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the conflict has escalated to the point where neither gedik, nor his shooting fraternity, nor unescoant to give an interview on the issue. the gedik case has tarnished the image of the shooting clubs. more and more say they plan to become more diverse and open in future. the marksmen in buschhoven, near bonn, amended their charter a few years ago. they're no longer a fraternity. now they call themselves a sports shooting club. atheists and muslims can join -- religion is no longer important -- but that's not the case with the national association. >> i'll be perfectly honest with you -- these people have a screw loose. that's all there is to it. anyone who says things like that are really strange. reporter: the debate about traditional and modern clubs has got the people in buschhoven all wound up. they don't want any club in their village to exclude muslims. >> there are plenty of people who think that's bad and say, "we don't want to have anything to do with them." reporter: and at the fraternity in hackenbroich in the rhineland, they're also coming round to the idea that muslim ne
the conflict has escalated to the point where neither gedik, nor his shooting fraternity, nor unescoant to give an interview on the issue. the gedik case has tarnished the image of the shooting clubs. more and more say they plan to become more diverse and open in future. the marksmen in buschhoven, near bonn, amended their charter a few years ago. they're no longer a fraternity. now they call themselves a sports shooting club. atheists and muslims can join -- religion is no longer important --...
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dust and rubble mountains are all that is left of the nearby square, a unesco world heritage site. the tent city has sprung up in the capital as many people chose to stay outdoors, fearful of aftershocks. >> i have been here for the past three days. there is no other choice. last night it rained hard. we were all getting drenched including the children. >> rescuers aided by the military are busy digging through the ruins, searching for survivors. sunday, this girl was rescued from the rubble. she was immediately rushed to the hospital. with so many needing medical attention, triage areas have been set up in the streets. doctors are worried about running out of drugs and equipment. >> a lot of patients, many including amputations. >> i have broken my leg. my father was injured, and i have no idea where my sister is. it is really difficult. >> the same scenes of devastation are everywhere. people are now lining up the dead outside. survivors are searching for news of missing loved ones. seismologists warn more violent after shots -- aftershocks are to be expected after a 6.7 magnitud
dust and rubble mountains are all that is left of the nearby square, a unesco world heritage site. the tent city has sprung up in the capital as many people chose to stay outdoors, fearful of aftershocks. >> i have been here for the past three days. there is no other choice. last night it rained hard. we were all getting drenched including the children. >> rescuers aided by the military are busy digging through the ruins, searching for survivors. sunday, this girl was rescued from...
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unesco has described the damage as extensive and irreversible.s is the square in kathmandu in 2010 and this is how it looks now. the square was home to nepal's royal family until the 19th century. this is another view of the square and you can see the nine story tower on the right. you can also see how its top tiers have toppled. the media estimates that 80% of the temples in the square have been destroyed. and this is the square in the historic temple town in the kathmandu valley. by sunday parts of it had been reduced to rubble. unesco says it is sending a team to assess the damage from the earthquake. let's move on to other world news now. at least 52 people are feared dead in massive landslide in northeastern afghanistan. it happened in a remote province. afghan officials say the only way to access the area is by helicopter with surrounding roads covered in know. >>> breaks news just in out of saudi arabia where officials are saying they have arrested more than 90 people suspected of belonging to the islamic state of iraq and the levant. we'l
unesco has described the damage as extensive and irreversible.s is the square in kathmandu in 2010 and this is how it looks now. the square was home to nepal's royal family until the 19th century. this is another view of the square and you can see the nine story tower on the right. you can also see how its top tiers have toppled. the media estimates that 80% of the temples in the square have been destroyed. and this is the square in the historic temple town in the kathmandu valley. by sunday...
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tsugi was a key member of the team that lobbied to get washaku to get added to unesco's cultural heritage list. >> we should be proud that it has been recognized. >> reporter: he added that concentrating too much on exporting food is a mistake. he says it's time to think about protection. >> it has to do with the culture. it also has to do with protecting the agriculture, fishery ingredients and also skills education, for example, and regional agriculture areas as well. there's so many things we need to protect in terms of what you call washoku. >> tsugi says that protecting washoku does not mean -- >> let us know if it is too strong for foreign guests or too weak. >> it's so good it's excellent. >> reporter: on this day, tsugi is introducing new techniques using custom-made japanese stock. in japanese traditional food stock is made from shavings of dried fish and kelp. this time the chef used tomato instead. it has the same flavor-boosting substance as the bonito flakes but it doesn't have a fishy aroma or taste. so people are familiar with japanese cuisine can enjoy it. >> one thing we
tsugi was a key member of the team that lobbied to get washaku to get added to unesco's cultural heritage list. >> we should be proud that it has been recognized. >> reporter: he added that concentrating too much on exporting food is a mistake. he says it's time to think about protection. >> it has to do with the culture. it also has to do with protecting the agriculture, fishery ingredients and also skills education, for example, and regional agriculture areas as well....
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this is the unesco world heritage site and a lot of it is now rubble. asked the members of the crew if they were searching for people. he said nobody is alive. the dogs were sniffing around and they couldn't find anybody. generally, it's the first 72 hours that is the most likely time to find survivors. that's coming up in a few hours from now that window. now, again as we heard it's only kathmandu and the surrounding areas that we have been able to gauge the devastation, but it's really the places inside, close inside nepal, the interior, where the towns and the villages closer to the epicenter. we still have no word about what's going on there and that's where the search and rescue teams need to go to see the full extent of the damage. >> and we sue in sabina's report some the anger that people are experiencing, even where aid is passing through and going on to somewhere else. is there any way to deal with that. there are any improvements on that front? >> well, lauren, honestly, no. it's been a very uncoordinated effort from what we have seen, even w
this is the unesco world heritage site and a lot of it is now rubble. asked the members of the crew if they were searching for people. he said nobody is alive. the dogs were sniffing around and they couldn't find anybody. generally, it's the first 72 hours that is the most likely time to find survivors. that's coming up in a few hours from now that window. now, again as we heard it's only kathmandu and the surrounding areas that we have been able to gauge the devastation, but it's really the...
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this report was by unesco.llion youngsters are still getting no education at all. but there were countries singled out for praise, they include afghanistan, nepal sierra leone, nepal, and tanzania. india went from 60 million out of school in 2000 to 1 million currently. that is making it the best performing nation in improving the number of children in the classroom. now our report from delhi. >> reporter: inside a government school in delhi, most of the children come from poor backgrounds. the school provides them with books and uniform and of course, there are no fees to be paid. most indian children now go to school. but some of the older ones have to balance their desire to learn with the need to support their families. most of the children come in the morning, but then in the afternoon go to work in small factories or even at home. they tell us if they don't do that, their family may not have enough money to buy food. at mid-day, it's lunchtime. the students are made to wash up before being served a simple
this report was by unesco.llion youngsters are still getting no education at all. but there were countries singled out for praise, they include afghanistan, nepal sierra leone, nepal, and tanzania. india went from 60 million out of school in 2000 to 1 million currently. that is making it the best performing nation in improving the number of children in the classroom. now our report from delhi. >> reporter: inside a government school in delhi, most of the children come from poor...
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the head of unesco said today isis's actions amount to" cultural cleansing." there are reports of new military gains by islamic extremists in neighboring syria. an international monitoring group say isis and al qaeda's official syrian wing, the nusra front, made gains overnight and now control about 90% of a palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of damascus, the nation's capital. there are an estimated 18,000 people living in the camp. they are said to be suffering through shortages of food, water and medication. a series of anti-islam demonstrations across australia today prompted clashes with other protesters who denounced the gatherings as racist. the anti-islam protests were staged in 16 cities across the country including melbourne sydney and brisbane. they were organized by a group calling itself "reclaim australia," which says the country is under threat from islamic extremists. television coverage of last january's terror attack on a kosher jewish market in paris has prompted a lawsuit. it alleges that live reports by bfmtv endangered the lives of
the head of unesco said today isis's actions amount to" cultural cleansing." there are reports of new military gains by islamic extremists in neighboring syria. an international monitoring group say isis and al qaeda's official syrian wing, the nusra front, made gains overnight and now control about 90% of a palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of damascus, the nation's capital. there are an estimated 18,000 people living in the camp. they are said to be suffering through...
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short distance away, loss of a different kind this is the square, one of the nepal afternoons seven unescoorld heritage sites devastated by the quake. four building dating back to the 14th and 15th century have been serious lay damaged the for now the priority is life and what's left it have not the rich and value i can't believe history. these women say they have given up any hope of finding their relatives. they are among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they are convinced it's safe. the con responsibilitying for of ube alconstant fogg of funeralprior smoke hangs over everything. andrew simmons. al jazerra. >>> the u.s. city of baltimore has did claude a curfew until 5:00 am. riots erupted after the funeral of a policeman that died in police dust is a a lawyer for freddie gray's family says his make was 80% severed, they are calling for police reform. >> we ask the prosecutors to reexamine their sentencing policy, they are brutal boards us, they are worst than any country in the world. there is no other country tha
short distance away, loss of a different kind this is the square, one of the nepal afternoons seven unescoorld heritage sites devastated by the quake. four building dating back to the 14th and 15th century have been serious lay damaged the for now the priority is life and what's left it have not the rich and value i can't believe history. these women say they have given up any hope of finding their relatives. they are among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street. no one...
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la unesco habÍa obligado a ser colocado en la lista de patrimonio de la humanidad. unidos y explorar el camino de las naci aranxa: entre breve encuentro pocas semanas despuÉs de que estados unidos calificÓ a venezuela como un paÍs amenaza. con el fin juan: una enfermedad difÍcil de aceptar y devastadora para toda la familia. fue sometida a diferentes tratamientos y a pesar de que estaban cubiertos por el seguro estatal medical se vio afectada por los altos costos de la medicina. >> debido a la aprobaciÓn que tienen que llevar, dura aproximadamente un mes el intervalo en el que estaba esperando que la medicina fuera aprobada. juan: estuvo sin medicamento casi un mes y medio. quienes padecen de cÁncer en los estados unidos ademÁs tienen que batallar con los exorbitantes precios de la cÁncer se ven venden en 9300 $ para un mes. sin embargo los estados unidos la versiÓn genÉrica no llegarÁ hasta el aÑo entrante. directivos de laboratorio han explicado en el pasado que aquÍ en estados unidos se paga mÁs por los medicamentos debido a que aquÍ precisamente es donde se real
la unesco habÍa obligado a ser colocado en la lista de patrimonio de la humanidad. unidos y explorar el camino de las naci aranxa: entre breve encuentro pocas semanas despuÉs de que estados unidos calificÓ a venezuela como un paÍs amenaza. con el fin juan: una enfermedad difÍcil de aceptar y devastadora para toda la familia. fue sometida a diferentes tratamientos y a pesar de que estaban cubiertos por el seguro estatal medical se vio afectada por los altos costos de la medicina. >>...
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Ésto es un lugar nombrado como patrimonio de la humanidad de la unesco.bros. garcia: ligas hermosamente detalladas que alguna vez pertenecieron estÁn terminando ahora estÁs Íg _ pigas de madera. >> es una gran pÉrdida para la religiÓn, la herencia cultural del paÍs. >> ladrillos cayendo, interrumpen el servicio tenue de la tristeza ocurrida que acompaÑa los cientos de voluntarios. garcia: aunque no se puede comparar con la tragedia humana vivida en esta ciudad es importante entender la importancia ocurrida en este lugar. desde katmandu pablo garcia univision noticias. maria elena: captado por una cÁmara de seguridad se derrumba un edificio. se ve cÓmo la gente corre desesperadamente. jorge: una mujer mexicana desaparecida en utah las cÁmaras de univisiÓn han acompaÑado a la familia de la joven. nos muestra durante el trabajo que han hecho los padres de la vÍctima. duran: del aeropuerto de irte saint lake utah. >> ella me decÍa que era una ciudad segura y que nunca iba a pasar nada. duran: esperanzados de encontrarla con vida, la familia entera recorriÓ la
Ésto es un lugar nombrado como patrimonio de la humanidad de la unesco.bros. garcia: ligas hermosamente detalladas que alguna vez pertenecieron estÁn terminando ahora estÁs Íg _ pigas de madera. >> es una gran pÉrdida para la religiÓn, la herencia cultural del paÍs. >> ladrillos cayendo, interrumpen el servicio tenue de la tristeza ocurrida que acompaÑa los cientos de voluntarios. garcia: aunque no se puede comparar con la tragedia humana vivida en esta ciudad es importante...
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in 2005, unesco awarded the workshop this seal of excellence for handy craft products in southeast asiacarf incorporates traditional gold and silk way deep red border. the brand is called mekong blue. blue is a symbol of sincerity and hope in cambodia. the brand's founder is chanta. she set up the workshop in 2002 with assistance from overseas ngos. [ speaking foreign language ] >> changta was born in 1961 in the nest of the country. when she was 11, she and her family were forced to leave their homeland. in 1970, a civil war broke out in cambodia. many fled to neighboring countries. chanta and her family escaped to a town in southern vietnam where one of her mother's relatives took them in. ♪ ♪ >> ten years later when her mother died, chanta moved to a refugee camp in thailand. there she learned english from a volunteer group, and also gained experience as a nurse. ♪ ♪ >> in 1993, after the signing of the paris peace accords, she returned home for the first time in 20 years, to assist the ngo doctors without borders in their activities within the country. upon her return, she discovere
in 2005, unesco awarded the workshop this seal of excellence for handy craft products in southeast asiacarf incorporates traditional gold and silk way deep red border. the brand is called mekong blue. blue is a symbol of sincerity and hope in cambodia. the brand's founder is chanta. she set up the workshop in 2002 with assistance from overseas ngos. [ speaking foreign language ] >> changta was born in 1961 in the nest of the country. when she was 11, she and her family were forced to...
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la unesco habÍa obligado a ser colocado en la lista de patrimonio de la humanidad.y de mordaza que entrarÁ en vigor en junio y que dice, pone en peligro las libertades civiles y limita el derecho a la manifestaciÓn con multas que pueden llegar hasta los 30.000 . el movimiento se llama no somos criminales que reÚne a mÁs de 100 organizaciones. el gobernante venezolano nicolÁs maduro calificÓ de franco y serio su breve intercambio de palabras con el presidente barack obama en el marco de la cumbre de las amÉricas en panamÁ. durante una entrevista agregÓ que en su opiniÓn, eso podrÍa allanar el camino para posibles futuras conversaciones entre los dos paÍses. maduro: ha sido un encuentro serio, franco, donde dijimos las verdades.yo dirÍa que inclusive cordial. pudiera abrirse la posibilidad de ir a un proceso de conversaciÓn con el gobierno de estados unidos y explorar el camino de las naciones que respeto. aranxa: entre breve encuentro entre maduro y obama tuvo lugar pocas semanas despuÉs de que estados unidos calificÓ a venezuela como un paÍs amenaza. con el fin de c
la unesco habÍa obligado a ser colocado en la lista de patrimonio de la humanidad.y de mordaza que entrarÁ en vigor en junio y que dice, pone en peligro las libertades civiles y limita el derecho a la manifestaciÓn con multas que pueden llegar hasta los 30.000 . el movimiento se llama no somos criminales que reÚne a mÁs de 100 organizaciones. el gobernante venezolano nicolÁs maduro calificÓ de franco y serio su breve intercambio de palabras con el presidente barack obama en el marco de...
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reentry to unesco in 2003, and was appointed by secretary of state powell to unesco. she has traveled to many places at led cultural missions from uruguay to the peoples republic of china. finally, our discussion in the center will be a need to mcbride, chief of staff to first lady laura bush:. ms. mcbride is executive in residence for the center of congressional and presidential study in the american university in washington. she direct programming and national conferences on the legacies of america's first lady and their influence on politics, policy, and global diplomacy. she served as chief of staff first lady laura bush from 2005-2009. in this capacity, she directed the staff work on a variety of domestic and global initiative in which mrs. bush was involved. each of the speakers is going to have 10 minutes to speak. at the conclusion of their presentations, we will have q&a from the audience. there will be floating microphone so you will be asked to raise her hand. thank you. enjoy. [applause] >> good morning. the valuation of the first lady's role is evolution,
reentry to unesco in 2003, and was appointed by secretary of state powell to unesco. she has traveled to many places at led cultural missions from uruguay to the peoples republic of china. finally, our discussion in the center will be a need to mcbride, chief of staff to first lady laura bush:. ms. mcbride is executive in residence for the center of congressional and presidential study in the american university in washington. she direct programming and national conferences on the legacies of...
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the nine-story tower, what you are seeing here, unesco world hritage site, reduced to rubble.in kathmandu centuries old, were ruined, destroyed by the quake. >> reporter: centuries of history and tradition disappearing within second. we are at the square, center of kathmandu, a complex of ancient temples and palaces, a unesco heritage site, what is left of it you can see for yourself. this used to be a three story pagoda style tower, all day we have seen nepalecse personnel ad volunteers sifting through the rubble with bare hand to go through all of this to in search of survivors, in search of artifacts and bodies. for someone who calls nepal home, i was born in kathmandu. this is absolutely surreal. i used to come here all the time with my friend to show them the beauty of nepal. especially the friends visiting from abroad. beyond the historical loss, beyond the tangible loss, there is that intangible loss. these temples are not just architectural wonders for nepales echt, they're the home of hindu gods, goddesses, nepalese come to the temples every day to pray to sculptures
the nine-story tower, what you are seeing here, unesco world hritage site, reduced to rubble.in kathmandu centuries old, were ruined, destroyed by the quake. >> reporter: centuries of history and tradition disappearing within second. we are at the square, center of kathmandu, a complex of ancient temples and palaces, a unesco heritage site, what is left of it you can see for yourself. this used to be a three story pagoda style tower, all day we have seen nepalecse personnel ad volunteers...
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nepal has seven unesco heritage sites and this was one of them. >>> vice president joe biden will swear in lore receipting lynch at the 83rd attorney general. the ceremony is expected to take place in 20 minutes. the senate decided thursday to confirm lynch. she'll be the first black women to lead the doj. her nomination was held up for months because of disagreements over a human trafficking bill. >>> thethe defense attorneys have begun their case to spare the life of dzhokhar tsarnaev. they argue that he was heavily influenced by his older brother. the prosecution say that tsarnaev should be put to death. >>> many arrive to pay final respects to freddie gray. family and friends waited in line to say good buy. gray died while in the custody of baltimore police. good morning. what is the mood among the people where you are? >> there is a great deal to reflect upon. still after a week, more than a week after freddie gray died we don't understand the circumstances in which he died. he was only in police custody for less than an hour but that was enough time for him to sustain three broken
nepal has seven unesco heritage sites and this was one of them. >>> vice president joe biden will swear in lore receipting lynch at the 83rd attorney general. the ceremony is expected to take place in 20 minutes. the senate decided thursday to confirm lynch. she'll be the first black women to lead the doj. her nomination was held up for months because of disagreements over a human trafficking bill. >>> thethe defense attorneys have begun their case to spare the life of...
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some of my friends and staff we're it was declared that the unesco cultural heritage, and the temples just collapsed and crumbled. it is something very devastating devastating. as we wait for the morning i'm sure this will be a long night for many people. many people still on the street in apprehension. >> we'll leave you to get on with the work that you can do. thank you very much, indeed, for talking with us. live out of kathmandu operating by torchlight. parts of india we saw on the map just how far the tremors had been felt. there were deaths in india as well? >> that's correct. we're looking at 30 people confirmed dead at the moment. the authorities in india are expecting that number to potentially continue to rise with 100 centered in the state of bahar alone. the tremors felt far and wide from you new delhi all the way to the east in west bengal. well in terms of the response that has happened relatively quickly. we've seen four air force planes take off headed to nepal. they've landed with humanitarian supplies, sniffer dogs and experienced response teams from india. however,
some of my friends and staff we're it was declared that the unesco cultural heritage, and the temples just collapsed and crumbled. it is something very devastating devastating. as we wait for the morning i'm sure this will be a long night for many people. many people still on the street in apprehension. >> we'll leave you to get on with the work that you can do. thank you very much, indeed, for talking with us. live out of kathmandu operating by torchlight. parts of india we saw on the...
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it's a registered unesco world heritage site and a major tourist attraction. similar oily stains were found on the fence in front of a statue at the gate. they are attribute to two master sculptors. it's listed as a national treasure. >> translator: i don't understand why people have to destroy or maim beautiful things. it's just no reason to do that. >> nhk has learned 24 temples and shrines in at least six prefectures have been targeted. similar stains were found in february in the hallway of nijo castle in kyoto. they used a solvent to remove the oil and they say the work took more than ten days to complete. security has been increased at a number of sites. at a temple also in keyyoto official joined officials to patrol the grounds and vicinity. >>> bullish investors sent japan's stock market past the key milestone. the benchmark nikkei index touched the 20,000 level for first time in 15 years. they're buying up shares on expectations that companies will be posting stronger earnings. the nikkei has been inching steadily closer to the 20,000 mark in recent w
it's a registered unesco world heritage site and a major tourist attraction. similar oily stains were found on the fence in front of a statue at the gate. they are attribute to two master sculptors. it's listed as a national treasure. >> translator: i don't understand why people have to destroy or maim beautiful things. it's just no reason to do that. >> nhk has learned 24 temples and shrines in at least six prefectures have been targeted. similar stains were found in february in...
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some of our friends and staff declared the unesco many people are still on the street in apprehensionnd ambiguity. >> the quake triggered an avalanche killing ten people there. tourism an important part of nepal's economy with more than 800,000 visitors head into the country each year. the most come for trekking and himalayan mountain climbing. they say that efforts to bring people down from everest and surrounding slopes are under way. >> we'll immediately be arranging for the rescue mission. we'll arrange all of our ask you in fact, our ground rescue team is already in operation. without communication it is very hard to coordinate, and given the problems that we're facing in fact, the telephone lines are sometimes switching on and off and we'll try to sort this thing out. i think it's being felt all over the nation, that's why it's a bit hard for us to give out information. >> parts of the border has been effected as well. we'll bring you the reports from new delhi and the deaths that are in india too. >> that's right we're hearing of at least 34 deaths across the northern and into
some of our friends and staff declared the unesco many people are still on the street in apprehensionnd ambiguity. >> the quake triggered an avalanche killing ten people there. tourism an important part of nepal's economy with more than 800,000 visitors head into the country each year. the most come for trekking and himalayan mountain climbing. they say that efforts to bring people down from everest and surrounding slopes are under way. >> we'll immediately be arranging for the...
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debar square, a unesco world heritage site, lies in ruins. a tower built in the 19th century collapsed trapping dozens of people. still more challenges ahead. >> the next 72 hours is critical. there's issues to do with water as well, as there's heavy rainfall that can lead to the subterranean structures in some of these buildings becoming flooded. we also have risk of spread of disease et cetera over the coming weeks. >> a natural catastrophe with fears it will turn into a humanitarian disaster. >> the u.s. military is assisting with the effort. c-17 cargo plane loading up for the journey from joint base charleston, south carolina. an earlier flight brought supplies, journalists and a team of firefighters to the disaster zone. nepal is located in a zone that's prone to earthquakes. for a look now at the science of earthquakes. here is jake ward jake our science and technology editor jacob ward. >> the world in which you and i know is made up of a floating one. tectonic plates bump together all the time. it is these certain places that we see
debar square, a unesco world heritage site, lies in ruins. a tower built in the 19th century collapsed trapping dozens of people. still more challenges ahead. >> the next 72 hours is critical. there's issues to do with water as well, as there's heavy rainfall that can lead to the subterranean structures in some of these buildings becoming flooded. we also have risk of spread of disease et cetera over the coming weeks. >> a natural catastrophe with fears it will turn into a...
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they were designated a unesco world heritage site in 1994. the president of yamagata university met with peru's culture minister in lima where they signed a cooperation accord. yamagata university has a research institute in peru. it will supply information on the locations of drawings that it has found. >> translator: we are deeply concerned about the lines being destroyed. so we've decided to help preserve this cultural asset for mankind. >> the accord also mentions steps to call on local residents to recognize the importance of preserving the cultural asset. it's the first pact the peruvian ministry has signed with a research institution to help preserve the drawings. >>> and that's all for now on this edition of "newsline." i'm raja pradhan in tokyo. from all of us at nhk world, thanks for watching and have a good day wherever you are. blam x nóx >> she began her career acting in the small neighborhood theaters of chicago before entering the theater scene of the late '80s. audiences began to take note when she joined the cast of the drew
they were designated a unesco world heritage site in 1994. the president of yamagata university met with peru's culture minister in lima where they signed a cooperation accord. yamagata university has a research institute in peru. it will supply information on the locations of drawings that it has found. >> translator: we are deeply concerned about the lines being destroyed. so we've decided to help preserve this cultural asset for mankind. >> the accord also mentions steps to call...
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back and worried some of the buildings may come down and some are hundreds of years old and this is unescold heritage site and there is fear with search and rescuing and recovering bodies there is a concern if people get too close to buildings it may cause even more deaths. >> and to understand where you are people are still sleeping in the cold and what is happening with the aid effort are they not getting help? >> reporter: sammy, they are getting help but it's slowly coming in. this is a tent that has come up since the quake hit on saturday hundreds of people have been calling this home, battling the element elements. just today they managed to get a few more tents because of the rain otherwise they were pretty much sleeping out in the open and that is one of the hardest fights that i have had against mother nature and have come out because of the earthquake and it rained and had to go back inside and aftershocks run back outside, it's cool in the night the sun comes out and it's hot again and it has been a really hard fight and relief has slowly come in but it still has a lot more to g
back and worried some of the buildings may come down and some are hundreds of years old and this is unescold heritage site and there is fear with search and rescuing and recovering bodies there is a concern if people get too close to buildings it may cause even more deaths. >> and to understand where you are people are still sleeping in the cold and what is happening with the aid effort are they not getting help? >> reporter: sammy, they are getting help but it's slowly coming in....
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reentry to unesco in 2003, and was appointed by secretary of state powell to unesco. she has traveled to many places at led cultural missions from uruguay to the peoples republic of china. finally, our discussion in the center will be a need to mcbride, chief of staff to first lady laura bush:. ms. mcbride is executive in residence for the center of congressional and presidential study in the american university in washington. she direct programming and national conferences on the legacies of america's first lady and their influence on politics, policy, and global diplomacy. she served as chief of staff first lady laura bush from 2005-2009. in this capacity, she directed the staff work on a variety of domestic and global initiative in which mrs. bush was involved. each of the speakers is going to have 10 minutes to speak. at the conclusion of their presentations, we will have q&a from the audience. there will be floating microphone so you will be asked to raise her hand. thank you. enjoy. [applause] >> good morning. the valuation of the first lady's role is evolution,
reentry to unesco in 2003, and was appointed by secretary of state powell to unesco. she has traveled to many places at led cultural missions from uruguay to the peoples republic of china. finally, our discussion in the center will be a need to mcbride, chief of staff to first lady laura bush:. ms. mcbride is executive in residence for the center of congressional and presidential study in the american university in washington. she direct programming and national conferences on the legacies of...
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there's even a campaign to have them included on the unesco world heritage list. >> in this safety cordonre millions of all of trees, --olive trees, which are centuries, even millennia old. they witnessed the huns and the moors, and now they will fall victim to the bacterium? >> antonio's small business is typical for olive oil production in the region. most companies are in family hands. the little hope for the future. -- they see little hope for the future. >> last year, we worked for six months. this year, we only have one month's work. without olives, we will not have any work. >> a small bacterium is putting the entire region in italy at risk. soon, these olive presses could be mothballed forever. damien: wow, a million trees to be destroyed -- had eu with fishers -- have eu officials gone crazy you can let me know what you think by getting in touch with us on twitter or by e-mail. now to romania, a country which over the last decade has lost around 3 million people who have left to find work elsewhere. the advantage is they send large amounts of money back home, which is an importan
there's even a campaign to have them included on the unesco world heritage list. >> in this safety cordonre millions of all of trees, --olive trees, which are centuries, even millennia old. they witnessed the huns and the moors, and now they will fall victim to the bacterium? >> antonio's small business is typical for olive oil production in the region. most companies are in family hands. the little hope for the future. -- they see little hope for the future. >> last year, we...
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. >> reporter: civic groups from both countries plan to submit a joint application to unesco next yearthey want to have the ancient korean missions added to the memory of the world register. they say the missions should be recognized for the role they played in peaceful relations for over two centuries. by drawing on examples from the past japanese and south koreans are trying to inspire others to follow the path of peace together. nhk world. >>> people in the philippines are bracing themselves as a typhoon approaches. here with the details is jonathan oh from our weather desk. >> hello. we have been tracking this typhoon for the past few days and now it is starting to weaken just a bit. it was a violent typhoon, as we went through the day tuesday, and into wednesday, peaking at its highest strength. but now it's starting to weaken. i want to point out a couple of characteristics here. there's may sack. a pretty powerful storm. this is a wind shear debris that's taking place with the system. which means it is getting som resistance and starting to tear apart just a b which means we're
. >> reporter: civic groups from both countries plan to submit a joint application to unesco next yearthey want to have the ancient korean missions added to the memory of the world register. they say the missions should be recognized for the role they played in peaceful relations for over two centuries. by drawing on examples from the past japanese and south koreans are trying to inspire others to follow the path of peace together. nhk world. >>> people in the philippines are...
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, she was 87 a short distance a loss of a different kind and this is the daba square one of nepal unescoitage site and four buildings dating to the 14 and 15th century have been seriously damaged but for now the priority is life what is left of it not nepal's rich and valuable history and the women say they have given up any hope of finding their relatives. they are among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street no one here wants to live in a building until they are convinced it's safe, the constant fog of funeral parlor smoke hangs over them as if a reminder could ever be needed of how the earth shook and consumed so many people's lives, andrew simmons, al jazeera, nepal. >>> now the families of two australia men who face execution in indonesia made what could be the final visit and the mother said he and andrew chan and myuran sukumaran will be shot after midnight and those two and eight hours had 72 hours of death by firing squad over the weekend, indonesia authorities say there is no possibility of any further appeals, and all ten convicted on drug charges. indones
, she was 87 a short distance a loss of a different kind and this is the daba square one of nepal unescoitage site and four buildings dating to the 14 and 15th century have been seriously damaged but for now the priority is life what is left of it not nepal's rich and valuable history and the women say they have given up any hope of finding their relatives. they are among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street no one here wants to live in a building until they are convinced...
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this is the square, one of nepal's seven unesco world heritage sites devastated by the quake.r buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th century have been seriously damaged. but for now the priority is life what's left of it. not nepal's rich and valuable history. these bell say they have given up any hope of finding their relatives. they are among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they are convinced it's safe. the constant fog of funeral prior spoke hangover there as if a reminded could ever be needed of how the earth shook and consumed so many people's lives. andrew simmonds, al jazerra nepal. >>> the u.s. city of baltimore has declared a state of medical a curfew curfew is in place until 5:00 a.m. local time. riots erupted after the funeral of a black man who died in police custody a lawyer for freddie game's family says his neck was 80% severed. they are calling for police reform. >> we ask the prosecutors to reexamine their sentencing power, they are brutal towards us, they are worse than any countr
this is the square, one of nepal's seven unesco world heritage sites devastated by the quake.r buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th century have been seriously damaged. but for now the priority is life what's left of it. not nepal's rich and valuable history. these bell say they have given up any hope of finding their relatives. they are among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they are convinced it's safe. the...
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a unesco world heritage site, faiz where you stand.so what going on behind you, what you see. >> reporter: well, this is just a small section of the square, one of the many heritage sites in this area, as you can see the rubble how bad it is. this is only a small faction. about a block on the other side there is a rescue could you operation going on there. officials have said quietly they don't expect to find anybody but the first 48 hours since the earthquake is crucial and the most likely time to find survivers, so they are giving it their best efforts. people are in a well struggle. it's a battle against the element. people are living in the square ex-they can't go inside because of the after short then the rain comes and they go inside and then another aftershock so they come back out. it's al jazerra actually really hot as well. it's really been a struggle. they are just doing whatever they can to cope with all the different circumstances and elements being thrown at them. >> what about any sort of rescue missions and the aid that
a unesco world heritage site, faiz where you stand.so what going on behind you, what you see. >> reporter: well, this is just a small section of the square, one of the many heritage sites in this area, as you can see the rubble how bad it is. this is only a small faction. about a block on the other side there is a rescue could you operation going on there. officials have said quietly they don't expect to find anybody but the first 48 hours since the earthquake is crucial and the most...
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unesco says an extra $22 billion a year will be needed to achieve those targets. education minister says they are facing an emergency less than half of the teachers have proper qualify indications and stuart score among the lowest in the world in reading, math and sciences. step vaessen within there to discover why. >> reporter: a few howers from the capital jakarta and schools are in a deplorable state. holes in the roof. buildings half finished. putting children at rick. first java decided to build their own school after the government refuse today provide within. money ran out before they could even finish it. many are out of school before entering high school. now she is one of the school's teachers. >> my main problem is that i don't really understand the learning material. it's very hard for me to explain things to the children. >> reporter: the school's principal says only once a school inspector visited the village but never any funding was provided. >> why do i keep trying although my means are very limited? the reason is i really want to help these child
unesco says an extra $22 billion a year will be needed to achieve those targets. education minister says they are facing an emergency less than half of the teachers have proper qualify indications and stuart score among the lowest in the world in reading, math and sciences. step vaessen within there to discover why. >> reporter: a few howers from the capital jakarta and schools are in a deplorable state. holes in the roof. buildings half finished. putting children at rick. first java...
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new education targets are now being set for the year 2030 and unesco said an extra $22 billion a yearded. >>> meanwhile, in i understand near i can'tindonesia saysthe school system in an emergency, less than half of the teachers have proper qualify indications and students score the lowest in the world in reading, math matics and science test step vaessen went there to discover why. >> reporter: a few hours from the capital jakarta and schools are in a agree demoorable state. holes in the roof, buildings half finishes, putting children at risk. first java decided to build their own school after the government refused to provide one. money ran out. he dropped out of school before entering high school now she's one of the school's teachers. >> translator: my main problem is that i don't really understand the learning material. it's very hard for me to explain things to the children. >> reporter: the school's principal said only once a inspector have have a visit tids the village but no end funding was provided. >> why do i keep trying there high means are very limited the reason is i re
new education targets are now being set for the year 2030 and unesco said an extra $22 billion a yearded. >>> meanwhile, in i understand near i can'tindonesia saysthe school system in an emergency, less than half of the teachers have proper qualify indications and students score the lowest in the world in reading, math matics and science test step vaessen went there to discover why. >> reporter: a few hours from the capital jakarta and schools are in a agree demoorable state....
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this unesco world heritage site. this is the before and after picture of what we're seeing just a few moments ago. okay. so on the line from katmandu our correspondent is there we've been speaking to throughout the day. it's good to remind of what happened and how you felt the earthquake as it happened. >> reporter: i was at the site and the cameraman just fell down. when we walked out there are cars in the road and people have fallen off the bike. i live in a very congested part of the city five-minute walk from the world heritage site. when you try to the area, a temple has blocked a road and a few mortem -- more temples have been damaged. when i what walk three, people are crying. the scary part is the aftershocks, and it's just like a few minutes ago there was an aftershock. there's a fear of something come down. i have not been able to verify what it is. >> i'm wondering about -- we were talking to the minister but about how quickly response is able to get through from emergency service for medical. people told
this unesco world heritage site. this is the before and after picture of what we're seeing just a few moments ago. okay. so on the line from katmandu our correspondent is there we've been speaking to throughout the day. it's good to remind of what happened and how you felt the earthquake as it happened. >> reporter: i was at the site and the cameraman just fell down. when we walked out there are cars in the road and people have fallen off the bike. i live in a very congested part of the...
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a unesco world heritage site.. >> it's a classic little sink hole. >> there are loads of these. this is what this area is. the cradle. it's called a cradle. now a world heritage site. because 60% of all the evidence for human evolution comes out of the valley. it's from caves like this that keep the record. that geology just conspires to preserve fossils. they're very, very rare things, but they're found more here in the last ten years than they're found anywhere. so you're home. this is where you started. >> this is my ancestral homeland? >> this is your ancestral homeland. ♪ >> that sound makes me happy. what does that sound remind you of, guys? what does that evoke for you, that sound? primeval. you know? happy childhood? soup over the fire. parental love? your enemy's genitals frying in hot oil? nothing? i get to work on the heart. something i strongly suspect will be delicious. and i'm right. andrea works her magic on the liver. dredged in flour and sauteed. this loin seared and glazed with booze. there's ela
a unesco world heritage site.. >> it's a classic little sink hole. >> there are loads of these. this is what this area is. the cradle. it's called a cradle. now a world heritage site. because 60% of all the evidence for human evolution comes out of the valley. it's from caves like this that keep the record. that geology just conspires to preserve fossils. they're very, very rare things, but they're found more here in the last ten years than they're found anywhere. so you're home....
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she is now the ambassador to unesco in paris. she has done all of that on her own baidu being just terrific. -- by being just terrific. she's the kind of woman i would like to see in politics. >> anybody else? >> gloria, i've retired from heritage. we subscribe to national review initially and 15 years out of the philadelphia area, we never received an issue that did not have the cover torn. i think they were trying to send us a message. priscilla buckley: good heavens. >> we want to thank you so much. [applause] >> i want to give you a copy of our clare boothe luce with a mug saying "no good deed goes unpunished." the president of heritage wanted to be with us today, but he is in a new york speaking at a luncheon on his newew book. he wanted to present this inscribed copy. we are presenting it with his admiration and affection. priscilla buckley: he is a wonderful guy. >> thanks again. [applause] >> you are watching american history tv. 48 hours of programming on american history every weekend on c-span3. follow us on twitter at
she is now the ambassador to unesco in paris. she has done all of that on her own baidu being just terrific. -- by being just terrific. she's the kind of woman i would like to see in politics. >> anybody else? >> gloria, i've retired from heritage. we subscribe to national review initially and 15 years out of the philadelphia area, we never received an issue that did not have the cover torn. i think they were trying to send us a message. priscilla buckley: good heavens. >> we...
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. >> unesco's representative in nepal joins us from kathmandu. we appreciate your time. can you tell me what you know so far about what sites have been damaged? >> yes, good evening. i could see this afternoon on the area in kathmandu where four main temples have been destroyed. i have news from our counterparts that also kathmandu kathmandu, are destroyed. what is amazing is that not so many houses actually are destroyed but the temples we're expecting a lot of contrary to that. >> can you put in perspective for us all of the things that these sites, that's temples had made it through until this awful earthquake happened today? >> could you repeat your question? because the lines are bad sorry. >> absolutely. i said, could you put in some perspective some of the things that these temples have survived only to crumble today? >> yes, most of these temples have already fallen down in the 1934 earthquake, and have been we rebuilt or rehabilitated. and some have been renovated. so it's rather surprising that so many temples collapsed. >> can you tell me the emotional impact
. >> unesco's representative in nepal joins us from kathmandu. we appreciate your time. can you tell me what you know so far about what sites have been damaged? >> yes, good evening. i could see this afternoon on the area in kathmandu where four main temples have been destroyed. i have news from our counterparts that also kathmandu kathmandu, are destroyed. what is amazing is that not so many houses actually are destroyed but the temples we're expecting a lot of contrary to that....
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it was to be placed on unesco's heritage sites. if you look at the i ammance before the destruction, if's incredibly sad what's gone on there. >>> in his homily, pope francis called it the first genocide of the 20th century. now is incredibly significant. because calling the slaughter by the ottomans a genocide has always been a point of contention. the pope's comments will likely upset turkey which has always denied a genocide took place, arguing that thousands of armenian christians and turks died in civil war, and that occurred around world war i. now the mass comes 12 days ahead of armenia's official remembrance day of april 24. this was one of those commemorations. a million and a half were killed between 1915 and 1918. >>> now after months, yes, even years of speculation, that's how long we've been talking about this. today hillary clinton is expected to announce her bid for the 2016 presidential race. now a source says clinton will announce her campaign in a video on social media at the summit of the americas in panama. pres
it was to be placed on unesco's heritage sites. if you look at the i ammance before the destruction, if's incredibly sad what's gone on there. >>> in his homily, pope francis called it the first genocide of the 20th century. now is incredibly significant. because calling the slaughter by the ottomans a genocide has always been a point of contention. the pope's comments will likely upset turkey which has always denied a genocide took place, arguing that thousands of armenian christians...
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national commission for unesco.she traveled many places the mud cultural missions from mexico, uruguay, the people's republic of china and finally our discussant and presenter will be anita mcbride, chief of staff first lady to laura bush in residence at the center for congressional and presidential studies at the school of public affairs at american university in washington. she directs program in a national conferences on the legacy of america's first ladies and their historical influence on politics, policy and global diplomacy. she previously served president george w. bush and chief of staff to first lady laura bush in 2005-2009. in this capacity she directed the vast work on a variety domestic and political initiatives in which mrs. bush is involved. each speaker has 10 minutes to speak and not the conclusion we live q&a from the audience and they will be floating microphones so you'll be able to raise their young. thank you. enjoy. [applause] >> good morning. the evaluation of the first lady's role abolition
national commission for unesco.she traveled many places the mud cultural missions from mexico, uruguay, the people's republic of china and finally our discussant and presenter will be anita mcbride, chief of staff first lady to laura bush in residence at the center for congressional and presidential studies at the school of public affairs at american university in washington. she directs program in a national conferences on the legacy of america's first ladies and their historical influence on...
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one of unesco's seven heritage sites, four buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th century has been seriously damaged but for now the priority is life, what's left of it. not nepal's rich and valuable history. these women say they've given up any hope of finding their relatives. they're among more than 50 people who have lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they're convinced it's safe. the constant fog of funeral pyre smoke hangs over them. as if a reminder could ever be needed how the earth shook and consumed so many people's lives. andrew simmons, al jazeera america, nepal. >> joint based charleston, south carolina, the plane is carrying supplies along with 59 los angeles firefighters and five search dogs. officials from the pentagon say the plane is expected to arrive tomorrow in nepal. 75% of the country is covered by mountains and that makes it extremely difficult for rescue and relief to find survivors. joining us from washington d.c lynn i'm sure you have seen these pictures, look at the faces of the nepalese, to hear that man his lif
one of unesco's seven heritage sites, four buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th century has been seriously damaged but for now the priority is life, what's left of it. not nepal's rich and valuable history. these women say they've given up any hope of finding their relatives. they're among more than 50 people who have lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they're convinced it's safe. the constant fog of funeral pyre smoke hangs over them. as if a...
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unesco says it is sending a team to assess the damage from the earthquake. >>> now for the united nationsther agencies this earthquake in nepal could not have come at a worse time. the organization specializing in this disaster risk response is stretched thin. let's take a look at how serious the situation is currently. there are humanitarian emergencies in south sudan, the countries affected by ebola, and in the middle east. 15 relief agencies worldwide are appealing for almost $9 billion combined to address these crises. they have a funding gap of $15 billion. take the situation in syria, for example, humanitarian agencies say they need $4.5 billion dollars this year to care for basic needs. to talk more about this let's bring in a form united nations deputy special representative for afghanistan. he is live from boston in the united states. thank you very much for being with us on al jazeera. so we have a very strained humanitarian relief system here and the problem seems to be as i understand it not a lack of effort but a lack of donations, that funds are drying up. >> well i think th
unesco says it is sending a team to assess the damage from the earthquake. >>> now for the united nationsther agencies this earthquake in nepal could not have come at a worse time. the organization specializing in this disaster risk response is stretched thin. let's take a look at how serious the situation is currently. there are humanitarian emergencies in south sudan, the countries affected by ebola, and in the middle east. 15 relief agencies worldwide are appealing for almost $9...
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the ruins on this site were listed as a unesco world heritage site dating back to the first century bcecond century ad. >>> now to a question which has got people scratching their heads for centuries. >>> why humans appear to be the only mammals with chins. now researchers think that i have come up with the answer. it may be down to the fact that we started cooking food. he explains to me a little earlier what this study means. >> chins are a by-product of other things that have been going on in our evolution for the last 2 million years. and so what we see first is the beginnings of the use of tools by our ancestors. and what that allows us to do is to process the foods we eat outside of our mouth, unlike other primaries that have to use mainly their teeth and jaws to process the hard foods that they eat. and because we can use, for example, stone tools to do this it means that we can -- it's much easier for us to eat some of the tough foods that enabled us to evolve in our evolutionary history. and what that means is that you see a reduction in the size of our teeth and jaws through
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here in the capital, the damage is very extensive, especially to the four out of seven unesco historical sights. by no means is the city flattened. it has to be said that this whole range of concrete structures, many have feared they would collapse. these blocks of flats, which have been built to deal with the population explosion here of 2.5 million in the kathmandu valley. it's the old structures hit by the shallow quake. structures that date back to even the 3rd century, and these structures have been made up from handmade brick, no mortar or concrete between them with ancient timbers and came topping down. that's why we've had so many tourists killed and all sorts of tragedies with people trying to go through the rubble with their bare hands. very little equipment to aid them. no real heavy plant being involved in any numbers to try to retrieve the dead. those who are still alive, many have been recovered from the rubble an unknown number. the overall -- the number of the overall dead is continuing to rise and no one knows where that's going to stop. at this stage it's well beyond 2,
here in the capital, the damage is very extensive, especially to the four out of seven unesco historical sights. by no means is the city flattened. it has to be said that this whole range of concrete structures, many have feared they would collapse. these blocks of flats, which have been built to deal with the population explosion here of 2.5 million in the kathmandu valley. it's the old structures hit by the shallow quake. structures that date back to even the 3rd century, and these structures...
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that's according to a new global report by unesco. there are still major weaknesses in the country's education system. >> reporter: inside a government school in delhi, most of the children come from poor backgrounds. the school provides them with books and uniforms, and of course there are no fees to be paid. most indian children now go to school. but some of the older ones have to balance their desire to learn with the need to support their families. most of the children come in the morning, but then in the afternoon go to work in small factories or even at home. they tell us if they don't do that, their family may not have enough money to buy food. at mid-day, it's lunchtime. the students are made to wash up before being served a simple but hot meal, provided free by the government, it's one of the big reasons why parents send their children to school. the children are now back in the classroom, tucking into mare meal of lentils and rice. many of these children come from poor or modest backgrounds, so this is possibly the only prop
that's according to a new global report by unesco. there are still major weaknesses in the country's education system. >> reporter: inside a government school in delhi, most of the children come from poor backgrounds. the school provides them with books and uniforms, and of course there are no fees to be paid. most indian children now go to school. but some of the older ones have to balance their desire to learn with the need to support their families. most of the children come in the...
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the city of 300,000 is a unesco world heritage site.been known for having the best preserved palace courtyards and old city center in nepal. reports are that some 200 people were killed there during saturday's earthquake. apart from nepal's rich mountaineering and cultural history, most americans know little about the tiny nation. to help fill us in on the country's politics, economy and infrastructure, i'm joined by jonah blank, an anthropologist and a senior political scientist at the rand corporation. jonah blank, welcome. and before i ask you about this other, i understand your wife's family nepalese, they were in kathmandu when the earthquake struck but they're doing all right? >> yes. thank you judy. they're all safe. but they are trying to get enough water and fuel and wondering what happens next. >> woodruff: so it gives you another connection to this terrible disaster. so this is a country that for most of its existence was ruled by a monarchy but there has been a lot of political upheaval there in recent years. >> nepal was, u
the city of 300,000 is a unesco world heritage site.been known for having the best preserved palace courtyards and old city center in nepal. reports are that some 200 people were killed there during saturday's earthquake. apart from nepal's rich mountaineering and cultural history, most americans know little about the tiny nation. to help fill us in on the country's politics, economy and infrastructure, i'm joined by jonah blank, an anthropologist and a senior political scientist at the rand...
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this is the square one of nepal's seven unesco sites devastated by the quake venlt four buildings dated back to the 14th and 15th century have been damaged. for now the priority is life what's left of it. not nepal's rich and valuable history. these women say they've given up any hope of finding their relatives. they're among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they're convinced it's safe. the constant fog of funeral pyre smoke hangs over there, as if a reminder is needed in how the earth shock and consumed so many people's lives. >> we should say the secretary of state john kerry said today that the united states is pledging $10 million in earthquake relief for nepal. other governments pledge money and other assistance. many international aid organizations are also accepting donations including unicef the red cross, world vision cares, samaritan samaritan's purse, save the children and oxfam. we're getting a look at the terrifying moment that an avalanche caused by the earthquake engulfed a base camp at the summit o
this is the square one of nepal's seven unesco sites devastated by the quake venlt four buildings dated back to the 14th and 15th century have been damaged. for now the priority is life what's left of it. not nepal's rich and valuable history. these women say they've given up any hope of finding their relatives. they're among more than 50 people who had lived at the end of this street. no one here wants to live in a building until they're convinced it's safe. the constant fog of funeral pyre...
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remain the top priority you necessary co, the organization that names those world heritage sites, unesco help nepal reconstruct. that is all for now. "the ed show" is coming up. >>> good evening, americans, and welcome to "the ed show." let's get to work! tonight, the latest from baltimore. >> we're trying to return to normalcy in baltimore city. >> this is a first in u.s. sports history. they'll play to a closed empty stadium, no fans allowed. >> what's the difference between players not playing and us not working? >> later, it's almost official. >> i am thinking about running for president. it is not because i wake up in the morning and say boy, i really have this burning desire to be president of the united states. >>> plus, divided court. >> basic issues of equality and family are before the united states supreme court. >> it's very difficult for the court to say oh well we know better. >> good to have you with us tonight, folks. thanks for watching. we start with the latest out of baltimore. peace and calm is being restored in the city follo
remain the top priority you necessary co, the organization that names those world heritage sites, unesco help nepal reconstruct. that is all for now. "the ed show" is coming up. >>> good evening, americans, and welcome to "the ed show." let's get to work! tonight, the latest from baltimore. >> we're trying to return to normalcy in baltimore city. >> this is a first in u.s. sports history. they'll play to a closed empty stadium, no fans allowed. >>...
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. >> reporter: unesco world heritage site dates to the 5th century.t of the more than three dozen temples and ancient houses here have been damaged, some have collapsed completely. its size the all seeing eyes of the buddha still look out over the kathmandu valley below. where heavy equipment is now being deployed to clear the rubble. and where they are giving up hope of finding anybody alive. this was a hotel of four or five stories with a restaurant and shops on the ground floor. they fear there are at least 12 people trapped underneath this rubble. nearby, up a narrow alley, another search through the twisted remains of what appears to have been a guest house still under construction. eight people okay one person died here. the search team calls for extra help. they cut away the rebar that failed to save the building revealing the body of a middle aged man. and after five terrible days of waiting, a relative confirms his identity. well, with every body found, such terrible grief. the government conceives that things have been slow but says this is
. >> reporter: unesco world heritage site dates to the 5th century.t of the more than three dozen temples and ancient houses here have been damaged, some have collapsed completely. its size the all seeing eyes of the buddha still look out over the kathmandu valley below. where heavy equipment is now being deployed to clear the rubble. and where they are giving up hope of finding anybody alive. this was a hotel of four or five stories with a restaurant and shops on the ground floor. they...