. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? and now, bbc world news. >> we are overlooking the olympic park in london. coming up, britain gives more than $7 million in equipment to be syria rebels. >> it is important to help prepare for the day after president assad. this is a doomed regime. >> a stake in a vote is being held for ghanna's late for-- ghana's late president. open swimming is starting in london. the only world record so far has been set by the canyon. what makes the east african -- kenyan. what makes the east africans so dominant? >> hello and welcome to london live from the bbc. it is day 14 of the london olympic games. there earned just two games of competition left. the mint's open water swimming has just gotten underway. the-the men's open waters women open water's swimming has gotten underway. but first, britain has announced $7 million i

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." ♪ >> this is "bbc world news america." the syrian prime minister defects, a blow to the assad regime and a boon for the rebels. >> still, the rebels are adamant. they will try again to push in to the capital. >> touchdown on mars. the nasa explorer lands on the red planet. ♪ >> skipping to an olympic beat. jump rope may not be part of the game this year, but with moves like these, watch out. welcome to our viewers around the globe. the syrian president suffered a major political blow today when his prime minister defected. he denounced the government as a terror regime. this comes as the rebel troops prepare for their assault on damascus. our correspondent has been with rebel forces on the outskirts of the capital. >> we are in the backyard. damascus is little more than 3 miles away. but here you find freedom figh

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the biggest political storm in decades but in court is over in one day. bo shilai awakes the bird. >> i do not know longhow long it can survive. you have to have rain every just do not have it. >> lightning strikes. the greatest sprinter bounds his way to another gold. welcome to our viewers in pbs in america and around the globe. for months this chinese murder case has dominated headlines but it took one court proceeding to complete the trial of the wife of the politician once tapped for the top levels of power. she killed a british businessman, neil heywood. >> at the heart of this case, 153-year-old woman faces a serious accusation that there is much more at stake than her innocence or guilt. appropriately perhaps given

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix o >> this is open " bbc world news america." -- this is "bbc world news america." there are allegations of atrocities being committed. eight badminton players are expelled from the olympic games after deliberately playing to lose. call it the phelps factor. many decorated young swimmers hope to follow in his strokes. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the conflicts between rebels and government forces across syria will decide the destiny of the country. that was the declaration today in a written statement from the president praising soldiers for heroically confronting armed terrorist gangs. a video has been posted online that shows syrian rebels of executing a group of men that they have accused of being pro- militia. this report co

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm kathy kaye. the un vote to condemn the cried out and syria. tens of thousands continued to flee the violence. running dry in america's heartland, historic levels of drought are taking a heavy toll out west. >> so far, half-wise, it has zeroed out. >> as olympians get ready to burn up the track, we travel to jamaica where the team carries a dream for their country with every stride. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. the united nations general assembly to -- condemned the united nations security council over its failure to tackle the crisis in syria. as international diplomats failed to reach a consensus about what to do, some countries have stepped up with a unilateral assistance providing weapons and training. turke

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and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their -- work hard to know your business. offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailor solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, in jane o'brien. the uk pledges millions of dollars of support, but is it enough to turn the tide in syria? going home to india. millions of children are struggling for survival. >> enough wheat to feed 1 million people and hundreds of others across the country. the question is why it is not getting to the people who need it most? >> and the u.s. women reign supreme in the 500 meter relay, in a time that shatters the world record. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. tonight, the fighting continues in the syrian city of aleppo, where rebels are waging a fierce battle against the forces of bashar al-assad. the u.n. has announced they are increasing the non-lethal aid by $7 million. our diplomatic corr

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. kofi annan calls it quits on his mission impossible to end the crisis in syria. what does it mean for the future of the continent? so much for giving the euro a boost, after promising to do whatever it takes, the european central bank is appoints the market. it was built as a tool in the pool. tonight, michael phelps strikes gold in his final match up with a fellow american ryan lochte. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. it might be the toughest job description on earth but the u.n. is looking for a new envoy to syria after kofi and then issued his resignation. he says he will step down at the end of the month but took a parting shot at the u.n. security council, saying that their d

and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> the city where heroin is cheaper than food and help addicts and their families are struggling. -- and how attics and their families are struggling. this is the city of karachi, and hear some have resorted to selling family members to feed heroin addiction. the revolutionary history could be a friend. >> what happens? are they likely to organize an attack? >> and one of the great art critics of the 20th century remembered but one of the great historians. simon schama on his friend. >> he was an irreplaceable union of head and heart. he had a mind like a razor blade. >> hello. statistics about karachi are quite disturbing. it is one of the most densely populated areas in the planet. an estimated 21 million people call it home. there are even more startling facts about karachi. heroine is chea

vermont, and honolulu, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> egypt strikes back against islamists in sinai. could this volatile region be heading to even greater instability? of political scandal in china moves to the court start with laundering of british businessmen -- moved to the court. guitarist with laundering of british businessman. -- charged with laundering a british businessman. welcome to our viewers on pbs america and around the globe. he has only been in office for a month, but egypt's new president faces a major security crisis. after a weekend attack on order please the left 16 guards dead -- a weekend attack the last 16 guards dead. we have more on the high stakes of this volatile situation. >> -- second field army has moved in. the president said he will increase pressure. the army said they killed 20, all of them terrorists. syenite is demilitariz

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> we believe the world needs a broader mix of the energies. we are supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. it is also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol. let's broade the worl's energy mix, let's go. america." >> confusion over the skies of syria. rebels say they have shot down military planes. egypt's new president gets rid of some top generals. a countdown to the next olympics has started. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. was a jet shot down or did it crashed because of the technical problem? rebel forces said they have changed the nature of this battle by downing a government fighter plane. state television, --, however, say was a mechanical hitch that brought the plane down. >> in the skies over eastern syria, ajet appears to be hit

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energies. that's why we're supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. and it's also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. >> a minute, mom! >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. in shooting down of a military airplane in damascus. >> so it is my privilege to proclaim the 2012 republican national convention in session and called to order. >> as the republican convention kicks off, all eyes are on tropical storm isaac, as president obama declares a state of emergency in louisiana, and we will take you beneath the sidewalks of new york city to show you t

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. and it's also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. >> a minute, mom! >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the problems in the eurozone are back as germany and france but the pressure on greece. marking a dark day in south africa as mourners remember the miners' shot dead by police as a judicial inquiry is announced. one spanish woman tries to restore aid -- on the cheap. >> she has made a horrible mess of it. if a 5-year-old had done it, it could not be worse. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. should they stay in the eurozone? this is a question that has dogged greece for months. thenc french president sa

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> we believe the world needs a broader mix of the energies. we are supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. it is also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol. >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" from washington. standard chartered agreeing to pay $340 million penalty after allegations they helped launder money into iran. the former prime minister of syria it describes the assaad regime on the verge of collapse. on the ground, the fight still rages. this is what looks like on mars, feeding our curiosity with every photo. nasa releasing new images from its robot on the red planet. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. tonight, the british bank standard chartere

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energy. that is why we are supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity, and it is also why with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> after the shooting in south africa -- they mourn their dead. how far have they moved on from their past. this week, we hear how south africa responded to the death of more than 40 people. clashes between mineworkers and police. >> it is shocking. we are all ashamed. askseece's prime minister for more time to get its economy in order. >> nice to meet you. >> and a futuristic glove that can translate sign language and why some in the deaf community are worried. >> will this technology improve acce

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and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> a terrorist outrage in belarus, but did the government torture and execute two of innocent men as a result? ♪ this week, we bring you an investigation filmed under cover in the secretive eastern european state of belarus and find disturbing evidence following one of the country's worst terrorist attacks. >> over that time -- [inaudible] the boys had no choice. >> we hear how the civil war in syria is threatening the stability of neighboring jordan. >> we used to be able to fill much closer to the border. but now the military is so concerned about the possibility of violence spilling across this border, they pushed us back. >> hello. the eastern european state of belarus is regarded as something of an annulled -- anomaly by much of the international community. its president has been called e

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. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energies. that's why we're supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. ourit's also why, with partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. >> a minute, mom! >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. the violence in serious spills over into lebanon, threatening the already fragile security. queen elizabeth and lady gaga, what do they share in common? we will tell you what they are on the same list. and coming up with a new cancer test that has already made him a cut above the rest. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. tonight, the fighting continues in

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. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energies. that's why we're supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. and it's also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. >> a minute, mom! >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i'm kathy kay. from political convention to natural disaster, mitt romney tours louisiana hoping to look, well, like a president. russian tycoon took allegations of blackmail to a london court in the most expensive trial of its kind. now one of them --, and carrying the future. can something as simple as mirrors in a field really be a solar solution? welcome to our viewers on pbs and tho

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energies. that's why we're supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity. and it's also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. >> a minute, mom! >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news ." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting fathers washington, i'm jane o'brian. isaac takes aim at the gulf coast. new orleans braces for the storm and hopes history doesn't repeat itself. >> now's not the time to tempt fate. now's not the time to dismiss official warnings. you need to take this seriously. >> an israeli court rules the military was not at fault for killing u.s. activist rachel curry, a decision her family calls deeply troubling. >> and

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business. offering specialized solutions in capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energies. that is why we are supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity, and it is also why with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugarcane. let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." just say by a norwegian court, -- judged sane by a norwegian court, anders breivik is sentenced to jail, issuing an apology for not killing more. >> and building a future on the grim foundations. as rio de janeiro rushes to get ready for the olympics, remnants of its past slave trade are being unearthed. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it has been 13 months since anders breivik went on a kil

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business. offering specialized solutions in capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energy. that's why we're supplying cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity, and it's also why, with our partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugarcane. >> just a minute, mom. >> let's broaden the world's energy mix. let's go. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." found guilty in a moscow court -- members of a russian punk band were sentenced to two years in jail for their public protest. the demonstrations continue at the south african mine where 34 people were killed. it is feared the unrest could spread. >> losing patience, and the result is more militancy, more angry populism, and more than ever, more bloodshed. >> and giving the old fashioned toilet a mod

[applause] the other is union bank. thank you very much, at union bank. for those of you who do not know the global arts is a fiscally sponsored program of the women's intercultural network. they just came back from a u.n. conference on women. we will tell you a little bit more later on. [unintelligible] i knew there was something i've was forgetting. one of the important things that happened with this event, the international institute of education partnered with us to help us make this -- thank you very much. that is what they did. they helped make this a very important event. one of the things they did, they have this incredible group of women who are traveling to the u.s. from various countries who worked in the areas of domestic violence and human trafficking in their countries, from greece, turkey, doorjageorgia. we want to welcome you with open arms to the city of san francisco. they're traveling with the u.s. state department and they are over at the iee table. welcome to san francisco. [applause] they helped make this a truly international confer

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, >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and helping provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. presented by kcet, los angeles. hi, there. hola. what are you guys doing? we're looking at pictures of animal homes. this one's a bird nest. yeah. this nest is where a bird's family used to live, but i think they moved to build a new house. hey, can you think of any other animals that make casas, houses? my dog has a doghouse. ha ha! lucky dog. can you think of any other animals that build their own homes? at my house, we have an ant farm, and the ants go into little holes. right. ants build their houses underground, where it's safe. caves, nests, and underground tunnels-- they're all homes built by animals or insects. pretty cool, don't you think? to do this at home, ask an adult to find sid the science kid's "big bird nest" game at pbsparents.o

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you reach your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> at shell, we believe the world needs a broader mix of energies. that is why we are surprising -- providing cleaner burning gas to provide energy. it is also why, with their partner in brazil, shell is producing ethanol, a biofuel made from renewable sugar cane. let's broaden the world energy mix. let's go. >> and now, bbc world news. >> awaiting their fate, the verdict is expected in the case of the russian, and pussy riot. it has divided russia on its freedom of expression. welcome, also coming up in the program, in south africa, the police have been explain the sequence of events that led to the shooting of 34 miners. it is midday here in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and 3:00 p.m. in moscow where security is tight where three members of the polka band pussy riot is awaiting the verdict that could send th

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and helping provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. miss rosa, voice-over: it's the pbs kids field trip. can you guess where we're going today? here's a clue. so did you guess where we are today? that's right-- at a movie theater. i wonder what that bright light's for, miss rosa? hmmm, that's a good question. let's go take a closer look. come on. man: oh, hey, everyone. i'm tom, and the bright light you saw came from this machine, which is called a projector. it's kind of like a big flashlight, right? that's correct. now, this projector uses film. now, if you look real close...you can see a bunch of pictures. here, take a look. hey, i can see a 3. now, the bright light bulb inside this projector shines through the film so you can see the pictures on the big screen. wow, you never know what you mig

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specialized solutions and capital to help you meet your growth objectives. we offer expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> hello, and welcome to "bbc world news" live from our studios overlooking the olympic park in london. i'm george al guya. a test of brotherly love. britain's alister and johnny brownlee are favorites to win first and second in the men's triathlon. >> we'll be reporting from hyde park. johnny brownlee, number 31 is setting pace on lap two of the pike. >> and in other news, manila flooded. brought to a standstill by rain. >> there's shanty towns behind me that have been completely destroyed. they are moving all their possessions as quickly as they can. >> and aleppo as iran launches diplomatic moves in iran and anxious ray. -- and ancra. >> hello, and welcome to day 11 of the london 2012 games. 21 olympic champions will be crowned today in events as diverge as wrestling and others and