"bbc news," brussels. >> you are watching "bbc news." still ahead, he continues his trip along the river with an exclusive report. >> now, as an area thought to have huge depolts of oil and gas, and russia and canada both say it is thirst. here is our report. >> global climate change is transforming the arctic. the polarized caps shrinking as temperatures rise. already, energy companies are moving in, sensing a massive opportunity as the area opens up for commercial exploitation. it is thought the arctic region may contain vast reserves of oil and gas, and that is leading to growing competition between the countries which surround it. today, the foreign ministers of russia and canada discussed their competing claims to take control of a large part of the arctic, including the north pole. their claims will eventually be judged by international experts. >> both russia and canada respect the united nations as well as the u.n. convention on the law of the southeast, and we will submit our data on the ridge, and we are confident that our case

bbc news, manchester. >> stay with us, if he can, and "bbc world news." still to come -- a new heart treatment. first though, it is a piece of technology that is indispensable to many in the big commercial opportunity. the latest blackberry device is called the play book. >> introducing the world's first professional tablet. the blackberry playbook. >> they may be billing it as the first of its kind, but it is curiously familiar. this is research in motion's challenge to the ike had -- ipad. toshiba, too, has unveiled an ipad look alike. >> the playbook is aimed at business users, but it is also -- >> we have a very low price point. we have dual cameras on the device. we have wide five. we have bluetooth. -- we have wi-fi. there is no additional expense. that is what makes it cool to people. >> it is certainly smaller. unlike the ipad, it plays flash. but will it managed to generate the excitement? that is another matter. bbc news. >> just briefly, an indian court will rule on thursday whether hindus or muslims are banned around a british mosque in northe

bbc news. >> the latest headlines for you this hour on "bbc world news." president obama has urged world leaders at the u.n. general assembly to put aside cynicism and support the middle east peace talks. france has ground to a halt for the second time this month. hundreds of thousands of workers are protesting the plans to raise retirement age. it is estimated 40 million people around the world are starving dq high fuel prices. this is made worse by the export ban on meat in russia. we sent jeremy cooke to colorado where weeds is undoubtedly the cash crop. >> -- where wheat is undoubtably the cash crop. >> they are bringing in the bumper crop and as fast as the green is taken from the prairie, -- the grain is taken from the prairie, it is swallowed up. this colorado farmer knows that drought and wildfires in russia have forced up the value of wheat. now he believes he is looking at pay dirt. the irrigators are rolling with a promise of profits ahead. >> be at spring or winter wheat, we have a profit where three months ago we left this field fallow because

bbc news. >> and you are watching bbc news. still to come this hour, rehearsing for the next big oil spill. britain prepares for a deep drilling disaster. >> socialist governments have announced there will be hefty tax increases as part of measures designed to combat the economic crisis that has engulfed the country since 2008. the proposals must now go to parliament, where the real battle will begin. from madrid, our reporter reports. >> no one is happy in spain at the moment. there's already been widespread protests that the cuts are hitting all sectors of society, as the government tries to get the budget deficit under control and a national strike has been called for next wednesday. now it's the rich who have been hit. with finance minister announcing two new tax bans for those earning over $120,000 euros a year. if you take home more than 175 euros a year in spain, the next year you'll be paying 45% tax, a hike of 23.5%. >> the budgets are austere, social and encourage economic growth. they reflect the change of model that

welcome to bbc world news. coming up in the program -- karachi and shuts down after a senior pakastani politician is murdered in london. approaching the end of his trip along the indus river, our correspondent discovers the depths of despair among the flood victims of pakistan. >> every time we saw a car in the area, it was surrounded by the people who have been hurt by the floods. the people we are here to help. >> the pope has issued a rallying cry for religion in an historic speech delivered to both houses of parliament. he said the world of faith and secular rationality needed one another for the good of civilization. allan little reports. ♪ >> the majesty of westminster's great hall pakastani centuries. this is the spot where the catholic martyr thomas mort was sentenced to death by the newly-protestant english states. [applause] with britain's contemporary earthly authority before him, the pope warned of the dangers of growing secularization of life in the west, the marginal as asian of christian -- mar

bbc news. >> the latest headlines for you this hour on "bbc world news." more than 2 million people have taken to the streets according to french unions to protest pension reforms. and julia gillard has managed to hold on as australia's prime minister. two members of parliament decided to back her minority government. the commander of international forces in a pianist and is warning of serious repercussions if of a church in florida goes ahead with plans to burn a copy of the koran. this is to mark this week's anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. >> this is what worries general david petraeus. 500 people in kabul, gathered to demonstrate because of one small church in america that plans to bring copies of the koran. the protesters threw rocks at u.s. army vehicles. >> we are very worried about the implications of a possible koran burning in united states. it puts our soldiers in jeopardy, very likely. we have already seen the demonstrations here in kabul just at the rumors that this could take place. and that the images from such an activity could very well be

bbc news. >> the latest headlines on "bbc world news." french unions are taking to the police to protest pension reforms. and julia gillard has managed to hold on as prime minister in australia. st. paul's cathedral in london has been hosting at a service to mark 70 years as the battle of britain. in the summer of 1940, raf pilots successfully battled the german air force. we have this. >> the iconic symbols of britain's defiance in a blitz. but many attending have no spur to their memory. they have lived through the days when the luftwaffe bomb to the streets of britain. >> you know what they are like. they scream, and we had to run from one end of the streets you the next, for the shelter. -- to the next, for the shelter. >> that was the real shock, that we might be invaded. >> 436 of londoners died on the first night of the blitz. the bombing raids spread across the country, even to scotland and the south coast. at [siren] the air raid siren, bleached and to the memories of many in the congregation. >> the lots are ended, the dreams ar

>> "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. 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 financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." >> at the mission is over. united states formally ends its combat role in iraq. four israelis are killed on the west bank. and drilling on the escape tunnel to free 33 trapped miners. welcome to "bbc world news." i am peter dobbie. coming up later for you, two men are arrested, but they say they were not organizing an attack. and be smart phone -- the smart phone app that could save lives. the united states has formally declared in into a combat mission in iraq, seven and a half years after the original invasion. the last brigade left a fortnight ago, but 50,000 troops will stay to train ira

you are watching "bbc world news." still to come -- the price of green shoots up. -- grain shoots up. the european condemnation of france has created a fierce exchanges. they are not all being deported. and in fact, local authorities -- our reporter has been to see them. >> living on the long side of the tracks -- wrong side of the tracks. but they are on the right side of the law. these houses are being built by the local union. it is not too bad or steal, but to work. they have sent their children to school. the house is basic, but they are far from the squalor. this woman says that everyone thinks that roma people are thieves, but everyone that lives here works. her son is a student, but even he works part time. even the most ardent defenders of the roma people admit there is an element of truth that wherever the rome ago, crime follows. the purpose of this social experiment is to give them a chance to prove they can do better. the idea is that people stay here for awhile, get jobs, including anne of money to move o

jane draper, bbc news. >> good to have you with us on "bbc world news." stay with us, if you can. still to come -- how indoor pollution affects the world support. poor. first though, in many parts of the u.s., 15-year-old can legally drive. in britain, you have to be 17. but there are suggestions that there could be changes if the young were banned from the roads at night. >> they say you only really learn to drive after you pass your test. >> that could potentially kill somebody. these young drivers tend to ignore that fact. looking at the road. >> there are claims that many are not properly prepared, even for things like driving in the dark. to combat that, researchers at cardiff university have suggested and nighttime driving band, along with a total alcohol ban and stopping them from carrying young passengers. >> it will not happen to me. >> while campaigners support some of the proposals, they believe others would be unworkable. tony david said's son was killed. >> it would not be able to carry any of their peers in the car. peer pressure becomes involved. no one goes out wit

bbc news, central london. >> the latest headlines for you this hour on "bbc world news." an internal report from the oil giant bp has said several companies were to blame for the gulf of mexico spill. and hundreds of prisoners have escaped a local jail in central nigeria as a gang of armed men attacked it. authorities are blaming a radical islamist sect. of parliament has approved constitutional changes extending the powers of the president. this may give the president the power to appoint senior justices and serve as many terms as he wishes. we have this. >> earlier today, government supporters showed they can make their voices heard in the streets. the president has a huge support base. they want him to stay in the presidency, and they do not feel there is anyone to compete with him in opposition ranks. boosting his powers suits them well. but this man has other ideas. the defeated presidential candidates, now prisoner of the state, but able to go to the chamber as an elected mp, condemns the and then met. >> already, there are enough powers given to him. he has not bee

chris morris, bbc news, pakistan. >> you were watching "bbc world news." still to come, taking a look at a high tech tool that can shine a light on one of the world's most famous shipwrecks. a team of divers has begun to salvage dozens of bottles of what is thought to be the world's oldest champagne. the shipwreck is at the bottom of the baltic sea. on the a very few select people will never taste the wine. each bottle costs tens of thousands of dollars. >> not the usual place to pick up a case, but at least there is no danger the wine will be warm. 15 meters straight down, bottles of champagne lie covered in the dust of two centuries. but the pressures of vintage should still be drinkable. for the diverse collecting them with infinite care, it is more treasure. >> this is the first real box. it seems ok. >> freed from the pressure of the deep, there was a risk the antique corks might pop. they allowed a tantalizing with of the aroma to escape, but not enough to answer the question -- what does it taste like? >> we will know when we opened some real soon.

bbc news, delhi. >> the latest headlines for you on "bbc world news at." the north korean leader, kim jong-il has promoted one of his sons. russia is the world's biggest energy supplier. when the leaders and that, they had much to talk about. china wants more resources to fuel economic growth. president medvedyev's visit coincides with the completion of an oil pipeline between the two countries. >> both sides have touted the completion of the china-russia oil pipeline. this is a win/win cooperation in progress of a further promoting cooperation in the areas of energy, administration, and high-tech industries. >> but aside from oil, russia has opportunities to sell gas in china. they are currently highly reliant on europe. the two countries have agreed that russian supplies would start flowing in 2015, although they have yet to work out a pricing structure. if any deal goes through, it will worried the west. they will see it as yet another sign of china cornering the energy markets. bbc news, beijing. >> in europe, it looks to be another difficult week for

bbc news, central london. >> the latest headlines on "bbc world news." be a report from the oil giant bp says several companies were responsible for the gulf oil spill. and hundreds of prisoners have escaped from a jail in central nigeria. sri lanka's parliament has resoundingly approved constitutional changes that extended powers of the president. he now has the power to appoint senior judges and stay in office an unlimited amount of time. we have this report. >> early in the day, government supporters showed they can make their voices heard in the streets. president president mahinda rajapaksa has a huge support base. they wanted to stay in -- they want him to stay in the presidency. they do not believe he has competition in opposition ranks. the constitutional amendment boosting his power seats them well. but this man has other ideas. the defense did -- the defeated presidential candidate come is still able to go to the chamber as an elected mp. >> we have a clear situation where the incumbent president wants to strengthen his hand. he can do many thi

do stay with us if you can on "bbc world news." more to come. the hudson bay and mineral riches beneath the polar ice cap. first though, that booming chinese economy is having an unwelcome side effects. one generation ago, hardly anyone was overweight, and now, nearly one in two is overweight. we have this report. >> this is a 12-year-old. he is obese, weighing 40 kilograms more than he should. he has been sent to this clinic to lose weight. there are traditional chinese treatments of massage and acupuncture. like many in china, -- some say these children are spoiled, -- he says he does not do anything around the home. he just enjoys himself. the family's youngest member could once eat whatever he likes, sometimes two helpings, but now, he is on a strict diet of fruit and vegetables. across china, helping people to lose weight. it is a strict regime of exercise, healthy eating, and medical treatments. being overweight is not just a problem for the people here. it is also a problem for society at large. if you're overweight, you are more likely t

bbc news. >> you are watching "bbc news." the israeli and palestinian leaders have held their first direct talks for nearly two years. hillary clinton called it an important step toward peace. three pakistani cricketers accused of taking part in a betting scam have been charged with corruption and suspended by the international cricket council. downgraded to a category two, hurricane earl approach is america's eastern seaboard. -- approaches america's eastern seaboard. the fire on an oil platform in the gulf of mexico has been put out and all 13 workers were rescued. the coast guard says there was no evidence that pollution is spreading. mariner energy said there had been no explosion and no blow out. >> reports of an explosion on an oil rig in the gulf of mexico sparked a huge rescue operation. five ships were called in to douse machinery while helicopters carry workers to safety. initial fears the disaster -- fears about the disaster were unfounded. >> the responded to the preliminary reports on the platform in the gulf. th

welcome to "bbc world news." coming up later, relatives of the tract miners in chile celebrate as the rescue operation reaches a key point. there can be only one winner on the night, or can there? the communication calamity on "australia's next top model." the talk from intelligence sources is of a major al qaeda plot on the scale of the mumbai attacks two years ago. western agencies say they have uncovered the early stages of a plan aimed at european targets thanks to surveillance of militants in waziristan. strikes by unmanned american drones have been said to reach their highest intensity in six years. >> could the mumbai model of attack of 2008 be repeated in europe? the plot uncovered this summer would suggest it could be. small, well armed teams of gunman move between buildings slaughtering civilians. the plan detected in its early stages is still being tracked. for al qaeda leaders, this is a different tactic. why the change? >> it is obvious that mumbai will have given security planners cause for thought.

you are watching bbc news. still to come, the making of a star with a helping hand from the british come council. now that it is gone, what is the future for the u.k. film industry? france's lower house of parliament has passed a controversial reform bill which will raise the minimum pension age to 62. the government says the bill is needed to address the deficit, but it has been fiercely opposed by the political left. >> nowhere in europe is the battle on pensions as divisive as here in france. there is a long tradition in this country of defending what you have earned -- and benefits 1 are never given up without a fight. the result of this vote was always the formality. the president's ruling party has strength in numbers. so do the unions. outside the vote, protesters were laying siege to the national assembly. the scuffles and in great scenes reflected a wider frustration in the country, and also on the opposition benches. >> if we go to the upper house, it will come back here. we are determined to fight un

bbc news. manchester. >> this is bbc news. why this could revolutionize heart surgery >> now, the labor party. by ed miliband's decision to invade iraq was wrong. jamess landel reports. >> is this a man leaving front line politics? david mili band left britain today. once again spilled out into the open. harry alone applauded. so what did ed miliband think about his brother's anger? >> he thought my speech got the right note in terms of unity in a party. you will have to ask him obviously. >> not a bad iraq. didn't agree with you on iraq? >> different people have different views on these issues in our party. i'm leaving this party in a way to win back trust from people. >> this evening. labor's deputy leader out touring the conference was unrepentant. >> i can't remember exactly what he said to me. anyway, he was at the end of section as well >> why is this unworkable for david to say, he has to avoid these policies. >> not at all. >> as a favor at the end of section. >> it's true. i think hairiot voted for it. >> tonight, dav

>> "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. 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 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." >> international outrage of a threat to burn the korans. allegations of mass rape in the democratic republic of congo. the u.n. is accused of failing to protect hundreds of women and children. a huge bomb in northwestern pakistan kills at least 20. it is the second militant attack in as many days. and more than 1 million take to the streets against planned austerity measures dealing with french pension reform. welcome to bbc news. good to have you with us. we are broadcasting to our viewers in the united kingdom and around the world with me, james bagwell. u.s. secretary of state hillary cli

bbc news. >> stay with us, if you can, and "bbc world news." still to come -- how indoor air pollution aspects the world's poor. -- affects the world's poor. first though, in many parts of the u.s., 15-year-old can legally drive. in britain, they have to be 17. but what if the newly-qualified were banned from roads at night? chris butler reports. >> after you pass your test, you have to deal with the road. >> it can potentially kill somebody. it is very serious. these young drivers ignore that fact. >> there are claims that many are not properly prepared, even for things like driving in the dark. to combat that, researchers think the driving ban should be considered for teenagers, along with stopping them from carrying on passengers. >> i think the old adage is, what if this happens to me? >> they believe that this would be unworkable. tony davidson's son was killed in an accident. >> they would not be able to carry any of their peers in their car. no one goes out with the intention of injuring or killing themselves, but that is what they are d

"bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news," the latest headlines. the european union described it to world war ii and the latest round of the middle east talks include jewish settlements and the future of jerusalem. >> let's look into the pakistan river and dropping back in on the worst monsoon floods. trying to get a real picture of how their living. they are trying to rebuild their lives. they are travelling the length starting where it began, in the northwest. >> i thought it was the places worst affected by the floods early on. it was a huge loss of life. a lot of people were injured and many, many lost their home. there's huge need and a lot of people are saying the government is not giving them what they need. organizations like this one, are filling the void. now this is a group, as can you see here, they're just packing up. doctors who had have medicines out. seeing patients for days. this is a group affiliated to an organization. in fact, it is to a band's group. but a lot of people here are saying they don't worry about that. they need hel

>> "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. 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, and siemens. >> 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? >> somewhere in america, there is a doctor who can peer into the future. there is a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there is a family that can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we have already answered some of the nation's toughest health care questions. and the over 60,000 people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens, answers. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> the battle for the arctic. all of the countries. in moscow, there is concern over the commonwealth games. but they say it will be ready. >> according to international s

>> "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. 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. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> answered the call of the history. president obama urges nations to put aside cynicism and support the middle east peace talks. >> now is the time to build the trust so substantial progress can be made. now is the time and the opportunity. >> french rage of old age. thousands protest the new pension plan. the conditions are shocking in the indian city of delhi. welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america, also around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you -- bumper harvests and profits. speculators are reaping the rewards from food and security investment. a holiday in hell? we take a look at t

on our bbc news website. lots on their including an article asking about what it means to be nigerian. there is an assessment of the country's economic growth and the state of the health system. rescue trains -- teams in chile have reached a critical point in trying to save miners who have been trapped underground for two months. these were the jubilant scenes as relatives visiting the site were told the diggers have reached 300 meters. it is hoped the men will be pulled up nearly a month ahead of the official schedule. tim wilcox is there for us. a bit of good news. civil proceedings are about to kick off. >> criminal proceedings have already started, actually, against the mine owners here. but what we are hearing is that tomorrows civil proceedings will start. i have just been speaking to the mayor of calvera, 30 kilometers away from here. four makers have gotten together to represent 27 of the families here. they are going to demand at least $1 million for each family for the suffering they have had whilst

bbc news, westminster. >> you were watching "bbc world news." still to come -- taking a look at an old wreck. robots shine the light on one of the world's most famous shipwrecks. now, a team of divers have begun to salvage bottles of what is thought to be the world's oldest champagne. despite an estimated two centuries in a shipwreck at the bottom of the baltic, the champagne is said to be perfectly preserved. wine experts have valued each bottle at tens of thousands of dollars. >> not the usual place to pick up a case. at least there is no danger the wind will be war. 50 meters straight down, covered in the dust of two centuries. but the dark and cold of the baltic sea bed means the precious vintage will be intact. >> these ones we have just brought up, which is the first real box -- it seems ok. >> freed from the pressure of the deep, there was a risk the antique corks might pop. even strapped down with tape, they allow a tantalizing whiff of the aroma to escape. but it did not answer the question what it tastes like. >> later, when we opened

you are watching "bbc news." still ahead, drivers advised to seek alternative routes, going nowhere in china's 120 kilometer long traffic jam. >> the business tie could not has finally appeared in court 17 years after gleeg britain. he was ordered by the judge to wear an electronic tag. he is accuseded of fraug following the collapse his business empire. he returned last week. his trial will now not stop for a year. here is more. >> he arrived at the court in a motorcade with security more suited for a head of state. the first time he had been add court since the fled the country in 1993. back then, he had been about to stand trial on 66 counts of theft in an alleged multimillion pound fraud following the collapse of his business. >> i am here, unfortunately, to make an effort to prove my innocence. >> his bare sister told the judge that he was anxious to have the case heard as soon as possible. but mr. bean refused to rush the prosecution, saying in 1993 when his trial was pending, he fled the jurisdiction by ai

welcome to "bbc world news." i am peter dobbie. coming up later for you, two men are arrested, but they say they were not organizing an attack. and be smart phone -- the smart phone app that could save lives. the united states has formally declared in into a combat mission in iraq, seven and a half years after the original invasion. the last brigade left a fortnight ago, but 50,000 troops will stay to train iraqi forces. the prime minister has declared his country up would sovereign and independent." president obama is marking the event with an address from the oval office. our correspondent is in baghdad. >> as a senator, barack obama voted against the invasion of iraq and warned against the dangers it would bring to the united states and iraq itself. as president, he is in charge of indian american combat operations here. -- he is in charge of ending the american combat operations here. >> i am going to make a speech to the nation tonight. it is not going to be a victory lap. it is not want to be self congratulatory. there is sti

ian mackenzie, bbc news, washington. >> you are watching bbc news. there have been angry scenes across europe as workers held strikes and staged demonstrations against their governments' austerity cuts. the winner of this year's tour de france has been suspended after testing positive for a very small amount of a banned substance. the european commission has decided to take action over france is deportation of hundreds of roma migrants. it said the country fail to respect european rules on freedom of movement. it has given france two weeks to change its policies or risk being referred to the european court of justice. >> president sarkozy opened up -- order the clearance of roma camps back in july. he said they had become hotbeds of crime. more than 1000 roma were deported from france, most to bulgaria or romania. the european union's just as commissioner has announced a further investigation of french actions and the country's insistence there were not discriminatory. it could lead to full legal action. >> the commission has found that france has no