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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 routine, and the latest news from state media looks significant. kim jong il -- kim jong-un has been given the rank of military general. this is one of the a few photographs of him. he is thought to be in his 20's. in any seat strong signs he is about to be anointed -- many see strong signs he is about to be anointed. from neighboring south korea, we have this report. in atm the train's coming you and immaculate john young central station to the choreographed uniformity -- immaculate pyongyang central station to be choreographed uniformity. these are the pictures that north korea was the world to say. the city getting ready for a very significant event indeed. the last major party gathering was it 1980, 30 years ago. that meeting saw kim jong-il appo
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 routine, and the latest news from state media looks significant. kim jong il -- kim jong-un has been given the rank of military general. this is one of the a few photographs of him. he is thought to be in his 20's....
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russia will make a huge effort to hang on to the territory that we think belongs to russia. >> they are already preparing for the big push towards the north pole. due to be deployed in the arctic to provide electricity and heating. >> these reactors have great potential, making it possible to explore the arctic shelf. with rival energy supplies in extreme conditions. >> with all of this hard work, the goal of russia seems clear, to control the bulk of the arctic rich resources. >> more of the main news for you, 10 people have died in a bombing attack in northwest iran. it was in a kurdish city, no one is admitting responsibility so far. an iranian human right -- human- rights campaigner has been sentenced to six years. convicted of engaging in propaganda against the islamic system, he is still free pending an appeal. the cleanup is underway in canada where hurricane igor has brought flooding to some areas that are 20 centimeters of rain in a few hours. a tropical storm warning was lifted on wednesday and igor was downgraded to a post-tropical storm. the sense of crisis surrounding the c
russia will make a huge effort to hang on to the territory that we think belongs to russia. >> they are already preparing for the big push towards the north pole. due to be deployed in the arctic to provide electricity and heating. >> these reactors have great potential, making it possible to explore the arctic shelf. with rival energy supplies in extreme conditions. >> with all of this hard work, the goal of russia seems clear, to control the bulk of the arctic rich...
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he is a wanted man in russia. he is accused of being behind several attacks in russia. he has always denied charges against him. they have lots of support among those he was due to meet in poland. >> he was legally taking part of the resistance of his country. you have the same thing in this country. he was doing his duty to sort things out. >> the timing might be important when you consider the relations between poland and russia. months ago dmitry medvedev was in poland to attend dave president of the -- attended the funeral of the late president. they may find there is not enough evidence to send him in moscow's direction. he may be a free man once again. that is for the courts to decide. >> a businessman who is the imam of a large mosque has come up with a new idea to help muslims too busy to pray. he thinks he has hit on a winner. >> is the ultimate gadget for the bitter -- busied modern lifestyle. it is the mosque in a box. it folds out to recreate the perfect environment for prayer. >> prayer is norris meant for the soul. you have to be in the right -- nourishmen
he is a wanted man in russia. he is accused of being behind several attacks in russia. he has always denied charges against him. they have lots of support among those he was due to meet in poland. >> he was legally taking part of the resistance of his country. you have the same thing in this country. he was doing his duty to sort things out. >> the timing might be important when you consider the relations between poland and russia. months ago dmitry medvedev was in poland to attend...
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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 we did not have the rotations you plant the spring thaw wheat. >> with the russian export ban taking a huge amount of wheat out of the market, it is up to other countries like america to make up the shortfall. this is not just supply and demand. the prices are not set here in the fields of colorado, but on the trading floors of the global exchanges. it is here in chicago where fortunes are set on the future pric
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...
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russia is inextricably linked to the arctic. a great russian scientists said russia would increase in size by expanding into the arctic, and we agree with that -- a great russian scientist said russia would increase in size. >> there is already a big push towards the north pole, building nuclear power stations due to be deployed in the arctic to provide electricity and heating. >> these reactors have great potential, making it possible to explore the arctic shelf and to extract oil and gas. there are extreme conditions there. " >> so with all this hard work, the russian goal was seem clear, to control the bulk of the resources.ich richard galpin, bbc news. >> more teams are delaying their departure for delhi. some may refuse to compete. james has this story. >> the event may have to be canceled. they still have not received the assurances they received before they agree to compete. there was yesterday's collapse of a footbridge alongside the main stadium. the tarnished reputation of these games will be far harder to repair. they
russia is inextricably linked to the arctic. a great russian scientists said russia would increase in size by expanding into the arctic, and we agree with that -- a great russian scientist said russia would increase in size. >> there is already a big push towards the north pole, building nuclear power stations due to be deployed in the arctic to provide electricity and heating. >> these reactors have great potential, making it possible to explore the arctic shelf and to extract oil...
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russia will make a huge effort to hang onto the territory which we think belongs to russia. >> in this shipyard in st. petersburg, they are preparing for the big push towards the north pole. they are building floating nuclear power stations, due to be deployed in the arctic to provide electricity and heating. >> [speaking foreign language] >> it has great potential, making it possible to extract oil and gas. we need to ensure a reliable energy supply there. >> with all this hard work, russia's goal seems clear, to control the bulk of the resources in the arctic. >> canada wants to assert its control on the potentially lucrative shipping route. >> welcome to the hudson bay explorer, a tugboat heading north toward the arctic circle. we are about 15 miles off the western shore of canada's bay. it is an area that's very inaccessible. there are no roads, but there are people who live along that shore. take a look behind us. we are pulling an enormous barge that carries cars and construction materials. for those communities, this is the only way of getting the materials to them. this is a vi
russia will make a huge effort to hang onto the territory which we think belongs to russia. >> in this shipyard in st. petersburg, they are preparing for the big push towards the north pole. they are building floating nuclear power stations, due to be deployed in the arctic to provide electricity and heating. >> [speaking foreign language] >> it has great potential, making it possible to extract oil and gas. we need to ensure a reliable energy supply there. >> with all...
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. >> china and russia share strong mutual interest. biggests the world's energy supplier and china is the biggest consumer. when the two countries' leaders met, had much to talk about. they have found a range of agreements on energy cooperation. china wants more resources to fuel its economic growth. president dimitry medvedev's visit coincided with the completion of a oil pipeline between the two countries. >> both sides have placed highly the pipeline and we will continue to stick to the principles of openness, mutual benefit and the progress of cooperation in the areas of trade, energy, finance, legislation and high-tech industries. >> aside from oil, russia is eyeing opportunities to sell gas in china. russia wants to diversify its market which is currently heavily reliant on europe. they have yet to work out a pricing structure, but if anything goes through, it will worry the west. it will be seen as yet another sign that china is cornering the energy market. >> they are attracting enormous attention, but the 33 chilean miners are
. >> china and russia share strong mutual interest. biggests the world's energy supplier and china is the biggest consumer. when the two countries' leaders met, had much to talk about. they have found a range of agreements on energy cooperation. china wants more resources to fuel its economic growth. president dimitry medvedev's visit coincided with the completion of a oil pipeline between the two countries. >> both sides have placed highly the pipeline and we will continue to stick...
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realistically, he is very popular in russia. people love all this stuff. their refunds, raising hell. -- very fun, raising hell. that is what they expect from him. >> in contrast, russia's president, dmitry medvedev, is different. there are signs that tension is growing between the two men. >> there are rumors that dmitry medvedev does not want prime minister could to come back. for them, that is a disaster. >> but does the man who has already been president twice already have an appetite for a third 10 -- a third term? he kept us guessing at dinner this week. >> president and you did -- president dmitry medvedev have -- and i have said that what we do will depend on the situation in the country. >> most russian still view vladimir putin as the most powerful men in russia. if he decides he wants to return to the kremlin, that is likely to happen. do not expect mr. putin to reveal his plans anytime sand. bbc news, moscow. >> question for you. what does freddie mercury, and conductors have in common? from other descended zoroastrian my gratitude fled thousan
realistically, he is very popular in russia. people love all this stuff. their refunds, raising hell. -- very fun, raising hell. that is what they expect from him. >> in contrast, russia's president, dmitry medvedev, is different. there are signs that tension is growing between the two men. >> there are rumors that dmitry medvedev does not want prime minister could to come back. for them, that is a disaster. >> but does the man who has already been president twice already have...
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russia's prime minister has been busy bear watching. he has been taking it skin samples from whales. and fighting forest fires from the air. images that feed into his reputation as the action and of politics. but the next presidential election a year and a half away, could this activity be the start of a campaign? >> is put more like to become president -- if proven would like to become president, i cannot think why he would not. he is realistically it very, very popular in russia. people love vladimir putin. he is funny, raising hell. they like him. that is what they expect from him. >> in contrast, russia's president, dmitry medvedev, is rather less flamboyant. there are signs that his prime minister is grabbing the limelight and tension is growing between the two men who run russia. >> he definitely does not want the prime minister to come back. they are thinking what would he do. for them, that is a disaster. >> but does the man who has already been president twice really have an appetite for a third term? when vladimir putin invite
russia's prime minister has been busy bear watching. he has been taking it skin samples from whales. and fighting forest fires from the air. images that feed into his reputation as the action and of politics. but the next presidential election a year and a half away, could this activity be the start of a campaign? >> is put more like to become president -- if proven would like to become president, i cannot think why he would not. he is realistically it very, very popular in russia. people...
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the origins of that spike lie in russia. after drought and wild fires, the russians proposed a ban in exports. now, a two-year high. it has prompted fears of hunger and unrest in some of the world's poorest countries. is there really a shortage, or are profiteers manipulating the market? >> first, there were those parched russian wheat fields. then, a climate emergencies elsewhere. some say this was due to hedge funds. either way, crop specialists tell us the yield swings are here to stay. >> the good news is that a global harvest has been pretty good this year. the united nations food and agricultural organization says it does not see a repetition of the food crisis of three years ago, but it does want collective action to try to reduce turbulence in global food commodity markets. >> he told me why the russian job will cast a long shadow. >> russia harvested a lot less than expected to in 2010. it has now planted a lot less for the 2011 harvest. these are short-term factors, which will cause a spike in prices. it could last
the origins of that spike lie in russia. after drought and wild fires, the russians proposed a ban in exports. now, a two-year high. it has prompted fears of hunger and unrest in some of the world's poorest countries. is there really a shortage, or are profiteers manipulating the market? >> first, there were those parched russian wheat fields. then, a climate emergencies elsewhere. some say this was due to hedge funds. either way, crop specialists tell us the yield swings are here to...
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the problem has been made by the drought and sites in russia. by contrast, the u.s. is having a bumper season. >> good times in the land of plenty. this year's united states harvest is among the best on record. combine's are rolling 3 kolding crop, burning in bumper of -- bringing in it -- are rolling through a golden crop, bringing in a bumper crop. colorado farmer rhey hynson knows that devastating drought and wildfires in russia will force up the value of wheat across the world. last year, this fuel was not worth the price of irrigation. now he believes he is looking at peter. next year's crop is in the ground and the -- now he believes he is looking at pay dirt. next year's crops is in the ground -- next year's crop is in the ground. >> we had actually left in this field fallow a year ago because it would not be profitable for us to plant spring wheat. now we have the opportunity to plant fall wheat and make a substantial profit. >> with the russian export ban taking a huge amount of wheat off the market, it falls to the americans to make up the shortfall. >> but
the problem has been made by the drought and sites in russia. by contrast, the u.s. is having a bumper season. >> good times in the land of plenty. this year's united states harvest is among the best on record. combine's are rolling 3 kolding crop, burning in bumper of -- bringing in it -- are rolling through a golden crop, bringing in a bumper crop. colorado farmer rhey hynson knows that devastating drought and wildfires in russia will force up the value of wheat across the world. last...
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if russia cannot export grain, then farmers around the world would [unintelligible] it will be a good idea to expand production. of late with good weather and their efforts -- hopefully with good whether it will be met. >> the factors affecting prices are many. this is incessant rain and flash floods that have damaged crops. in neighboring pakistan, it is already known there will be huge crop losses for most of the country. in china, administrations have been told to raise vegetable production is to make sure markets have a week's supply. experts say the conditions and pressures are different from the crisis here in 2008, but they fao acknowledges there are increasing concerns. there will be a special meeting later this month. >> more than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120 kilometer traffic jam in china. the gridlock section is in the north western region. the majority of the vehicles are coal trucks. >> some -- bumper-to-bumper and going nowhere fast. every inch feels like a mile. this is china's latest monster traffic jam. thousands of trucks and it stretches for 100 kilometers. th
if russia cannot export grain, then farmers around the world would [unintelligible] it will be a good idea to expand production. of late with good weather and their efforts -- hopefully with good whether it will be met. >> the factors affecting prices are many. this is incessant rain and flash floods that have damaged crops. in neighboring pakistan, it is already known there will be huge crop losses for most of the country. in china, administrations have been told to raise vegetable...
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both russia and canada say is theirs. a large part that has been under discussion. >> global climate change is transforming the arctic. the polar ice 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. that is leading to the 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 united nations convention on the law of the seas, and we will submit our data, and we are confident that our case will prevail, backed by scientific evidence. >> but the russians are already concerned that nato military forces could be sent to the arctic to protect western interest
both russia and canada say is theirs. a large part that has been under discussion. >> global climate change is transforming the arctic. the polar ice 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. that is leading to the growing competition between the countries which surround it. today, the foreign...
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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 for his father. i correspondent filed this report from neighboring south korea. >> hundreds of delegates in largely identical suits headed to the party convention. hundreds of others passed along the vast, empty boulevard. propaganda, as i have your tomorrow, which would not be difficult. -- promised a happier tomorrow, which would not be difficult. they tried to stabilize at no
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...
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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 will prevail, backed by scientific evidence. >> but the russians are already concerned that nato military forces could be sent to the arctic to protect western interests. >> we don't see, frankly speaking, any benefit that nato might bring to the arctic. the arctic countries have confirmed that all the problems that exist or may emerge in the area could be resolved through political means and international law. >> the question of whether the arctic will become an area of international cooperation or conflict will be discussed at a major conference in the russian capital next week. "bbc news", moscow. >> you're watching "bbc news." our headlines so far. a prominent pakistani politic
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 will prevail, backed by scientific evidence. >> but the russians are already...
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this has been made worse by the wildfires in russia forcing an export ban on wheat. we sent jeremy bowen to colorado where wheat is undoubtedly the new cash crop. >> it is the new land of plenty. combine's are rolling through the golden crops, bringing in the profits. as fast as the grain is taken from the fields, it is pumped down . it is being done -- it is being pumped down the line. this colorado farmer knows that the devastating droughts and wildfires in russia have forced up the value of wheat across the world. last year, this field was not worth the price of irrigation. next year's crop is in the ground, and the raiders are growing -- going -- the irrigators are going. >> we are profitable. three months ago, we left this field fallow because it would not be profitable. now we have the opportunity to plant fall we can make a substantial profit. >> with the russian export and taking a huge amount of wheat out of the market, there is a growing demand for other countries like america to make up the shortfall. >> this goes way beyond the simple equations of supply
this has been made worse by the wildfires in russia forcing an export ban on wheat. we sent jeremy bowen to colorado where wheat is undoubtedly the new cash crop. >> it is the new land of plenty. combine's are rolling through the golden crops, bringing in the profits. as fast as the grain is taken from the fields, it is pumped down . it is being done -- it is being pumped down the line. this colorado farmer knows that the devastating droughts and wildfires in russia have forced up the...
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including countries like russia and china who are generally very hesitant to impose sanctions, but we have consistently seen behavior on the part of the iranian government that indicates it has a nuclear program that does not abide by international rules, and that potentially poses a threat to the region and the world. that is a choice the iranian regime is making. they could make another choice. we would welcome them making another choice. which would be to act responsibly. they would then have their rights for a peaceful nuclear program under the nuclear non- proliferation treaty, and that would remove the sanctions and would allow them to fully enter the international community in a way that would tremendously benefit the iranian people. we have not seen him make that choice yet. so this is not a matter of us choosing not to impose punishment on the iranians. this is a matter of the iranian thernment's ultimately train the interest of the people. >> at 2130 gmt here on "bbc world news. there is full coverage of the story on our website. just go to bbc.com/mayors. high on president
including countries like russia and china who are generally very hesitant to impose sanctions, but we have consistently seen behavior on the part of the iranian government that indicates it has a nuclear program that does not abide by international rules, and that potentially poses a threat to the region and the world. that is a choice the iranian regime is making. they could make another choice. we would welcome them making another choice. which would be to act responsibly. they would then...
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of power, united russia. six weeks, television cameras have been broadcasting a stream of criticism, blaming the mayor for gridlock on the mossdale road, criticizing his handling of crises, and accusing him and his wife of corruption. he dismisses these all as charges of total rubbish. this is all from the kremlin, he says. relations between the mayor and the president have been strained for some time. the president has the right to fire the mayor at any moment he can remove a number of regional leaders from power. if the moscow mayor is sacked or steps aside, that will be seen as a major political victory. >> from moscow there. we tend to associate pollution with industry, but in developing countries, there are issues inside the home as well. the u.s. secretary of state wants to combat the scourge of cooking smoke. we have this from our environmental will analyst. -- environmental analyst. >> cooking smoke may keep the flies down, but it hurts the eyes and lungs of those exposed to it. the black smoke also c
of power, united russia. six weeks, television cameras have been broadcasting a stream of criticism, blaming the mayor for gridlock on the mossdale road, criticizing his handling of crises, and accusing him and his wife of corruption. he dismisses these all as charges of total rubbish. this is all from the kremlin, he says. relations between the mayor and the president have been strained for some time. the president has the right to fire the mayor at any moment he can remove a number of...
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a polish court has sentenced a man wanted in russia on terrorism charges. he was released until a decision was made on whether he should be extradited to russia. hurricane karl has been downgraded to a category one storm, with winds of 150 kilometers an hour. the british government has denied suggestions that its cap on immigrants outside the european union is damaging british business. a spokesman says there is no rift within the cabinet. >> days after he became prime minister, david cameron visited a high-tech engineering plant in south wales, listing manufacturing as high on his priority list. now the company has criticized one of his key policies -- the limit of workers outside the european union. the message to ministers is it is damaging business. >> i think it will be difficult for large companies do have confidence in long-term investment in u.k. if they feel there is going to be a constraint on their ability to bring people in it they cannot find the right people locally. >> are range of businesses are not happy with the new rules. it is understood
a polish court has sentenced a man wanted in russia on terrorism charges. he was released until a decision was made on whether he should be extradited to russia. hurricane karl has been downgraded to a category one storm, with winds of 150 kilometers an hour. the british government has denied suggestions that its cap on immigrants outside the european union is damaging british business. a spokesman says there is no rift within the cabinet. >> days after he became prime minister, david...
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they destroyed 20% of russia's wheat crop. the government extended its ban on wheat exports to compensate. thousands of kilometers away in mozambique's plight is starting to return to normal. the trigger was a sharp rise in the cost of bread. the government insisted it had no choice but to raise prices. seven people were killed. nearly 300 were injured. this has left extensive damage. what is happening to food prices? is there a risk of a repeat of the food crisis of 2008? the world saul price climbed -- saw prices climbing. while prices fell, they have been steadily on the rise again. they are still somewhat below their peak of two years ago. >> having such an important player absent sends a shiver all around the ggrain sector. if russia cannot export grain and farmers around the world [unintelligible] it will be a good idea to expand production. hopefully it with good weather and their efforts next year will be met. >> they factors affecting prices are many. here in this western part of india, it is flash floods that have se
they destroyed 20% of russia's wheat crop. the government extended its ban on wheat exports to compensate. thousands of kilometers away in mozambique's plight is starting to return to normal. the trigger was a sharp rise in the cost of bread. the government insisted it had no choice but to raise prices. seven people were killed. nearly 300 were injured. this has left extensive damage. what is happening to food prices? is there a risk of a repeat of the food crisis of 2008? the world saul price...
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this is our report. >> if the people of russia had thought the worst was over, they were wrong. fires sweeping through home after home. people trying desperately to beat back the flames, many without success. some reports say nearly 500 buildings were destroyed in two provinces. >> the house of my daughter-in-law's mother burned down completely. she has a daughter, and they are both at my son's house. and their parents' house has burned down. last month, heavy rains put out fires in much of the country, but part of the south remained hot and dry. that is one reason, but there are others. >> we believe the main reasons for the fires are human factors. we just can't escape it. having said that, we also had a few cases of electrical wires falling over and sparking. of course the burning rubbish dumps also contribute to spreading the fire. >> local officials say that winning the fight and -- say they are winning the fight, and most of the fires are under control. the hot weather is scheduled to continue until at least next week. the danger has not been totally extinguished yet. "bbc
this is our report. >> if the people of russia had thought the worst was over, they were wrong. fires sweeping through home after home. people trying desperately to beat back the flames, many without success. some reports say nearly 500 buildings were destroyed in two provinces. >> the house of my daughter-in-law's mother burned down completely. she has a daughter, and they are both at my son's house. and their parents' house has burned down. last month, heavy rains put out fires in...
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. >> 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 announced the rise of the dynasties. his main qualification for being heir apparent. his aunt has been made general even more family control over the country. her husband is thought to be the real power behind the thrown. governing north korea is a family business. it started by kim ilsong. his son. kim jong-il took over and is still in power. called the deer leader and now his song will take them into the third decade. he's known as the brilliant comrade. it's grim, poverty filled. it can be a slow change the no the government tolerates night markets where people can sell the things they bruce in unlit streets. police used to stop this kind of thing. now they let it happen. >> the way north korea operates, there will be a stable transition and will take a longer period of time rather th
. >> 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 announced the rise of the dynasties. his main qualification for being heir apparent. his aunt has been made general even more family control over the country. her husband is thought to be...
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russia is pushing harder to dominate in its own backyard. norway has become the first country to remove its military command base inside the arctic circle. our colleague has been given exclusive access to the norwegian military headquarters. >> the picturesque far north of norway is an unlikely setting for a military base, but this is where it has come. the headquarters of the norwegian military command center in what was a cold war based deep inside this mountain. there are 18,000 square meters of underground space in this complex, hundreds of meters of corridor. all leading to a military complex five stories high inside this mountain. the corridor behind me -- it would help the complex withstand a nuclear explosion. this is as secure as a military base first started in 1958 can get. this chart represents norwegian air operations that are going on. this is the point of this complex. this is the -- there is a map here showing what is going on in afghanistan. the chart on my right is sea operations. this is the center the kaine will open when
russia is pushing harder to dominate in its own backyard. norway has become the first country to remove its military command base inside the arctic circle. our colleague has been given exclusive access to the norwegian military headquarters. >> the picturesque far north of norway is an unlikely setting for a military base, but this is where it has come. the headquarters of the norwegian military command center in what was a cold war based deep inside this mountain. there are 18,000 square...
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riots in mozambique's earlier this month following a summer of drought which caused russia, one of the world's big grain producers, to impose an export ban. despite this, the u.n. experts concluded that there was no crisis at least not yet. >> i will be talking about this crop as a security crop. i did not want to undermine this. look at the spillover. this is nothing like we had in 2007. there are lots of other conditions which leapt to that sort of situation and these are completely not present. >> the harvest in many places back here has been good. this could be the third highest total on record so it might not be a crisis but prices remain high and those responsible for feeding the hungry have had to find new ways of reaching them. support to buy food might be the way to go. >> what we have put in place to make things better for the people in the poorest countries is a greater awareness that access to food is critical, not just looking at places where there is no food but where food might be there on the markets. they don't have the resources to actually buy this, it is simply too
riots in mozambique's earlier this month following a summer of drought which caused russia, one of the world's big grain producers, to impose an export ban. despite this, the u.n. experts concluded that there was no crisis at least not yet. >> i will be talking about this crop as a security crop. i did not want to undermine this. look at the spillover. this is nothing like we had in 2007. there are lots of other conditions which leapt to that sort of situation and these are completely not...
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widespread in russia and -- widespread interruption. the vatican says the decision by the italian prosecutors to place two officials at the vatican bank under investigation is due to a misunderstanding. officials are accused of failing to comply with laws relating to money laundering. president obama has called for a new approach to aid and development. speaking at the millennium summitt in new york, he said the u.s. was changing its own policy towards an approach that tended to deliver sustainable development. the un has unveiled a new plan focusing on the health of women and children. >> times square in the heart of new york city. this week even hear you cannot get away from the un's poverty message. side by side with the stock reports, a billboard -- [unintelligible] >> if you are a woman in a rural africa, you would say it is more broken promises. [unintelligible] >> this afternoon a pledging ceremony to do something about it headed by the un secretary general. leaders and celebrities promised $40 billion to help fill the gap and me
widespread in russia and -- widespread interruption. the vatican says the decision by the italian prosecutors to place two officials at the vatican bank under investigation is due to a misunderstanding. officials are accused of failing to comply with laws relating to money laundering. president obama has called for a new approach to aid and development. speaking at the millennium summitt in new york, he said the u.s. was changing its own policy towards an approach that tended to deliver...