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and union bank. >> union bank has put its small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> one of the three main insurgent groups told the bbc a ceasefire is possible. a rare interview across the border in afghanistan. billy at the cal. the average insist no rescue is needed. security measures step up again. the government is talking of clear indications attacks are imminent. welcome to "bbc news". later, how the kidneys could hold the key from saving people from high blood pressure and strokes. one of the three main insurgent groups in afghanistan said the cease-fire is possible. they spelled out their terms for a truce in a rare interview. where is allege the key groups have centuries. -- it is alleged that the key groups have sanctuaries. >> under pakistani military escort, we followed. this is the cover past -- khyber pass, the way to afghanistan. there is chaos and conflict on both sides of this border. people here blame one thing. >> there are foreign troops in afghanistan. there will be no peace there or here. >> the fate of these nations are intertwined. a

mac arthur foundation and union bank. flu >> union bank put its strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> the markets give a thumbs up for the financial bail out for ireland. optimism in noousz that 29 trapped cool minors can be saved. japan's justice minister is forced to redesign. and are children in kabul safer than those living in london and new york? the claim of a top diplomat. >> european financial markets have reacted. the euro has strengthened and shares have risen. they will safe guard stability. the mix is that the economies can also need rescuing. the announcement after a week of denials can spark an angry reaction. and with more reports after days of denying the depth of the crisis, the government was forced to admit they needed government aid to the tune of tens of millions. >> second element of agree, has to deal with the recess. >> denying that he was to blame for the success. >> i believe government has brought it to point. we are here today. >> waiting to see those measur

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." warren -- who are attacking the international community. and officials are due to vote on the world cup bid that have taken bribes. indoor by many ordinary people in the north, welcome to bbc world news. coming up later, a shock for the art world as there are revealed over 250 previously unknown works by picasso. an olympic hopefuls are hurtling down the slopes of a volcano. the white house has ordered a radical shake-up in the way it has handled sensitive information. there was the lead of a quarter of a million classified correspondence. among the cables released by the web site, several unflattering sentiments of world leaders and confirmation that saudi arabia has been pressuring washington to attack iran. >> among the latest revelations, and american view of a british royal abroad. at a business lunch, according to the local u.s. ambassador, prince andrew also apparently lashed out at wha

macarthur foundation and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, what can we do for you. >> now "bbc world news." >> friends of faith as president obama visits indonesia, saying he wants to build bridges with the world. >> i made it clear that america will not be at war with islam. all of us must work together. >> president meets chinese president and stresses the importance of their relationship. welcome to "bbc world news" and welcome to pbs and america and around the globe. a matter of national security, haiti's government reacts as it confirm that it is cholera outbreak has reached capital. and a fine of billions of dollars to fix an air cargo problem. >> president bedr obama has rea out to indonesia saying that people of different faith and ethic backgrounds of inspiration to the world. and relationships between the united states and muslim communities has frayed and made it a priority to repair these relations. and to his boyhood home, he outlied the stake in indonesia. >> america has a stake in indonesia growing and devel

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies from small businesses to a major range of companies. >> ireland looks set to receive aid to bail out the banks. >> we are looking at that. italy declares it has captured 28th of the most wanted mobsters. welcome to the bbc world news. hello, it is a sad turnaround for a country that was one of europe's fastest growing economies, but ireland looks about to say yes. he says he expects the irish government to accept a loan for tens of billions of dollars. the eu is pressing ireland to accept help. mark simpson reports. they have said they do not need emergency aid, but there was a sign that they would upset the help. >> it is to show ireland has sufficient firepower to deal with any concerns of the market. >> talks took place all day involving officials from the european central bank, the european commission, and the international monetary fund. >> we are looking for ireland and the area in general, and we want to be constructive with that engagement. the government at the end of the day will

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies,rom small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> standing together, and nato leaders said reach agreement for the anti defense missile system for europe. safety fears and hamper rescue efforts for 29-missing after an explosion in new zealand. coming up later on the program, the satirical novel banned by the soviet union on the english stage. the electric car steps up a gear as the u.k.'s first mass- produced vehicle hit the streets. president obama says an agreement has been reached at the nato summit in portugal. the two-day meeting will also discuss improving relations with moscow. here is our defense correspondent. >> u.s. president barack obama of flu in off error -- on air force one. ♪ the president and other leaders will announce the vision. agreeing how best to shelter it from the nato act shall -- safety umbrella. >> we ought to realize if we are to protect our people effectively, we need to address the new threats, like missil

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies,rom small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> after nearly 20 years, hopes rise that the burmese dissident aung san suu kyi is about to be freed from house arrest. the bbc has a special report from inside burma. her supporters gathered to welcome her. and the u.n. calls for more assistance in the 18 off-camera, deep -- assistance in haiti. off-camera, the degree of the evidence is not much at all. coming up later for you, it is harvest time in this palestinian olive grove. but how much fruit can be picked this year? and how clearing out in london suburban home produce this $17 million chinese vase. ♪ >> hello to you. thousands of supporters of burma's main opposition leader aung san suu kyi have been gathering at her home in rangoon. the nobel peace prize winner has been under house arrest for most of the past 20 years. what brought so many people there now is the possibility that burma's leaders are about to release her. for securi

macarthur foundation, and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> they return to his childhood home. president obama visits in donees and tries again to reach out. -- is its indonesia and tries to reach out -- president obama visits indonesia and tries again to reach out. capital health officials call it a matter of national security. welcome to bbc world news. coming up later, apologizing would basically say that the decision was the wrong decision. i do not believe it was the wrong decision. >> former president george bush releases his memoirs and discusses torture and tony blair. living in this village means dealing with life itself. -- means gambling with life itself. the u.s. president barack obama's is in indonesia in an effort to improve the u.s. reputation in that region. he returned to where he lived as a boy today. 17 months ago, mr. obama made a speech in cairo aimed at earnest and sustained rebuilding of understanding of muslims worldwide.

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." new zealand mourns. five days after the first mine explosion, a second glass has left no export -- and no survivors -- wait a second blast has left no survivors. and ireland is looking at four years of further austerity. and they are protesting a plan that would raise some university fees in london. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs to our viewers in america and elsewhere around the world. i am mike embley. the journalists who have shined a light on some children in mumbai. bridget riley. hello. a national tragedy has unfolded in new zealand, a second explosion that has led police to say all 29 miners trapped inside since friday are now dead. most are from new zealand. others are from australia, africa, and scotland. prime minister john keyes says it could take months to recover. .-- john key says it could take months. >> hope, despair, and now grief. for five days, they prayed for

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." x as americans prepare to vote in the mid-term elections, the tipoff on the human bomb plot came from a former al qaeda remember -- member. france and britain are going to announce an unprecedented levels of military cooperation. wellcome. -- welcome. that and down the hatches. now, haiti prepares for a hurricane. and he was once russia's richest businessman. now, his lawyers say he faces another long term in prison. campaigning is trying to close across the united states. elections will decide control of congress. democrats could lose control. the campaign for the senate is supposed to be tight. here is our added. >> inside the white house today, how is deploying his secret weapon. in a rather low budget internet advertisement -- >> people are getting fired up. >> the reelection. >> we have always pushed past the cynicism and kept moving forward, and that is what we must do again today. >> mo

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies,rom small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> almost 350 people die at a stampede at a festival in cambodia. the prime minister announces a day of mourning. the youngest son of suu kyi has been reunited with his mother for the first time in 10 years. hopes fade for 29 men trapped in a new zealand-as the rescue effort continues -- in a new zealand mine as the rescue effort continues. the prime minister agrees to a multi-billion euro the bailout, but rejects an immediate election. the battery powered car that has journeyed along the world's longest road. welcome. almost 350 people have been killed in a stampede in cambodia during a festival of the capital of phnom penh. they gathered for one of the most important celebrations of the year, and something caused the crowd to panic and that became a campaign. as people tried to flee across the bridge, hundreds of people were trampled on or fell across the water. biggest party's has become

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> the south korean defense minister resigns. the prime minister suddenly has 30 days to form a new government. it will be 50 degrees the outside but football will be played in cool stadiums. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcasting to our viewers on pbs in america. there is more to life than money, how the british prime minister plans to calculate the happiness of the nation. the political shock waves from this week's exchange of artillery fire between north and south korea have now claimed the jobs of the south korean defense minister. he has been heavily criticized for his handling of the situation. his successor will be named on friday. the attack on a local island killed two soldiers and sent the tensions soaring. >> it looks like these are tranquil enough waters but they are dangerous. behind the gunboats and the haze is north korea. this disputed island is little bit more than a rocky

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news. >> a -- on nearly 300 charges. found guilty of just one. >> ire land's central chief raises questions to help calm the markets. >> roll royce engines aboard a plane thereof be replaced. i'm david e. also coming up. the world football organization if i havea announce it is findings of -- fifa announces its findings. >> and the 00 bottles of bubblely found aboard a ship wreck. well thanks for joining us. i mentioned the fifa committee met and called together to consider the fate of two of its members. both of whom have been accused in the sunday times newspaper here in london of being prepared to take money in exchange for their vote in world cup bidding schemes. obviously, at the moment england are bidding for the right to host 2018 along with other countries, spain and portugal. they are in front of the ethics committee in terms of their readiness to work with qatar, who are bidding for the wor

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello, we have a special edition appearing "gmt." -- special edition of "gmt." . but you live from pakistan. one of the key military figures speaks you live from this base, saying that there can be a cease-fire and nato with draws. why are taxpayers in the west paying for schools and hospitals thousands of miles away in afghanistan? >> there is a powerful national security imperative to help afghanistan get to the point where it never again becomes a refuge for international terrorism. >> also coming up in this program -- cholera reaches crisis in haiti. attacks on relief workers are hindering the aid effort. pressure on the islands to except the bailout to restore market confidence in the euro zone. we report live from the summit in brussels. >> it is early morning in washington, midday in london, 4:30 in the afternoon in helmund province. in a rare interview, a spokesperson for one of the insurgent leaders has told the bbc tha

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." but members of the royal family. , the couple unexpectedly split up. -- in april of 2007, the couple unexpectedly split up. kate has shown that she has what it takes, living under the strains of being associated of the royal family. the few months after the split, the romance resumed. she accompanied william when he received his raf. those that have known them since the first met say that they are a good match. >> having seen them at the beginning of their relationship, i see them as a couple. we have seen them at parties here in st. andrews and they always strike you as normal people. prince william is also very lovely and down to earth. i think that they really fit each other. definitely. >> the one criticism is that for her educational advantages, she has chosen an aimless life since university. she withdrew from her all women rowing team in the face of scrutiny. much of her recent life has seemed to revolve around regular holid

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> freed from years of house arrest, aung san suu kyi calls for fundamental change in burma. >> of great change, a revolution, whether it is violent or non-vine red. >> more cracks in the year wrote zone -- euro zone. there are fears ireland will have to seek its own bailout. the british couple held by somali pirates are now free, but to pay for their release? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- this had to be the most dangerous man in afghanistan. we are inside the prison where the u.s. military is trying to get new purpose to the fight. and almost 2 million muslims congregate with the annual pilgrimage. hello to you. the army's pro-democracy leader aung san suu kyi tells the bbc she wants a peaceful revolution in her country in her first interview since being released from seven yea

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> at least 300 people are killed in a stampede at a festival in cambodia. despite protests, the prime minister of ireland says he will not step trapped underground in new zealand. very warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- which is safer for children? kabul or new york? hip-rom rap to religion -- hop star who has discovered his jewish heritage. >> at least 300 cambodians, many of them women, have died in a stampede at a festival. many more have been injured. it is one of the most important celebrations of the year but something caused the crowd to panic and that became a widespread stampede. as people tried to flee across a bridge in the capital, hundreds of people were trampled or fell into the water. >> relatives desperate for news. cambodia's medical services overwhelmed by the sheer scale

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies,rom small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> an apology and a warning. hillary clinton says aggressive action will be taken against those responsible for leaking secret u.s. communiques. china may be ready to accept a reunified korea up with the salt in charge. in wisconsin, a gun man releases 24 hostages after a standoff. we are broadcasting in america and around the globe. coming up later on, the battle for somali'a's future. and a shock for the art world as over 200 unknown works by picasso are unveiled. now the legal battle for ownership. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton has described the disclosure of classified documents by wikileaks as an attack on the international community. our diplomatic correspondent reports that the leaked file talks about prince andrew's behavior. >> a caustic american view of a british royal abroad -- prince andrew. according to the u.s. ambassador he burst on rude. -- verged on rude. he lashe

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank offers a range of expertise. what can we do for you? are a nation of explorers. we seek new ways of living, of thinking, and of expressing ourselves. we take risks. we learn from experience. we keep moving forward. that is why we encourage and celebrate the explorer in all of us. ♪ >> and now, bbc "newsnight." >> this week, all lawyer dead in a rush in jail. we have a special report on the strange death of sergei magnitsky. >> we were wrong. >> we speak to the darling of the tea party movement about the fight dividing the party. ♪ >> we begin with a curious story of a lawyer of his death in the russian jail has cast a shadow over relations between russia and the west. as a result, congress could ban dozens of russian officials in the united states and freeze their assets. the claim russian gangsters were working to defraud the government of millions of dollars. the russian authorities claim it was the lawyer that was stealing. "newsnight" has been to russia to investigate and has secured an interview in which the detective at the center

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news @." a tipoff from a former al-qaeda member exposed the package bomb plot. and new restrictions on flights free -- from yemen and increased airport security. >> we will work with international partners to make sure this is result as fast as possible. >> iraq in morning after more than 50 died in an attack on a catholic church in baghdad. it is the faugh tea party on the brink of changing politics in america? and high hopes for the film industry with the tribeca film festival. hello and welcome british security officials say the crucial tip off came from a suspected al-qaeda member. jabr al-faifi handed himself in to saudi authorities two weeks ago. he is a former detainee from guantanamo bay. our world affairs correspondent has the details. >> the widening repercussions of the bomb plot. germany, which had already banned cargo flights, has now suspended passenger flights coming from yemen as

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." in >> a culture of complacency as we discussed the possible with the form of cost of -- boss of bp. >> apologizing would say that the decision was a wrong decision and i don't believe it was the wrong decision. >> the former president releases his memoirs and he discusses the war, torture, and tony blair. while living in this village means gambling with life itself. garrid >> the u.s. president barack obama is in indonesia, the world's largest moslem nation, in an effort to improve the u.s. reputation in them muslim world. there is deep resentment towards the united states. 17 months ago, president obama made a speech in cairo aimed at ernest and sustained rebuilding of understanding with muslims worldwide. today, he said that there is a long way to go. on >> back in indonesia, his old home. for the first time as american president. he had come here twice before. today, barack obama finally ar

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> a new beginning for iraq. eight months of deadlock are over. >> thank god last night we made a big achievement. they agreed on the free talk policy. >> welcome. and i am jonathan harcharles. barack obama walks into a storm of accusations of the g-20 summit on the global economy. going green to stay cool. why these could help with climate change. it is 7:00 in washington and 3:00 in baghdad where iraq's deadlock is over. eight months after inconclusive elections, it is being called a new national partnership. the new prime minister will stay on the job. >> after eight months of political deadlock and torturous negotiations, iraqis now know they have a new government. the smooth running of the administration is not guaranteed, but today's news does mark an important step forward. >> yesterday and at the very last minute, representatives be hit with the highest degree of responsibility and dec

union bank. union bank has put its financial strength to work for small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> a major eruption in mount merapi claims 40 lives. and investigations continue into the engine failure on the qantas. and survivors of january's earthquake are urged to leave the makeshift shelters. welcome to "bbc world news." broadcast in america and around the globe. coming up later for you -- conspiracy or coincidence? a massive cyber attack cripples the internet as they prepare for the best selections in 90 years. and the horrors of first world war are exposed. >> now, we're getting reports from cuba that a plane carrying 68 people has crashed in the center of the country. the reuters news agency says there are no initial reports of survivors. that's according to sources at havana and santiago cuba airports and state run airports. the plane was an atr twin turboprop aircraft that belongs to the state-owned aerocaribbean airlines. the

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> not guilty of murder in the u.s. embassy bombings. the first what tom of -- guantanamo detainee to face trial is found guilty of conspiracy. a 300 engines need to be replaced after this month's's engine explosion. ireland might need a bailout. europe's top bankers fly to dublin. coming up later for you, a group of military officers in madagascar are say they have taken control. the government insists it is still in charge. pulled to safety. the dramatic resht -- rescue of a 3-year-old girl that fell down a well. the first suspect transferred from the guantanamo military prison to face a u.s. civilian court has been found not guilty of all but one of 286 terrorist charges. the man ahmed khalfan ghailani was found not guilty of all but one charge. prosecutors expect him to face a minimum of 20 years in prison. >> ahmed khalfan ghailani was said by prosecutors to be instrumental in the al qaed

mac arthur foundation and union bank. >> union bank has put it work together for many companies. >> now become world news. >> g-20 leaders are agreed to steps as obama issued a valed warning to china. >> reports from burma suggest a leader is about to be freed. >> and moved from hospital to home. welcome. coming up in the program, the incredible journey, how a triple amputee and war veterans ran across the u.s.a. and reasons you ne never know what you'll find in your attick. leaders of the g-20 will plan against irresponsible risk taking those countries must not devalue their currencies. the debate has dominated the summ summit. trade imbalances to produce world growth. they are working on a modernized imf. joining me from seoul, you followed this from start to finish. it is an agreement of sorts, isn't it? >> there have been reports late into the night. as widely expected, this has been followed round after round by this broad agreement. not a bit of it, we are told. president obama when he addressed the media gathered here, he said he was battled by much of the press coverage. >> in b

and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies,rom small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> a gloomy outlook at the g-20 summit where there are growing concerns that tough times will tempt countries to put up trade barriers. a day of drama in baghdad. iraq does the new government takes shape among political bedlam. or than 700 have died and thousands of new cases emerging every day. welcome to bbc news. coming up later, the u.s. takes steps toward lifting the ban on openly gay people serving in the military. what price for free speech? russian journalists take to the streets to protest against a wage freeze on reporters and activists. leaders of the g-20 are locked in a second day of talks at the summit in south korea. they are due to publish a final communique later. tensions are high between some of the world's major economies and distortions in currency and trade. >> we are told that the officials here worked late into the night trying to find a form of work that everyone ca

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> in a bbc exclusive, aung san suu kyi shows that years of house arrest have not heard her desire to fight for democracy. >> we would like on non- vineland's system. budget deficit exceeds all estimates and its parliament may have to seek its own bailout. free at last. but what price is paid for their release? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- the search for lasting peace in afghanistan. and all aboard. saudi arabia unveils shuttles to the holy sites. hello to you. the burmese pro-democracy advocates aung san suu kyi said she wants a revolution in the country. in her first interview since she was released from house arrest on saturday, she said she is sure democracy will follow eventually. she spoke to our world affairs editor. >> it has been 48 hours since aung san suu kyi was freed to leave her house af

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> time to work together. president obama says he will listen to the republican opposition following the democrat's dramatic losses in the election. >> as i reflect on the results, it underscores for me that i have to do a better job, just like everybody else in washington does. >> more hope for the flagging u.s. economy. the central bank says it will pump another $600 billion into the system. a tropical storm is heading for haiti. it could have a dramatic effect on the countries cholera outbreaks. welcome to bbc news. coming up later for you, fresh eruptions force more people to flee their homes. and the miracle of the bouncing baby. an 18 month old boy pulled from a window and survive without a scratch. president obama says he is determined it to work with political co opponents. democrats lost control of the house of representatives in the midterm elections, and no republicans can obstruct

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. >> and now "bbc world news." >> at a crucial nato summit in lisbon. the search is on for eight dignified exit from afghanistan. leaders of the western alliance wrestle with the basic question -- what is nato for and our members prepared to keep it credible? >> i am here at the summit where europe-wide missile defense and transition and afghanistan are the top issues. >> welcome to "gmt." also on the program, an explosion in new zealand's biggest coal mine. 27 miners are missing. ♪ the pope hosts a rare meeting of more than 100 cardinals. will there be a new response to the sex abuse scandal? it is 7:00 a.m. in washington, 6:00 p.m. in delhi and midday in london and lisbon where president obama is with other nato leaders for the start of the summit of the western military alliance. over to you. >> here in lisbon, some pretty fundamental issues. what is nato for and what are the threats to the -- in the 21st century? the 28 members are discussing

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to a special edition of "gmt." the day, what help -- what hope of winning over taliban fighters? we have specific details from inside of the jails of taliban detainee's and speak to those on the outside that have no plans to give up fighting. >> the day that the foreign forces will be afghanistan, we will sit down with the government. if they do not except our demands, we will continue to attack. >> also in the program, of freedom. the british couple beat by somali pirates will soon be on their way home. farmers in africa are suffering and need aid from their counterparts. 7:00 a.m. in washington, 6:30 a.m. in evening in rangoon. welcome to a special edition of " -- special edition of "gmt." the conflict in afghanistan is in its 10th year and as time goes on and becomes more clear that success or failure will depend on reconciling thousands of afghans in the insurgency. our correspondent has had exclusive access to the d

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." new zealand morris, five days after the first mine explosion devastated, a second blast has left no survivors. ourns.aland m and ireland announces four years of austerity. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers in america on pbs and elsewhere around the world. shiny the light on the world of impoverished children in mumbai -- shining a light. a major exhibition from the grandam of british art. -- brand -- grande dame of british art. hello to you. a national tragedy has unfolded in new zealand. a second explosion at the pike river mine has led them to say that all 29 miners trapped inside are now dead. some come from new zealand, britain, and australia. poisonous gases has prevented others from entering. phil mercer said this report from the mine -- sent to this report. >> hope, despair, and now grief. it has been a devastating time for the families of the minors. for five days,

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> another deadly day in the iraqi capital. a wave of bomb explosions across baghdad, killing more than 40 people and injuring hundreds of others. britain and france joined forces on defense concerning spending cuts, achieving what diplomacy could not. >> this is a treaty based on pragmatism, not just sentiment. i would like to thank nicolas for taking these old and important steps. parcel bombs?sent congtrol of the -- control of the senate may change as americans cast their ballots in midterm elections. hello and welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. there have been 12 explosions across baghdad. most of them in she ia districts. 40 people are believed to have been killed. 320 have been wounded. the number of local dead could be much higher. i spoke to our correspondent and he said the last two days have been dark ones for iraq. >> we had that horrendous situation clos

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> rescue rangers are still waiting to begin the search for 29 miners missing after an explosion in a museum. nato leaders agree a missile defense system for year. and national disaster is declared in colombia. more than one and your people are dead. -- more than 100 people are dead. coming a later, the ripples from ireland's economic woes portugal and any financial help. british government advisor resigned after he said they have never had it so ago. >> rescue workers are waiting for clearance to go into a mine where 29 are missing after an explosion they are concerned about explosion of gases. the manager said fresh air was being pumped in and is possible that they have reached a safety wrest huge -- refuge. it happened on friday. >> from the air, and hinted the destruction in chaos underground. smoke and coal dust billowed from a ventilation shaft. it is clear signs of an explosion in the m

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> the tip of from the former al-qaeda member the fall will be cargo explosives and plot. now new restrictions. bloodbath at a baghdad church. 52 died. security forces called the operation a success. how bad could things get for the president in the midterm vote? welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- china began as the mammoth task of counting every one of its citizens for the first time in a decade. ♪ and the new generation of french rock bands at breaking a cultural taboo by singing in english. hello to you. britain is the latest country to impose tighter security restrictions on flights from yemen. any air cargo from yemen or somalia will be banned. germany has suspended all flights to or from yemen. it it has now been determined the packages were a viable bombs. we have this report.

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> the south korean defense minister resigns. >> it must then landed in the middle of these houses, that in the mall. >> all armored vehicles ron the streets of a slum in rio as police tackle a wave of gang violence. the prime minister suddenly has 30 days to forming a government in iraq. welcome to bbc world news broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america. it would be 50 degrees outside but the football will be played in cold air conditioned stadiums. the bid from qatar to host the world cup. there is more to life from money. how the british prime minister pledged to calculate the happiness of the nation. political shock waves from this week's exchange about hillary fire between north and south korea have now claimed the jobs of the south korean defense minister. heavily criticized for his handling of the incident, he resigned. his successor will be named on friday. the brush against the the

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> time to buy that new hat -- prince william's and kate middleton and out there to marry next year. >> we have been talking about marriage for a while, so it was not a massively big surprise. so i took her somewhere nice in kenya and proposed. >> the prince gave her princess diana's engagement ring. he said he did not want his mother to miss out on the excitement. how will she cope with the kinds of pressures princess diana faced 30 years earlier. we will kill a couple can expect. very warm welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- ireland insists it can sort out its own finances. european leaders say it's a problem able to solve. >> we will take action as all 17 members of the group in a determined and coordinated manner to save a ireland and the financial stability of the euro. >> 16 former guantanam

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news. >> this is bbc "world news." i'm johnathan charles live in brussels as yet more trouble hits the euro. trying to stop the crisis deepening, e. finance ministers are meeting again after a promise that instability won't be allowed to wreck the country, and ireland has help available if necessary to deal with its tidal wave of debt. >> looking to the future. prince william and kate middleton plan their wedding set to take place next year. >> she's excited. >> i don't know the ropes really, but now i'm willing to learn quickly and work hard. >> also a special report for you from a lebanese border town as they contemplate withdrawing their troops. >> hello. the pressure on ire land is intensifying again here in brussels. e. finance ministers are meeting in the building right behind me as yet another crisis rocks the euro. at stake is the whole question of ireland's financial debt, 32% of its goodell