the ship at the center of a deadly raid by israeli forces earlier this year has received a hero's welcome on return to its home port. in may the mavi marmara was boarded by troops as it attempted to break the blockade of gaza to get aid to palestinians nine people were killed on the ship which was part of a larger convoy diplomatic relations between turkey and israel were damaged over the incident and both continue to call on the other side to apologize. a series of aftershocks has rocked the new zealand city of christ church months af

incumbent president is refusing to quit west african leaders warn the use legitimate force against laurent gbagbo but make him stand down with the region central bank cutting off its access to funds. more snow in western europe's wreaking havoc for those still trying to get away for christmas the severe weather has caused new risk flight disruptions many passengers had no choice but to spend christmas eve in airports brussels event an airport twenty five centimeters of snow forced the cancellation of most flights there hundreds of planes couldn't get off the ground in paris either at europe's second busiest international hub earlier their two thousand people to be evacuated after snow piled on the terminal roof sparking fears of a possible collapse although it didn't. cause if you are getting away for christmas very happy christmas to you were you celebrating around the world for me and the rest of the team now then usually wintry weather across europe is likely to be met with some foreboding by those predicting the end of the world in twenty twelve so we're going to worry about it one russian ma

however, the constitutional council overturned the result and declared incumbent president laurent gbagbo. on thursday ouattara's supporters staged a protest rally in the main city of abijan. clashes took place after the security forces began to disperse tear gas. conflicts between rival supporters are spreading across the country and some have reportedly turned into shooting wars. there's growing concern that the unrest may develop into a full-fledged civil war as the two candidates continue to claim victory. >>> the japanese government says it will postpone the next stage test operation of the monju fast breeder nuclear reactor for six months. the delay is due to a technical problem. the reactor in fukui prefecture riz yooumd operations after a 14-year shut down due to a sodium leakage accident and fire in 1995. but when the operator was stopped for inspections a three-ton device fell inside the facility and became stuck. science and technology minister takaki informed fukui prefectural government nishikawa of the postponement. takahaki said major work to remove the device will begin in

international community he claims to have won the recent presidential election but incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is refusing to leave office at least one hundred seventy people have been killed and fourteen thousand have had to flee the violence following a disputed poll. tourists have died and more than twenty others were injured when their bus collided with a truck in southern egypt the bus was traveling from the southern city of us want it to the ancient temple site of. it hit a truck carrying sand which had broke down and was parked at the side of the road. a series of aftershocks has rocked the new zealand city of christchurch months after a powerful earthquake struck the region at least twenty buildings were damaged and power lines cut the tremor blew out windows and shook brick work but there were no reports of injuries police have cordoned off the central business area and special units are inspecting the buildings scientists warn the tremors could continue for quite some time. the ship at the center of a deadly raid by israeli forces earlier this year has received a hero's welcome on re

president refusing to quit west african leaders well they will use quote legitimate force against laurent gbagbo to make him stand down but the region central bank cutting off its access to funds. for snow in western europe's wreak havoc for those trying to get away for christmas as severe weather caused numerous flight disruptions many past you said no choice but to spend christmas eve at airports brussels is a ventre mare pulled twenty five centimeters of snow forced the cancellation of most flights there hundreds of planes couldn't get off the ground in paris either at europe's second busiest international hub just before that two thousand people had to be evacuated after snow piled on the terminal roof sparking fears it could kill. you are celebrating christmas around the world today. very press which is of course for me and the rest of the team well the unusually wintry weather across europe slightly to be met with some foreboding by those predicting the end of the world in twenty twelve one russian man in fact is so worried about the ancient predictions he's invented a shelter that he beli

new president this comes as west african central bank cut off access to funds for the incumbent laurent gbagbo he refuses to stand down saying the election he lost last month was rigged it's thought he'll be forced to quit if he can't pay civil servants and military staff one hundred seventy three have died in the unrest that followed the ballot design to unite the nation but now threatens to drive the country back into civil war. zones popular president house bowed out after reaching the end of his maximum eight year term but little of this old isn't willing to come back at some stage leaving as he does with record popularity ratings that he puts down to reducing poverty and sustained economic growth in the meantime he hands over the reins to his chosen successor he'll no rousseff who won a runoff vote in october she becomes brazil's first female leader. to the season of goodwill but there's a chill in the air and some of the baltic states all because of the origins of the christmas spruce latvia proudly proclaims to have the first in the country but its neighbors say they're barking up the w

refusing to quit west african leaders are warning they will be used legitimate force against laurent gbagbo to make him stand then to the region central bank cutting off his access to funds. also in western europe's wreaking havoc first trying to get away for christmas as severe weather schools numerous flight disruptions many passengers have no choice but to spend christmas eve at airports at brussels a van to mere port twenty five centimeters of snow forced the cancellation of most flights there hundreds of planes couldn't get off the ground in paris either in europe second busiest international hub earlier two thousand people had to be evacuated after snow piled on the terminal roof smart sparking fears of collapse he did get where you want to go though and you are celebrating christmas tonight all of our best wishes of course for me kevin owen and the rest of the our team news team here in moscow. they are usually wintry weather across europe slightly to be met with some foreboding to weather is predicting the end of the world in twenty twelve's is not just around the corner one russian

has recognized as the winner of last month's vote but incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is refusing to quit. aids to have died more than twenty others were injured when a bus collided with a truck in southern egypt bus was traveling from the southern city of us one to the ancient temple site of abu simbel it hit a truck carrying sandwiches broken down in this part to the side of the road. a series of aftershocks has rocked the new zealand city of christchurch months after a powerful earthquake struck the region at least twenty buildings were damaged and power lines cut off the tremor blue glass and brick work but there are no reports of injuries police have cordoned off the central business area and special units inspecting the buildings scientists warn the tremors could continue for some time. ship at the center of a deadly raid by israeli forces earlier this year has received a hero's welcome on return to its home port and stumbled in may the morrow was boarded by troops as attempted to break the blockade of gaza to get aid to palestinians nine people were killed on the ship which wa

president is refusing to quit west african leaders warn they'll use legitimate force against laurent gbagbo to make him stand down with the region central bank having already cut off access to his funds. more snow in western europe has wreaked havoc for those trying to get away for christmas so severe weather causes numerous flight disruptions and many passengers having no choice but to spend christmas eve it airport terminals at brussels airport twenty five centimeters of snow has forced the cancellation of most flights hundreds of planes could not get off the ground in paris at europe's second busiest international hub and earlier two thousand people had to be evacuated after snow piled on the terminal roof sparking fears of collapse. of all this unusually wintry weather across the continent is likely to be met with some foreboding by those who predict the end of the world in two thousand and twelve one russian man is so worried about the ancient prophecy that he has been invented a shelter that he believes can guarantee human survival. and discovered if armageddon doesn't arrive it may a

new wave has recognized as the winner of last month's vote incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is refusing to step down. a tourists have died more than twenty others injured when their bus collided with a truck in southern egypt the bus was traveling from the southern city of us want to the ancient temple site of abu simbel it hit a truck laden with sand which had broken down and was parked on the side of a road. a series of powerful aftershocks has rocked the new zealand city of christchurch months after a powerful earthquake struck the region at least twenty buildings were damaged power lines were cut off the tremor blew out glass and shook the brick work but there are fortunately no reports of injuries police cordoned off parts of the central business district and the special units are inspecting all the buildings scientists warn the tremors could continue for some time. palestinians in gaza have fired two rockets into israel hours after israeli aircraft killed two suspected militants in the region the israeli army says militants were trying to plant explosives near the border and israe

city of abidjan have demanded a compromise in the ongoing power struggle with incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is ignoring warnings from neighbors threatening force if you refuses to step down and be recognized winner of the recent election is called for a nationwide general strike but says that attempts to oust him could lead to civil war over one hundred seventy people have been killed and fourteen thousand fled violence following last month's disputed polls. millions of people rather world enjoy the holidays many americans are struggling to find reasons to celebrate sun employment and an expiration date on welfare is up the ante is the money runs out resorted lauren lyster reports was some of broke others are still raking it in . in the u.s. to use the season for holiday cheer charity and this year for some of millions of jobless americans despair now why did i work all of those christmases why did i give up that time with my family if now i have nothing and all of the work that i've done in my life for no reason for theresa this used to be her busy season at work but she was laid off from

opposition leader is calling for a nationwide general strike until the incumbent president steps down laurent gbagbo refuses to leave office despite international calls while west african leaders say they will remove him by force from fails to go babo warns that any attempt to oust him could throw the country back into civil war the u.n. says over one hundred seventy people have been killed while fourteen thousand have fled the violence following last month's disputed elections. now cars may be skidding and sliding their way through the winter east now but there is one russian mode of transport that's galloping ahead once again the traditional troika has fans young and old even stars and soviet leaders have big admirers through the centuries parties eager of a ride in a few years how horse power is making a comeback it's not very often the thought of the whole scourge becomes the symbol of a month or a nation and there that's exactly what's happened with the troika a true symbol of russia join me for a ride that was possibly the world's most exciting full of transport. well you can . probably the re

alison i would do the un is recognized as the winner of last month's vote but incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is refusing to quit. tourists have died and more than twenty others have been injured after the bus collided with a truck in southern egypt the bus was traveling from the southern city of us one of the ancient temple sites of abu simbel it hit a truck carrying sound which had broken down and was parked at the side of the world. series of aftershocks has rocked the new zealand city of christ church month suffer a powerful earthquake struck the region there at least twenty buildings have been damaged this time and power lines cut off the tremor blew out glass and shook brick work but there are no reports of any injuries police have cordoned off the central business area then special units from spec to the buildings scientists warn the tremors could continue for some time. of the center of a deadly raid by israeli forces earlier this year has received a hero's welcome on return to town hall. in may the mavi marmara was boarded by troops as attempted to break the blockade of gaza to get a

in the city of abidjan of devising a compromise in the ongoing power struggle incumbent leader laurent gbagbo is ignoring warnings from neighbors threatening force if he refuses to step down recognize the winner of the recent election has called for a nationwide general strike with says attempts to oust him could lead to civil war over one hundred seventy people have been killed and fourteen thousand fled violence following last month's disputed poll. street protests in the united kingdom may have quite lately but there could be more to come forward british m.p. and minister tony benn things government cuts are threatening the basic rights of the people. because i think it is a threatening the whole nature of our society and so i would expect it would have very very profound political effects in the future there are moments in history when people look around and say. we are being controlled by those who don't have to listen to children the right to education is a basic human right i mean we now have accepted you know most products in the world the right to educate the right to their. right to

the world and west african leaders have made a direct appeal to persuade ivory coast president laurent gbagbo to quit they warned he faces military action if he does not pass power tara whom the united nations recognizes as a winner of last month's election more than one hundred seventy people have been killed and tens of thousands been displaced due to violence following last month's disputed ballots. and severe flooding continues to cause massive chaos across northeastern australia nearly a thousand people have been forced to flee their homes and around three hundred roads across queensland have been closed including two major highways to the state capital brisbane authorities have declared several towns in the region disaster zones and it's the worst flooding to hit in the area in decades and more rain is predicted over the next few days. airline schedules on the northeastern coast of america are struggling to return to normal after severe was or it's caused thousands of flights to be cancelled services have now resumed into and out of boston new york and philadelphia but heavy snow and st

coast has now claimed one hundred seventy three lives with mounting international pressure for laurent gbagbo to quit the presidency world powers recognized his rival as the winner of the runoff vote but refuses to step down the united nations secretary general earlier warned the situation is becoming increasingly volatile and risks a return to civil war the un human rights commission is also planning to discuss the crisis. dramatic pictures here. parliament after a man. seriously the parliament building engineer was protesting against austerity cuts and job says the government faced a confidence vote the ballot was about the opposition m.p.'s left the chamber of the ruling party to choose not to cast their vote. with the chief told al-jazeera television that he has nearly four thousand pages of documents yet to be released about israel the secret files include more classified information on the two thousand and six war with lebanon as well as numerous assassinations carried out by the israeli intelligence service. the operations include the killing of a hamas leader in dubai in the year this

leaders are expected to arrive in ivory coast to persuade the incumbent president to step down laurent gbagbo refuses to leave office since last month's election despite international pressure his rival all isaan a.o.r. tara is recognized by the un as the country's new leader babo warns that any attempt to oust him could throw the country back into civil war. hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes because of flooding and heavy rain across northeastern australia severe floods have shut down around three hundred roads across queensland including two major highways to the state capital brisbane authorities have declared towns as disaster zones it's predicted that there are several days of rainfall yet to come. turning to russia closeup now as we explore more of the world's largest country this time headed to south western siberia. they were in the on screen journal ok did more than two thousand kilometers from moscow the main city that shares that name briefly became russia's capital after the one nine hundred seventeen revolution but also held the imperial gold reserves but it'