news, ed newman. >> ladies and gentlemen, edwin newman! >> and there was that famous appearance as host of "saturday night live" back in 1984. ♪ please don't talk about me when i'm gone ♪ >> he could carry a tune as well. and we're violating ed's wishes in that song by talking about him, but we're going to go on here to something very important. it was words he loved, because he loved the language. he looked after it so well. he was a guardian of the english language, both written and spoken. he corrected grammar wherever he found it being misused or mistreated, in our newsroom or in public. and he wrote two best sellers on the topic. and he showed the way for the generations that came up behind him. he was living in england when he died at the age of 91. for us, that is our broadcast for this wednesday night. thank you for being here with us. i'm brian williams. we sure hope to see you back here tomorrow evening. good night. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> governor schwarzenegger tours the san bruno neighborhood burned down

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in other news, long-time nbc news correspondent edwin newman has died. in more than 30 years at the network as a reporter, anchor, and moderator of "meet the press," newman covered every major story of his era, including the assassination of president kennedy. >> the president was shot and wounded in the left side of his chest. >> reporter: newman was a stickler for good writing. he hated cliches and misuse of the english language. don't dare use hopefully as an adverb. a sign in his office read "abandon hopefully all ye who enter here." edwin newman was 91. ferent -- it's calcium citrate, so it can be absorbed with or without food. citracal. fortunately, there's new crest pro-health clinical gum protection toothpaste. it helps remove plaque at the gumline, helping prevent gingivitis. and it's even been clinically proven to help reverse it in just four weeks. new crest pro-health clinical toothpaste. how new is the new edge with myford touch? well you could never do this before. or this. or this. you definitely couldn't do this. play kate's mix. or this.

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he's having a beatification mass there for john henry newman. that is a 19th century anglican convert. he played an important role in the anglican church, also the catholic church. this step here, the beatification, takes him a step closer to saint hood. part of the pope's mission in the uk was to help restore faith in the church's image. something he did yesterday by meeting with abuse victims. atyoka joining us live from london. good morning to you. the pope's visit has been overshadowed. as always, controversy will follow the pope. the sex abuse cases will always follow the pope. but also these arrests. so it's been kind of an interesting trip. >> reporter: it has been an interesting trip. the whole theme of his trip was to try to restore religion into the day taye lives of britons. whether that's been accomplished, i don't know, but he's been able to make a few highlights on the trip. one of the highlights was saturday when he met with victims of child abuse within the church. he met them privately away from the media cameras, and he also sa

newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union baying has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> the american after threatening to burn the karan canceled a plan. the botched rescue in the philippines. did police shoot some victims. a new band of brothers of the u.s. troops surge in afghanistan peaks. are we finally saying goodbye to the super skinny models? the pastor of a small church in florida has been planning to burn a copy of the koran. he now says he has called off the protest. they say a deal has been raised to move the center away from ground zero. the organizers have denied any such agreement, but here is what the pastor had to say. >> i will be flying out there on saturday to meet at the ground zero mosque. he has agreed to move the location. that cannot happen overnight, but he has agreed to move that. we felt that would be a sign that god wants us to do that. the american people do not want the mosque there, and muslims do not want us to b

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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." >> celebrations in north korea as the leader's youngest son and a transfer the power looks to getting under its way. breaking with the past. britain's leader said the iraq war never should have happened. >> i think we were wrong to go to war. >> america has drown a line and so much we. >> welcome to bbc news. the former prime minister of iceland is to go under investigation for his role in had the crisis. >> it appears a transition of power may take place in korea. king jong-un was made deputy chairman of the national defense committee. >> it's russia at the main rail station. handleds of delegates heading for the party convention. many were on the empty boulevards. party propaganda speaks about a happier tomorrow, and >> national unity. that's what all this is about. trying to stabilize north korea's economics. state television announc

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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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, can all the countries vying for the oil and riches beneath the polar ice cap release strike a deal in moscow? the sense of crisis pros for the deadly commonwealth games but the bbc for minister tells us that his country will be ready. >> conducted according to international

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." >> in digrace. over its deportation of the roma minority. it's jail for george, the troubled pop star is sentenced to 8 weeks for crashing his car under the influence of cannabis. >> welcome to pbs in america. also around the globe. coming up later. young country, growing problem. what happens when ind

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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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." >> making the case for religion. the pope delivers an historic speech. >> i cannot avoid my concern. [unintelligible] this is taking place in some quarters in that nations which places emphasis on tolerance. >> police in london and arrest six men in connection with the plot to harm the pope. high securit

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." >> o once been a generation meeting. kim jong il's son gets two of the top jobs. >> i am scared. >> an emotional appeal for peace from the afghan president. homage karzai beeps one of russia's most powerful politicians is sacked. 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 -- footsteps, will be leader of britain's new opposition say it will -- it was wrong to go to war in iraq? and the chilean miners get a new classroom at campeau. -- camp hope. hello to you. a little more light woodshed on the secretive and isolated -- was shed on the secretive and isolated regime. the youngest son of the north korean leader kim jong-il has been appointed to the love of the highest jobs in the workers party, another sign he is being groomed to take over

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." >> in digrace. over its deportation of the roma minority. it's jail for george, the troubled pop star is sentenced to 8 weeks for crashing his car under the influence of cannabis. >> welcome to pbs in america. also around the globe. coming up later. young country, growing problem. what happens when india's baby boomers grow old.

newman's own foundation, the john d. & 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 to the future. there is a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because of the whole hospital is working together, there is a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we have already answered some of the nation's tough health care questions, and the 50,000 people at siemens are ready to do it again. >> and now "bbc world news." >> iran frees an american woman held on spying charges. but two compannians still behind bars. and releasing in the states. the european commission for expelling hundreds of roma people. scientists have a cure for tuberculosis that can kill almost thousands per year. >> hello and welcome to "bbc world news," forecasting here in the united kingdom and around the world. a

newman's family says the 91-year-old died o pneumonia in england last month. they delayed the announcement to grief. >>> the chance to fly into space on a commercia rocket that is developing. the spacecraft, which could carry up to seven people, is expected to be ready in five years, although boeing has not named an exact price. experts estimate that one round trip ticket to the international space station could easily cost $25 million. for one person. what recession snoop. >>> now here is a look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opened at 10,572 after gaining 46 points yesterday. the s&p gained three points and the nasdaq 11. yesterday in tokyo, the nikkei fell 7 points, while in hong ko the hang seng lost 34. >>> investors, look on the bright side of mixed economic data for the proof that predicting wre the market is heading these days is a tricky business. traders set aside weak manufacturing data out of new york state,ocusing instead on a second straight month of growth in u.s. industrial production. this afternoon, investors will have an e

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." >> singh ending the family dynasty. the son of north korea's reclusive leader is promoted to general. give peace talks and a chance. the palestinian response to israeli resumption of building on the occupied west bank. and it hugo chavez makes parliamentary gains that could make the president next five years difficult indeed. 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 -- ♪ the world's biggest energy producer meets the world's fastest growing energy market. russia and china signed an oil and gas field. and the hills could soon be alive with the sound of skiing. this picturesque spot in georgia is on people's minds. hello. on the face of it, it is just an official announcement of a military appointment, but in north korea, very little is

newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank offers unique insight and expertise in a range of industries. what can we do for you? >> job creation. president obama announces a $50 billion plan to invest in travel. >> i want america to have the best infrastructure in the world. >> decision time. australia should find out shortly who will be the next prime minister. police in britain say they may investigate new allegations by one of the top-selling newspapers. in pakistan, survivors find more destruction of the waters receded. -- as the waters recede. hello, and welcome. faced with a stagnant economy and the possibility of an electoral disaster for his democratic party in november, barack obama has unveiled a new $50 billion spending plan and launched an attack on republican critics. could this be a transformation of the president's message? >> the president of the united states did not even have enough time. at the labor day campaign, he was all fired up. >> i am going to keep fighting every single

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." >> the middle east peace process things in the balance, it could all come down to israeli settlers and their building program. they had been given the green light to restart the concrete mixers. palestinians say that it would make talks a waste of time. >> these activities should stop immediately. >> welcome to "gmt." also in the program, a warning for hugo chavez, the opposition coalition makes gains in the parliamentary elections. fresh hope for the trapped miners in chile. we will have more live from the mine. midday in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, lunch time in jerusalem. where the sound of a concrete mixer could derail peace talks between israelis and palestinians. mahmoud abbas said of the resumption of building would make talks a waste of time. prime minister netanyahu has refused to put a more -- extend the moratorium on bui

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." >> power and politics in the most secretive nation on earth, north korea. following in his father's footsteps, what else is on the plan? ponte and ceremony in pyongyang, how his north korean television marking the occasion? welcome to "gmt." also in the program, the israeli military blockade, this time is peaceful. you are looking at the candidate they could become the first woman to run brazil. it is midday in london, 8:00 in the evening in pyongyang. the workers' party has held its biggest gathering in 30 years. the last time that they did that, kim jong il was anointed successor to his father. it seems history is about to be repeated with the ailing dictator preparing the way for his son to take control of the most secret nation on earth. his son was just made a four- star general, that much we know. anything else that you can tell u

e 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 standards, and for those to come to participate in these games, they will feel quite happy about the conditions. >> an administration deeply divided over afg

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. 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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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. >> president obama tells the bbc the iranian president's comments concerning the u.s. involvement in september 11 are and what absolutely unacceptable." japan releases a fishing boat captain as a result of on major routes with china. and it india is assessing whether it is fit you hold the commonwealth games. welcome to "bbc wor

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." >> a famous tv presenter and former ambassador are among those found guilty of sexually abusing children of state ron holmes -- state run homes. new fears of a global food crisis, the un calls a special meeting. welcome to "bbc world news." coming up later, the road to nowhere. the traffic jam in china that goes on for 120 kilometers. countdown to the commonwealth games, but will india be ready? >> a leading tv presenter and former ambassador are among six people found guilty of sexually abusing children at state run children's homes in portugal. the trial began six years ago. this was an institution caring for 4000 children. >> he was surrounded by cameras as he walked into court, accused of sexually abusing young b

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 standards, and for those to come to participate in these games, they will feel quite happy about the conditions. >> an administra

newman's family says the 91-year-old died of pneumonia in england last month. they delayed the announcement to spend time privately grieving. >>> boeing says it's planning to offer private citizens a chance to fly into space on a commercial rocket that is developing. the spacecraft, which can carry up to seven people, is expected to be ready in five years, although boeing has not named an exact price, experts expect that one round-trip ticket to the international space station could easily cost $25 million. >>> now here is a look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opens at 10,572 after gaining 46 points yesterday. the s&p added 3 points. the nasdaq climbed 11. taking a look at overseas trading this morning, in tokyo, the nikkei fell seven points. while in hong kong, the hang seng lost 34. >>> investors looked on the bright side of mixed economic data yesterday for the proof that predicting where the markets are heading these days is a tricky business. traders set aside weak manufacturing data out of new york state, focusing instead on a second st

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 iraqi forces. the prime minister has declared his country up would sovereign and independent." president obama is marking the event

freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, and 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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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. >> president obama tells the bbc the iranian president's comments concerning the u.s. involvement in september 11 are and what absolutely unacceptable." japan releases a fishing boat captain as a result of on major routes with china. and it india is assessing whether it is fit you hold the commonwealth games. welcome to "bbc world news and america. coming

newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. as put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> we are a nation of explorers. we seek new ways of living, of thinking, and of expressing ourselves. we take risks. we learn from experience. and we keep moving forward. that is why we encourage and celebrate the explorer in all of us. >> and now "bbc newsnight." >> international pressure mounts on iran but would make a difference? -- will it make a difference? this week, as president obama calls for iran to demonstrate a clear and credible commitment to a peaceful nuclear program, we take a look at the internal and external pressures facing iran as tensions continue with the west. >> the united states and the international community seek a resolution to our differences with iran and the door remains open to diplomacy should they choose to walk through it. >> the british citizens detained in bahrain claim that what they were tortur

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 finanr 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." >> it in down to business in the middle east peace process. can they break the immediate impasse over settlement? >> i believe they are serious about reaching an agreement that results in two states living side-by-side in peace. >> hello and welcome to gmt. also on the program, conservative republicans oust the long serving senator for the delaware primary. are the d

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." >> president obama urges israeli and palestinian leaders not to miss the chance for peace. no regrets as tony blair publishes his memoirs. it tells us about his decision to send troops into iraq. police have shot dead a radical environmentalists who held three people hostage in maryland. meatballs and chicken, the miners get their first hot meal in three weeks. >> welcome to "bbc world news," broadcast in the u.k. and around the world. president obama appeared alongside the israeli and palestinian leaders on the eve of the first peace talks for nearly two years. he urged them to walk a path of peace. >> we are fathers blessed with sons and daughters, so we must ask ourselves what kind of world do we want to give to o

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 clinton has spoken out against the plan to burn korans. general david petraeus said if it went ahead, images of the event would be

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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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 staggering cost of a health crisis that is like no other, $600 billion this year to look after the mention of sufferers from across the globe. >> the 35 million people with dementia will double in just 25 years. by 2015 it would exceed 115 million people. >> welcome to "gmt." also in the program w

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." >> the president of ecuador at attacked, state of the emergency declared. anti-government protests. a disputed site in india is divided between hindus and muslims. a massive bailout and ireland is forced to act again to stop a massive banking meltdown. welcome to "bbc world news" broadcast to our viewers around the world and in america. the newly discovered planet that could support life. how do you get to be this old? the recipe for a long live according to france of's oldest living twins. -- france and's oldest living twins. a state of the emergency has been declared in ecuador after the president accused the opposition and security forces of an attempted coup. rafael correa was forced to flee the capital after tear gas was fired. troops were forced to take over the capital as the airport was closed. >> burning tires, teargas, and pro

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." >> a damning new report from belgium. every church diocese is implicated in child sex abuse claims. this is a nation founded on religious tolerance as a florida pastor decides he will not be burning copies of the koran. pervez musharraf talks to the bbc. a very warm welcome to "bbc world news." coming up, keeping the peace on the blue line. we have a special report from one of the world's most sensitive borders. a cyclist's search for his son. the father who crossed nine countries to find his 6-year-old is set for a reunion. >> the word is in the tiny details. at one time it was happening in almost every conversation in every boarding school. there were hundreds of cases. some victims killed themselves. many centerin

newman's family says the 91-year-old died of pneumonia in england last month. they delayed the announcement to spend time privately grieving. >>> boeing says it's planning to offer private citizens a chance to supply into space on a commercial rocket that is developing. the spacecraft, which can carry up to seven people, is expected to be ready in five years, although boeing has not named an exact price. experts estimate that one round trip ticket to the international space station could easily cost $25 million. for one person. what recession? >>> now here is a look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opened at 10,572 after gaining 46 points yesterday. the s&p added 3 points. the nasdaq climbed 11. taking a look at overseas trading this morning, in tokyo, the nikkei fell 7 points. while in hong kong, the hang seng lost 34. >>> investors, look on the bright side of mixed economic data yesterday for the proof that predicting where the markets are heading these days is a tracky business. traders set aside weak manufacturing data out of new york state

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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." >> a famous television presenter and former ambassador are among those found guilty of sexually abusing children in state run homes in portugal. 50 people are dead after a suicide bomb explodes in pakistan. new fruit -- new features for a global food crisis. welcome to "bbc news," broadcast on pbs. coming up, it is the road to nowhere. the traffic jam in china that goes on for 120 kilometers. countdown to the commonwealth games, but will india be ready? >> a leading television presenter and ambassador are among six people found guilty of sexually abusing children at state-run homes. the trial began six years ago. the abuse centered on an institution caring for 4000 children. >> it was surrounded by cameras as he walk

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." >> a damning report from belgium, every church diocese is implicated in child sex abuse claims. this is a nation founded on religious tolerance, says president obama. it pastor decides he will not be burning copies of the koran. pakistan's former military leader talks to the bbc. a court -- very warm welcome to "bbc world news." coming up, keeping the peace on the blue line. we had a special report from one of the world's most sensitive borders. a cyclist searches for his son. the australian father who crossed nine countries to find his child is set for a reunion. >> the horror is in the tiny details. at one time it was happening in almost every diocese in every boarding school. there were hundreds of cases. allegati

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. 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." >> time to turn the page, president obama marks an end to combat missions in iraq. >> because of our troops and civilians and the iraqi people, iraq has the opportunity to embrace a new destiny. >> four israelis are killed in the west bank. on route from the caribbean, the east coast braces itself for the arrival of hurricane earl. this is "bbc world news." president obama has told the american people is time to turn the page and concentrate on rebuilding the u.s. economy. the president said the u.s. paid a huge price in order to give iraq a new beginning. now it has to look to its own future. >> tonight i am announcing the american combat mission in iraq has ended. operation of iraqi freedom is over. the iraqi people have responsibility for the sec

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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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." >> crunch time for the common wealth gained organizers in india. many nations threatened to pull out. israel has displayed an unacceptable brutality in a gaza 8 flotilla says the report. a new book details fighting over strategy and afghanistan. welcome to "bbc world news." we will -- $14 billion pledge

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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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." >> making the case for religion. and the pope gives it an historic speech to parliament. >> there is increasing margin ionization of religion, particularly christianity. >> on the same day anti- terrorist police in london are arrested six men in connection with a plot to harm the pope. the taliban have v

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's a doctor who can peer into the future. there's a nurse who can access in an instant every patient's past. and because the whole hospital is working together, there's a family who can breathe easy right now. somewhere in america we've 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." >> north korea's ruling elite announced it will consider future leadership. the un secretary general warns leaders not to blame the economic downturn for missing targets on attacking poverty. the millennium development goals making a difference to the poorest? president obama acknowledges many feel the e