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>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. hand in hand, the leaders of iran, afghanistan, pakistan gather for a meeting that could give the west reason to worry. italian police seize six trillion dollars in fake u.s. bonds. charlie chaplin was under surveillance, we will tell you why and what they found. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. it was a picture that was enough to induce headaches in the west. iran's president mahmoud ahmadinejad locked arm and arm with the presidents of afghanistan and pakist

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> with this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. fear and despair and homs, residence endure the heaviest shelling yet. >> it is not clear what the government is targeting yet civilians are bearing the brunt. >> political turmoil rocks the island nation of mali these after the president is forced to step down. leaving his mark all over moscow, one artist is protesting with paint. welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. security forces have shelled the city of homs. opposition activists sa

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is a special edition of "bbc world news america,"reporting live from mexico city. i am katty kay. the big news of the mexican economy -- last year, this country grew more than brazil. kenneth everyone out of poverty? first, it will have to stop the drug violence. 50,000 people have been killed in the government's war against the cartels. security is mexico's biggest problem. it when bombs target israeli diplomats in india and georgia -- twin bombs target israeli diplomats in india and georgia, leading to increas

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> with this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. fear and despair and homs, residence endure the heaviest shelling yet. >> it is not clear what the government is targeting yet civilians are bearing the brunt. >> political turmoil rocks the island nation of mali these after the president is forced to step down. leaving his mark all over moscow, one artist is protesting with paint. welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. security forces have shelled the city of homs. opposition activists sa

>> this is "bbc world news america." >> funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. north korea agrees to stop nuclear tests, suspend uranium enrichment, and allow inspectors. "today's announcement represents a modest first up in the right direction. >> the troops moved in, government forces in the syrian city of homs launch a ground offensive to cleanse the area of rebel fighters. it is the date that only comes along every four years. we will show you why some are taking the chance to celebrate this leap day. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the g

>> and now "bbc world news america." this is "bbc world news america." and injured british photographer is smuggled out of homs. pier rare glimpse inside japan's took a shima plant one year after the disaster struck -- but she must plant. >> made more difficult by the fact that it is highly radioactive year. >> pumping up the volume on russian politics. critics of vladimir putin are voicing opposition in an unusual way. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. the death toll in syria has risen and the conflict increasingly looks like a civil war. that was the assessment from a top u.n. official today and the comments were echoed by secretary of state hillary the ton who said president's actions were that of a war criminal. and injured british photographer has been smuggled into lebanon. we begin our coverage from their rout. -- from beirut. >> homs, as unrelenting today as it has been for three weeks. the regime is killing 100 syrians per day, according to the un. many here. heavy artillery is being used indiscriminately. this li

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." the >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. iran announces it has made new strides in its nuclear program, striking a defiant tone against sanctions from the west. fire sweeps through a prison in honduras, trapping inmates in their cells. more than 350 are killed. this is one of the most of the blazes in decades. get ready for some linsa fr newom from new york to taiwan, one basketball player is proving to be the top of the town. -- talk of the town. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and a

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america," reporting from washington. i am katty kay. outtrades in egypt -- protestors take to the streets, berlin -- outrage in egypt -- protesters take to the streets. the political crisis intensifies in pakistan as a supreme court decides to charge the prime minister with contempt. nearly 200 years after charles dickens' birth, there is new evidence that his famous characters were inspired close to home. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. egypt's parliament

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. it is israel planning a spring attack against iran? new reports show increased tensions over tehran's nuclear program. teargas, rocks, and violence in egypt. protesters take to the street as anger over footballseath sthra ges. those of you in europe bundle up, a bitter freeze covers the area and this cold is dangerous. welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. iran's supreme leader ayatollah khamenei has warned that any attempt to atta

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the crisis and syria heads to the country's second city of aleppo. who was behind a double bomb attack? rising up against austerity measures in athens. as the cuts are deeper, the people of greece say enough is enough. the sports of polo takes a turn in china where a growing class of millionaires is saddling up. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the violence in serious spread even further today when two explosions went off in th

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide ?9kfédjiÑ)e$ we offer expertise and tailored industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. syrian forces hit homs again as the red cross calls for a cease- fire to evacuate the wounded. here in afghanistan, hundreds protest outside of the main u.s. military base after reports that copies of the koran were destroyed. we return to see recovery taking root in new zealand. welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. the plight of civilians in the syrian city of homs is so dire that the red cross is calling for a cease-fire to deliver aid to the wounded. the death toll continues to ri

." -- "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am lara trevelyan. we are in the city of homs. the death toll is rising as the government uses more to and shells against its opponents -- mortars and shells against its opponents. >> increasing the pressure on tehran -- the u.s. imposes get more sanctions. tensions rise over iran's nuclear program. 60 years after her accession to the throne, we look at the reign of queen elizabeth and the mark she has made on the military. -- martonarchy. welcome to our

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington, i'm kathy kay. >> as the assaults continue on the syrian city of homs, we're with fighters in the north also battling. >> we're told the opposition is just a few hundred meters in that correction and told they're using snipers and have brought tanks and troops and are operating in the vicinity and keep low. >> we are sorry. president obamao apologizes to afghanistan after burning of the koran at a u.s. military base sparks violence. diving to the deepest sp

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." the red cross enters the bee sieged city of homs to prevent casualties. >> growing cancer in afghanistan at the burning of korans at a u.s. army base. ♪ >> and playing his saxophone for a second chance at high school. why one south african is reliving his youth. >> welcome to our viewers around the globe. despite the condemnation and diplomatic maneuvering, the fighting continued today. world leaders gathered in tunisia, making news toward recognizing syria's opposition. the bbc's correspondent bridget kendell begins our coverage tonight. >> tonight the glimmer of a break through. some severely wounded casualties, including women and children, were evacuated to a local hospital. not the injured foreign journalists, though. they apparently refused to go. red cross negotiations on their fate are continuing. meanwhile, today's fighting sent a strong message, endorsing the main opposition grouping, the syrian opposition council. >> i have offered them whatever additional practical help we

ha>> this is "bbc world news america." >> funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> and this is "bbc world news america, reporting from washington. as government attacks stretch into a fourth week, can tougher sanctions do anything to stop this bloodshed? trouble at sea, just a month following the disaster. another italian cruise ship is a draft after a fire on board. >> and the oscar goes to -- >> and going home with the gold, it was a noisy night. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also are around the globe. in syria, the shelling has spread. the forces have extended their attacks and the north. there is also no r

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. a hero's welcome in damascus, the russian foreign minister claims diplomatic progress but the assault on homs stretches for a fourth day. here we go again, a greek tanker over new austerity measures bills into the streets of athens. one man is taking adventure to new extremes by planning to make the highest jump in history. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. president assad of syria has told the russian foreign minister that he i

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." sending a message to bashar al- assad -- the u.n. general assembly calls for the syrian president to step down and the violence to stop. sentenced to life -- a nigerian man convicted of trying to blow up an airliner bound for detroit here's his fate in a u.s. court. and their adventure to the arctic and in disaster. thanks to some miraculously recovered photographs, one expeditions' journey is preserved for all to see. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the g

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions in capital we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businessess and major corporations. what can we do for you? newsd now "bbc world america." >> this is "bbc world news america." calling out for help -- residents in the syrian city of homs plea for international assistance to stop the government shelling. u.s. government's and top mortgage lenders agreed to a $25 billion settlement, and at helping troubled homeowners, but will it be enough? and before you pop that next champagne cork, we have some hard-hitting research on the best way to treat that bubbly. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. in syria, activists said government forces have launched fresh attacks today, killing more than 5

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news of america". north korea will allow inspectors. is this what the west means? >> this is a modest first step in the right direction. >> troops move in. in the city of homs they clear the area of rebel fighters. to awhat can it mean daydream believer? ♪ >> he made a name for himself as the monkees lead singer. we look back on the life of davy jones. welcome to our viewers on pbs and also around the globe. tonorth korea's decision suspend nuclear activities a huge breakthrough or a modest first step? months after kim jong-un took over from his father, they have announced that they will suspend the nuclear program in order for food aid. it would kickstart disarmament talks. there is a good deal of skepticism. >> on both sides of the pacific, at two of the world's most bitter adversaries confirm what has been rumored here for months. the u.s. and north korea had a deal. >> north korea has agreed to implement a moratorium on long- range missile launches, nuclear tests, and nuclear activities including u

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." as government attacks on the serious city of homs stretch into a fourth week, can tougher sanctions do anything to stop the bloodshed? trouble at sea just a month following the disaster another italian cruise ship is a draft after a fire on board. >> the oscar goes to -- >> going home with the gold. for a silent movie, it was a noisy nicght. "the artist" sweeps the awards at the oscars. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. in syria the shelling but has spread. the number of debt has risen as president asidsad's forces have continued their assault. the red cross did manage to get in and evaluate -- evacuate three injured syrians. the response to the continuing violence -- in response to the continuing violence, the u.n. has agreed to impose new sanctions. will it make a difference? >> nighttime protests in a suburb of damascus. dictions apparently taken yesterday evening -- pictures apparently taken yesterday evening, although that is impossible to verify. the

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>> and now, "bbc world news america." the >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. iran announces it has made new strides in its nuclear program, striking a defiant tone against sanctions from the west. fire sweeps through a prison in honduras, trapping inmates in their cells. more than 350 are killed. this is one of the most of the blazes in decades. get ready for some linsanity, from new york to taiwan, one basketball player is proving to be the top of the town. -- talk of the town. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. as if tensions between tehran and the west were not high enough, today iran announced in grand fashion that it has made two major advances in its nuclear program. president mahmoud ahmadinejad watched as the research reactor was reportedly loaded for the first time with domestically made fuel rods. later, iran's nuclear agency said they had expanded the ability to enrich rhenium. both moves seem to make a mockery of recent sanctions. -- they have expand