, -- 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? >> "bbc world news america" was presented by kcet, los angeles. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> sreenivasan: for a second straight day, a deadly blast rattled the russian city of volgograd. stoking security fears in a country that will host the winter olympics in just six weeks' time. good evening. i'm hari sreenivasan. gwen ifill and judy woodruff are both on holiday. also ahead, author and journalist david ignatius, just back from a visit to iran. details reaction inside the country to the nuclear talks. >> i asked this hard line person close to the leader, go did you think compromise is possible on the nuclear deal and he answered directly no, i don't think it is.

. >> 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." andighting continues neighboring leaders try to mediate. the conflict in south sedan shows little sign of ending. power struggle has exposed ethnic divisions in the world's youngest state. the president is an ethnic thinker. is former vice president from the tribe. >> making a home where none exist. the product of decades of fighting. >> [indiscernible] we are suffering here because the time when we were there, we had security. that is why we come here. the oil north of the capital remains tense. the u.n. is struggling to get civilians out of harms way. has, for many of them, brought back nightmares of the past. for us, one of the most important things is to have those and. -- those end. >> most of the people cut off from their families, they have not been in touch with their

. >> 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." welcome. in turkey's minister one has announced a major government reshuffle. the resignation of three ministers earlier on wednesday after a probe into corruption. here are the details. >> it is a corruption scandal that is shaking the very core of the turkish state. economy, theof the interior minister, and the environment minister all had to resign. the charge, that they along with their sons have been involved in high-level fraud involving illicit money transfers to neighboring iran and bribes for construction projects. they debt -- they have done nothing wrong they insist. in a news interview on turkish television, he blamed her to want -- he blamed the prime history himself. if he should resign, so should the prime minister. it would be good for the country, he argues. n

. >> 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? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> hello, our top story this hour. as the u.n. goes to double the numbers of peacekeepers in south sudan, the numbers dead are in thousands. express appreciation for the response with the secretary- general and the security council are showing to the tragically unfolding situation in our country. >> edward snowden says it is mission accomplished. he says he wanted society to have more of a say in being monitored. we have been in rome as pope francis celebrates his first christmas eve mass as the head of the catholic church. hello and welcome. peacekeeping troops are going to be sent to south sudan. thousands of people are thought to have been killed in a week of fighting between rebel soldiers and government forces. has spread across the country to several areas, including the

. >> 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 and businesses and major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." newsis is "bbc world america." the death of nelson mandela brings a sense of loss around the world as people paid tribute outside his home in johannesburg. crowds take to the streets in so weto to remember their former leader. example nelson mandela has left for the rest of us to follow. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. since last night when the world learned of the death of former south african leader nelson mandela, the tributes have been flooding in. we learned from president jacob zuma that mandela will be given a full state funeral on sunday, december 15. the white house has confirmed president obama and the first lady will travel to south africa next week to take part in memorial services. we will have full coverage and area

and union bank. >> 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." reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. america's surveillance practices will be curtailed. we speak to the former head of the national security agency. and the great train robber dies at the age of 86. we look back at his famous heist and his years on the run. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and also around the globe. the white house released a report from a presidential task force calling for more than 40 proposed reforms to the national security agency surveillance programs. keep collecting massive amounts of phone data but it should be stored by a third-party. president obama will address the report in january. i spoke to the former nsa director a short time ago. 46 points of recommendations that the board has come forward with. le

. >> 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, i'm katty kay. the u.k. governments accuses syria of murdering this british doctor who was on a mission of delivering humanitarian aid. his family asked to the bbc. distraught. we were in shock. we were expecting him home on friday. >> vladimir putin offers a lifeline to cash strapped ukraine. and reaching out to relatives online is nothing new, but were these children it is providing a connection to a father who is behind bars. welcome to "bbc world news america." a british doctor imprisoned in syria for more than a year has in effect been murdered by the assad regime. that is the charge by the u.k. government tonight. he went to syria on a humanitarian mission to help victims of the war. now he has died in prison there.

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specializedolutions 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." >> hello, and welcome to the program. big demonstrations and opposition for the government in turkey. thaksinators clashed in square, but thousands -- at the doganrt, thousands of erodga supporters gathered to watch him speak. the upcoming corruption scandal is the worst he has faced in his three terms in office. >> protests continue against the turkish government. protesters were targeted by water cannons, tear gas and plastic bullets. scenes reminiscent of the massive antigovernment demonstrations. fireworks rocks and at the police in reference to the corruption scandal for recip tayipp erdogan's administration. >> i am here to condemn bribery and asked the government to resign. >> the breaking up of protests in istanbul, came after the resignation of three members of party, o

. >> 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." poured, but their voices soared in celebration of the life of one great man. tens of thousands filled up the stadium at the memorial for nelson mandela. who of global power. nearly 100 world leaders flew into pay tribute, and president obama's eulogy captivated the audience. >> in the art of his life, we see a man who earned his place in history through struggle and shrewdness and persistence, faith. >> the french president arrived in the central african republic where to french troops have been killed trying to stop the escalating violence. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and also around the globe. it may have been pouring rain in south africa today, but that did nothing to dampen the spirits of those who came out for a

. >> 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, i'm katty kay. protesters in ukraine this siege to the main government building come about russian leader vladimir putin -- in ukraine besieged the main government building. demonstrators in thailand are calling for the leaders to step down. superhero is a muslim teenager who is smashing stereotypes with every adventure. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. shadows of the cold war are creeping across massive protests in the ukraine. the white house says the recent police violence against antigovernment demonstrators there is unacceptable. russian president latta mayor putin is blaming unspecified outside forces for -- vladimir is blaming unspecified outside forces for t

you >> 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." world news bbc america. reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. offering talks, saying they will not come to the table until he fires the government and reduces all demonstrators. -- releases all demonstrators. concerns about the actions of islamist groups in syria. thousands line up in south africa to pay their respects to nelson mandela as he lies in state in pretoria. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and elsewhere around the globe. tonight, opposition leaders in group -- in ukraine have rejected the president's offer of talks. instead, they say they want arrested demonstrators released. it comes after a crackdown last night that drew widespread condemnation. abandoneday, they had efforts to clear the protest. evening, men have been freezing in key of

. >> 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." hard enough being a syrian refugee in normal weather. it is miserable in this. the worst winter storm in decades sweeps across the middle east, delaying aid supplies. north korea says it has executed chang song-thaek, the once- powerful uncle of the leader. the man hired to sign nelson mandela's memorial speaks out after sparking a global controversy. angels. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. snow was falling in the middle east tonight, and millions of -- for millions of syrian refugees it is deadly. the worst winter storm in decades is sweeping through the region. the united nations has already delayed one airlifted a into syria and says it is particularly concerned about the risk to children.

and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard 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? >> and now, "bbc world news america." this is "bbc world news america." american spy agencies face criticism again after new reports the u.n. and eight agencies were under surveillance. the former russian oil tycoon is a free man after receiving a pardon from president vladimir putin. cuba is changing its swing when it comes to baseball. the lure of america's big league is still off-limits. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. tonight am a there are more damaging revelations about the number and type of organizations placed under surveillance are american and british spy agencies. new documents leaked by edward snowden suggest targets included , eight agencies, and national leaders. our security correspondent reports. >> an embrace between the prime minis

. >> 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. hat can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura. a show of force in ukraine. security forces try to disperse protestors and storm the offices of the main opposition party. thailand's prime minister dissolves the low house of parliament in the face of ma protests there and calls for early elections. the demonstrators say it is not enough. and as south africa prepares for a huge memorial for nelson mandela, we speak exclusively to his eldest daughter about his final days. >> in the last moment, we were sitting with him on thursday, the whole day. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america, and also around the globe. after weeks of unrest, today the authorities in ukraine are setting up their crackdown on protestors, j

we have created an essential enhancement to the currency union, a banking union. will mean greater stability and provide better protection for citizens. >> the goal is to strengthen international confidence in the euro and europe's financial institutions and to keep taxpayers from footing the billl if banks fail. the idea is that banks will be responsible for their own rescue fund, a at the 5 billion euro pot of money to finance closures . it will take 10 years to get up and running. for now, if the current bailout fund is needed, germany is adamant that there will only be loans and no direct payouts using taxpayer money. >> the only route is via member states and the national compartments. that is the contractual agreement. no one has even raised the issue of changing the dsm treaty. >> a few issues remain, but if a final deal is struck tom a a banking union could be reality in just over a year. >> our correspondent has all of the reaction to that news from the frankfurt stock exchange. >> a banking union in the eurozone is assumed shape, but the feelings were mix

, -- 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? >> "bbc world news america" was presented by kcet, los angeles. (george chattering excitedly) this program was made possible by: can fuel a lifetime of learning. abcmouse.com early learning academy, proud sponsor of pbs kids and curious george. abcmouse.com early learning academy, are designed for kids to be as active as their imaginations. all she knows is that, today, purple is her favorite color, and that's good enough for us. stride rite is a proud sponsor of "curious george." at houghton mifflin harcourt, we believe reading opens new worlds and inspires curiosity in learners of all ages. we're proud to sponsor curious george on pbs kids. funding for curious george is provided by contributions to your pbs station... ooh. ...and from: (lively drum intro) ♪ you never do know what's aroun

nd union bank. >> 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 an expertise and tailored solutions for small businesses and major corporations. hat can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. the u.n. launches its biggest humanitarian appeal ever to help those affected by the fighting in syria. we're on the ground in damascus. >> to end the humanitarian crisis, the gross abuses of humanitarian law, it will take a political solution. and a pleak through of that kind is nowhere -- and a breakthrough of that kind is nowhere in sight. >> a u.s. judge says the n.s.a.'s mass collection of phone records is likely unconstitutional, adding to an already heated debate. nd tonight we look back on the oscar-winning work and fierce rivalry with her sister. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the united nations today launched an appeal for syria.

united health care. >> 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? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. (george chattering excitedly) this program was made possible by: have over 90 years of first steps behind them. what he does know is that, today, he's started walking, and life got a whole lot more exciting. stride rite is a proud sponsor of "curious george." can fuel a lifetime of learning. abcmouse.com early learning academy, proud sponsor of pbs kids and curious george. funding for curious george is provided by contributions to your pbs station... ooh. ...and from: um intro) ♪ you never do know what's around the bend ♪ ♪ big adventure or a brand-new friend ♪ ♪ when you're curious like curious george ♪ ♪ swing! ♪ ♪ well, every day ♪ every day ♪ ♪ is so glorious ♪ glorious ♪ george! ♪ and everything ♪ everything ♪ ♪ is so wondrous ♪

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate inworking 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? >> "bbc world news america" was presented by kcet, los angeles. brought to you in part by: viewers like you, and you, and you, and you... ha, ha! thanks so much you're very kind. "the cat in the hat knows a lot about that," on pbs. ♪ hey! ♪ what? ♪ come over here, ♪ the cat in the hat is about to appear. ♪ ♪ he's whizzing over to whisk you away ♪ ♪ on a fabulous journey today. ♪ ♪ he's coming! ♪ and now he's arrived in the thingamajigger ♪ ♪ the thing that he drives ♪ ♪ he's a cat and he's oodles of fun ♪ ♪ with his hairy helpers thing two and thing one ♪ ♪ instrumental ♪ instrumental ♪ it's the cat in the hat! ♪ ♪ all of our adventures start like that. ♪ ♪ wherever you're going where ever you're at ♪ ♪ the cat in the hat knows a lot about ... ♪ ♪ he knows a lot about, he knows a lot about, ♪ ♪ he knows a

so we've created an essential enhancement to the currency union with a banking union it will mean greater stability and provide better protection for citizens. you know. we are. goal is to strengthen international confidence in the euro and europe's financial institutions and to keep tax tears from footing the bill is getting stale. the idea is that banks will be responsible for their own rescue fund a fifty five billion euro pocket money to finance closures. it'll take ten years to get up and running. for now. if the current dsm bailout plan is needed. germany is adamant that there will only amount to no direct pm using taxpayers' money. julie was in the tsunami and the routine use in this land and the state and national components of the contractual agreements. you know no one has even raised the issue of changing the esa entry team loses his stead. issues remain. if a final deal in stock. thinking it could be reality and sat still for a year. as our correspondent dorothy hall has all of the reaction to that news from the frankfurt stock exchange the banking union in the eurozone is the

united health care. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industryou 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? >> "bbc world news" was >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. oh, hi there! welcome to my perfect christmas party! the fun begins in two shakes of a cat's tail. (babbling) so, stay sitting where you're sat, it's time for christmas with the cat in the hat! ♪ viewers like you, and you, and you, and you... ha, ha! thanks so much you're very kind. "the cat in the hat knows a lot about that," on pbs. ♪ hey both: what? ♪ come over here ♪ the cat in the hat is about to appear ♪ ♪ he's whizzing over to whisk you away ♪ ♪ on a fabulous journey today ♪ he's coming! ♪ and now he's arrived in the thingamajigger ♪ ♪ the thing that he drives ♪ he's a cat and he's oodles of fun ♪ ♪ with his hairy helpers, thing 2 and thing 1 ♪ ♪ ♪ it's the cat in the hat ♪ ♪ all of our adventures start li

united health care. >> 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. hat can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. ♪ jingle bells, jingle bells narrator: coming up, it's everyone's favorite christmas present-- a monkey. ♪ ... open sleigh. (laughing) (george hooting, man gasping) man: it's what george wants for christmas, and i have to figure it out. whoa! wow! oh, no! (grunting) (bell ringing) stop! (hooting) man: yes, george. it's christmas. funding for curious george is provided by contributions to your pbs station... ooh. ...and from: ooh! (chuckles) hi! ooh! oh! hmm... (hoots happily) ♪ huh? narrator: december is an exciting month because you know one day you'll wake up, and it'll be christmas morning. (cheering) (hooting enthusiastically) ah! george didn't want the man with the yellow hat to miss even one second of chri

and the set-back along of the union bank side is very difficult because that is where the elevators exist for this building. and so they are right up against union cal. so there really isn't, we would have to completely retrofit and move the core of the existing building, to another location for all the elevating stairs. that's where it is. it's planned just like union cal building that has all of its core elements at that edge. that really was never an economic idea that we considered setting back on that side. >> did you look at setting back on the other three sides? >> we are setting back on california street on the four corners. >> what about on the union bank side? >> we did look at that, it makes for an awkward transition, that you have a very stubby, lower portion that is eight stories. and setting back 15 feet it was like a very -- it was a very removed approach to adding an addition to the building. our goal here was to have it feel like it was all one building. at the end. >> what about tearing this building down was that considered by the project sponsor because you are dealing

are we hinder iing a fully fledd banking union, germany? >> no. we want to have a banking union. but you have to come to a level playing field. as soon as we have a level playing field, then we can talk about banking union, but this that's be fulfilled first. as soon as that is ready, we will definitely have a banking union. we are in favor of banking union, but under certain conditions and the conditionalities are very clear on the table and all banks have to fulfill it, as well. >> thank you very much for joining us and your time before heading back to the parliament to hear angela merkel booel being sworn in, right? >> thank you. so ross, with that, i'm sending it back over to you. now we have a fully functional government against in place, as well. this is why for all of those banking structures. back to you. >> thank you for that. that's the latest from berlin, annette. >>> meanwhile, mario draghi has urged lawmakers to finalize the details of a banking union as soon as possible. giving evidence to the european parliament, he's warned that the latest plans to filling up banks

union bank. and united health care. >> my customers can shop around and compare costs.can also work that way with health care. with united health care, i get information on quality ratings for doctors and estimates of how much i will pay. that helps me and my guys make informed decisions prayed i do not like guesses with my business, and definitely not with my health. care.ted health >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in. irking to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. >> "bbc we do for you? world news" was presented by world news" was presented by kcet, los angeles. (george chattering excitedly) this program was made possible by: have over 90 years of first steps behind them. what he does know is that, today, he's started walking, and life got a whole lot more exciting. stride rite is a proud sponsor of "curious george." can fuel a lifetime of learning. abcmouse.com early learning academy, proud sponsor of pb

. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to know your business, offering specializedutions 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." >> he stands for peace, he stands for reconciliation. people were calling for revenge, he was the one to reach piece. this for the 27 years in prison. i will beat them at their own game. i am preaching forgiveness and that is how you defeat the enemy. >> giving deep respect and deep admiration. what were your feelings when you learned the news

the banking union brings all of the regulations to one convergent point. e the backstops of a resolution fund and to plan out how banks will have to be dealt with in those situations. >> two things come to mind. capital orhat bring quickly into european banks? are they investable? seendly, are we going to much more m&a consolidation in 2014 or would that be delayed? >> you have to separate those banks that need capital. i would expect them to be working on it now. it is not just raising capital, it is also reducing assets. it is deleveraging as well as building up capital and being profitable. it is very positive for the banks that are well-positioned. in terms of m&a, yes, we expect to find that some are weaker than others. some of them are over bank and need further consolidation. we expect that in italy. is already well underway. we would expect i hope to see a similar process in germany. >> will it be entry europe mergers or american and overseas? >> i would expect a lot of it to be intra. there are big banks that will do very well out of this. i would

. >> first, regarding the banking union there will be a new firm financed by the banking industry. 55 billion euros over the next 10 years. eu leaders will want to use this body. bein the future it will not taxpayers who foot the bill. there will also be a new agency with powers to shut the bank. this is an important development. will this work? critics will tell you 55 billion euros is tiny compared to the of eurozone banks, but it is an important step towards a stronger banking union. it is a sign that if they want to preserve the single currency, they will need a stronger corporation. this will only apply to the eurozone members. the french president has sought to rally support from european for european intervention. a number of countries have agreed to by logistical assistance. some include troops. if the european mission happens we will have to wait for of council meeting in january. >> african mediators are calling for peace in south sudan. prevent the to country from plunging into a civil war. south sudan gained independence two years ago, but political and social crises remai

oliver fairey has more on the new banking union and that preventing a repeat of the crippling crises that have already hit the eurozone. >> the european banking union deal aims to prevent overstates getting burned by bad banks, but it came about only after protracted negotiations. brussels will have a range of new powers to curtail the effects of taking failures and the deal will add to the existing supervision by the ecb, and deposits of 100,000 euros will be guaranteed. the mechanism will close toxic banks before things get out of hand. producing revolutionary chance -- change to france's financial sector. so that taxpayers no longer foot the bill. >> bangs will also be expected -- banks will also be expected to contribute, but it is unlikely to be enough. additional financing may come from the european bailout security mechanism. that is a sticking point among certain eu members, particularly germany. nonetheless, the german finance minister said this was the right way forward. >> this was very controversial for a long time because the interests varied widely. that is why we are bu

this would look something like the union bank next to it, which is built in the 80's is a fairly square look. and i don't think that the wedding cake approach makes sense. i would be happy it move with the understanding continue to work on design and comes back to the commission for a presentation with the new design for us to see. so that would be a motion. >> second. commissioner sugaya. >> yeah, i think what commissioner moore is trying to get at is something beyond just the design. and to try to put it in the context of the urban design plan and the downtown plan and see how all of those different policies and parameters and whatnot could affect this particular corner. that i understand. i think that without -- everything costs money. so -- i think one of the directions she was indicating was perhaps there could be a different approach to the structural system. you had the existing structural system which is concrete and it's in bays. but is there a way to lay a mat or something on top of that and then it becomes an independent system that is supported from underneath the -- but you

, and the credit union is striking. the banksad to be bailed out, so the taxpayer is having to find $70 million to support the failed credit union. the difference is this - while the institutional investors in the bank never lost money, institutional investors in the credit union were the people of this down. they don't have the safety net. >> the credit union system relies on people being able to save. in ireland, where they can't repay the bills, the fear is that newbridge went big because it couldn't make the credit union model work. >> you have 800,000 mortgages. unemployment of close to 13%. i mean, it's not possible that credit unions could be immune to that kind of thing. >> newbridge was one of 12 credit unions not to belong to an association. it insists the model is viable. >> the movement is solid. it has come through. much better than financial institutions. with the exception of newbridge, it's the only institution standing on its own two feet. the facts are that ireland has two retail banks left and 400 credit unions

respect i never said to us what i was i'm saying it's not in the context of a fully functioning banking union that we want to see open running next year which will be a european banking union if started some place the cost to national taxpayers regardless of whether their irish are not should be far smaller than the how it's been in the past and that's why we are pursuing this fine communion but you know what i'm conscious of all of this that at the end of any crisis that ever happens for that or be bunking our economic again what always happens is regulators central bankers politicians they say this will never ever happen again and it keeps on happening but we have to ensure is that if this is the stop and again it doesn't how is such a casa klyce make an awful cost for taxpayers mr donohue thank you very much for you very much and if you like the show please join us again same place same time here on the world the pike. largest consumer of p.c.'s and i see it many in the country is the federal government to simply say as property of the united states government. why does the united states n

own foundation giving up a profits to charity in pursuing the common good for over 30 years and union bank. >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm nick. a civil war as the army prepares to lawn much major attack on rebels. members of the russian punk band pussy riot is released from prison but they say ate nothing but a pr stunt from putin and reaching goals after losing three limbs in afghan stafpblt he's running, biking and driving a few years after his injuries. whrbg to our view order on public tell any things america around the globe. a situation of mounting urgency. that's how they describe the situation in south sudan. they're asking the counsel to commit more troops. violence has been he escalating since more than a week ago leading to fears of a full fledged civil war. they said today it will start a major military offensive to take back two towns that have been seized. we have this report. >> this is a time of desperation, once more they are fleeing conflict and relying on food handouts to survive and clear the fighting is not yet over. president has pr

respect i never said that's what i was i'm saying it's not in the context of a fully functioning banking union that we want to see open running next year which will be a european banking union if god is in place the cost to national taxpayers regardless of whether they're irish on os should be far smaller than it has been in the past and dots why we are pursuing this fine can you can but you know what i'm conscious of all of this that at the end of any crisis that ever happens for the be bunking our economic again what always happens is the regulators central bankers politicians they say this will never ever happen again and it keeps on happening but what we have to ensure is that if this to happen again it doesn't how is such a consequence make an awful cost for taxpayers mr donohue thank you very much for you very much and if you like the show please join us again same place same time here on the well the pike. they look like bounty islands where the locals can enjoy the sun and the ocean. but what was buried here years ago. means these people are suffering the consequences. how much more po