-- welcome to "newsday." china's economic growth is slowing down as exports weakened. there is turbulence in europe and the united states. the captain of an italian cruise liner is blamed for drafting of course, with deadly consequences. six people have died. 29 are still missing. >> and emergency services are warning that the fuel on board could leak. in other news, syrian troops accused of targeting children. we have a special report. >> it is 12:00 in singapore. >> welcome to "newsday."