>> tens of thousands stranded in australia as the queensland town of rockhampton is cut off by floods. laurent gbagbo warned that the regional burn. china has the technology to reprocess spent fuel. welcome to 'bb"bbc world news." is the full face veil a threat to syria? students respond. the man steven spielberg called the best actor in the world has died aged 64. hello. floods have turned the state of queensland into a lake. 20,000 cities are inundated. 200,000 people affected. rumors are -- rivers are rising. the town of rockhampton is looking like an island. from nearby, our correspondent says this report. >> queenslander is supposed to be the sunshine state. its proposed that it is beautiful one day and perfect the next. that must sound like a sick joke now to the people of the towns and cities. the most widespread flawed in its history. 75,000 affected. floods cut the main highway leading to the skit -- state capital of brisbane. with the city cut off, rockhampton is looking like an island, surrounded by an inland sea. the flood waters have not peaked yet. that will happen over

it is life in queensland. >> never before in queensland have all three river systems flooded at the sameime, which is where the crisis has been so bad and widespread. even after the waters peak, this state will be affected for months. bbc news, rockhampton. >> some of the day's other main news for you, it has been reported that gbagbo has refused to step down. he agreed to a temporary peace. that news came from the chairman of the ecowas commission, which has been trying to solve the conflict. mr. gbagbo has refused to step down. the sudanese leaders are meeting ;8dñvlñwith mr. r shearer. he has said he would be sad to see it split into two countries. in an attempt to curb illegal immigration, there is activity on the turkish border. the european commission says it will work short-term. the 120,000 immigrants crossed into greece in the last year, most from africa and asia. $'(byÑthieves emptied a vault ae than 100 safe deposit boxes. alarms went off several times overnight. police saw the doors shut and took no action no one was sure how much was stolen because what was in the deposit bo

in queensland, at least one town has been inundated twice. the forecast is for still more rain to come. bbc news, sydney. >> pope benedict has called on pakistan to reveal its anti- blasphemy law. he says its service as a pretext for attacks on religious minorities, including christians. from rome, our reporter has this. >> every new year, pope benedict addresses ambassadors from around the world. this year, his team was religious freedom. he singled out pakistan for criticism. >> particular mention must be made about the law against blasphemy in pakistan. i want that country to take the necessary steps to fabricate the law, all the more so because it shows as a pretext for injustices'. the tragic murder of the governor of punjab shows the urgent need to make progress in this direction. >> last week, the muslim governor of punjab was gunned down for opposing pakistan's controversial anti-blasphemy law. a christian woman was sentenced to death last november, causing widespread unease among human rights activists around the world. the pope also

the queensland government is trying to step up and do everything we need to do to rebuild queensland.> with all the muddy water and debris flushed into the ocean, there are concerns for the great barrier reef. that is queensland's main tourist attraction. sediment and pesticides pose threats to the coral. >> still to come on the program -- >> i am in kenya or a vaccine is being introduced against the world's biggest killer of young children -- pneumonia. join me in nairobi. >> in europe, italian bishops are meeting to discuss the latest allegations surrounding the country's prime minister. he is under increasing pressure to resign after more accusations about his private life, including allegedly being with an underage girl. >> after the battering of last week, silvio berlusconi is struggling to regain his personal credibility and political supremacy. a series of sort of allegations about his sex life emerged after prosecutors revealed they were investigating him over underage prostitutes. they also claimed he abused his power of office by leaning on the police to release one of them

the queensland cleanup operation is still continuing in brisbane. 28,000 homes suffered water damage. the reconstruction bill will run into millions. the country's prime minister, julia bill lord = gila -- julia gilard, is considering a one off flood tax to help with the bill. >> we have to be very clear here. the government is going to step up and do everything we need to do to rebuild queensland. >> with all the muddy water and debris flushed into the ocean, there are fears for the great barrier reef, queensland's main tourism attraction. sediments pose a threat to the coral. bbc news, sydney. >> shares in british airways and iberia, now merged into a single company, fell. consolidated airline's stock dropped just over 1%. the firm is bigger than air france but smaller than lufthansa. prince william and kate middleton, as most of the world knows by now, go to the altar soon. many admire the world couple end will splash out on royal and knickknacks. will they notice that hidden on the souvenir are the words "made in china"? our correspondent reports. >> bucking an opportunity is some

flood waters in queensland are expected to peak, leaving large areas completely cut off.aught on camera. new footage emerges of the convoy carrying prince ge charles and the duchess of cornwell. coming up for you, michael jackson's doctor in court in los angeles to determine whether he will stand trial for manslaughter. ♪ and the british singer- songwriter gerry rafferty renowned for his song "baker street" has died. it is an assassination that has shaken the already -- pakistan politics. as he got out of his car in islamabad, salman taseer was shot dead by a member of his own security detail. he recently made a stand against the countries law. >> this is the popular shopping district for the governor who was shot dead in broad daylight. the enemy was within. police say the killer was one of those supposed to protect him, an elite commando from his security team. the police are gathering evidence at the scene and the heart of the capital. it is a short time since the attack took place. way backade his towards his car, he came under fire. he was shot at close range repeate

it is life in queensland. >> never before in queensland have all three river systems flooded at the same time, which is why the crisis has been so bad and widespread. even after the waters peak, this state will be affected for months. bbc news, rockhampton. >> some of the day's other main -- we have a very extraordinary photograph. it is a picture taken by a philippine politician moments before he was shot dead. he was taking a photo of his family outside their house on new year's day. unknown to any of them, he captured a man who had raised his gun to fire. police have now detained a man on suspicion of murder. a russian ice breaker has now worked its way through heavy snow in an attempt to reach five ships trapped in the ice. it is hoped the icebreaker will reach them by thursday. bank robbers in argentina have tunneled into a vault and indeed more than 100 safe deposit boxes. it is thought that the thieves spent six months digging a 30 meter tunnel complete with lights and a ventilation. the alarms went off several times overnight, but police saw the doors to the bank shut and took no

expected to rise two meters within the next 24 hours. >> this was supposed to be the week when queensland moved into recovery mode. but the floods of 2011 still have a way to go. nick bryant, bbc news, brisbane. >> and the havoc caused by flooding is, sad to say, not confined to australia. many have been affected by rain in eastern parts upper -- of sri lanka. clean water and food rations have been set tv -- have been sent to the active areas. 16 are dead. officials say the first key days of january have seen almost as much rain as is normal for the entire month, with flooding across brazil leaving people homeless. more fatal clashes being reported in tunisia sparked by unemployment in a suburb of the capital. police have fired warning shots he really said four civilians were killed by police in a southwest city. officials say they acted only in self-defense when they're stationed was attacked. this brings the official number of dead at 18, although other sources of lead that figure much higher. >> today is, they were burying their dead. the funerals of people killed in demonstrations yes

in australia, floods have now turned large parts of queensland into a lake. more than 20 towns and cities are inundated with about 20,000 people affected so far in the river that is still rising. it is more like an island. more like an inland sea. but we have this report. >> queensland is supposed to be australia's sunshine state. it is beautiful one day and perfect the next, but that must sound like a sick joke right now to the people in the 20 towns and cities amid the most widespread flooding in its history. in north hampton, a coastal city of about 75,000 people, what tourists from the still rising river have cut off the main highway leading to the state capital. with the city cut off in virtually every direction, rockhampton is looking like an island surrounded by an inland sea. so the australian military has swung into action. defense force planes delivering vital supplies. but plans are being made -- >> plans are being made to bring supplies in. " >> they have turned into lagoons, with the residents taking to boats. meanwhile, the streets of a town fur

with no end in sight, more flooding in the australian state of queensland. and the worst violence how the country has seen in decades. welcome to bbc news. coming up later on, the second day of the referendum. and a former u.s. republican majority leader sent to jail for money laundering. the man accused of killing six people and trying to assassinate the u.s. congress woman in arizona on saturday will appear in court for the first time. he will be facing five charges, a couple of which include the death penalty. president obama has made a nationwide tribute. >> she was to meet business leaders. >> normal politics has come to a halt here. instead, they had a minute of refraction and player -- reflexion and prayer. silence at the hospital. at the new york stock exchange. and even in space. the congresswoman's brother is an astronaut at the international space station. >> we're reminded of the unspeakable acts of violence that we can inflict on one another. not just with our actions, but also with our irresponsible words. we are better than this. >> had a sudd

a deadly surge of flooding in the australian state of queensland. we give you the latest. first though, he seemed to be a committed a green activist, but an undercover police officer. now, a trial involving the activists he infiltrated has changed because he had second half, offering evidence on their behalf, leaving questions about the role of the police. >> from a police officer to a tattooed and ponytailed eco- warrior. he infiltrated the protest movement. but his loyalties changed. today, there was a collapse of a trial of six people accused of trying to shut down the nottingham power station after the officer who infiltrated the group offered to give evidence in their defense. it is previously unavailable information that significantly undermines the case of the government. the six activists acquitted today were among 100 arrested in nottingham last easter koran that was for a planned attempt to shut down the power station. . last easter. that was for a planned attempt. one big question is whether he crossed the line from passive mole to agent provocateur. market kenn

high waters in the australian state of queensland are expected to peak soon, leaving large areas completely shut off. , on camera -- news footage emerges from attacks on a convoy carrying prince charles and the duchess of cornwall during last month's student protests. we're broadcasting our viewers on pbs in america, and also around the world. , upper -- coming up, the word is out. a look at a film that is tipped to be a success for the oscars. and the british singer- songwriter gerry rafferty, renowned for his song "baker street," has died. there has been strong international condemnation of the assassination of one of pakistan's best known liberal politicians in the capital, islamabad. salman taseer, the governor of punjab province, had recently made a stand against the blasphemy rule. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton regretted his death, saying he has promoted tolerance. the country is observing three days of national mourning. >> this is the popular shopping district where the governor was shot dead in broad daylight. the enemy was within. police say the killer was one of those s

i am not sure if you are aware, but a number of the homes in queensland are built right up in preparation some of these conditions. one man we spoke to has 14 steps going up to his house. the water level reached right up there. he was lucky to survive, but many of the neighbors were not. >> there has5izl> the dangerous straits -- streets, this is the area at night where five people have been killed during the latest unrest. a hospital official said that people have been shot in the streets. this may be one of their victims. they lost their 21 year old son. the violence has been condemned by the government. the government is looking at those to blame. >> mask gangs have attacked civilians and taking over buildings. this cannot be ignored. >> there is a lack of jobs and opportunities. a crowd has gathered outside of the police station. this is directed at those in power. there is no development here. in this agricultural region, economic prospects are slim. he and his ei

economists are estimating that these floods which of the worst to hit queensland and one half century.9 million. stay with us. the kron 4 news at 5:00 p.m. is coming up, next. live, from the bay area's news station at 5:00 p.m. >> our big store, the state budget crisis and with the new governor terry kron plans to do about it. and he will cut spending and expand tax breaks. and governor jerry brown-- >> dan? >> of course, pam, this is with the approval of the legislation. and also the up approval of the voters that will take a series of hurdles

queensland reporting widespread flooding since last month.ll looking at showers impacting the coastline again in the next 24 hours, anywhere from queensland all the way into parts of new south wales, rockhampton especially has been seeing some very high water levels with more additional rainfall we could see conditions worsen for you here. as for north america, things are going to stay largely settled and calm. just a little bit of snow right now spreading into british columbia, as well as washington state. that heads further inland into parts of central canada on thursday. otherwise, ahead of that some lake effect snows impacting the great lakes area. also, in the southeast here some showers, thunderstorms impacting the deep south. for the southern appalachians, mountain areas picking up a little bit of snow tonight. as for highs, 11 in denver and 19 in l.a. and southern california will continue to see some more dense fog again tonight into thursday. so watch out for that. minus 5 in chicago. so quite chilly. and minus 1 in toronto. finally

this was supposed to be the week when queensland was a gentle recovery mode. the floods of 2011 still have a way to go. >> joining us from australia, welcome. what is the latest? >> thanks for having me. we're expecting a significant flood through the city of brisbane and in the city of ipswich. this is a major flood for us. we saw high tide this afternoon and reaching 5.5 meters, level of the 1974 flood peak during thursday. just to put into perspective, brisbane is 8.35 in 1993. we are below that but very significant. >> the warning is the people in those low-lying areas still to evacuate, is that right? >> certainly. people have been doorknocking and issuing sandbags. they are advising residents to move to higher ground as soon as possible. >> how worrying is this? you have mentioned those floods and said it is not quite as severe as back in the 19th century. it must be concerned about their livelihood and their homes. >> the flooding in 1974 in brisbane and other regions of queensland was very well known and is still referred to as one of australia's large

the flood in queensland is so vast the global economy may suffer. coming up later. the day in the venue are set. more details emerge about the royal wedding. weedy -- we'd travel into the himalayas for a tale of murder and jealousy. the new year, a new political season and a new u.s. congress. it looks almost certain to be fresh trouble for barack obama and his party. two months after midterm elections, heavy losses for the democrats. more than 80 new republicans in congress. they controlled the house of representatives and they are threatening to derail the president's programs. the balance of power has shifted for sure. this session is to be divisive and partisan. >> if you look at it from a 61 a one perspective, it does not appear as though we have the votes to repeal the health care law. it is a statement made to the country and people who have been elected, we have come here to make changes. we're not going to back down because we do not have the votes. we are doing what the people have elected us to do. either the votes will be there or the conditions will be

flood waters in some areas of queensland, australia started peaking. warnings remain in effect for communities downstream. the catastrophic floods have affected more than 200 dozen people and severely damaged infrastructure and crops, as well as the nation's coal mining industry. the beleaguered city of rockhampton appears to be said that the moment, but more rain is on the way. >> the flood waters seem to have peaked in rockhampton without reaching the feared levels. the mayor toward the town in a boat to tell residents the good news. >> a thing by our best calculations that should not come any higher. >> i think we agree that this is the highest level. >> the state premier of queensland is setting up a flood recovery task force headed by the military. local residents are helping out as well. >> we are now on the rebuilding task. we are determined to see regional queensland back on its feet as quickly as possible. >> but there are new challenges. crocodiles and snakes are compounding problems. animal's head straight into gardens. crops have taken a ha

queensland through these hard times. >> normally tranquil subordurbs have become disaster zones. animals and live start are fending for themselves as the water rises. some residents have attempted rescues, but some will have to be abandoned. the shops, cafes, and businesses saved what they could. australian city dwellers showing the same kind of greediness self-reliance that we have seen from those that live in the bush, but this is testing the spirit to the help. presidents are trying to rescue everything -- residents are trying to rescue everything they can. here is the reason why. these advancing floodwaters that just keep on rising. the river has dispersed its bank and inundating the low-line suburbs. in a few hours time the water will be peaking. the city appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario. authorities are still warning of widespread devastation. >> it is not only ostrow yet that has been hit by floods. at least 139 people have been killed in flooding last night in brazil. about 100 kilometers north of rio, 100 people have died there in landslides. the area has

. >> queensland has already faced some dark days and there are dark days do i had. australia is standing with you. we are working with queensland. >> normally tranquil suburbs have become disaster zones. over 50 will be hit by the floods. animals and livestock are fending for themselves as the waters rise. some residents have attempted rescues. most will have to be abandoned. this was rosily village, where the community turned out to help. they stayed with they could. australian city dwellers selling the same kind of self-reliance and humor that we have seen from those who live in the bush. this is testing be no worries, mate, experience. >> we are trying to rescue the everything that weekend. -- wheat town. these advance in flood waters just keep on rising. the brisbane river has just burst its bank. it has inundated the low-lying suburbs. in a few of our time, the water will be. >> many people are reluctant to leave. many people live on bungalows -- in buffalo's on stilts. >> -- bungalows on stilts. >> they have said the slightly. >> today was bad. tomorrow is cer

there is a rescue operation in queensland aer fsh floods claimed nine lives and left scores of people missing. heavy rain sent a wall of water crashing through one town. >> the sudden rise of floodwaters cost -- caught many people off guard, and left many people on the roofs of their homes as it swept through the city inoowoom. the prime minister fiers that the worst is yet to come. >> i would like to say to the people of queensland better understand the past few days have been very heroin, indeed, and there are still more dark days ahead. -- have been very harrowing. >> the government is pledging financial assistance and to do all they can to mitigate the flooding, but the surging waters are affecting an ev growing area. now, floodwaters have reached australia's third largest city, brisbane. many have been urged to leave their homes and find safer ground. but i have not been here long, -- >> i have not been year-long. >> emergency workers rushed to fill tens of thousands of sandbags as protection, but it is not clear whether the dams in brisbane will hold. forecasts show more rain is

this was supposed to be the week when queenslander moved into recovery mode. the floods have a way to go. >> the havoc caused by flooding is not confined to australia. nearly 1 million have been affected by heavy rain in eastern and central parts of sri lanka. an agency has sent clean water and food rations to the areas. 16 people are confirmed dead. at least 13 people have been killed in southeastern brazil in floods and landslides. the first few days of january, they have seen almost as much rain as normal for the month. the flooding has left more than 100,000 homeless. more fatal clashes in tunisia, sparked a protest over unemployment. police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd. four more civilians have been killed by police southwest of tunis. the officers said they acted in self-defense. that brings the official number of dead to 18. other sources put it higher. >> today in the tunisian town, they were burying their dead. people killed in yesterday's protests. one man killed was 22 had been standing alone in the streets when he was shot by police. t

in queensland, crop damage affect prices on world markets. pakistan's floods have caused a huge losses of crops according to the government. all that as russia continues an export ban after he waived damaged harvests. food prices are a problem again. in official circles, alarm bells are ringing. >> we have left ourselves with little to offer. we need to expect more volatile situation in the future. we do not have enough reserves, some fear. any bad news will have more than normal impact. >> the index rose rapidly for two years, after 2008, provoking food riots in many parts of the developing world. during the recession, the index fell back and pick up a bit before stabilizing in the middle of last year. since last august, it surged back end is where it was in 2008, at a record high. over five months, wheat was up in sugar prices have risen by more than 6%. another commodity, cotton, is up by 15%. there is oil. prices are in a danger zone after steady rises according to one industry expert. it adds up to a big squeeze on consumers in leading e

. -- levels are rising in queensland where 200,000 people have been evicted by the worst flooding in decades. the waters are expected to severed road and rail methods. >> event in a country the size of the continent, this is a major crisis as floodwaters stretch to the horizon. from tables and chairs to televisions, people battle to save whatever they can. inside, they wade through rooms as the reality hits home. >> it just happens. >> i think it is horrendous. there is too much. this is quite frightening. >> the prime minister is in queensland offering hugs and federal government money. >> the purpose is to assist people that have lost their homes and to ensure that they can have some immediate access to cash for all of the expenditures that they will need. >> army helicopters are flying people to safety, sometimes victims have a choice, often they do not. >> and no one knows how it will come. >> the state says that the disaster zone is the size of france and germany combined. the worst is yet to hit some areas but elsewhere, flood waters are receding. the levels might fall but the

queensland remains the worst affected state. the cleanup operation is still continuing in the state capital. with some 28,000 homes suffering water damage, the reconstruction bill will run into millions. the country's prime minister who was in prison today with her flood task force is considering -- who was in brisbane is considering a tax to meet the cost of the bill. >> of course we have to be very clear here. the federal government will step up and do everything they need to do to rebuild queensland. >> with all the muddy water and debris flushed into the ocean, there are fears for the great barrier reef. this is the main tourist attraction. sediment and pesticides pose a threat to the court -- pose a threat to the coral reef. >> still to come here on this program, -- >> i am in kenya where a vaccine is introduced against the world's biggest killer of young children, pneumonia. join me in nairobi. >> battalion bishops are meeting to discuss the latest allegations surrounding silvio berlusconi. he is under pressure to resign a

foundation of german prosperity, an australian authorities carry out mandatory if evacuation's as queensland province experiences its worst flood in 50 years. it islmostime for us to bid a final farewell to 2010, but many of the celebrations have already begun. revellers in at least half of the world have started ringing in the new year. abu dhabi is now in the midst of celebrating, but the first of the really big new year's party were in new zealand. and an hour later, in australia. celebrations in sydney are always extravagant and among the biggest in the world. >> two. one. happy new year! 2011 >> has arrived in sydney as trillions bring in the new year with a bombastic show, said to be the world's most expensive fireworks display. two hours later, click clock struck 12 in south korea as revelers in deoul welcomed 2011. hong kong also enjoyed fireworks displays. mainland china celebrates its new year in about four weeks. in milan, merrymakers are getting ready for the main event. partyers are already celebrating. >> i feel very good. starting another year tomorrow on a very good note. >>

queensland through this crisis. and we will be there shoulder to shoulder not only for the days ahead but for the many months of recovery and rebuilding to come. >> reporter: this part of australia-- the land down under-- will be even further under this time tomorrow and there's nothing anybody can do to prevent that. >> lehrer: there's also been widespread flooding in sri lanka after days of heavy rains. at least 18 people have died in mudslides there, and more than 200,000 are now homeless. >> ifill: now, looking ahead to tonight's memorial service in tucson first from the scene in arizona. "newshour" correspondent tom bearden reports. >> reporter: the collection of candles, flowers, and posters has grown dramatically. it's four or five times bigger than it was on sunday. micca white's emotions were very close to the surface this >> this travesty has touched me as deeply as its touched anyone here in tucson, and i came here especially for gabrielle giffords. >> i'd want him to talk about peace and healing and how

floods. >> while the damage bill can only be guessed at, the government released the floods in queensland could be australia's most expensive natural disaster ever. in parts of victoria, the coming days promise to be an ordeal for many residents. fresh flood alerts have been issued, and already more than 50 communities have been affected by these unstoppable waters. >> latest headlines for you on "bbc world news" -- the tunisian government seems to be in turmoil, and there have been more violent clashes on the streets of tunis. the chinese president is in washington. he will be talking trade and economics with president obama at a time of tension. russia's president has been on a rare visit to the israeli- occupied west bank, travelling via jordan, and he reaffirmed in a news conference that russia still recognizes an independent palestinian state. that has been russian policy since 1988. he says it has not changed. a visit to israel was canceled when foreign ministry staff went on strike over pay. our correspondent is in jericho. he sent this. >> a huge russian delegation here in jericho

unstoppable through this town in queensland. it ripped homes from foundations. those that remained were islands, residents clinging to roofs. people were caught by surprise in their cars. this couple narrowly rescued. others plucked from the raging water itself. this man held on to a tree while vehicles were swept around him. now, brisbane, australia's third largest city of 2 million people is where all this water is heading as soon as tomorrow night. evacuations have started. this has claimed 20 lives since late december with nearly 80 people missing. in some cases, entire families. in this video posted on youtube, people watch their creek quickly rising and overtaking its banks -- >> that's coming fast. should we move the cars? >> reporter: but there was no time. >> oh, my god. let it go. >> reporter: one man saves his truck just before the creek is a run-away river and their cars pebbles in it. carelessly piled up out of it. weeks of water have swelled to what might be one of this region's worst disasters ever. >> incredible pictures. >>> and we have late wor

. >> this follows weeks of flooding in northeastern queensland state that caused huge economic damage and affected roads, railways, farms, and businesses. 31 people are known to have died. and more than 30,000 houses and businesses are swamped. torrential rains have also caused major flooding across sri lanka. in the philippines 40 people died in floods and landslides. floods and landslides in brazil caused by record rainfall last week also claimed the lives of more than 600 people. in south africa and neighboring mozambique at least 40 people have died in flooding caused by torrential downpours. >>> tunisia has announced a caretaker government that includes opposition leaders participating for the first time. but former government members are also in key posts. ruling and opposition camps held talks on saturday to form a government. former president zine el abidine ben ali fled last week after ruling the country over 23 years. the new cabinet has three former opposition leaders, but mohamed ghannouchi remains prime minister. the defense, finance and interior ministers among others ar

time now so for some news from around the world evacuation efforts are underway in queensland's capital brisbane as it is on bracing itself for its worst flooding in over a century with the brisbane river overflowing its banks and flood waters rising officials warned that the country's third largest city may be inundated in the next few days affecting some fifteen thousand people it follows a violent wave of flash floods that gave huge to town in queensland killing at least ten two thirds of the australian state has been declared a disaster zone. in ivory coast for opposition supporters have been killed when forces loyal to incumbent president. opened fire on a crowd a united nations convoy which tried to rush to the area of calm tension was blocked by a militant youth group despite international condemnation and threats of military intervention has refused to cede power tools rival following recent elections he's also. accused the u.n. of bias he maintains control of virtually all security forces and has been accused of killing hundreds of opposition members since the vote. at least th

now as he could brief look at some other headlines from around the world in queensland. bracing itself for its worst flooding in over three decades up to heavy rain swept through deal straightly in state with the brisbane river overflowing its banks officials remember the country's third largest city may be inundated in the next few days affecting some fifteen thousand people it follows a violent wave of flash floods the deluge the town of queensland killing at least ten people two thirds of the state has been declared a disaster say. up to fifty people are feared dead as riots over the high unemployment continue to rage throughout the north african state. in the worst in the west rather of the country these fired live ammunition at a crowd of protesters killing several people and injuring many more the country's president called beyond rest terrorism but valid to create three hundred thousand jobs in response to this is on the employment rate is believed to be around forty percent. for two girls being forced to refute claims that it's next in line for an e.u. bailout as

the couple of australia's queensland is being queensland's being inundated by rising waters with the most devastating peak hitting brisbane flooding as already has formed thirty five suburbs with muddy torrents several meters high sweeping the city center thousands of residents been forced to leave their homes and relocate to evacuation centers at least twenty two people have died so far more than forty is missing in australia worst flooding for a century. haiti is marking the first anniversary of the massive earthquake that devastated the country over two hundred thousand people lost their lives and more than a million are still homeless the country's president led the ceremony which was held at the site of a mass grave former u.s. president bill clinton attended the commemorations and to the reconstruction efforts a large part of which he's overseeing. as haiti struggles to recover from that disastrous quake much of the promise to the poverty stricken nation never materialized people's cross-talk discuss who's to blame for the situation one year on. the problem the real problem is

queensland has paid an appalling price for the flooding of recent weeks and there is still more to come. the state capital brisbane is next in line as the floodwaters spread in the highest risk area of the city people are already putting chairs on the table and heading for safety. roads out of brisbane are clogged as the exodus gathers momentum and many routes are already impassable. rescuers have been using tractors and boats, but not everyone can be reached. >> i have a friend who's nearly six months pregnant. she's flooded in. all the roads to her house are completely flooded. her husband was at work today and he's been unable to get home the dam built to protect the capital is full and water is being released into the brisbane river which is now rising ominously. people are seeking what protection they can, but sandbags will be of little use against the force of a torrent captured on video by one family theawumba. >> oh, my goodness! >> reporter: this was the view from their apartment as a succession of cars were carried away by the floods. the forces of nature here have shown littl

the worst flooding in this century in australia has queensland's is recovering. it is seeping into the streets and ruled communities in southern australia and is broadening the flood crisis. victoria waited anxiously for the water to a peak after three weeks of flooding in queensland. the death toll following the gas blast in china and now three, 20 people were injured, all of them hospitalize. the charred building firefighters containing a fire that after the explosion ripped through the apartment building. we will be back as the news continues right after the break. if you're just joining us of breaking story. appleseeds' though steve jobs, says he's taking a medical leave of absence. he sent an e-mail mumble their red, at my record class to they have agreed to a medical leave of absence to take care of my health. we will follow the latest fazio tim cook will be taken over the day-to- day operations for apple. no information about why he is taking a medical leave. he has had a patriotic cancer, liver transplant plan. he is recovering in 2004, but he had the tra

this tuesday night queensland's capital brisbane is bracing itself for its worst flooding in decades after heavy rain swept through the australian state with the brisbane river overflowing its banks officials warn that the country's third largest city may be inundated in the next few days affecting some fifteen thousand people it follows a violent wave of flash floods the deluge a town in queensland killing at least ten people two thirds of the state has been declared a disaster zone. up to fifty feared dead as riots over high unemployment continue to rage throughout the north african state of chin is here in the west of the country police fired live ammunition at a crowd of protesters killing several and injuring many more in the country's president called the unrest terrorism to create three hundred thousand jobs in response to his ears unemployment rate is believed to be around forty percent. this choose to use since the opening of the u.s. prison in guantanamo bay cuba detention center for toto suspects is notorious for its use of torture on inmates discusses the controversy surr

queensland, with dozens of towns. some of it, three- times. that their homes are too far gone to be prepared. and flooding, mudslides, the president toured the area be a helicopter. the government has brought more help to these flooded towns, villages. with 1 million people being treateeffected in charlotte,. 450 people of and killed by mud slides in brazil. some of the worst construction and the worst is through board of reareal dino stockton ticket werke @ live, from the bay area's news station to 5:00 p.m. >> a jobless claims are up, and many of these jobs added where low paying jobs. now, people with jobs are still considered underemployed, underpaid, and a closer look. fast san francisco could be losing even more jobs with a tech firms are considering moving out of the city. >> with the dismal news for the economy, christine connolly has been taking to the staffs. >> these numbers really came as a surprise with these attached statistics--and with a step in the jobless

there is a rescue operation in queensland after flash floods claimed nine lives and left scores of people missing. heavy rain sent a wall of water crashing through one town. >> the sudden rise of floodwaters cost -- caught many people off guard, and left many people on the roofs of their homes as it swept through the city in toowoomba. the prime minister fiers that the worst is yet to come. >> i would like to say to the people of queensland better understand the past few days have been very heroin, indeed, and there are still more dark days ahead. -- have been very harrowing. >> the government is pledging financial assistance and to do all they can to mitigate the flooding, but the surging waters are affecting an ever growing area. now, floodwaters have reached australia's third largest city, brisbane. many have been urged to leave their homes and find safer ground. but i have not been here long, -- >> i have not been year-long. >> emergency workers rushed to fill tens of thousands of sandbags as protection, but it is not clear whether the dams in brisbane will hold. forecasts show more r

. >> reporter: and with the main threat over, tears, too, from queensland premier. >> i want us to rememberho we are. we are queenslanders. >> reporter: and repairing the damage, rebuilding devastated communities and infrastructure will cost billions of pounds and couldake years. paul davis, itv news. >> that's devastating. >>> st. mary's college has four basketball players from australia. the school will be a -- hold fund-raisers for flood victims at three games, starting with tonight's. >> we thought it was a very important thing for us to be involved, trying to help the situation. trying to help those affected and do some small part to be able to help. >> in the past ten years, st. mary's has had ten players from australia, one now patrick mills. >>> carnival cruise ship will soon be dropping anchor in san francisco, but don't expect passengers to come aboard. in november, the engines caught fire stranding passengers for three days. the ship which has been undergoing repairs, will be towed up for more repair work. the ship is expected to arrive january 22nd. >>> a long time san francisco

cost -- in australia, floods have turned parts of queensland into a lake. 200,000 people affected so far. rivers are still rising. the town of rockhampton is looking like an island. >> this is supposed to be the sunshine state. it is beautiful one day and perfect the next. that must sound like a sick joke now to the people of 20 towns and cities. in rockhampton, a coastal city of 75,000, waters from the river closed the airport and cut the main highway leading to the state capital. with the city cut off from virtually every direction, rockhampton looks almost like an island surrounded by an inland sea. the flood waters have not peaked. that will happen over the next $36 -- 36 hours. planes are delivering vital supplies. >> contingency plans are being made to move food by barge or helicopter in. >> residential streets have been turned into lagoons. though locals are able to get about using local boats. >> the street is lined with the community is ruined remains. >> these images were sent in by an english teacher. as he returned to what is left of his and rolled home. >> will not able