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mount everest, that's how he prepared?ean, that's how they presented themselves. i think not only were they born in the victorian era, but i think the war had moulded them. they had seen so much carnage that they were ready for anything. and it made them very stoic and fearless. they went into the unknown without any consideration for their safety. and the footage is of scientific as well as historical value. it's just absolutely fabulous, these images from 1922. david breashears has literally followed in captain noel‘s footsteps, and he's taken his own images of mount everest from the very same places as the early explorers. and here is the glacier we're looking at right here, the east rongbuk glacier is the glacier here, right through here. he provides the old and new images to scientists. they use them to determine the impact climate change has had on the himalayas over the past hundred years. but until now, he's only had a handful of still images from the early expeditions. so the availability of captain noel‘s footage
mount everest, that's how he prepared?ean, that's how they presented themselves. i think not only were they born in the victorian era, but i think the war had moulded them. they had seen so much carnage that they were ready for anything. and it made them very stoic and fearless. they went into the unknown without any consideration for their safety. and the footage is of scientific as well as historical value. it's just absolutely fabulous, these images from 1922. david breashears has literally...
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. >> pelley: and the climbing toll on mount everest. >> you can't rely on somebody else to look out forou. this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley, reporting tonight from manchester, england. >> pelley: this is our western edition. we are just outside the arena where the terror struck on monday night. memorials have been growing larger by the hour. all day long, people young and old left flowers and messages. the death toll stands at 22. at last report, 64 of the 119 wounded were still in the hospital. 20 of them in critical condition. isis claimed responsibility for the attack carried out by a 22 year old suicide bomber, a british citizen of libyan descent. he had traveled recently to libya, and investigators believe perhaps syria as well. when police raided the man's apartment they found no evidence that the bomb was made there. and that lead to a dragnet and multiple arrests today. mark phillips begins our coverage. >> reporter: two days of raids and at least six arrests later-- including the bomber's brother-- and police here have changed their minds that this attack was th
. >> pelley: and the climbing toll on mount everest. >> you can't rely on somebody else to look out forou. this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley, reporting tonight from manchester, england. >> pelley: this is our western edition. we are just outside the arena where the terror struck on monday night. memorials have been growing larger by the hour. all day long, people young and old left flowers and messages. the death toll stands at 22. at last report, 64...
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tez today four climbers were found dead on mount everest.e have more from jim axelrod. >> reporter: the four bodies discovered in a tent near the summit bring the total to ten this season. brent bishop nearby when the bodies were found suspects carbon monday socks-- monoxide poisoning. >> it is really windy and miserable. people make the mistake of closing their tent up and cooking in it. and it is a silent killer. >> reporter: the bodies were found in a camp more than 26,000 feet up. the highest of four stops between base camp and the summit. it's called the death zone because of the extremely low levels of oxygen. climbers often stop thinking straight. >> when are you at 26,000 feet in the death zone, your cog any dg cognitive skills are impaired, there is only about one-third of available oxygen levels that are available at sea level. >> mountaineer summited ef reiss. >> enwhen i was there there were only two deaths but two years later there were 11 deaths. there are years we have higher numbers than ten which we saw this area an years wh
tez today four climbers were found dead on mount everest.e have more from jim axelrod. >> reporter: the four bodies discovered in a tent near the summit bring the total to ten this season. brent bishop nearby when the bodies were found suspects carbon monday socks-- monoxide poisoning. >> it is really windy and miserable. people make the mistake of closing their tent up and cooking in it. and it is a silent killer. >> reporter: the bodies were found in a camp more than 26,000...
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although, the summit of achievement, the woman who climbed to the top of mount everest twice in one week. we will talk to her husband. hello and welcome to world news today. president trump, who campaigned on a promise to stop all muslims coming to the united states, has ended the last day of his visit to saudi arabia with a speech in front of 50 muslim leaders. he used the occasion to tell them to take the lead in combating islamist terrorism, rather than wait for american power to do it for them. and he went out of his way to blame iran, saudi arabia's biggest rival, for causing instability in the region. he accused it of fuelling sectarian conflict. you join us in riyadh, where what is called the riyadh summit is continuing. president donald trump came to the saudi kingdom, his first stop on his first foreign visit, to reset relations with the most—important partner of the united states in the middle east, and today it was a speech to recalibrate the battle against forces of extremism and ideology. he made it absolutely clear the battle had to start here in the muslim world. he said t
although, the summit of achievement, the woman who climbed to the top of mount everest twice in one week. we will talk to her husband. hello and welcome to world news today. president trump, who campaigned on a promise to stop all muslims coming to the united states, has ended the last day of his visit to saudi arabia with a speech in front of 50 muslim leaders. he used the occasion to tell them to take the lead in combating islamist terrorism, rather than wait for american power to do it for...
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mount everest — dangerous and daunting, even for the most experienced climbers.oute to camp two... ueli steck was preparing to tackle a new and particularly difficult route without oxygen. so, he knew the dangers of everest. he had reached the summit without oxygen in 2012. in 2015, he climbed all 82 alpine peaks — over 4000 metres — injust 62 days, and he conquered the north face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise, when it's thought that he slipped and fell. his body has been recovered, and tributes have been paid. it is just it isjust thinking it is just thinking now. it isjust thinking now. i must it is just thinking now. i must say he was known as the swiss canton. a lovely guy when you meet him. at really, but a bundle of energy. he was known for his speed and ruthlessly methodical approach. the climbing community said it has lost a pioneer. andrew bryson, bbc news. ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes, for as long as it takes" to find t
mount everest — dangerous and daunting, even for the most experienced climbers.oute to camp two... ueli steck was preparing to tackle a new and particularly difficult route without oxygen. so, he knew the dangers of everest. he had reached the summit without oxygen in 2012. in 2015, he climbed all 82 alpine peaks — over 4000 metres — injust 62 days, and he conquered the north face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise, when it's thought that he...
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mount everest — dangerous and daunting, even for the most experienced climbers. everest. he had reached the summit without oxygen in 2012. in 2015, he climbed all 82 alpine peaks — over 4000 metres — injust 62 days, and he conquered the north face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise, when it's thought that he slipped and fell. he died preparing a new route on the summit. his body has been recovered, and tributes have been paid. if he was successful in this he would have been pushed into another sphere. it is just sinking in at the moment, i must say. he was the swiss machine. a lovely guy. a bottle of energy. a sort of petite guy, really. he was known for his speed and ruthlessly methodical approach. the world has lost a pioneer. bbc news. in venezuela, at least 29 people died in april as a result of the political unrest. many due to gunshot wounds. spiralling inflation, food shortages and a call for new elections have brought thousands out onto the streets. president nicolas maduro has announced a 60% cent increase in
mount everest — dangerous and daunting, even for the most experienced climbers. everest. he had reached the summit without oxygen in 2012. in 2015, he climbed all 82 alpine peaks — over 4000 metres — injust 62 days, and he conquered the north face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise, when it's thought that he slipped and fell. he died preparing a new route on the summit. his body has been recovered, and tributes have been paid. if he was...
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here's a couple taking their love to new heights -- they got married -- on mount everest! the couple climbed more than 17-thousand feet to the mountain's base camp and then traded their climbing gear for a wedding gown and tux... and said their i do's! they had to make their vows in single-digit temperatures and blistering winds... but say it was all worth it to have such a unique backdrop for their big day. at xx time for weather. toss to eileen - cloudy & cool today (stray shower) - heaviest rain tonight & through 2pm tomorrow - warmer & breezy sunday - hot & humid coming today: cloudy and cool. isolated shower/drizzle. highs: 52-56 winds: e 5-10 mph tonht saturday: rain through 3pm. cloudy and cool. highs: 52-56 winds: ne 5-10 mph cause was the family's bmw! the car was parked in the garage when it suddenly caught fire, taking the rest of the house down with it. something like this has happened. abc's brian ross has more.. there is much more ahead-- coming up on good morning john gonzalez.. what are you working on? and seven is on your side all throughout the 2016 olymp
here's a couple taking their love to new heights -- they got married -- on mount everest! the couple climbed more than 17-thousand feet to the mountain's base camp and then traded their climbing gear for a wedding gown and tux... and said their i do's! they had to make their vows in single-digit temperatures and blistering winds... but say it was all worth it to have such a unique backdrop for their big day. at xx time for weather. toss to eileen - cloudy & cool today (stray shower) -...
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mount everest — dangerous and daunting, even for the most experienced climbers.to tackle a new and particularly difficult route without oxygen. in 2015, he climbed all 82 alpine peaks — over 4000 metres — injust 62 days, and he conquered the north face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise, when it's thought that he slipped and fell. his body has been recovered, and tributes have been paid. if he was successful in this he would have been pushed into another sphere. it isjust would have been pushed into another sphere. it is just sinking would have been pushed into another sphere. it isjust sinking in at would have been pushed into another sphere. it is just sinking in at the moment, i must say. he was the swiss machine. a lovely guy. a bottle of energy. he was known for his speed and ruthlessly methodical approach. the world has lost a pioneer. alexandra mckenzie, bbc news. ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes, for as long as it takes" to find t
mount everest — dangerous and daunting, even for the most experienced climbers.to tackle a new and particularly difficult route without oxygen. in 2015, he climbed all 82 alpine peaks — over 4000 metres — injust 62 days, and he conquered the north face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise, when it's thought that he slipped and fell. his body has been recovered, and tributes have been paid. if he was successful in this he would have been pushed...
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ueli steck, one of the most famous and fastest climbers in the world, has died on mount everest. is believed to have slipped and fallen from a rock—face. he's best known for his record breaking speed climbs of alpine peaks. the explorer ranulph fiennes has been among those paying tributes today. the climbing world will be sorry. he broke amazing records by a mixture of modesty, humility, and great ability, on top of athleticism of the most amazing type. also making news today: surveillance camera footage from beijing has revealed the horrifying moment when an suv lost control in an underground car park in beijing, killing one security guard and injuring two other workers. the deadly accident occurred last wednesday. the driver of the car had allegedly pushed the accelerator rather than the brake pedal while trying to stop her car. southeast asian leaders took a softer stance on the south china sea dispute during their weekend summit in manila. a statement was released after the summit ended, dropping references to land reclamation and militarization. those references had been inc
ueli steck, one of the most famous and fastest climbers in the world, has died on mount everest. is believed to have slipped and fallen from a rock—face. he's best known for his record breaking speed climbs of alpine peaks. the explorer ranulph fiennes has been among those paying tributes today. the climbing world will be sorry. he broke amazing records by a mixture of modesty, humility, and great ability, on top of athleticism of the most amazing type. also making news today: surveillance...
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i've climbed a mount everest of fiber. probiotics? enough!ve had enough, tell your doctor what you've tried and how long you've been at it. linzess works differently from laxatives. linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation or chronic constipation. it can help relieve your belly pain, and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. do not give linzess to children less than six, and it should not be given to children six to less than eighteen. it may harm them. don't take linzess if you have a bowel blockage. get immediate help if you develop unusual or severe stomach pain, especially with bloody or black stools. the most common side effect is diarrhea, sometimes severe. if it's severe stop taking linzess and call your doctor right away. other side effects include gas, stomach-area pain and swelling. talk to your doctor about managing your symptoms proactively with linzess. you're going to be hanging out in here. so if you need anything, text me. do you play? ♪ ♪ use the chase mobile app to send mon
i've climbed a mount everest of fiber. probiotics? enough!ve had enough, tell your doctor what you've tried and how long you've been at it. linzess works differently from laxatives. linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation or chronic constipation. it can help relieve your belly pain, and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. do not give linzess to children less than six, and it should not be given to children six to less than eighteen. it may...
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literally. >> climbing mount everest is probably a good preparation for marriage. >> everything downhillfter that? >> one would hope so. it's all easy sailing from that point on. >> get to weather, please. >>> we have sunrise, sunset ♪ from the musical -- >> fiddler on the roof. >> good girl. go, michelle! sunrise at 6:02. sunset 8:10 p.m. thank you, kelly-moore! as we have a look from the transamerica pyramid and the numbers this morning we are beginning with readings pretty much same as yesterday. 50s around much of the bay area. a little cooler up in santa rosa and the cotati plains. by tuesday we get a chance of showers moving into the bay area. everybody gets about that wet. but that's on tuesday. between now and then, we get a little more sunshine today. even as temperatures do continue on the cool side. so -- more widespread sunshine today. but it will still be chilly. ocean breeze at 48 degrees with an ocean temperature, that means below average readings for a while yet. scattered showers are still likely coming into the bay area next tuesday. heading out of the bay area: san fra
literally. >> climbing mount everest is probably a good preparation for marriage. >> everything downhillfter that? >> one would hope so. it's all easy sailing from that point on. >> get to weather, please. >>> we have sunrise, sunset ♪ from the musical -- >> fiddler on the roof. >> good girl. go, michelle! sunrise at 6:02. sunset 8:10 p.m. thank you, kelly-moore! as we have a look from the transamerica pyramid and the numbers this morning we are...
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tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock—face whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude. ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes" to find their daughter. madeleine was three years old when she went missing on a family holiday in portugal. all right, now it is time for world business report with sally. it is the final week. the french presidential election goes into overdrive. we compare the remaining two candidates' economic programmes. and we hear from the "green boss" who's been quietly donating millions to environmental causes but says he's now spending the money to take on trump. hello and a very warm welcome. this is world business report. i am sally bundock. also in the programme south korea's latest trade numbers rocket. we'll go live to the region for the latest. first of all, though, it is the last week of campaigning for the french presidential election. voters are being wooed by t
tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock—face whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude. ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes" to find their daughter. madeleine was three years old when she went missing on a family holiday in portugal. all right, now it is time for world...
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one of the world's best known mountaineers is killed in an accident on mount everest.be scrapped, because they're unnecessary and contribute to mounting levels of food waste. mps on the environment, food and rural affairs committee, say it's a scandal, that £10 billion worth of food is thrown away every year. they say the government and supermarkets need to act. claire marshall reports. mostly mixed in with other waste, we throw more than £10 billion worth of food every year. the committee calls ita food every year. the committee calls it a scandal. councils had to raise bills to dispose of it. and this is happening while food bank use is at a record high. last year, the average household throw away £470 worth of food. those with children, around £700. the average person in the uk, £200. we are all likely to have packets with dates on them. and they can be confusing. this is the key one. it is the use by date. it says i should not increase after the third of may because it may not be safe. these have best before dates on them. are can eat this after the fifth, but it m
one of the world's best known mountaineers is killed in an accident on mount everest.be scrapped, because they're unnecessary and contribute to mounting levels of food waste. mps on the environment, food and rural affairs committee, say it's a scandal, that £10 billion worth of food is thrown away every year. they say the government and supermarkets need to act. claire marshall reports. mostly mixed in with other waste, we throw more than £10 billion worth of food every year. the committee...
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mount everest, dangerous and daunting — even for the most experienced of climbers. climbed everest without oxygen in 2012. three years later, he reached the summit of all 82 alpine peaks, over 4000 metres, injust 62 days. and he conquered the northern face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise. he died preparing a new route on the summit. his body has now been recovered, and fellow climbers are paying tribute. if he'd been successful in this, it would have pushed him into another sphere. you know, first ascent like that on everest. it is just sinking in at the moment. i must say. he was known as the swiss machine. you know, really fit guy, lovely guy when you meet him. a petite guy, really, a bundle of energy. when reaching summits, ueli steck was known for his speed and ruthlessly methodical approach. the climbing community says it has lost a pioneer. andrew bryson, bbc news. you are watching bbc news. stay with us you are watching bbc news. stay with us if you can. still to come: are there still nine million bicycles in bei
mount everest, dangerous and daunting — even for the most experienced of climbers. climbed everest without oxygen in 2012. three years later, he reached the summit of all 82 alpine peaks, over 4000 metres, injust 62 days. and he conquered the northern face of the eiger in less than three hours. ueli steck was on everest to acclimatise. he died preparing a new route on the summit. his body has now been recovered, and fellow climbers are paying tribute. if he'd been successful in this, it would...
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. >> a dangerous trek on mount everest leads to the greatest wedding photos of all time. meet the group and the photographer who wasn't so sure at first. >> i was the one that was like oh, all right. >> the crew knows there's no time to wait for backup. >> nope. >> how quick thinking heroes get ahead of a fast moving fire. >>> puppies learn to tackle the stairs. >> i'm a little scared but i'll do it. >> the video we could watch all day. >>> plus, the buzz word for your chance to win a new ipad mini. we break down the best on the web. including a mum playing a game not knowing her daughter has -- >> created her own card pieces. >> if only she recognized what she's actually reading. >>> you heard me say before one of the best things i ever did was when i went trekking himalayas with my dad. you can see how high they are and you see the stunning valley behind them. the cool thing about it, sometimes you feel like you're in the indiana jones movie. going across this rickety bridge. >> oh, my stomach. >> the destination they were going to was legendary. you can see it right he
. >> a dangerous trek on mount everest leads to the greatest wedding photos of all time. meet the group and the photographer who wasn't so sure at first. >> i was the one that was like oh, all right. >> the crew knows there's no time to wait for backup. >> nope. >> how quick thinking heroes get ahead of a fast moving fire. >>> puppies learn to tackle the stairs. >> i'm a little scared but i'll do it. >> the video we could watch all day....
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there are big risk, 292 people have died trying to conquer mount everest including 10 this year. >>> expect to see extra security on the bart train's after an assault on the train operator that was allegedly punched in the face.>>> there is a warning for everyone that could be spending time outside, tips from cal fire's to keep the fires under control even after this wet winter. >>> a good fall bank -- fog bank again, a slight warm up inland and cooler today. i did everything i could to make her party perfect. almost everything. you know, 1 i n 10 houses could get hit by an expensive septic disaster. but for only $7 a month, rid-x helps break down waste. avoid a septic disaster with rid-x. ♪ ♪ ♪ clearasil rapid action begins working fast for clearly visible results in as little as 12 hours. but can ot fix this teens skateboarding mishap? nope. so let's be clear: clearasil works fast on teen acne, not so much on other teen things. >>> the bart lake merit station will be closed and bart has set up a bus bridge to settle passengers you can see the crews are installing new tracks and tak
there are big risk, 292 people have died trying to conquer mount everest including 10 this year. >>> expect to see extra security on the bart train's after an assault on the train operator that was allegedly punched in the face.>>> there is a warning for everyone that could be spending time outside, tips from cal fire's to keep the fires under control even after this wet winter. >>> a good fall bank -- fog bank again, a slight warm up inland and cooler today. i did...
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autria: it has been a deadly climbing season on mount everest. but an incredible a compliment for one climber. sam? within 10 people have died on mount everest this year alone, but we have -- more than 10 people have died on mount everest this year alone, but we have incredible news from a local man. he posted this video on facebook. he was inattentive when a major windstorm came. his guide came into the tent and said -- we have to evacuate. let your belongings go, this mission is over. they descended a get -- a bit, but got the op several thousand more dollars to make it to the top. he said he hadn't slept in four days, hadn't eaten, wasn't stable, but his guide said you were ok, no oxygen issues, let's go. they made it to the top and came down a little bit. some of the people woke up blind, frostbite, major issues there, but they are all safe and major,ve accomplished a major mission there. we hope to have george on our show when he turns back -- returns back to the u.s. --ie: fog across the autria: fog across -- autria: me to listen carefully.
autria: it has been a deadly climbing season on mount everest. but an incredible a compliment for one climber. sam? within 10 people have died on mount everest this year alone, but we have -- more than 10 people have died on mount everest this year alone, but we have incredible news from a local man. he posted this video on facebook. he was inattentive when a major windstorm came. his guide came into the tent and said -- we have to evacuate. let your belongings go, this mission is over. they...
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what this couple trekked through to get the perfect shot on the slopes of mount everest. ,,,, >>> please be advised this area is heavily populated at the moment with large great white sharks. >> a warning about sharks broadcast over long beach. two more of them were spotted this morning. a shark advisory has been posted there until further notice. reporter michelle gile shows us the evidence that sharks are busy in the area. >> reporter: a shark bite is visible on the flipper of a sick sea lion rescued on long beach where sharks have been spot close to the shore. >> i come out to the buoy all the time. not this year so much until they clear out. >> reporter: he shot the video of crews taking the sea lion away and this is drone footage on wednesday where four juvenile sharks were swimming 50 to 100 feet from the sand. long beach lifeguards confirmed two sightings of sharks this morning at eight a.m. one swam close to a paddleboarder in the area cruising under him. >> they will go out deep and come back in in a circular pattern and get really close to shore and swim back out deep and do a
what this couple trekked through to get the perfect shot on the slopes of mount everest. ,,,, >>> please be advised this area is heavily populated at the moment with large great white sharks. >> a warning about sharks broadcast over long beach. two more of them were spotted this morning. a shark advisory has been posted there until further notice. reporter michelle gile shows us the evidence that sharks are busy in the area. >> reporter: a shark bite is visible on the...
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tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock face whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude. and ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do whatever it takes to find their daughter. madeleine was three years old when she went missing. mps are calling for best—before dates on food to be scrapped, saying they‘ re unnecessary and contribute towards unacceptable levels of food waste. the environment, food and rural affairs committee says £10 billion worth of food is thrown away every year, and the government and supermarkets need to act. claire marshall has more. mostly mixed in with other waste, we throw more than £10 billion worth of food every year. the committee calls it "a scandal." councils have to raise bills to dispose of it. and this is happening while food bank use is at a record high. last year, the average household threw away £470 worth of food. those with children, around £700. the average person in the uk,
tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock face whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude. and ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do whatever it takes to find their daughter. madeleine was three years old when she went missing. mps are calling for best—before dates on food to be scrapped, saying they‘...
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an indian climber is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in less than made her first successful ascent on tuesday. her team says she's now set a world record. anshu was blessed by the dalai lama before leaving for the expedition. football fans around europe have been celebrating — or commiserating — at the end of the season as the honours are handed out. in italy, juventus underlined their domination of serie a, by winning a record sixth consecutive title. real madrid won their first la liga title in five years pipping archrivals barcelona to the top. let's get more reaction now on north korean state media confirming that the country has successfully carried out another ballistic missile test. we can cross live to our seoul correspondent, steve evans. what does this mean for south and north korea relations? it clearly puts them in great difficulty. there isa puts them in great difficulty. there is a new president kiir who has been in powerfor is a new president kiir who has been in power for less than two weeks. he came to power different approach to hi
an indian climber is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in less than made her first successful ascent on tuesday. her team says she's now set a world record. anshu was blessed by the dalai lama before leaving for the expedition. football fans around europe have been celebrating — or commiserating — at the end of the season as the honours are handed out. in italy, juventus underlined their domination of serie a, by winning a record sixth consecutive title....
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an indian mountaineer is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in lessmsenpa, who's thirty—seven, made her first successful ascent on tuesday. her team says she's set a women's record for a double ascent of the world highest mountain, in a single season. now the story of the lawyer who ‘simply vanished'. in mid—2015 wang quanzhang was just one of more than 200 lawyers, legal assistants and human rights activists picked up by the chinese authorities. almost two years on, he is the only one from whom nothing has been heard at all. 0ur china correspondent john sudworth spoke to his wife li wenzu, who says she doesn't know if he's still alive. is it isita is it a sign, perhaps, that the authorities believe these cases more serious? li wenzu, the wife of missing chinese lawyer wang quanzhang, speaking there to our correspondentjohn sudworth. donald trump is heading to israel and the west bank on the second leg of his first foreign trip as us president. he hopes to revive the middle east peace process and says there's "no reason whatsoever" that there can't be
an indian mountaineer is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in lessmsenpa, who's thirty—seven, made her first successful ascent on tuesday. her team says she's set a women's record for a double ascent of the world highest mountain, in a single season. now the story of the lawyer who ‘simply vanished'. in mid—2015 wang quanzhang was just one of more than 200 lawyers, legal assistants and human rights activists picked up by the chinese authorities. almost...
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this is the first ever view of mount everest from the air.reate an aerial map of the mountain. the film is part of the royal geographical society's archive. it includes the very first attempt to climb to the top of mount everest, in 1922. the climbers are treated to a ritual dance at a tibetan monastery. around the dancers' waists are aprons made from a lattice of human bones. the cameraman was captainjohn noel. his daughter recalls how her father filmed the expedition. he had a purpose built tent he'd taken with —— he had a purpose built tent he'd taken with him to base camp. and at night, using water from the glaciers and yak dung as a source of heat, he processed 10,000 feet of film on the mountain. conservation specialists are painstakingly restoring 138 films of some of britain's greatest explorations frame by frame. one of them is of a young army officer crossing the vast expanse of the libyan desert by motorcar. in 1932, ralph bagnold and his friends drove thousands of miles for weeks on end into the blistering heart of the libyan dese
this is the first ever view of mount everest from the air.reate an aerial map of the mountain. the film is part of the royal geographical society's archive. it includes the very first attempt to climb to the top of mount everest, in 1922. the climbers are treated to a ritual dance at a tibetan monastery. around the dancers' waists are aprons made from a lattice of human bones. the cameraman was captainjohn noel. his daughter recalls how her father filmed the expedition. he had a purpose built...
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he is a swiss climber that was planning to climb mount everest next month, the most renowned mountaineer of his generation. >>> the u.s. soldier killed in the explosion near mosul has been identified, and military officials say that it is first lieutenant weston lee who was on patrol when the device blew up. the 25-year-old from george's the third american soldier to die in combat in iraq or afghanistan in the last week. >>> the us-led coalition airstrikes killed 45 civilians in iraq and syria during the month of march, and the pentagon said that all feasible precautions were taken in each incident but the airstrike against the isis fighters still resulted in unintentional loss of civilian life. the report did not include the result of the ongoing investigation to the strike in mosul. this strike resulted in over 100 civilian deaths. >>> revels in syria opened fire yesterday on a group of marchers protesting the infighting between the rebel groups. >> the shootings took place in the neighborhood outside of damascus after the marchers filled the streets and the area has been under siege b
he is a swiss climber that was planning to climb mount everest next month, the most renowned mountaineer of his generation. >>> the u.s. soldier killed in the explosion near mosul has been identified, and military officials say that it is first lieutenant weston lee who was on patrol when the device blew up. the 25-year-old from george's the third american soldier to die in combat in iraq or afghanistan in the last week. >>> the us-led coalition airstrikes killed 45 civilians...
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tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock—face while spending time acclimatising at altitude. ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes to find their daughter." madeleine was three—years—old when she went missing on a family holiday in portugal. now on bbc news: dateline london. hello, and welcome to dateline london. i'm jane hill. this week we'll be discussing general elections — the campaign is in its early stages here in the uk, rather more advanced in france. we'll assess donald trump's first 100 days in office and look at the under—reported tensions between india, and china. with me today are ashis ray, the indian broadcaster the north american broadcaster jeffrey kofman, ned temko, the political commentator and eunice goes, the portuguese writer. just a few days, it feels like coming to a british general election. ned, don't look bored at the start! it is low—key? it might get even lower, you
tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock—face while spending time acclimatising at altitude. ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes to find their daughter." madeleine was three—years—old when she went missing on a family holiday in portugal. now on bbc news: dateline london....
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. >>> and this man-made it to the top of mount everest and he is the first one to do it this year.hat makes his expedition >> paper middleton younger sister of kate britain's duchess of cambridge is a married woman. she was wed today in a small english country church surrounded by royals and celebrities. three-year-old prince george took a starring role with his younger sister as attendants to the bride. >>> academy award winning actress helen mirren delivers the commencement speech for the tulane university graduating class of 2017 using humor and puns the actress delivered a speech filled with notable life advice and subtle digs at politicians. she gave the class her top five rules for living a happy life before finally being presented with an honorary doctorate. >> i'm going to share a few rules that i've picked up during my life. i call them helen's top five rules for happy life. rule number one. don't be in a rush to get married. >> well, among her other tips always treat people with respect, be a feminist no matter who you are and ignore anyone who judges the way you look. go
. >>> and this man-made it to the top of mount everest and he is the first one to do it this year.hat makes his expedition >> paper middleton younger sister of kate britain's duchess of cambridge is a married woman. she was wed today in a small english country church surrounded by royals and celebrities. three-year-old prince george took a starring role with his younger sister as attendants to the bride. >>> academy award winning actress helen mirren delivers the...
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a british mountaineer has confirmed that a famous feature near the summit of mount everest, the hillary world's highest peak more difficult. last year, pictures seemed to show the near—vertical, 12—metre rocky outcrop had changed in shape. meanwhile, an indian mountaineer is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in less than a week. 37—year—old anshu jamsenpa made her first successful ascent last tuesday. after a short rest, she then turned around to repeat the feat today. it was our plan to do and sent twice. once we did it in 2001 and in 2014 she was in base camp when the avalanche happened and 16 mountaineers got killed, and she had to come back. and 2015 she again went, again, unfortunately, there was an earthquake in nepal, followed by the avalanche. again there was more casualties, around 22 mountaineers died, and she had to again turn back. so for the last three years she has been trying, and this year she was successful. now, for viewers watching on bbc one scotland, good night from me, and you can continue watching with reporting scotland. for the
a british mountaineer has confirmed that a famous feature near the summit of mount everest, the hillary world's highest peak more difficult. last year, pictures seemed to show the near—vertical, 12—metre rocky outcrop had changed in shape. meanwhile, an indian mountaineer is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in less than a week. 37—year—old anshu jamsenpa made her first successful ascent last tuesday. after a short rest, she then turned around to...
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tributes to ueli steck, one of the world's best—known mountaineers, who was killed in an accident on mount everest
tributes to ueli steck, one of the world's best—known mountaineers, who was killed in an accident on mount everest
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this is the first ever view of mount everest from the air.rial map of the mountain. the film is part of the royal geographical society's archive. it includes the very first attempt to climb to the top of mount everest, in 1922. the climbers are treated to a ritual dance at a tibetan monastery. around the dancers' waists are aprons made from a lattice of human bones. the cameraman was captain john knoll. his daughter recalls how her father filmed the expedition. he had a purpose built tent he'd taken with him to base camp. and at night, using water from the glaciers and yak dung as a source of heat, he processed 10,000 feet of film on themountain. conservation specialists are painstakingly restoring 138 films of some of britain's greatest explorations frame by frame. one of them is of a young army officer crossing the vast expanse of the libyan desert by motorcar. ralph and his friends drove thousands of miles for weeks on end into the blistering heart of the libyan desert. his son has read stories about these incredible but it's the first tim
this is the first ever view of mount everest from the air.rial map of the mountain. the film is part of the royal geographical society's archive. it includes the very first attempt to climb to the top of mount everest, in 1922. the climbers are treated to a ritual dance at a tibetan monastery. around the dancers' waists are aprons made from a lattice of human bones. the cameraman was captain john knoll. his daughter recalls how her father filmed the expedition. he had a purpose built tent he'd...
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tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock—face whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude. and ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes" to find their daughter. madeleine was three years old when she went missing. now on bbc news, it is time for hardtalk slobdan milosevic is in the hague, facing the most serious charge on the planet — genocide. here in belgrade, his wife protests his innocence. who does she think was responsible for the thousands of forced deportations and the mass murders, and does she expect her husband one day to come home? mira markovic, welcome to the programme. when you saw your husband recently, in the hague, and you celebrated his birthday, did you tell him that everything was going to be ok in the end? what did you tell him? has he accepted his fate? whatever the international criminal court decides it to be, will he accept it? but he is going to be tried by the tribun
tributes have been paid to ueli steck, one of the most famous climbers in the world, who's died on mount everest. the 41—year—old is believed to have fallen from a rock—face whilst spending time acclimatising at altitude. and ten years after the disappearance of madeleine mccann, her parents have told the bbc they'll do "whatever it takes" to find their daughter. madeleine was three years old when she went missing. now on bbc news, it is time for hardtalk slobdan milosevic is in...
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. >>> 64 years ago on this date the first humans clowned -- climbed to the top of mount everest and theyclimbed to the highest point on earth and since that historic climb, almost 500 have reached the peak of mount everest. over 250 people died trying to conquer the mountain in 10 have died this year. >>> google and uc berkeley teaming up ahead of the rare solar eclipse looking for volunteers and they want you to record and upload images of the clips using a special app. the photos will be used for nine minute -- 90 minute movie of the clips as it goes across the u.s. and that rate american eclipse will occur on august 21. the last time and eclipse like this one moved across the u.s. was in 1918. >>> the first chance to experience the latest attraction at pandora land of avatar and created to look just like the blockbuster movie directed and created by james cameron who helped to dedicate the attraction earlier this week. >> when i was 19 years old i literally had a dream of the bioluminescent forest with glowing trees, fan lizards, and i woke up, sketched it and painted it. and years la
. >>> 64 years ago on this date the first humans clowned -- climbed to the top of mount everest and theyclimbed to the highest point on earth and since that historic climb, almost 500 have reached the peak of mount everest. over 250 people died trying to conquer the mountain in 10 have died this year. >>> google and uc berkeley teaming up ahead of the rare solar eclipse looking for volunteers and they want you to record and upload images of the clips using a special app. the...
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an indian mountaineer is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in lesshan a week. anshu jamsenpa, who's 37, made her first successful ascent on tuesday. that's all from me for now. stay with bbc news. and the top story here in the uk. party leaders in scotland have engaged in their first major debate of the campaign — with some robust exchanges on the question of a second independence referendum — and the implications of brexit. now on bbc news all the latest business news live from singapore. oil takes oiltakesa oil takes a backseat to security as donald trump makes his first overseas trip to saudi arabia. what happens when a reporter tried to buy a supercarfrom happens when a reporter tried to buy a supercar from this luxury car vending machine? it is a monday. glad you could join us for this edition of asia business report. donald trump has just wrapped edition of asia business report. donald trump hasjust wrapped up edition of asia business report. donald trump has just wrapped up a weekend in saudi arabia. the relationship has been in oilfor the las
an indian mountaineer is said to have reached the summit of mount everest for the second time in lesshan a week. anshu jamsenpa, who's 37, made her first successful ascent on tuesday. that's all from me for now. stay with bbc news. and the top story here in the uk. party leaders in scotland have engaged in their first major debate of the campaign — with some robust exchanges on the question of a second independence referendum — and the implications of brexit. now on bbc news all the latest...
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nancy: the question asked is how old is too old to climb mount everest? this is after an 8 a-year-old man trying -- 85-year-old man trying to be the oldest to climb the peak, he suffered a heart attack. he president of the mountain association says he was too old to climb mount everest. jonathan: a terrifying swim in a florida lake for a 10-year-old girl. a gator grabbed ahold of her leg. the lifeguards came to the rescue. >> i realize she was bit by an alligator. i saw the alligator so i ran to the water. >> she was able to pry the gator from her leg. gator was later captured and euthanized. alison: scary. well, this was a 911 emergency. or one nashville woman thought so because she called the nashville fire and rescue to help save the little group of ducklings. they were trapped in a storm drain. nancy: make way for ducklings. spring can be unwelcome sight in this part of idaho. this is in blaine county. it is causing severe blood -- flooding. but so far 30 homes are affected. as the water and what is left of all the snow has to go somewhere. jonathan:
nancy: the question asked is how old is too old to climb mount everest? this is after an 8 a-year-old man trying -- 85-year-old man trying to be the oldest to climb the peak, he suffered a heart attack. he president of the mountain association says he was too old to climb mount everest. jonathan: a terrifying swim in a florida lake for a 10-year-old girl. a gator grabbed ahold of her leg. the lifeguards came to the rescue. >> i realize she was bit by an alligator. i saw the alligator so i...
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the first explorer summited mount everest a virginia man makes it to the top. still ahead, hear what he has to say about it. >> another ruling from the judge. but the purple line future still remains uncertain. what ♪ pressure. i feel it everyday. but at night, it's the last thing on my mind. for 10 years my tempur-pedic has adapted to my weight and shape, relieving pressure points from head to toe. so i sleep deeply and wake up ready to perform. ♪ save $600 when you buy select mpur-pedic justable ttress sets. find your exclusive retailer at tempurpedic.com. rrator: "the time is to do what is right. ralph northam. army doctor during the gulf war. volunteer director of a pediatric hospice. progressive democrat. in the senate, he passed the smoking ban in restaurants, stopped the transvaginal ultrasound anti-choice law, and stood up to the nra. as lieutenant governor, dr. northam is fighting to expand access to affordable healthcare. ralph northam believes in making progress every day. and he won't let donald trump
the first explorer summited mount everest a virginia man makes it to the top. still ahead, hear what he has to say about it. >> another ruling from the judge. but the purple line future still remains uncertain. what ♪ pressure. i feel it everyday. but at night, it's the last thing on my mind. for 10 years my tempur-pedic has adapted to my weight and shape, relieving pressure points from head to toe. so i sleep deeply and wake up ready to perform. ♪ save $600 when you buy select...
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he had planned on climbing mount everest next month.s old, ueli steck was one of the best-known mountaineers of his generation. >>> it is 6:25 am. >>> if you live in alameda county you will have to start ringing your own bag just about everywhere and starting today the plastic bag ban is expanding . >>> good morning. the strike has been averted in sunnyvale where hundreds of 80 employees were planning on walking off the job for one day as they try to negotiate the new contract but the strike has been averted, and we will tell you about the deal that was worked out during the overnight hours. >>> good morning. we still have the deadly crash on i8 80 northbound blocking several lanes before fifth in oakland, and i would not recommend using northbound 880. use westbound 580 we will have more about this coming up.>>> cloudy weather for everybody over the next seven days and for those of you that like sometime of sunshine a warm temperatures, today and tomorrow is your day. >>> this is ktvu mornings on 2. >>> good morning and thank you for j
he had planned on climbing mount everest next month.s old, ueli steck was one of the best-known mountaineers of his generation. >>> it is 6:25 am. >>> if you live in alameda county you will have to start ringing your own bag just about everywhere and starting today the plastic bag ban is expanding . >>> good morning. the strike has been averted in sunnyvale where hundreds of 80 employees were planning on walking off the job for one day as they try to negotiate the new...
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. >>> four mountain climbers on mount everest found dead. >> now the climbing season, ten dead. one american among those dead this season, most of the deaths are related to altitude. >>> more than 500 people have successfully claimed the world's tallest mountain in this climbing season which ends this month. >>> become here at home, a bay area teenager said he wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for boxing. look at the condition of this man, this you're watching man as he heads to the junior olympics. >> and apple, saying lightning could download the streaming. . >>> welcome back to mornings on 2. a hearing about possible fiat chrysler emissions cheating. a lawsuit filed yesterday that chrysler used software that allowed thousands of trucks and cars and suvs, to pass, when they were emitting past the limits. the company said it didn't set out to cheat the process, but the use of the software is different from that of volkswagen which admitted to cheating ton tests. >>> considering charging blift drivers, a $0.20 fee for every ride they provide. like one imposed in sfavk after the tra
. >>> four mountain climbers on mount everest found dead. >> now the climbing season, ten dead. one american among those dead this season, most of the deaths are related to altitude. >>> more than 500 people have successfully claimed the world's tallest mountain in this climbing season which ends this month. >>> become here at home, a bay area teenager said he wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for boxing. look at the condition of this man, this you're watching man...
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i've climbed a mount everest of fiber. probiotics? enough! (avo) if you've had enough, tell your doctor what you've tried and how long you've been at it. linzess works differently from laxatives. linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation or chronic constipation. it can help relieve your belly pain, and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. do not give linzess to children less than six, and it should not be given to children six to less than eighteen. it may harm them. don't take linzess if you have a bowel blockage. get immediate help if you develop unusual or severe stomach pain, especially with bloody or black stools. the most common side effect is diarrhea, sometimes severe. other side effects include gas, stomach-area pain and swelling. talk to your doctor about managing your symptoms proactively with linzess. dry mouth can affect how your mouth feels and how you feel. discover act dry mouth, specially formulated to soothe and moisturize
i've climbed a mount everest of fiber. probiotics? enough! (avo) if you've had enough, tell your doctor what you've tried and how long you've been at it. linzess works differently from laxatives. linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation or chronic constipation. it can help relieve your belly pain, and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. do not give linzess to children less than six, and it should not be given to children six to less than...
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george and four other climbers conquered mount everest over the weekend but they'll most enough finish because of 60 mile-per-hour wind. just as they were about to give up, the forecast changed. the five climbers made the final push and stood on top of the world. >> all that sacrifice and all the risk you have taken, and it suddenly worth it and you are at the top of the world. it is truly unbelievable. it's one of the best in my life. alison: we spoke to him from a base camp in to bet. he said he is physically and psychologically drained after completing this amazing accomplishment. congratulations to him. steve: wow, how cool is that. more than likely you are probably hearing the raindrops on your roof. around the district, thunderstorms at this time. zooming in closer, upper northwest d.c., moderate rains come also cheery dale and clarendon. to the south, heavier rains at this time, that nothing that i expect to become more severe this evening. the storms are getting a little bigger. cloud tops upwards of 30,000 feet this afternoon. they are about 45,000 feet, so smaller and not qui
george and four other climbers conquered mount everest over the weekend but they'll most enough finish because of 60 mile-per-hour wind. just as they were about to give up, the forecast changed. the five climbers made the final push and stood on top of the world. >> all that sacrifice and all the risk you have taken, and it suddenly worth it and you are at the top of the world. it is truly unbelievable. it's one of the best in my life. alison: we spoke to him from a base camp in to bet....
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ashley and james got married at the top of mount everest. more than 17,000 feet above sea level and they had to climb to the base camp with five below temperatures. they changed out of their climbing gear into the wedding gown and tuxedo to exchange their vows. that trip took a lot of planning and they trained on the stairmaster for nine months building up their quads and leg muscles. they did day hikes to build up their endurance but look at that picture. >> that is gorgeous, but a lot of work.>>> it is 4:54 am. >>> a bay area woman, the oldest active national park ranger received the honorary doctorate degree this weekend from the mills college. this is betty, and she work nearby as a fire clerk, and she is the granddaughter of a freed slave and rope that nobody could understand how much this honor means to her, and if you remember president obama invited her to come to the white house to flip the switch on the white house christmas tree among the many honors for betty sauce can -- betty soskin. >>> winning the contest, and the attendee of
ashley and james got married at the top of mount everest. more than 17,000 feet above sea level and they had to climb to the base camp with five below temperatures. they changed out of their climbing gear into the wedding gown and tuxedo to exchange their vows. that trip took a lot of planning and they trained on the stairmaster for nine months building up their quads and leg muscles. they did day hikes to build up their endurance but look at that picture. >> that is gorgeous, but a lot...
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it includes the first attempt to climb to the top of mount everest in 1922.he waist is aprons made of human bones. the cameraman is -- her daughter recalls how her father filmed. tent he had taken with them to base camp, and at night using water from the dung as and yak source of heat he processed , 10,000 feet of film on the mountain. >> 138 films of some of the greatest explorations are being restored frame by frame. one of them is of a young army officer crossing the vast expanse of the libyan desert by motorcar. man and hiss friends drove thousands of miles for weeks on end into the blistering heat. his son has reeled stories about these incredible expeditions but it's the first time he's seen them. >> that's my father driving there. >> he even wrote scientific papers about house and moves. his work is helping space scientists to this day, to build rovers to drive across the surface of mars. >> i'm in awe of what he managed to do. >> we can now all relive these extraordinary adventures. stories from a bygone age when the world held so many mysteries. jane
it includes the first attempt to climb to the top of mount everest in 1922.he waist is aprons made of human bones. the cameraman is -- her daughter recalls how her father filmed. tent he had taken with them to base camp, and at night using water from the dung as and yak source of heat he processed , 10,000 feet of film on the mountain. >> 138 films of some of the greatest explorations are being restored frame by frame. one of them is of a young army officer crossing the vast expanse of...