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 >> libya's foreign minister flees to britain amid reports he is severing his links to the gadhafi regime. rebels are retreating in the face of military advance by government forces. >> we now have to join the

and union bank. ç >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for aç wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> president obama says the u.s. and nato are still considering their options for lydia, including military intervention. >> i want to send a clear message to those around colonel gaddafi.

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and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> libya and anti-government forces in defeating units loyal to colonel gaddafi. the u.n. declares the situation

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> had is bbc world news live from tokyo. within the last four hours a third explosion occurred. this time it is reactor two which has exploded. cities and towns reduced to rubble, the overall death toll

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> libya and anti-government forces in defeating units loyal to colonel gaddafi. the u.n. declares the situation on the border a humanitarian emergency. welcome to bbc news. coming up later for you, questions why the minorities minister had no police protection despite threats made against him. anti-government rebels and libya have been celebrating after forces loyal were forced to retreat following the battle in the eastern border. the army with a vastly superior weaponry have the upper hand. for the first time since the region fell the protesters a couple weeks ago. report.pson's has this >> it was an extraordinary day when defeat became an extraordinary day. the last phase took place here as they escaped back to their own territory. the big turnaround for them, because a lot of people this morning thought that his men were going to go to the coastal towns of one after the other. 40 miles are so way, who reached the early morning

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> a new day in japan revues -- reveals the next scale of devastation. hundreds of people are dead and towns and cities have a been devastated. >> i wasn't thinking about anything other than surviving because there was this very real sense of panic. >> a state of emergency issued after two new power plants, tens of thousands are urged to evacuate their homes. a massive relief operation, the japanese government has asked for international help. tsunami alerts have been downgraded across the region. welcome to bbc news, broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. a mammoth relief mission is swinging and action in northeastern japan after it was struck by a devastating tsunami claiming hundreds of lives. the disaster was triggered by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful since records began in that country. states of emergency have been declared. people living nearby, up to 300 bodies have been found. >> suddenly it stri

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 >> defiance in libya, but president obama warns colonel gaddafi to pull back or face air strikes. final preparations for british jets waiting for orders to head to the mediterranean. welcome the bbc news broadcasting to our viewers in the u.k. and around the world. also on this program, japan's government admits failings and handling the nuclear crisis. we returned to the port where the force of the tsunami was caught on camera. welcome once again. libya has defended the presence of the torch is near the rebel stronghold saying that the troops will not enter or attack the city. rebels have come under fire while for the west, there has also been fighting. reports of renewed fighting came as britain, france, the allied states and arab countries issued a joint ultimatum to libya oppose a leader. we begin the coverage from the libyan capital of tripoli. >> you cannot take the camera without a

macarthur foundation and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies, what can we do for you. >> now "bbc world news." coming up fighting and colonel gadda gaddafi, says that all libyans love him and won't step down. >> they love me all. >> rebels protect their territory. desperate to get out of libya kn, migrants sleep where they can. welcome to "bbc world news," within week paying tributes to the victims of the christchurch earthqua earthquake. jane russell a screen actor of the 1950's has died. >> welcome, he may be under intense international pressure to step down. but in an exclusive interview, libyan's colonel gaddafi came out fighting. the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said that he was delusional. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview since this crisis started. he agreed to see bbc news and the sunday times. he said that the u.n.sanction resolutions against libyan were illegitima illegitimate. and asked if he would leave the country. [laughter] as if anyone would leave their home land, he said. >> mr. gaddafi, you have been know

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> as the international criminal court investigates events in libya, president obama tells muammar gaddafi to go. >> he needs to step down from power and leave. >> opposition fighters and rebels hold their ground. 200,000 migrant workers have now fled libya. an international operation is under way to get them home. welcome to bbc news. coming up, britain's governing coalition partners have come in sixth place in a parliamentary election. the turmoil in libya has continued with libya at launching fresh attacks spirits the prosecutor of the criminal court has confirmed that he will investigate colonel khadafy and his inner circle for crimes against humanity. >> of the violence must stop. muammar gaddafi, he has lost legitimacy to lead. those who perpetrate violence against the libyan people will be held accountable. the aspirations of the libyan people are freedom, democracy, and dignity. they must be matched. >> we will have some an

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> clashes in cities across libya 18 anti-government protesters and forces loyal to muammar gaddafi. nato secretary general tells the bbc they are watching events in libya closely but has no plans to intervene. security forces fired tear gas on hundreds of demonstrators after friday prayers. welcome to "bbc world news/" coming up later, in beijing they communist party conference gets under way amid fears of unrest could spread to china. they show must go on. the french fashion house unveils the final collection. >> forces loyal to muammar gaddafi have been involved in clashes in a number of cities across the country. heavy artillery has been coming from the coastal city. our world affairs editor reports from outside the city. >> so far it has been an unequal contest. the enthusiasm and determination versus training and sophisticated weaponry. yet so far the enthusiasm has been holding up pretty well. the rebels have captured the ai

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> clashes in cities across libya between anti-government protesters and forces loyal to auto gaddafi. dozens of people to have believed to have been killed. in the capital tripoli, security forces fired tear gas on hundreds of demonstrators. welcome to bbc news. coming up, chinese premier wen jiabao vows to tackle inflation. the show must go on great days after the sacking of its chief designer, christian dior reveals his final collection. forces loyal to colonel gaddafi and anti-government protestors have been involved in fierce clashes. the sound of multiple explosions and heavy artillery have been coming from the coastal city, east of gaddafi's stronghold. >> so far, it has been a fairly on equal contest. enthusiasm and determination to reverse is training and sophisticated weaponry. yet, so far at least, the enthusiasm has been holding up pretty well. the rebels have captured the airfield outside the city. although they have b

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." >> you are watching bbc news, live from tokyo. i am matt frei. they are working from the air to prevent a meltdown. getting out. the death toll from the cinema continues to climb. and growing concern -- the death toll from the tsunami continues to climb. >> i am in london. the other headlines. advancing on benghazi. they say they are closing in on the biggest stronghold. and the police and army move on the capital. >> welcome to tokyo, where it is now midday on thursday. the unfolding crisis at the fukushima plant continues, with more efforts to cool down the reactors. what they are doing is using chinook helicopters to drop sea water. they have been addressing the media, just about one hour ago. here is what was said. >> the two leaders talked to each other on the phone, from 10:22 a.m. to 10:52 a.m. president barack obama expressed symphony -- sympathy, and he also offered support, includin

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> gadaffi's people show support and libya might collapse into a protracted civil war. >> [shouting] >> as the unrest to build, such as the exodus. thousands continue to flee libya. he faces more international condemnation, the un suspending libya from the human rights council. welcome to bbc world news. coming up, taking to the streets in the armenian capital and the call for the president there to step down. in a plagiarism scandal. -- and a plagiarism scandal. libya is now in danger of collapsing into a protracted civil war according to hillary clinton. it has been suspended from the u.n. human rights council. there is a show of support in areas close to the capital of tripoli. we have reports from both sides of the divide. he will be hearing from our world affairs editor. but first, the middle east editor reports from the capital. >> they are in the streets to wave off a convoy. they say it will be restored. the regime's power

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> japan issues a state of emergency following safety failures at two nuclear power plants. tens of thousands are urged to evacuate. the japanese government believes that more than 1000 people have lost their lives after the earthquake and a tsunami. >> we were under the table holding hands. i was really not thinking about anything other than surviving because there was a very real sense of panic. >> a wall of water demolishes towns and cities on the northeastern coast taking away boats, homes, vehicles. hundreds and planes -- hundreds of planes and ships are involved in a relief effort. more than 50 aftershocks have hit the country but tsunami alerts have been downgraded across the pacific region. welcome to "bbc news," broadcast on pbs in america. a state of emergency has been announced that two nuclear power plants. thousands of people who live aro

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 america." >> president obama says the u.s. has a moral obligation to intervene in libya. he will now have control. >> america's role will be limited. we will not put ground troops into libya, but we will focus our unique capabilities on the front and at transfer responsibility to our allies and partners. tonight, we are fulfilling that pledge. >> the rebels meet heavy resistance but about a continue the walk westward. there is fighting in the western city hall as pro gaddafi forces and get back partial control. thank you for joining us, coming up, a state of maximum alert over the crisis at the fukushima nuclear plant. ♪ using western military force to evict colonel gaddafi from power would be a mistake according to president obama, a military mission protecting civilians to include regime change would be counterproductive. he just came under some criticism that he hasn't properly explains 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." >> forces step up their attacks against the rebels in libya. america insists any decision to impose a no-fly zone should be made by the united nations. the bombardment continues as more air attacks. ivory coast hundreds of thousands flee the fighting over last year's disputed elections. welcome to bbc news. accused of trading on a legal tip-off, now the biggest insider trading trial in u.s. history. police investigate an organized crime syndicate that operated around the world. hello there as forces step up offenses against rebel areas, president obama's top national security advisors meet to outline what steps are realistic. washington as underscored any authorization of a no-fly zone must come from a united nation security council. >> colnel kadafi presented a front since the rebellion in his country began and more evidence of the fighting that split libya. these pictures show the situation

and union bank.ç >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for aç wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> president obama says the u.s. and nato are still considering their options for lydia, including military intervention. >> i want to send a clear message to those around colonel gaddafi. it is their choice to make how they will be held accountable. >> gaddafi's troops to retake territory after a day of sustained attacks. >> [inaudible] çquite a success for colonel gaddafi's army. >> the un says 200,000 people have fled the violence in libya. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. washington reintroduce this military trials at guantanamo bay despite anç earlier promise to close it down. the party is over for the highest-paid actor on american television. charlie sheen is sacked from his, a program. ç>> the six gulf states includg saudi arabia have called on the un security council to implement a no-fly z

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> president obama says the united states and nato are still considering their options including military intervention. >> i want to send a clear message that it is their choice to make how they operate moving forward. and they will be held accountable. >> a day after sustained attacks. >> they are upset at gaddafi's army. >> the u.n. says 200,000 people have fled the violence in libya. welcome to viewers around the world. washington reintroduce is a charge at guantanamo bay despite a promise to close it down here ahoy -- reintroduces a charge at guantanamo bay despite a promise to close it down earlier. six states have called on the u.n. security council to implement a no-fly zone over libya. the corporation counsel said the united nations needed to protect its citizens. president obama said the united states and its allies are considering a military response to the situation. the people are facing an unacceptable violence. >> and

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." >> defiance in libya, but president obama warns colonel gaddafi, pull back your troops or face military action. fighting appears to be continuing. jets wait for orders to head to the mediterranean and toward the no-fly zone. welcome to our viewers around the world. the japanese government admits failings in handling the nuclear crisis and making progress in the cooling operation. we had to the town recovering from the tsunami. >> libya has said that its troops will not enter or attack benghazi. rebels say they have come under fire, while further west there has also been fighting. reports of new fighting in the east of the country came as britain, france, the united states and arab countries all issued a joint ultimatum to libya posole leader. we begin our coverage from tripoli -- libya's leader. we begin our coverage from aaa. >> you cannot take to the streets of tripoli without encountering

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." peoplemar gaddafi's showed their support. as the unrest builds, so does the exodus. the thousands continued to flee libya. the border situation reaches a breaking point. welcome to bbc news. coming up, taking to the streets, and demonstrators marched in the armenian capital to call for the president to step down. quitsy's defense minister the government over a plagiarism scandal. welcome. libya is not in danger of collapsing into a protracted civil -- civil war. libya has been suspended from the u.n. human rights council as gaddafi makes an effort to shore up support in tripoli. intense fighting has been supported their in recent days. we have reports from both sides of the divides. >> khaddafi it supporters were on the streets in tripoli. -- gaddafi's supporters from the streets in tripoli. the message was that the leader cares about the whole country. >> gaddafi is king forever, forever. >> the regime's power is concentrated in t

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> hello, and welcome to "bbc world news." tripoli is one city, two tails. colonel gaddafi as it is peaceful, but our correspondent finds that the unrest has also reached there. and people are fleeing to the tunisian border. the united nations warns of a humanitarian crisis. united states is beefing up its military presence in the region, and in other news, the united nations suspends libya from the human rights council. >> below, i might emily. welcome to the program, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe -- i am mike embley. drought in china as the country's economy steams ahead. can the water supply keep pace with the change. >> welcome to benghazi, libya's second-largest city. we have heard bursts of gunfire. there is still uncertainty here, mixed with a sense of celebration. this is still very much a divided country. colonel gaddafi is holding on, but even the capital is not under his contro

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." >> president obama says that opposition fighters is on the agenda for colonel gaddafi to leave power. >> if we wanted to get weapons in the libya, we probably could. we are looking at all of our options at this point. >> they are deciding libya's political future. the forces launched a ferocious counterattack on the rebels. >> sustained artillery fire, the rebels themselves are just ahead. >> and the level of radioactive iodine in the nuclear plant is found to be at least 3000 times behalf legal limit. coming up, a much-anticipated world cup semifinal between india and pakistan will see both prime ministers sitting side by side. welcome. as fierce fighting continues in libya, president obama has not ruled out supplying u.s. weapons to opposition figures in the country. he believed he was losing control of libya and would ultimately step down. a series of interviews with the american news netw

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." >> colnel gadhafi appears in public for the first time since the start of international air strikes and told supporters that they will be victorious. hillary clinton says some of gadhafi's aiders may be looking for a way out of the crisis. >> we would encourage that. >> president obama says he is confident since handing over control of the military operation to an international coalition. these are the latest pictures of anti-aircraft fire over the libyan capital during a fourth night. welcome to bbc news broadcast to our viewers around the u.k. and around the world. yemen's president warns any attempt to get rid of him would lead to civil war. and emergency teams in japan begin a search as radiation leaks continue. welcome. libyan leader colnel gadhafi made his first public appearance since the international coalition began on his military bases. he told his followers he won't be defeated an

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> libyan anti-government forces retake the oil town of brega, defeating units loyal to gaddafi. in tripoli, gaddafi again begins -- again blames the balance on a plot from -- on an international plot. welcome to bbc news, broadcast around the globe. questions about why pakistan's assassinated minister had no police protection despite threats made against him. we will have news on libya in a moment, but we begin with breaking news from new zealand. this comes from the head of civil defense, john hamilton, who has said that authorities have given up hope of finding any more survivors after last tuesday's earthquake. that was nine days ago now. the effort to look for survivors should turn to when the recovery of the remaining victims. we will have more as it comes in. anti-government rebels have begun celebrating after forces loyal to gaddafi were forced to retreat after the battle in the eastern oil point of -- oil port of brega. th

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> colonel gaddafi says all libyans love him. he is adamant he will not step down. >> the people love me. all of my people love me, all. >> troubles protect their territory after the libyan armed forces destroyed a unit. desperate to get out of libya, migrants sleep at the tunisian border. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up, one week on, new zealand pays tribute to the victims of the christ church earthquake with two minutes of silence. >> ♪ will all leave the town in ruins ♪ >> screen siren jane russell has died. he may be under intense international pressure to step down, but in an exclusive interview, libyas embattled leader came out fighting. he insisted the people loved him and that outside forces from al qaeda or in setting the protest. the u.s. ambassador to the un branded the performance as "delusional." we spoke to the man at the center of libya's unfolding crisis. >> it was colonel gaddafi's first interview for wester

macarthur foundation, and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wideange of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now bbc world news. >> welcome to bbc world news. the headlines -- the u.s. to carry council? action against colonel gaddafi with a resolution to -- the un council backs action against colonel gaddafi with a resolution. celebrations in been gaungazi ae news of the resolution reaches the rebels. desperate for aid, more than 300,000 people are still homeless and food is in short supply. >> the united nations security council has approved a resolution for the creation of a no-fly zone to protect the people of libya. the resolution calls for all necessary measures, but rules out the use of foreign ground troops. 10 countries voted in favor and none were against. there were five abstentions, including russia and china. >> when it came, there was no opposition to the plan that britain, france, and 11 on had presented. sit -- significantly, both russia and china were among the five countries to abst

macarthur foundation, union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide rangef companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> tripoli, a third night of bombing by coalition forces. president obama says the coalition forces are weakening. >> the truth is that colonel gaddafi's forces have not gone away, and the cease-fire declared appears meaningless. >> as the debates over the aims of the operation intensify, president obama says the libyan leader has to go. >> welcome to "bbc news," broadcasting to our viewers in the u.k. and around the world. coming up, protests in yemen gather pace, but the president refuses to step down despite a number of high profile defections. >> as they work to restore power to japan's stricken nuclear power plant continue, radiation detected in sea water and food supplies. >> hello, there. explosions and anti-aircraft fire have been heard near colonel gaddafi's headquarters as they enforce the no-fly zone for a third night. the libyan leader is not being targeted and th

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 >> libya's foreign minister flees to britain amid reports he is severing his links to the gadhafi regime. rebels are retreating in the face of military advance by government forces. >> we now have to join the rebel forces. they managed to go a short distance up the road before they and we came under fire. >> the white house refuses to comment on reports that president obama approved covert american support for libya's rebels. the united nations imposed sanctions for refusing to step down as head of state in ivory coast. welcome to bbc world news broadcast on pbs and around the world. coming up, india's cricket fan celebrates as their team beat pakistan, its biggest sporting rival, to reach the finals of the cricket world cup. hello there. welcome. the libyan foreign minister who was regarded as one of colnel gadhafi's closest allies arrived in britain. a statement issued said he is resigning an

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." >> japan appeals for international help. evacuation. some are treated for radiation exposure and the authorities ordered everyone out of the surrounding area. the grim search goes on. tens of thousands missing, and fears of another tsunami. >> everyone was just running there. trying to get as far away as possible. >> 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 -- coming up, the u.n. security council discusses a no-fly zone over libya, but nothing is agreed. and conversation in bahrain. protesters set up roadblocks as 1000 at saudi troops entered the country. hello. millions in the parts of northeast japan hammered by last week's quake and tsunami have spent their fourth night without food, water, electricity, or gas. at least 500,000 people have been left homeless, but even now, much is still u

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." >> president obama says the u.s. had a moral obligation to intervene in libya. they will now seek control of major operations to nato. >> i said america's role would be limited and we would not put ground troops into libya. we would focus our unique capabilities on the front end of the operation and transfer responsibility to our allies and partners. tonight, we are fulfilling that pledge. >> allied strikes on libya continue. the rebels he -- meet heavy resistance but pledged to continue their advance westward. >> i will hold gaddafi and kill him. >> fist fighting in the western city upper -- of misrata. we are broadcasting to our viewers in p.b.s. in america, and around the world. japan's prime minister declares a state of maximum alert over the crisis at the fukushima nuclear plant. president obama has made his first formal speech on the military campaign in libya. the address in washington

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." >> reports of fresh explosions in the libyan capital of tripoli, as allied forces say they now control the skies. colonel gaddafi's trees are showing a town. -- forces are shellibng a ton -- shelling a twon. -- town. welcome to "bbc world news." also on this program -- >> you make me sound just awful. >> one of the last icons from hollywood's golden era, elizabeth tyler -- elizabeth taylor has died at the age of 79. welcome. once again, there are reports of fresh explosions in the libyan capital of tripoli, as air strikes from international forces continue for a fifth night. one resident there says the blasts were heard in one area, which is a military district. meanwhile, the officer leading the british air says duffy -- gaddafi's forces are no longer in control. but the forces are still violating u.n. security council resolution 1973. there was the last rebel-held city in the west, misrata,

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> as the international criminal court investigates events in libya, president obama tells colonel gaddafi -- >> colonel gaddafi needs to step down from power and leave. >> the rebels holding their ground. two hundred thousand migrant workers have now fled libya. >> welcome to our viewers in america and around the globe. the turmoil in libya continues. they have launched fresh attacks in the east of the country. at a the hague, the prosecutor for the international criminal court has confirmed he will investigate muammar gaddafi and his inner circle for crimes against humanity. president obama again demanded that the embattled libyan leaders step down. >> the violence must stop. muammar gaddafi has lost legitimacy to lead, and he must leave. those who perpetrate violence against the libyan people will be held accountable. the aspirations of the libyan people our freedom, democracy and dignity. and they must be met. >> we will have 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." >> a decision at last. nato agrees to take control of enforcing the no-fly zone over libya. >> the allies are committed to fulfill their obligations on the u.n. security council resolution. that is why we have decided to assume responsibility for the no-fly zone. >> the united nations says that the libyan government must declare a cease-fire or face further security council action. fighting on the ground continues for -- as the libyan leader bombarding rebel positions. welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to our viewers in the u.k. and around the world. syria's government offers reform after recent protests erupt into violence. a final farewell to a hollywood legend. mourners paid their last respects at the funeral of elizabeth taylor. welcome to bbc news. after days of disagreement and confusion, nato has agreed to take over enforcing the no-fly zone over libya. the secretary general says that

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> had is bbc world news live from tokyo. within the last four hours a third explosion occurred. this time it is reactor two which has exploded. cities and towns reduced to rubble, the overall death toll is staggering, perhaps as many as 10,000 and the country is coming to grips with a recovery that will take years. >> nobody expected what happened here shortly after the earthquake, a massive wall of water swept everything down this valley for as far as the eye could see. >> other headlines around the world, protesters set up roadblocks as thousands of saudi troops entered the country. a no fly zone is discussed over libya. nothing is agreed. member states are too divided. welcome to tokyo. let's bring you up to speed with the nuclear aspect. a third explosion was heard in the power plant, this time in reactor two. there was also an sploggedse yesterday and on saturday. this is a pretty alarming picture. we can confirm that officia

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 fire at the japanese nuclear plant has said to be under control. fears of further radiation leaks continue. with more than half a million people still living in shelters our correspondents report on the humanitarian aftermath. >> it may be something new to fear. radiation. you cannot see it or hear it coming. >> the exodus from the earthquake zone. many facing an uncertain future. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast in the u.k. and around the globe. as libyan rebels struggled to hold their ground against government troops, britain and france called for a no-fly zone. tensions running high and two protest -- teo protesters killed in bahrain as they declare a state of emergency. >> the japanese government says a fire at the nuclear reactive plant is now under control. the fire was the second in two days. seawater is being pumped through to cool them and the plants [unintelligible] 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." >> airstrikes continue in libya. allied commanders said western forces now control the sky. colonel gaddafi's troops are on the offensive, shelling a rebel- held town. a bomb in jerusalem kills one and injures 30. palestinian militants are being blamed. portugal's prime minister resigns after his parliament rejects his austerity proposal. welcome to "bbc news". also -- >> you make me sound awful. >> farewell to one of the last icons of hollywood's golden era. elizabeth taylor has died at the age of 79. welcome once again. we have had reports of fresh explosions in tripoli. airstrikes by international forces continue for a fifth consecutive night. the officer leading the british air operation said colonel gaddafi is airforce no longer exists as a fighting unit and international forces now control the libyans five. a senior commander said forces loyal to khaddafi are violating the resolution 19

macarthur foundation, 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." >> japan's prime minister appeals for calm after a third explosion at the fukushima daichi. naoto kan said everyone within 20 kilometers should leave immediately. >> we need now for everybody to move out of the 20 kilometer radius from the number one plant. >> in cities and towns reduced to rubble by the tsunami which followed the earthquake, the death toll could be as many as 10,000. a country still literally shaken by the aftershocks is coming to grips with the recovery effort. it will take years and an immeasurable income impact. become to "bbc world news." broadcasting in the u.k. and around the world. in this program, confrontation in bahrain. protestors set up road blocks in the capital as 1,000 saudi troops enter the country, and the u.n. security council discusses a no-fly zone over libya but nothing is agreed. member states are too divided. there's been a th

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> colonel gaddafi's troops force rebels from key strong holds while his son threatens a new bigger military onslaught. >> we are moving now. everybody is fighting. >> in brussels, the talking continues as the international community tries to decide what action to take. >> nato is united. nato is ready to act. >> saudi arabia, protesters call for a day of rage. the government promises tough action to preserve stability. welcome to bbc news broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up a little later for you, we have a special report following afghanistan's new army recruits and how they are preparing to face the taliban. and the most expensive musical in broadway history has had its opening postponed for a sixth time. welcome once again. pro government forces in libya have tend up their onslaught against the rebels who are leaving after a sustained bombardment. reports from the west say many parts of th

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." >> welcome to "bbc news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs and america and around the world. the u.n. security council backs action against colonel gaddafi with a no-fly zone. >> this resolution demands an immediate cease-fire and a complete end to attacks against civilians. >> as libyan forces close in on benghazi, gaddafi says his army will show no mercy. celebration and fireworks in benghazi as news reaches the rebels. in japan, engineers at the foot fishing the dai-ichi power plant lay new power plants that should be keeping the core cool. -- engineers at the fukishima power plant late new power lines to keep the for cool. the u.n. security council has approved a resolution for the creation of a no-fly zone to protect civilians in libya from attacks by colonel gaddafi's forces. the resolution calls for all necessary measures but it rules out the use of foreign ground troops. there were fiv

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 pictures to have quake-stricken japanese nuclear plant. japan's central bank injects billions of yen into financial markets for a third day to ease the impact of last week's quake. welcome to bbc news. welcome to our viewers around the globe. britain and france draft a u.n. resolution calling for a no-fly zone. tensions running high. two protesters killed after bahrain declared a state of emergency. hello and welcome. the japanese government has said workers are trying to stabilize the if you can jet streama plant have been forced to suspend their operations due to increased radiation levels. the chief government spokesman said the reactor may have suffered damage. white smoke has been seen rising from the building. a fire at the plant's number four reactor where spent nuclear rods were being kept has been brought under control. >> smoke rises from the number four reactor at the fukush

macarthur foundation, 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." >>> it decision at last, nato agrees to take control of enforcing the no-fly zone over libya. >> all nato allies are fulfilling this resolution, and that is why we have decided to assume responsibility for the no-fly zone. >> the united nations says the libyan government must declare a cease-fire or face of further action. fighting on the ground continues as forces loyal to the libyan leader bombarded mombasa. welcome to "bbc world news" in the u.k. and around the world. also ahead, syria offers reforms after bitter protests erupt into violence. mourners paid their last respects for elizabeth taylor. >>> after days of disagreement and confusion, nato has agreed to take control over enforcing the no-fly zone over libya. they said the mandates of the alliance would not extend beyond that and there would still be a separate coalition operation. if you hours ago, u.s. secr

macarthur foundation, and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wideange of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now bbc world news. >> a bbc team is beaten and subjected to mock executions in libya appeared >> i thought there were going to shoot us from behind. it did not happen, but i was thinking that this was the end. >> if they decide to this, i cannot do anything. i just closed my eyes and asked my god to help me. >> gaddafi forces gain the upper hand. keying off madoff morocco offers reforms in his new speech -- picking up bachman -- king ahmed of morocco offers reforms in his new speech. an historic touchdown for discovery. it ends its remarkable 27-year career. welcome once again. abc team in libya has been jailed and subject of mock executions. while there were in prison, they witnessed firsthand the horrifying levels of violence by colonel gaddafi's security forces with other prisoners. after their release, they spoke with our middle east editor in tripoli. >> 30 miles and many check point separates zawiya from aaa. tonight, the gaddafi

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." >> the colonel gaddafi appears and public for the first time it since the start of international air strikes. he tells supporters they will be victorious. hillary clinton says some of gaddafi's aides may be looking for our way out of the crisis. >> some of it is exploring, what are my options? and we encourage that. >> president obama says he is confident of handing over control of the military operation to an international coalition. these are the latest pictures of anti-aircraft fire over the city of tripoli. welcome to "bbc news." babita sharma. as the emergency teams in japan -- for the restrictions are announced in the areas affected by radiation leaks. libyan leader colonel gaddafi has made his first public appearance. speaking in the capital of tripoli he told his supporters he will not be defeated. he says his enemies will be consigned to the dustbin of history. it came against a b

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." >> libya's foreign minister flees to britain amid reports that he is severing his links with the good of the regime. rebels in libya are retreating in the face of an advance by government forces. >> they have managed to go a short distance up the road. we have had rounds landing very close to the car. >> the white house refuses to comment on reports that president obama has approved covert support for the libyan rebels. there are sanctions onfor refusing to step down. india's cricket fans celebrate as their team beats pakistan, of their biggest sporting rifle, to reach the finals of the cricket world cup. -- their biggest sporting rival, to reach the finals of the cricket world cup. the libyan foreign minister, moussa koussa, who is regarded as one of colonel khadafy's closest allies as arrived in britain. he is resigning and is no longer prepared to represent the libyan government. british o

and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporation. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> targeting tripoli a third night of bombing by coalition forces in libya. the u.s. says gaddafi's grip on the country is weakening. celebrations as air strikes check the advance of libyan forces in the east. but for how long? >> the truth is that colonel gaddafi's forces have not gone away and the cease fire that he declared appears meaningless. >> and the debate over the aims of the operation intensifies, president obama says the libyan leader has to go. in other news, protests in yemen gather pace. the president refuses to step down despite a number of high-profile defections. >> welcome to "bbc world news." explosions and anti-aircraft fire have been heard near tripoli as allied forces enforce the no-fly zone over libya for a third night. dozens of targets have been hit, but the coalitions say the libyan leader is not being targeted and insist that the campaign is aimed at protecting civi

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> colonel gaddafi's troops force rebels from strong holesd, while his son threatens a new, bigger military onslaught. >> it's time for action. we are moving now. everybody is going to be so excited. >> in brussels, the talk continues as the international community tries to decide what action to take. >> nato is united. nato is vigilant. nato is ready to act. >> saudi arabia protestors call for a day of range. the government promises tough ability to promote stability. welcome to "bbc news." coming up a little later for you, while the muslim community in the united states has been angered by a congressional committee. why the most expensive musical in broadway history has had its opening postponed for a sixth time. hello. pro-government forces in libya have stepped up their onslaught against the rebels who are said to be fleeing after sustained bombardment. reports say many parts of the town have been destroyed in the heavy fightin

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." >> president obama says supplying weapons to opposition fighters is on the agenda, and calls on gaddafi to give up power. >> it's fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into libya, we probably could. we're looking at all our options at this point. >> london appoints a new group to help decide libya's political future as fierce fighting continues across the country. gaddafi's force has launched a ferocious counterattack on the rebels. we report at the center of intense fighting. >> we've been hearing sustained artillery fire and the rebels themselves are firing rockets just up ahead. >> welcome to "bbc news" broadcast to our viewers in pbs in america and also around the world. coming up for you, with just a month to go for the royal wedding here, we have a list of the do's and don't's ahead of the big day. >> welcome. as fierce fighting continues in libya, president obama has said he has

macarthur foundation, and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wideange of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news." live in tokyo -- trying to avert a nuclear catastrophe, a team of japanese workers battles to contain damage at a troubled plant which the u.n. watchdog labeled very serious. meanwhile, the human toll of this tragedy continues to climb as relatives continue to search for thousands, including one mother amidst the rubble. she handed them off to relatives, they were safe, but she was carried away by pi water. >> and in london, the other headlines. advancing on benghazi, forces loyal to muammar gaddafi say they're closing in on the biggest rebel stronghold. and in a crackdown in bahrain, dozens of protesters are injured as the army move in on their base in the capital. >> it's a chilly thursday morning here in tokyo where the crisis triggered by last week's earthquake and tsunami unfolds on so many levels. the official death toll now tands at 4

and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> detained by gaddafi's security forces, a bbc team are beaten and subjected to mock executions in libya. >> and i thought they were going to shoot us from behind. i was thinking we're done. >> they do it, i can't do anything and just close my eyes and ask my god to help me. >> as gaddafi's forces gain the upper hand the international community ponders how to respond to the violence. king mohammed of morocco promises constitutional reforms in his first speech since last month's nationwide protests. welcome to bbc nuelings. broadcast to pbs in america and also around the globe. coming up for you, violence escalates in ivory coast as militias loyal to the two presidential rivals hunt down their opponents. and an historic touchdown for discovery. the oldest of america's space shuttles. and its remarkable 27-year career. bbc team in libya have been jailed and subjected to beatings and mock executions. the events took place when they w