in vermont for ten years and was out with bernie sanders every week some pretty up on what's going on there what was the response during the initial campaign. to you campaign on this issue well it was interesting i suspect as bernie sanders has said i may well be the only politician in america who ran on a single payer platform and ran t.v. ads saying if you like the governor we're going to pass a single payer health care plan lead the nation and as you mentioned make up your right not a privilege and you know i won the election it was in a wide margin but we won and you know i intend to get it done i mean it's just incredibly important you know we live in a society where number one poor people low income people are increasingly little class people can't afford health care to get access. privileging not a right isn't it isn't in many ways a bigger step forward for health care reform than even obamacare well you know i don't want to get too carried away because you know we haven't passed it yet and we've got a long way to travel. you know plenty of landmines to confront yet as you can

health reform joining me now on the phone from vermont is the man behind this huge progress and step forward governor peter shumlin governor welcome to our program well it's great to be with you thanks for having me you campaigned on this i lived in vermont for ten years and we talk with bernie sanders every week so i'm pretty up on what's going on there what was the response during the initial campaign. to you campaign on this issue. it was interesting i suspect as bernie sanders has said i may well be the only politician in america who ran on a single payer platform and i ran t.v. ads saying if you like the government we're going to pass a single payer health care plan lead to nation and as you mentioned make of pure right not a privilege and you know i won the election wasn't a wide margin but we won and you know i intend to get it incredibly important you know we live in a society where number one poor people are low income people increase from people can't afford health care can't get access really is a privilege not a right governor isn't it isn't in many ways this a bigger ste

license of vermont yankee. just a few days before the disaster in japan, the nrc said, yes, we will extend its for another 20 years. so my question is, will the nrc reevaluate the extension of vermont yankee's license for another 20 years to review the safety of vermont yankee in light of the failures of the plant in japan. -- japan? the idea that we would have a plan of the same design, which, in 20 years, will be 60 years old, i think it is a frightening thought to many people in vermont. >> senator, as i indicated previously, the agency intends to go forward with a systematic and methodical look at all of the plants to see -- primarily based on the incident in japan -- to see if there are any modifications or changes we need to make to our regulations. that would apply to vermont yankee as well as to any other plant. we will not wait until extended time of operation. we will do it right now based on existing operation of the facility. the license extension that we should is an opportunity for that plant to o

researchers in vermont. i'm sure those vermonters watched proudly as watson defeated jeopardy legends ken jennings in the recent man versus machine matchup. my chart shows 1790 to 2010. obviously there were tens of thousands of other patents in between. modernizing the patent system is going to have to ensure that vermont inventors will still be able to compete not just on the national stage, but on the international marketplace. that's something important to every single state represented in this body. if we want to compete with the rest of the world, i believe americans can compete with anybody, but we have to have a level playing field. if we have the cards stacked against us, it's very difficult to compete. and if we're the ones who have stacked the cards ourselves, all the worse. if we want to have a level playing field in the area of patents, we've got to come up, up to a par with the rest of the industrialized world. much has changed since samuel hopkins received the first u.s. patent in 1790 with the

we're winning director tom shadyac who wrote the and directed the new movie i am with you here and vermont really can pull off single payer health care is it possible that two hundred doctors could be on the move that in science daily take. speaking to robert robin hood what would happen if a rich famous and successful guy decided to change his lifestyle out of a more average american that's just what filmmaker tom shadyac did and has just released a movie titled i am a tells a story and if you are a very real way all of our stories check out this trailer for the. reason. we are asking to see significant. what's wrong with our world or what can we do. most importantly what we can do about. science. elements that undermine everything we've been told about how we how the world works we connect with each other at a fundamental level people realize. that we because we know. the basis of nature it's cooperation in the markers it's in our genes. we're just at the point where it's times in town for tonight's washington d.c. from near the movie at the e. street theater welcome thank you good to be

the presiding officer: the senator from vermont. mr. leahy: madam president, if the senator would yield, he -- he raised some questions with me. we worked both in the committee and out of the committee with respect for each other's position. i appreciate his work in the committee to expedite getting the bill out of committee, because, like he, i believe this is extraordinarily important to level the playing field and allow american innovators to be able to compete with the rest of the world as well as compete within our country. and so i compliment the -- i compliment the senator and, as he knows, i've included his proposal in the -- in the managers' amendment because i felt it was a good proposal. mr. coburn: i yield the floor. the presiding officer: the senator from vermont. mr. leahy: i ask unanimous consent that the time until 5:00 p.m. be for debate on the leahy-grassley amendment number 121, as modified. which i believe is pending? the presiding officer: it is one of the pending amendments. mr. leahy: okay. i ask unanimous consent

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funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of vermont, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. the john t. and katherine t. mcarthur 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? >> 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 thei

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a late winter snowstorm also caused problems in new york and vermont.nd the forecasters say more rain is expected. the new forbes list of the richest people, there are more than 1,200 billionaires across the globe. russian capital moscow has 79 of them. that's more than any other city. and the world's richest man is still the mexican tycoon carlos slim who is worth $74 billion. the space shuttle that's flown further and for a longer time than any other has landed for the very last time. discovery touched down in cape canaveral and an end to a 27-year career. andy gallagher reports. >> discovery traveling 440 miles an hour. altitude four miles. >> gliding gently back to earth, this was discovery's final approach. the end of its final mission. after almost 30 years of service, 6,000 trips around our planet and a total of a year in space, it was time to call it a day. >> and the shuttle being rotated toward the flight deck. >> discovery delivered more supplies and equipment to the international space station. but soon, this iconic craft will be heading to

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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 magn

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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 tur

or vermont yankee for example and daiichi and that. for example the vermont yankee plant which has an elevated pool has roughly five times the amount of spent fuel in all of the individual reactors. so so if they hit the waste for the nuclear waste pool is spent fuel pool. there would be not necessarily a tonic or i don't even think it is not at all but there would be an explosion that would it would be old and bob well what what we what we really i wrote this paper in january two thousand and two and inspired several my colleagues and i to do a much more in-depth look at this time we published a paper in january two thousand and three and what we pointed out was that if something an earthquake or somebody or some people could cause the water to drain in these pools that the the zirconium cladding the metal of the surrounds the irradiated uranium which contains a great deal of radioactivity could result in a catastrophic fire releasing very large amounts of long live radiation and that we calculated that the radiation release would cre

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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 f

the presiding officer: the senator from vermont. mr. sanders: i ask that the quorum call be vitiated. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. sanders: madam president, we face as a nation some of the most difficult circumstances that this country has faced since the great depression. two of the major issues that we're facing is the collapse of the middle class and simultaneously while poverty increases and the middle class in this country disappears, we also find ourselves with a $14 trillion national debt and a $1.6 trillion deficit. and at this momentous moment in american history, the question arises as to how we in fact will deal with the deficit. will we deal with it in a way that is fair and just? or will we, at a time when the gap between the very, very wealthy and everybody else is growing wider, will we in fact try to balance the budget on the back, on the backs of the middle class, on the backs of the poor, on the backs of the elderly, the sick, the children? that is the question that we have got to address right now. ye

whether this actually ultimately makes it better i don't know you may have a state like vermont that wants to do something and if their attitude forever right now actually yes they are but there may be some states that are going to want to do something that goes in the opposite direction and that's why it's so important that the rules through this be clearly very saying you know we'll just pull all texas out of this thing altogether it's it's going to be a tough one in the minute we have love given this isn't suited decision given the power of big money here on both parties frankly is there anything that can be done other than just you know now this is that this is been passed this piece just letting it go on. this is hooly historic legislation i mean we're talking about expanding coverage for tens of millions of people making coverage more affordable for people providing subsidies for them placing ceilings on how much they have to pay out of pocket improving the quality of care this is enormously important and job one is to get this implemented as effectively as possible and concurr

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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 r

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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. -- gadd

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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 revers

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. macarthur foundation. and union bank. hello and welcome. libyan state television has broadcast a speech by colonel gaddafi addressing supporters in his latest display of defiance. during his address, he accused members of the national opposition council of being traitors and when not to claim against the rebels have been brainwashed by al qaeda. international efforts to intervene gain pace. >> libyan state tv early on wednesday morning. broadcasting a defiant image of colonel gaddafi addressing a selected group of supporters a few hours earlier. in a long address, he made clear his views of those who oppose his regime. kq3bhe said, they consider evee else as a renegade. they consider everybody is their enemy. they must kill us. these people have put their fingers in their ears so as not to hear. the fervent reaction to those listening to his words were clear for all to see. earlier, there was more evidence of the fighting that is putting his cou

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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 per

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by: freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundationaledation, and the john d. and catherine t. 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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 colo

vermont actually had only six points in the first half. if you can believe that.. >> yeah, that is quite -- yeah, at iquite outstanding. >> jimmy: you know what, it's called chemistry. you can't create it. it is either there or it isn't. if anyone knows these guys, i really want them to cover the tourme tournament for us. let's get something going. i think we need to enjoy college basketball while it lasts because we night not have an nfl season. over the weekend, the nfl announced a lockout. it puts a stop to all negotiations, which means the season could be cancelled. millions of american men are getting very nervous they might have to speak to their wives on sunday. it's -- [ laughter ] with no football, the entire country could turn into one big los angeles. it could be terrible. on top of that, the chief executive of a major chicken company said an extended lockout could be devastating 0 the chicken wing industry. chickens could be forced to keep their limbs. it's -- this is a big deal. tens of millions of people watch the nfl, but the details of what a locko

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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? >> 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 th

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. 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." >> 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 t

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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

çfunding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. 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. 

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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

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funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. mcarthur foundation. 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

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funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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 hi

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, 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." >> 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. explosi

news funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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 >> 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 o

funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. 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." >> 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 minis