u.s. pacific fleet, admiral patrick walsh. [applause] he >> thank you. and thank you for the opportunity to join you here today. what a privilege to be able to follow the table top exercise discretion and the presentation of remarks by the governor. as i think about the work that you are embarked on and the type of steps that you would like to take in the continuum of preparation for natural disasters and the response that you would take as responsible officials, think of the next presentation as an opportunity for a case study. think about the questions that leaders need to answer in times of crisis. what will be unique and different about our discussion in this operation was that this was not one singular event. it was a series of cascading crises, aggravated by hundreds and then eventually thousands of aftershocks. it is continually challenged those who were in positions of responsibility in ways -- in complex areas that were very, very hard to anticipate. i think one question that is important to ask is how do leaders prepare themselves for a crisis

u.s. pacific fleet, a fleet that has about 120,000 people, 180 ships, two dozen aircraft, 44 submarines, six carrier strikers, and we will talk about how we have organized our selves to respond to the crisis in japan. in the course of the previous two years of this assignment, we have been involved in a six humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. super typhoons in the philippines, vietnam, taiwan. earthquakes in samoa, christchurch, new zealand, chile, operation in japan. on average, what we are seeing in the ring of fire is about every six to eight weeks, a calamity, a natural disaster. in the case of operation tomodache, the reference point that i it would be very helpful for those who want to study this is to go back and look at what nova and the public broadcasting service has done in terms of collecting now scientific measurable data, and one of the points that comes out in that 60-minute documentary is that in terms of instrumentation, scientists now know exactly what happened, where it happened. and then, in your case study sort of approach, you can now test the earthq

♪ >>> a renewed commitment to the asia-pacific region. u.s.resident barack obama outlines his new strategy. welcome to "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. u.s. president barack obama said the u.s. is turning its attention to the vast potential of the asia-pacific region during a landmark speech to australia's parliament. he stressed the importance of the asia-pacific region as a major part of u.s. foreign policy. obama told his audience -- >> after a decade in which we fought two wars that cost us dearly in blood and treasure, the united states is turning our attention to the vast potential of the asia-pacific region. in just a few weeks, after nearly nine years, the last american troops will leave iraq. and our war there will be over. in afghanistan we've begun a transition, a responsible transition. so afghans can take responsibility for their future and so coalition forces can begin to draw down. >> obama told his audience that his administration plans to refocus on the region now that it's ending its military campaigns in iraq an

the united states has been and always will be a pacific nation. >> u.s. president barack obama lays out his new strategy for the asia pacific region. welcome to "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. u.s. president barack obama said in a landmark speech to australia's parliament that the ununed s stes is turning its attention to the vast potential of the asia pacific region. he stressed the importance of the region as a major part of his country's foreign policy. obama told his audience that his administration plans to refocus on the region now that it's ending its military campaigns in iraq and afghanistan. obama acknowledged the importance of china, but pointed out that the international community wants china to abide by international rules. his remarks suggest that the unite is seeking to involve china in a multinational framework as a strategy for achieving stability and prosperity in the region. >> the united states will continue our effort to build a cooperative relationship with china. all of our nations, australia, the united states, all of

>>> asia pacific push. u.s. president barack obama shifts his country's focus east as china's influence in the region grows. >> after a decade in which we fought two wars which cost us dearly in blood and treasure, the united states is turning our attention to the vast potential of the asia pacific region. >>> welcome to "newsline". i'm michio kijima in tokyo. tonight barack obama outlined his nation's new security and cooperation strategy. the u.s. president spoke before the australia parliament. his message, the united states is a pacific power that's here to stay. >> as the world's fastest growing region and home to more than half the global economy, the asia pacific is critical to achieving my highest priority, and that's creating jobs and opportunity for the american people. >> obama said the u.s. is moving out of a long period of conflict in iraq and afghanistan. the policy shift is aimed at keeping china in check. the chinese government is building up its armed forces. its number one objective is said to

of commerce, in the areas of security, and not only asia-pacific region but around the world. >> translator: i am encouraged by the increased u.s. presence in the asia-pacific region. i hope that japan and the united states can cooperate in working on economic rules and security. >> noda told obama of his intention to begin consultations with member countries of the tpp and said he wants to promote a higher level of economic cooperation. obama welcomed noda's decision and called for japan/u.s. cooperation through future talks on the new free trade framework. noda also touched upon the ongoing review of restrictions on imports of beef. currently only meat from cows up to 20 months old can be imported to japan to prevent meat containing mad cow disease or bse from entering the japanese market. noda told obama the government is considering raising the limit to up to 30 months old. obama said he was looking forward to seeing progress on the issue. noda also said his cabinet is working toward implementing the bilateral agreement on the planned relocation of the u.s. marine corps futenma air station in okinawa. he explained japan's p

u.s. president barack obama called the asia pacific region a top priority of u.s. security and policy and the u.s. has stationing troops in australia reportedly to counter china's expanding influence some of our marines will be good will taking through these parts it's a training exercise with you and the work of partners plus the region for the security we all want but could the next war be waged not with boots on the ground or for that matter drones but with financial weapons i'm talking stocks bonds and derivatives and one clothing company think they have a better solution for us trying to relay said paperwork is meant to make love not war about the obama smooching time as president hu jintao and benetton new ad it's obviously a fake photo but we'll give you the real story let's get to the dade county to look out. u.s. president barack obama is in the middle of a nine day trip and the asia pacific region and according to reports really does all boils down to one thing this is about china and its focus on china's expanding influence now high on obama's list repor

u.s. changes its focus from across the atlantic to across the pacific u.s. president barack obama pushes for a trade deal with nine asia pacific nations at the apec summit in honolulu but hold on wasn't just a month ago the u.s. and china were on the brink of a trade war we asked with the global economy or at least western economies possibly headed toward a lost decade are we going to see not more trade deals the trade wars and outside apec don't forget that activists protested free trade policies as designed to promote corporate interests while one protester was actually invited inside to play for world leaders and he serenaded them with protest. he. complains. if you just said you were a key summit. you sure did meanwhile on mainland police clear off oakland's camp so where is this movement headed well we'll speak to gerald celente who predicted these protests more than a decade ago let's get the capital account. so u.s. president barack obama is pushing a trade agreement with nine other age of pacific countries he wants to sign up by the end of next year n

u.s. presence in the asia pacific sending a clear message to china whose growing influence seems to have some world leaders alone worried meanwhile china's global credit rating agency has threatened it may downgrade the u.s. credit rating whole lot of talk about here regarding china and u.s. and the relations between the two countries so let's bring in political economist and writer for the revolution newspaper ran a lot of. pay raise so it has been an interesting couple of weeks for us china relations i guess i want to get your take on what you see as the most significant in terms of some of these events that have unfolded. well i think it's very true what you say about the significance of the events of the last ten days essential what's playing out is intensifying geoeconomic rivalry between the united states and china the subtext of obama's trip to east asia has been the fact that china's economic and military strength is growing and there are major shifts in power in the world economy the us share of world production has declined the role of the dollar as an international key currency has

u.s. presence in the asia pacific sending a clear message to china there's growing influence seems to have some world leaders a little worried meanwhile china's began global credit rating agency has threatened it may downgrade the u.s. credit rating rating because of what happened with the supercommittee or actually what didn't happen i want to talk about regarding china so help me i write in political economist and writer for the revolution newspaper at raymond the liar i started off by asking him to give me his take on all these recent events between china and the u.s. here's what he had to say. essentially what's playing out is intensifying geoeconomic rivalry between the united states and china the subtext of obama's trip to east asia has been the fact that china's economic and military strength is growing and there are major shifts in power in the world economy the us share of world production has declined the role of the dollar as an international key currency has eroded and china's growth has been very very stupendous over the last fifteen years it's now the second largest capitalis

announced to a wider world a week celebration of american foreign policy toward the asia- pacific region. the u.ss never left the asia-pacific region, but it has somewhat neglected it with wars in afghanistan and iraq. this is now a statement of policy saying, we are back and we are here tuesday. -- we are here to stay. the message was, everybody has to play by the rules. we are here in a dramatic sense, but also in military sense to make sure we move forward into the 21st century. they have been moving up to this in the past 18 years -- 18 months or two years or so. it is a statement of facts that the u.s. now sees this region as their top priority foreign policy area. they have been distracted with afghanistan, iraq, and what used to be called the war on terror. with those response abilities now -- responsibilities now receding, they're focusing on what matters to them. what matters is trade and commerce. the asia-pacific region is what has been identified by president obama as the way forward. >> syria has three days to stop the bloody repression of its people or face sanctions. that is the me

u.s. president when the two leaders attend the summit of the asia-pacific economic cooperation forum on saturday. the agenda for the japan/u.s. summit is likely tocally japan's possible participation in talks on the tpp, designed to create a free trade bloc in the region. obama is expected to convey his stance that the u.s. is determined to step up its involvement in the asia-pacific region. japanese government sources say say noda is expected to convey his administration's position on whether japan will take part in the tpp talks. meanwhile, about 6,000 protesters held a rally in tokyo to oppose japan's participation in the tpp talks. agricultural cooperatives and other groups organized a rally on tuesday. the ruling democratic party hopes to draft a proposal on wednesday on whether japan should join talks for the tpp. >> translator: i feel a sense of crisis that i've never felt before over this issue. if japan ever joins the tpp, it'll cause irreversible damage to regional economies, job security, stable food supplies, and the medical system. >> more than 100 lawmakers also took part in the ra

u.s. push for a nine-nation pacific trade deal that excludes them, today criticized the u.s. troop buildup here. a spokesman saying, quote, it may not be quite appropriate and may not be in the interest of countries within this region. the president tried to explain. >> the notion that we fear china is mistaken. the notion that we are looking to exclude china is mistaken. >> reporter: diane, president obama said that all the u.s. wants is for china to abide by international norms when it comes to trade policy and human rights. he said, quote, we welcome a rising, peaceful china. of course, the key word there is peaceful. and this move risks escalating tensions with china. diane? >> okay, jake, reporting in from the other side of the globe tonight. >>> and still ahead on "world news," the government considers a crackdown on shady car dealers. and tonight, a car salesman reveals those secrets that cost you money. >>> and bringing america back. how one woman is giving her entire neighborhood an extreme makeover. i'm your gps. turn right up ahead. you never update me. so, now i j

u.s. and china exchange tough language of a trading currency issues as the apec summit. talks of a pacific free trade area dominating the gathering with russia set to be the next hundreds. of u.s. companies put the pressure on. protesters tearing. across the country. well that was the main news for you the next we discover russia with james brown as he delves into the local life and traditions of the region stay with us here on r.t. for that now but with more news in half an hour from now. if you're traveling in the russian winter it's always good to head to somewhere will develop.

u.s. economic profile in the asia-pacific region and certainly australia is an important trading partner. e u.s. actually maintaining a trading surplus with australia. the president's visit here has much more to do with increasing the u.s. military presence in the region. and that is really attached to this new announcement by prime minister gillard and president obama. >> we've agreed joint initiatives to enhance our alliance. 60 years old and being kept robust for tomorrow. it is a new agreement to expand the existing collaboration between the australian defense force and the u.s. marine corps and the u.s. air force. >> our u.s. marines will begin rotating through darwin for joint training and exercises. our air force will rotate additional aircraft through more airfields in northern australia. these rotations, which are going to be taking place on australian bases, will bring our militaries even closer and make them even more effective. >> reporter: how much of this has to do with china being a rising power both economically and militarily and the u.s. trying to provide a counterweight

directed my national security team to make our presence and mission in the asia pacific a top priority as a result reductions in u.s. defense spending will not repeat will not come at the expense of the asia pacific all right now what you may not know is that australia is also home to a highly secretive sophisticated and very large military base it's called pine gap and from the outside it looks like there are twenty six huge golf ball looking and tenors many believe there is information central intelligence being distributed from this base all over the world including two u.s. commanders in iraq and afghanistan and they have had a central role in the two thousand and three shock in our invasion of baghdad donna mulhearn is an activist who actually broke onto the property at pine gap she is in sydney australia to tell us more about why people should be concerned about what's going on there. and they're gonna i guess let me just start by asking why you and three other activists decided you need to get onto the property back in two thousand and five. well we did that because we felt just had a right to know what was

directed my national security team to make our presence and mission in the asia pacific a top priority as a result reductions in u.s. defense spending will not. i repeat wal-mart at the expense of the asia pacific now you may not know is australia is also home to a highly secretive sophisticated and large military base it's called behind gap and from the outside it looks like there are twenty six huge golf ball looking in tennis many believe it is information central intelligence being distributed from this base all over the world including to u.s. commanders and may have had a central role in the two thousand and three shock in our invasion of baghdad and the animal hern is an activist who actually broke onto the property a kind gap and told me why she felt this was so important to do this or we could that because we felt that had a right to know what was going on and i got it because it's actually a sacred place and the treaty that governs its presence in australia is actually secrets and even astray and members of parliament are not permitted to know what goes on a quiet guy so as a strains we thought well this

u.s. moves to keep hold of its global influence still ahead washington's set to counter china's presence in the pacific. rampart u.s. military activity in australia describing the region as a top priority for washington that's coming up in a few minutes. despite the evil leaderships united resolve to halt the spread of europe's debt crisis the outlook fails to impress investors. stable economies the netherlands is beginning to feel the firsthand effects of contagion as artie's daniel bushell reports taxpayer things quickly turning to anger. the worst day yet for the euro that's how one banker called news that the netherlands considered the second strongest economy in the single currency seen its korean cause great but the markets to new highs the dutch prime minister was forced to react on concerns the problems spiralling out of control. you'd like to be able to push countries out of the euro to put out the fire as he called it is raising fears that countries will be forced to leave the euro to stop this crisis is spreading. as a first step a maturity of dutch people finds a new poll to stop the bailou

u.s. try to win friends for the pacific century ahead. >> in britain the daily newspaper said it's obtained a confidential army document that suggests twice as many soldier as previously thought could be facing redundancy over the next few years. the daily telegraph suggests 15 .5 thousand posts will close and that will be a dramatic cut to britain's armed forces. those wounded in iraq and afghanistan will not be exempt from any future redundancies. britain's future of defense said it had absolutely no plan to change the way it treated wounded, injured and said no decisions have been taken on the scale of the next trench of redundancies. vladimir putin defended his decision to stand in next year's presidential elections in russia. he says he's campaigning to keep the country strong and not for personal gain. mr. putin is the overwhelming favorite to return to a position he first held 12 years ago and some see his political indemrunes as increasingly destructive force. our diplomatic correspondent brinlt kendall has been to meet mr. putin in moscow. >> vladimir putin, for 12 years the face o

i guess they are not the continental u.s., they are in the pacific. >> i can understand the benefit of seeing a palm tree in the breeze. snow goes a long way to cheer people up. they are getting it this morning. i wonder if the kids are going to have delays in western, tennessee. they got winter weather advisories near nashville this morning. snow mixing in with the rains in alabama. the core of the old air starting to settle in. snow in atlanta georgia this morning. same storm producing the snow, getting the tropical feed. it's even though i said it two months ago, repeating storm pattern and atmospheric memory. we are seeing it again and pumping in the rain. there mr. be downpours. we had showers pass through. a couple of more, the roads are damp, there is spray , there is fog. the heavy rain is going to move in after lunch. 58 now in towson. we have ourselves fog, this traffic signal i put up for tonya. >> thank you. >> sometimes less is more. less rain this morning, could be more of a problem, then we get in to the heavy stuff, downpours possible this afternoon in to this evening.

u.s. economy, getting those exports into the asia-pacific region. this apec meeting, it was all about the transpacific partnership. this is eye new free trade deal that nine countries, including the u.s., are trying to push forward. obama wants to see this deal in place by next year. it's a fairly aggressive timetable. china is not included in the initial nine. that will be an interesting development to watch as well. >> it seems to me, andrew, that the president wants it both ways. he wants asian growth to be strong, but he also wants u.s. exports to be stronger. he's pressing china to let its currency appreciate, yet one of the reasons that china has been able to grow so fast is because it's kept its currency, some might say, odd officially low. you can't have it both ways, can you? >> you can't have it both ways, you're right but the u.s. has been relentless in its operation to try to get china to ease or let the currency appreciate, charles. we've been following this story for a long time. the president certainly using the apec meeting to start t

gathering out of the pacific rim split a call an economic heavyweights winds down in hawaii it's the latest rift between the world's two biggest economies which is dominating the u.s. has been lobbying for open asia pacific markets and criticizing china for its trade and currency practices let's now cross lifestyle correspondent as usual by first. i see so are we seeing a new round of currency wars brewing there. well marina it looks like a new cloudy chapter in the book of currency wars between the united states and china has certainly been opened here at the apec summit in honolulu as barack obama is seen really mounting pressure to homes to create at home to create more jobs and take a tougher stance on china he has been seeing here in honolulu that it's time for china to start playing by the rules as we know of course the united states has been incessant in demanding that china increase the value of the you on the united states believe that an undervalued currency creates an unfair competition for the united states and the united states the u.s. presidents wants to make sure that this is something that's gotten rid of because it creates an unfair disadvantage

u.s. push for a nine-nation pacific trade deal that excludes them, criticized the u.s. here. a spokesman saying, quote, it may not be quite appropriate. and may not be in the interest of countries within this region. the president tried to explain. >> the notion that we fear china is mistaken. the notion that we are looking to exclude china is mistaken. >> reporter: president obama said all the u.s. wants is for china to abide by international norms when it comes to economic policy and human rights. we welcome a rising peaceful china, peaceful being the key word. of course this latest move risks escalating tensions with china. jake tapper, abc news, traveling with the president in canberra, australia. >> the president did take a veiled jab at china saying at one point, history is on the side of the free, free society, free governments, free people free economies. and the future belongs to those who stand firm for those ideals in this region and around the world. kind of a jab at the country. >> he is busy. after stops in australia he'll fly to indonesia, today, in austr

still i have this our oceans apart at the asia pacific summit. between the u.s. and china over trading currency issues as the apec summit comes to a close and why. three astronauts are on course for the international space station and a russian site use the first crew to do so since a similar unmanned rocket crashed three months ago. the new italian prime minister mario monti is in the process of forming a new government that is set to tackle the country's economic troubles super mario has policies have already received support from italy's main parties and big business our correspondent sara firth takes a look at the challenges ahead. it was never going to be easy the project that year at seventeen countries of which are now under one currency attracted fierce criticism we just the beginning of a dishonest and downright dangerous german president. to revive the constitution but to do it in such a way that you would have avoided referendums in like a member states some might now be wishing they'd heeded the warnings to one after another the member states began to

u.s. lies in the asian- pacific region. the comments came while addressing the australian parliament. >> president obama visited the tomb of australia's follette war heroes. they fought with america in every major conflict of the 20th century. it was the asian century. president obama turned his attention to it in a speech to the austrian parliament. he said america was here to stay. >> half of humanity -- asia will define if the century ahead will be marked by conflict or cooperation. needless suffering or human progress. >> throughout the speech, there were references to china, a mixture of encouragement and economic growth and trade that everyone could share in. there was a need for responsibility and restraint. the president said the united states would increase its military presence in australia just as it was doing with other allies in the region. >> this has been taking place over the past year. america withdraws from afghanistan and iraq. there are concerned about the military in the region. each has much to lose an

u.s. defense spending will not, i repeat, will not come at the expense of the asia-pacific. >> for the firstops to be stationed in australia. the report shows that its chess move that has everything to do with china. >> move to create a permanent u.s. military presence in australia is a show of solidarity and force. when the president said america now has. >> the presence that is necessary to maintain the security architecture in the region. >> what he means an american troop presence here, soon 2500 marines and potentially dozens of aircraft in australia to serve as a countered weight to china. >> the chinese navy has been aggressive in the pacific asserting control of key trade routes the u.s. and allies depend upon. >> we are here to say this is a region of huge strategic importance. >> china already upset about the push for a nine nation pacific trade deal excludes them criticized the troop build-up here. spokesman saying, quote, it may not be appropriate and may not be in the interests of countries in the region. the president tried to explain. >> the notion that we fear china is mistak

pacific region as a rising voice in world economic and political affairs. president obama will travel across more than 10,000 miles to explain to people how the u.s. le in the asia-pacific region is essential to american jobs and security. >>> congresswoman giffords and her husband astronaut kelly are chronicling her recovery after a bullet nearly took her life last january. together they've written a book. diane sawyer looks at how far give forces has come in her recovery. >> there she is vibrant, spirited. someone calls her the most positive person in congress. seconds after these pictures were taken january 8th, a man aimed a glock 19 at her head and three feet an pulled the trigger. >> we are following developing story shooting at a grocery store. >> 12 were injured. >> through all these months commander kelly was there holding her hand in the hospital. >> how about that thumbs up. >> we didn't know there would be hours of videotape of an astounding determined journey. gabby giffords fighting her way one breath, one word, one heartfelt step at a time. not just the journey of one woman, also the husband. who knew what his wife was made of. >> ga

u.s. president hailed his new free trade asia pacific pact as a win win to boost trade in the region. some in china took it as a predator effort to change rules mean. free trade tend to be. in the eyes of the beholder it's true for you but protection for me provided that i get to protect my precious. industries that well will of our own personal national interests so it's always a dilemma as to how free it is as the euro crisis continues metastasizing throughout the world and china is asked to shoulder the load many analysts say the west should keep in mind it's all that age about he who pays the piper china is really in the driver's seat in many respects and this is coming at an awkward time for the united states because the united states is clearly a declining power at the same time and it's having trouble adjusting to what that means many chinese proverbs are difficult to translate into english here those about money usually have exact equivalents one of them is money makes the world go round the concept experientially familiar to washington and progressively so to beijing it's one

concrete commitments towards a free pacific trade area that the u.s. has been looking for but at the same time the u.s. has turned up the heat on its biggest economic rival china at the weekend's gathering president obama slammed beijing for its trade and currency policies his latest rift was in evidence even when it came to the smiles and handshakes for the cameras our correspondent and associate reports. there is a tradition at a park summits where leaders get together and where national costumes for a photo opportunity it's really a fun time for leaders support each other on the back and joke around but this year journalists were surprised to see that this is all a photo op in hawaiian shirts never happened and we were hearing that this is because china was refusing to put on the one shirt so it really looks like the united states had a hard time during these last two days at apac in honolulu convincing china not only when it comes to economic issues but really issues of the wardrobe as well and this is something that many analysts are not surprised

u.s. is a pacific power and these moves are scene as a counter to china's increasing military might in that london, pushing for a more extensive smoking ban. drivers and passengers are exposed to 23 times more toxins than being in a smoking car bar. >>> in baghdad, the u.s. is handing over to the iraqi government, the palaces of former leader saddam hussein. one includes the cell where saddam hussein was interrogated, and held prisoner pryor to his execution. some of the palaces have been used as american military headquarters. the handover is part of the u.s. withdraw scheduled to be completed by the end of next month. >>> a privacy breach effecting millions of patients. >>> and wet weather moving toward northern california. bill martin is here in six minutes to tell us when the leading edge arrives in the bay area. alright, so we have $10. you could get two things for $4 and one for $2. or five things for $2. or one for $6 and two for $2. [ male announcer ] with denny's 2-4-6-8 value menu, we're open to all new ways to save you money. [ imitates explosion ] [ male announcer ] dnyny's. >>>

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pacific power. here to stay. the president was there to announce up to 2,500 u.s. a deal with that country. the move coming as china expands its military reach into the pacific. >>> back home, mood is not very good. new cnn poll shows that just 25% of people think things are going well in the country. 74% say they are going badly. 44% are confidence that we will be able to turn things around but that number is much lower than it was last year or the year before. >> new reports of unrest in syria overnight explosions and gunfire rocked the syrian capital after a couple of military defectors struck a key government security complex. meantime international pressure on syrian president assad is to end brutal crackdown on protesters. that backlash is growing. >> kuwait angry protesters stormed the parliament building demanding the country's prime minister step down. demonstrators included opposition law makers who accused the kuwaiti regime of corruption. >> still to come, deadly storms ripped through the south. now search and rescue teams are looking for more survivors

u.s. influence in the asia-pacific region and act firmly against any nuclear moves by north korea. later, the president offered an early thanks to australian troops for hosting a new contingent of u.s. personnel. >>> presidential candidate newt gingrich remains on the defensive about nearly $2 million he got from the big government mortgage companies. on the campaign trail in iowa, gingrich tried to put a positive spin on the issue, saying it shows voters he knows a great deal about washington. later, he told a radio interviewer that he did not remember exactly how much he got paid. but it was in line with other consultants make. gingrich is under the microscope now that he has surged ahead in the latest polls. >>> well, the military has a new bunker-busting bomb in its arsenal which is larger than anything it's had before. it's called a massive ordnance penetrator. or a m.o.p. for short. and it's nearly 5 tons heavier than anything the u.s. has. the m.o.p. can go up to 200 feet into the ground, to take out facilities that might house weapons of mass destruction. >>> several drug au

pacific summit. talks between the u.s. and china over trade and currency issues as the apec summit comes to a close in hawaii. and books and boot camp top military style discipline will soon be introduced in some u.k. schools to strike now unruly pupils but a new front opens up in the debate with a warning it's a step too far. the new italian prime minister mario monti is in the process of forming a new government that such to tackle the country's economic troubles dubbed super mario his policies have already received support from italy's main parties and big businesses our correspondent sara firth takes a look at the challenges ahead. it was never going to be easy to project this year at seventeen countries of which are now under one currency attracted fierce criticism we've witnessed the beginning of a dishonest and downright dangerous german president. to revive the constitution but to do it in such a way that you want to avoid referendums in like a member states some might now be wishing they'd heeded the warnings one