>> this is "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their -- work hard to understand the industry that you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries, what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." alexa this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. a meeting over syrian chemical weapons. with sharp words, this is not a game. >> this is simply not enough which is why we come here, and why we work with the russians. >> divers search of this river for the body of a one and a half-year-old daughter of a man who threw her in because she was a girl. and the voyager one goes where no object has

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. a shutdown. after midnight tonight, the u.s. shut down.could be and a city in serial was destroyed by incendiary bombs, and we go back see how the children are still suffering. and he helped iran in the world cup. we are hearing from the american coach who is practicing diplomacy. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. most powerful government may shut its doors tonight as republicans and democrats failed to agree on what to do about health care reform. last-minute wrangling did not reach a consensus, making a shutdown very likely. initially, 700,000 federal workers will be affected, many told to stay home because they will not get paid. moments ago, president obama urged house republicans to rethink their strategy. faction of one party in one house of congress in one does not government get to shut down the entire government just to fight the results of an election. keeping the people's government o

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. a shutdown. after midnight tonight, the u.s. shut down.could be and a city in serial was destroyed by incendiary bombs, and we go back see how the children are still suffering. and he helped iran in the world cup. we are hearing from the american coach who is practicing diplomacy. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. most powerful government may shut its doors tonight as republicans and democrats failed to agree on what to do about health care reform. last-minute wrangling did not reach a consensus, making a shutdown very likely. initially, 700,000 federal workers will be affected, many told to stay home because they will not get paid. moments ago, president obama urged house republicans to rethink their strategy. faction of one party in one house of congress in one does not government get to shut down the entire government just to fight the results of an election. keeping the people's government o

♪ >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you?♪ >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, i am katty kay. syrian forces are trying to retake a christian city. our bbc reporter is there. united nations powers try to putting syrian chemical weapons under international control. and why just did the woolly its demise? scientists have an answer, and we will let you in on the new research. public to our viewers on television in america and elsewhere around the globe.

>> and now "bbc world news." america." >> this is bbc world news "bbc world news america." president putin is all smiles for the g 20 summit, but mentioning syria and things get tense. the first high-profile assassination attempt in egypt after the military took power. the interior minister a car bomb attack. and 30 years ago, three men shot down the beautiful colorado river at record speeds. would you do this? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. tonight, in st. petersburg, russia, world leaders were supposed to be discussing the global economy. instead, they are focused on the prospect of american airstrikes against syria. china, argentina, brazil, and the european union have respect -- have expressed reluctance and president obama is having a tough time convincing other nations to join him. first, this report from the political editor, nick robinson. trying to stop america's drive on the strikes in syria, the question that hangs over the splendor of st. petersburg's constantine palace, which is welcoming the leaders of the world's

>> this is bbc world news america. funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years. working tobank. nurture new ventures, and provide capital for key strategic positions. and union bank,we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. and can we do for you?>> now, bbc world news america. this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. the u.s. and russia hold high- stakes talks on syria. believes anays he upcoming report will show chemical weapons were used. sentenced to death in india, four man convicted of carrying out the deathly -- deadly gang rape. the case continues to ignite calls for change. twitter says it is ready to make its stock market debut. will they be able to win over wall street? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the united nations secretary- general says he

>> now bbc world news america. > this is bbc world news america. french intelligence charges the -- just a key u.s. senator and a congressional vote on military action. >> if the congress were to reject a resolution like this after the president of the united states has already committed to action, the consequences would be catastrophic. nuclear plant and saying a final farewell. they are packed in dublin as they pay their respects to a famous native son. worry be welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the syrian government stockpiled sarin and mustard gas, a claim made by the french authorities who released their docier on chemical weapons in syria. president obama is trying to drum up congressional support for a military strike. the french and americans have been warned of serious actions if they take military actions. samples collected biochemical weapons inspectors have arrived to the analysis in europe. it may be some time before the results are published. meanwhile the pressure is mounting on france, the

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> this is "bbc world news america." battles have rocked an egyptian town as security forces tried to round up forces of the ousted president. the bbc team is caught in the fighting. i ran's president says his country would never develop nuclear weapons. could this pave the way for talks with the u.s.? and john f. kennedy's daughter caroline comes back to washington. this time to reveal if she will be america's ambassador to japan. welcome to our viewer

>> and now, "bbc world news america." is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. the u.s. federal reserve will keep pumping money into the economy. -- surprise decision keeps sent the dow jones to a record high. mexico is hit by two designating -- devastating storms. thousands of tourists are stranded. and germany has been cruising and economic fast lane. now voters will decide whether angela merkel deserves to get the credit. on come to our viewers public television in america and also around the globe. the federal reserve has said it will not reduce the amount of money it has been pumping into the u.s. economy. instead, it says it wants more evidence that signs of economic progress can be sustained. the news sent markets soaring. our economic reporter has this report. >> for years, the federal reserve has helped to keep global market awash with cash. one of these days, it wants to stop doing that. but investors who tuned in from around the world today found out the end of the cheap money area-- era was not starting quit

now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." getsbama administration support from key members of congress. top officials at capitol hill make the case for military action. >> this is not the time to be spectators to the slaughter. neither our country nor our conscience can't afford the cost of silence. >> microsoft makes a big bet, snapping up gnocchi a -- nokia's phone operation, but will the investment pay off? .alk about hot real estate this london building is heating up so much they are literally melting. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. u.s. secretary of state john kerry appeared before a senate panel appealing for military action in serious -- syria. made the administration's case before a key vote on the issue. our north american editor followed all the action and starts our coverage. he would be so much weaker if congress rejects him, so the president had the leaders of both parties into the white house to tell them his plans for military action would degrade assad's capab

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, united healthcare, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to >>ide you through the business to understand the business you operate in, to provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solution in a wide -- solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is baby sea world news america. reporting from washington. dramatic progress on two fronts for president obama. rouhanis to president as united nations works on chemical weapons. in a stunning report from climate scientists, who say that humans are the largest creator of global warming. >> climate change is the greatest concern of our time. >> and we go to albuquerque to visit the real places made famous in "brea

>> this is "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry that you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and arou

and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc "world news america." the pentagon orders a review of security after it found the man who killed 12 people at the washington navy yard was a military contractor. the amazing time lapse of the costa concordia 20 months after it ran aground. the damaged ship is hoisted up right. prince harry prepares his journey to the south pole by sleeping in a freezer. welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. the u.s. navy ordered a review of security and military bases after 12 people were shot dead at the navy yard here in washington, d.c. the gun man was a former sailor her work as a defense contractor as ailor who worked defense contractor. how was someone with his background given access to what was meant to be a secure site? the defense secretary honored the 12 victims, all civilian workers of the naval hq. the police presence is still heavy. they are still looking for answers. >> we had officers who heroically went into a building, witnessing multiple casualties, and continued to pursue and

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, united healthcare, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to >>ide you through the business to understand the business you operate in, to provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solution in a wide -- solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is baby sea world news america. reporting from washington. dramatic progress on two fronts for president obama. rouhanis to president as united nations works on chemical weapons. in a stunning report from climate scientists, who say that humans are the largest creator of global warming. >> climate change is the greatest concern of our time. >> and we go to albuquerque to visit the real places made famous in "brea

>> and now, "bbc world news america." alexa this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. a meeting over syrian chemical weapons. with sharp words, this is not a game. >> this is simply not enough which is why we come here, and why we work with the russians. >> divers search of this river for the body of a one and a half-year-old daughter of a man who threw her in because she was a girl. and the voyager one goes where no object has gone before, the first man-made object to leave the solar system. >> welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. diplomacy is underway to solve the syrian crisis. tonight, the american and russian foreign secretaries talk in geneva to see if they can find a place to meet where they will put serious chemical weapons under control. -- issad government is seeking to join this coalition. but nobody thinks that this will be easy. geneva is a world away from the horrors of syria, but this is the city where chemical weapons were outlawed almost a century to go. now, the two key foreign se

♪ >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, i am katty kay. syrian forces are trying to retake a christian city. our bbc reporter is there. united nations powers try to putting syrian chemical weapons under international control. and why just did the woolly its demise? scientists have an answer, and we will let you in on the new research. public to our viewers on television in america and elsewhere around the globe. members of the united nations security council have been meeting tonight to discuss the russian plans to dealing with the syrian crisis, including putting their chemical weapons under international control, but while the world and liberates, the fighting in serious has intensified, with government groups battling hard to try to regain a city. our bbc reporter is there and starts our coverage. pilgrims used to take this road in, and now, it isn't empty, lonely drive. the road has been fought over several times since this area was seized last week. the civilians, half christians, have muslims. late afternoon. since t

>> now, bbc world news america. this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. the u.s. and russia hold high- stakes talks on syria. believes anays he upcoming report will show chemical weapons were used. sentenced to death in india, four man convicted of carrying out the deathly -- deadly gang rape. the case continues to ignite calls for change. twitter says it is ready to make its stock market debut. will they be able to win over wall street? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the united nations secretary- general says he believes u.n. inspectors will produce overwhelming reports that shows chemical weapons have been used in syria. his comments came as u.s. secretary of state a john kerry and his russian counterpart continue their talks. the bbc's diplomatic correspondent is in geneva. >> it has been a long days talking. are kerry and sergei lavrov said to get on well. they've even been looking ahead with the top u.s. official on syria for the possibility of reviving wider peace talks. but first, they have to resolve weapons ov

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. our viewers on public television and around the globe. syrian government began sending details of its chemical weapons to an international watchdog in the hague. the agency known as the organization of prohibition of chemical weapons will supervise the removal and destruction of all of the weapons by the middle of next year. a move aimed at averting u.s. airstrikes. under any circumstances, there is bound to be a key point. asked week's meeting of world leaders at the united nations. richard galpin reports. >> you an inspector is connected -- collected samples from th

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, help provide capital for key strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. a key senate panel votes to give president obama the authority to use military force in syria, paving the way for of will and rational decision. it is being met with defiance in damascus, where civilians are lining up to become human shields. telling the just time. the smart watch could do the same with just the flip of her wrist, if you really want it. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and a

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is "bbc world news america." battles have rocked an egyptian town as security forces tried to round up forces of the ousted president. the bbc team is caught in the fighting. i ran's president says his country would never develop nuclear weapons. could this pave the way for talks with the u.s.? and john f. kennedy's daughter caroline comes back to washington. this time to reveal if she will be america's ambassador to japan. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. there were fierce gun battles and a town just outside the egyptian capital cairo today. security forces were trying to round up supporters of the ousted president. armored cars backed up by to theters moved in stronghold for supporters for the former president. our correspondent was caught up in the gunfire and sent this report. >> the army and police came just after dawn, not are from cairo, the town was besieged and about to become a battle zone. support the ousted president morsi. his portrait hangs from the l

>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." beginsian government sending details of its chemical weapons to an international court in the hague, boiler be enough. awaiting a verdict in china, a leader ismmunist scheduled to hear his fate. and meet the german singing sensation who is trying to take america by storm. tonight, we sit down with the artist who counts bono as a act singer.r -- as a backup welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. our viewers on public television and around the globe. syrian government began sending details of its chemical weapons to an international watchdog in the hague. the agency known as the organization of prohibition of chemical weapons will supervise the removal and destruction of all of the weapons by the middle of next year. a move aimed at averting u.s. airstrikes. under any circumstances, there is bound to be a key point. asked week's meeting of world leaders at the united nations. richard galpin reports. >> you an inspector is connected -- collected samples from th

>> now, bbc world news america. this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. the u.s. and russia hold high- stakes talks on syria. believes anays he upcoming report will show chemical weapons were used. sentenced to death in india, four man convicted of carrying out the deathly -- deadly gang rape. the case continues to ignite calls for change. twitter says it is ready to make its stock market debut. will they be able to win over wall street? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the united nations secretary- general says he believes u.n. inspectors will produce overwhelming reports that shows chemical weapons have been used in syria. his comments came as u.s. secretary of state a john kerry and his russian counterpart continue their talks. the bbc's diplomatic correspondent is in geneva. >> it has been a long days talking. are kerry and sergei lavrov said to get on well. they've even been looking ahead with the top u.s. official on syria for the possibility of reviving wider peace talks. but first, they have to resolve weapons ov

world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their -- work hard to understand the industry that you operate in. working to nurture new ventures and provide capital for key strategic decisions. expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries, what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." alexa this is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. is bbc world news america. i am katty kay. a meeting over syrian chemical weapons. with sharp words, this is not a game. >> this is simply not enough which is why we come here, and why we work with the russians. >> divers search of this river for the body of a one and a half-year-old daughter of a man who threw her in because she was a girl. and the voyager one goes where

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on the program, they have fled mali, and now they are struggling to live in the camps they had hoped would reject them. schools and colleges in northeast nigeria are under threat, considered a legitimate target by suspected members of a radical islamic group. just this weekend, 50 students at one college were killed during their sleep. a nigerian authorities have admitted that there was no extra security at that college, in spite of previous attacks there. northern of three states that have been under a state of emergency since june. we have this report. >> grieving family members trying to identify their loved ones after a bloodbath. body is brought to this hospital after sunday's grisly killings. the students were attacked in the debt of the night by suspected members of the group. some survived the ordeal, but only just. of these states appealed for less talk and more action. >> many things written in the newspaper, but no action. we want action. >> this is not the fi

>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their -- work hard to understand the industry you operate in. working to provide new ventures and capital for strategic solutions. we offer solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news." abc world news america" reporting from washington. ." "bbc world news america the fate of a russian proposal to stop military action and serious unclear as the president prepares to address the nation. we are inside of syria where it is reported that the army is stepping up its bombardment of rebel held areas. has been some fairly bitter fighting in this particular area over the past four or five days. there has been heavy shelling. has a new phone that costs only $99. will con

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. a key senate panel votes to give president obama the authority to use military force in syria, paving the way for of will and rational decision. it is being met with defiance in damascus, where civilians are lining up to become human shields. telling the just time. the smart watch could do the same with just the flip of her wrist, if you really want it. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. tonight the u.s. congress moves one step closer to authorizing the use of force in syria, but it was just one small step in one long difficult process. the senate foreign relations committee approved the measure paving the way for it votes in the full senate. president obama is on his way to russia for the summit and he said the strike is not just a test of his own credibility, but of the whole world. the widererica to world. president obama line -- landed in sweden and almost immediately had to justify his plans to attack syria. the swedish prime minist

>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is "bbc world news america." battles have rocked an egyptian town as security forces tried to round up forces of the ousted president. the bbc team is caught in the fighting. i ran's president says his country would never develop nuclear wea. could this pave the way for talks with the u.s.? and john f. kennedy's daughter caroline comes back to washington. this time to reveal if she will be america's ambassador to japan. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. there were fierce gun battles and a town just outside the egyptian capital cairo today. security forces were trying to round up supporters of the oustedresident. armored cars backed up by to theters moved in stronghold for supporters for the former president. our correspondent was caught up in the gunfire and sent this report. >> the army and police came just after dawn, not are from cairo, the town was besieged and about to become a battle zone. support the ousted president morsi. his portrait hangs from the lamppos

. >> you are watching bbc world news america. still to come on tonight's program, senator john mccain fires back at vladimir putin with a sharp opinion piece. we go to the russian newsstands in an attempt to find it. more than five centuries after he was killed on the battlefield, plans for a possible final resting place for king richard iii have been revealed. bb has all the details. >> a warlord and the last king of the house of york, richard iii lived and died by the sword. but for 500 years, the whereabouts of the last king were unknown. his remains were finally found a year ago in a shallow grave, and .he city claim him as its own inside leicester cathedral, test drilling is under w. plans to reenter king richard need to insure the building can withstand it. the cathedral burial plans were unveiled today. these designs show a traditional place of honor will be the site mb where ad to memorial stone now lies. lester is pressing ahead, but they have a battle on their celebrates the city's ties, and many believe king richard sh

>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. a shutdown. after midnight tonight, the u.s. shut down.could be and a city in serial was destroyed by incendiary bombs, and we go back see how the children are still suffering. and he helped iran in the world cup. we are hearing from the american coach who is practicing diplomacy. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. most powerful government may shut its doors tonight as republicans and

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. gunfire and explosions erupt from a mall in nairobi on a scene that has left more than 60 what do we know about the organization that said it carried out the attack. how we would all be better off if more women worked. christine lagarde explained why women are the key to global growth. women's -- wax women's a woman's>> contribution should be the next thing we look at. >> all day, we have been watching a dramatic scene play out in kenya as security forces launched an assault to gain control of the westgate shopping mall. it is in final stages and the interior minister said that he doesn't believe any more hostages are left in the building. least 62 people have been killed and many more injured in the attack that began on saturday. >> the siege is starting to fail -- feel like a waiting game. , a shot rings out. or seven explosions coming from inside the complex. there are shots ringing out, black smoke we can see coming from the top of the buildings. what is going on inside, but this

>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. gunfire and explosions erupt from a mall in nairobi on a scene that has left more than 60 what do we know about the organization that said it carried out the attack. how we would all be better off if more women worked. christine lagarde explained why women are the key to global growth. women's -- wax women's a woman's>> contribution should be the next thing we look at. >> all day, we have been watching a dramatic scene play out in kenya as security forces launched an assault to gain control of the westgate shopping mall. it is in final stages and the interior minister said that he doesn't believe any more hostages are left in the building. least 62 people have been killed and many more injured in the attack that began on saturday. >> the siege is starting to fail -- feel like a waiting game. , a shot rings out. or seven explosions coming from inside the complex. there are shots ringing out, black smoke we can see coming from the top of the buildings. what is going on inside, but this

>> now bbc world news america. > this is bbc world news america. french intelligence charges the -- just a key u.s. senator and a congressional vote on military action. >> if the congress were to reject a resolution like this after the president of the united states has already committed to action, the consequences would be catastrophic. nuclear plant and saying a final farewell. ey

>> now, bbc world news america. this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. the u.s. and russia hold high- stakes talks on syria. believes anays he upcoming report will show chemical weapons were used. sentenced to death in india, four man convicted of carrying out the deathly -- deadly gang rape. the case continues to ignite calls for change. twitter says it is ready to make its stock market debut. will they be able to win over wall street?

>> and now, "bbc world news america." is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. the u.s. federal reserve will keep pumping money into the economy. -- surprise decision keeps sent the dow jones to a record high. mexico is hit by two designating -- devastating storms. thousands of tourists are stranded. and germany has been cruising and economic fast lane. now voters will decide whether angela merkel deserves to get the credit.

♪ >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." >> reporting from washington, i am katty kay. syrian forces are trying to retake a christian city. our bbc reporter is there. united nations powers try to putting syrian chemical weapons under international control. and why just did the woolly mammoth meat

>> and now, "bbc world news." abc world news america" reporting from washington. ." "bbc world news america the fate of a russian proposal to stop military action and serious unclear as the president prepares to address the nation. we are inside of syria where it is reported that the army is stepping up its bombardment of rebel held areas. has been some fairly bitter fighting in this particular area over the past four or five days. there has been heavy shelling. has a new phone that costs only $99. will consumers be buying? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. president obama will address the american public on the situation in syria in a few hours time. his speech is bound to have gone through some rewrites. the russian proposal to put chemical weapons under international control could stall action but there are can confusing signals about how far that plan can go. our north american editor starts her coverage. and off the hook, at least for a while. president obama went to congress to persuade some very reluctant politic

now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." getsbama administration support from key members of congress. top officials at capitol hill make the case for military action. >> this is not the time to be spectators to the slaughter. neither our country nor our conscience can't afford the cost of silence. >> microsoft makes a big bet, snapping up gnocchi a -- nokia's phone operation, but will the investment pay off? .alk about hot real estate this london building is heating

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>> and now, "bbc world news." abc world news america" reporting from washington. ." "bbc world news america the fate of a russian proposal to stop military action and serious unclear as the president prepares to address the nation. we are inside of syria where it is reported that the army is stepping up its bombardment of rebel held areas. has been some fairly bitter fighting in this particular area over the past four or five days. there has been heavy shelling. >> apple

>> and now bbc world news america. >> i am katty kay. dramatic new fitted from nairobi shows the incredible extent of damage after a siege that left dozens dead. rescuers searched through the rubble in pakistan after a powerful earthquake killed more than 300 people there. she spent her life in the political spotlight. tonight we speak with chelsea clinton about her role in the family foundation. welcome to our viewers on public elevation in america and around the globe. al-shabaab, the islamist group responsible for killing dozens of people in a shopping center in nairobi, said it was carrying out a vetting process of muslims would not be hurt in the raid. 137 people were killed, which is disputed by kenyan authorities which say it over 60 people died. from inside footage what is left of the mall. the scale of destruction is staggering. who did this, the gunman or the kenyan forces storming the holding. this is -- storming the building. this is the landscape in which experts must search for answers, for more bodies, and for identities o