government troops killed at least 17 people today in raids on protesters. that did not stop thousands from pouring on the street in the weekly demonstrations following friday prayers. the uprising against president bashar assad has now entered the seventh month. firefighters in australia have gained control of a factory blaze that caused major disruptions in the capital city of canberra. toxic smoke plume forced closing of many schools and led to problems with public transportation and traffic. coming up later, a showdown at the united nations. up next, what regulation nation is doing to small business around the country. [ male announcer ] this...is the network.