And its believed to be the biggest ever International Crackdown on fraud. Over 100 people arrested for selling bogus shares. Hello, everyone. We begin with a new dimension to the growing crisis in ukraine where the interior minister has described this as an armed invasion. Groups of armed men have taken over two airports in crimea. A largely russian speaking part of ukraine, which is home to a massive Russian Naval base. This is simferopol, the capital. They are saying nothing to reporters. But flights are still operating in and out of this civilian airport as normal. The situation is less clear at nearby sebaterpol. You can see some of the warplanes lined up by fighter jets belonging to Ukraines Armed forces. This has been taken over by unidentified armed men. Heres our nick childs with the latest. Reporter unsettling images for the new authorities in the ukrainian capital kiev and also for many more looking anxiously in the world. Armed men on guard in crimea with its ethnic russian majority. In uniform without identifying markings. Prorussian, no doubt. But is there anything more to it than that . With word of similar developments, ukraines new interior minister has spoken of a home invasion. Outwardly it looks calm. The airport has been operating more or less normally. But whoever these men are they are making clear their unhappiness with the dramatic upheavals taking place elsewhere in the ukraine. Translator radicalism and fassism is not welcome. This is our slogan. We dont want radicals from ukraine and other areas to visit us in crimea. Reporter all this is certainly fueling fears, a push for more autonomy, even a breakaway by crimea. The ukraines parliament which installed a new western government has appealed to the u. N. Security council to monitor the situation. On the streets of kiev, theres new unease among the protesters. Translator the situation is very complicated. Firstly, we look at the law seriously, we have to take strict measures. And this might stir up trouble. But on the other hand, if we take a very soft approach then we might lose crimea. Reporter where does the kremlin really stand . It certainly made clear its unhappiness with the turn of events in kiev. Tensions have been rising. It has been given sanctuary to Viktor Yanukovych, who is to give his side of the story in a news conference. But the kremlin is talking about cooperation with International Bodies on much needed Financial Support for ukraine. Nick childs, bbc news. Just before we go to david stern stand anything Independence Square in kiev, its just been reported from geneva that the judicial Authorities Say they have launched a criminal investigation into alleged Money Laundering into Viktor Yanukovych, who was ousted last friday or saturday, although he says hes still the president. They are freezing the assets of 20 ukrainian officials, including yanukovych and his son and a former ministers. Lets go to david stern. David, we can see the square behind you is relatively calm of course at the moment. What view is being taken where you are about whats happening in crimea, particularly with the language from the acting interior minister . Reporter well, concerns are growing as the tensions rise on the crimean peninsula. They met with the new president. Parliament, as you heard, has appealed to the u. N. Security council to discuss the situation. They have appealed as guarantors of Ukrainian Territorial integrity. It should be said the new government was trying to find a peaceful resolution to this growing crisis. They are trying to find a diplomatic solution as well. They are looking towards russia to take some steps to deescalate the crisis. Since we dont know who exactly these people are, these gunmen, the interior minister identified them as russian. David, given theres always the possibility of some dreadful misunderstanding. But the russians and the Russian Military have a legitimate right to be down there because of the naval base. What kind of military movement by Russian Forces tends to be the norm around the crimea . Reporter well, there is, as you say, the naval base. This is the base for the or a base for the Russian Black Sea fleet. They do have a military presence. They do move around a bit. It should be said any major movements need to be approved. According to the agreement, and this is what ukrainian officials say, need to be approved in advance. Just in any case, any large movements are received with some sort of concern by the kiev authorities. We also have the movements on the border with russia. These are military drills that russia has announced which are also being watched with great interest and concern in kiev. David stern, thanks for joining me from the center of kiev. You can keep up to date with everything thats happening to find out about crimea becoming such a focal part of this crisis, an autonomous part of ukraine. There it is. Bbc. Co. Uk ukraine. More from that crisis later in this program. Now, more than 100 people have been arrested across europe and the United States in a Massive Police operation against socalled boiler room scams. Thats where criminal gangs trick people into investing in bogus stocks and shares. Thousands of people get called out each year by the scams. Many are elderly and persuaded to part with their life savings. A report now from spain where many of the fraudsters are based. Reporter on a quiet street in the center of barcelona, spains elite series crime unit target a scam which has ruined thousands of lives and cost victims millions of pounds. This team is working with colleagues from the city of londons financial crimes unit. Intelligence has led them to an anonymous office, the base for what they believe is is a boiler room. This is just a fragment of an operation extending across europe and the atlantic. There are 300 spanish officers deployed across their country. And there are further arrests taking place in the uk, the United States, serbia and romania. A city of london force has 40 offices in barcelona. It says it is the biggest pursuit of a fraud operation. Boiler room scams involve people cold calling to persuade victims to buy into bogus investments. 18,000 euros. This pensioner said he was groomed to part with his savings. He said all we want is 22,000. Youll double your money straight away. The next three weeks we were devastated. We were in a comfortable position. Now were absolutely broke. Broke. Reporter the city of london forces played a major part in this crackdown. The aim, they say, is to decimate boiler room fraud by arresting what they term tier 1 criminals who are living well on the suffering of others. This is a crime that ignores global boundaries. It ignores international borders. It operates right across the world. What we have shown here is that we are able to do that as well. Reporter back in barcelona, five people were taken away to join more than 100 others joined in the simultaneous raids. This scam has not been eradicated. But it will offer reassurance to victims and severely damage the boiler rooms ability to operate. Robert hall, bbc news, spain. We cant get away from ukraine because of the enormous implications of the economy which is virtually bankrupt. Whats the latest, aaron, on ukraine and its amazingly deep predicament . Absolutely. Currency falling and restrictions how much you can withdraw from atms. This morning the Prime Minister said ukraine hopes to begin receiving International Financial aid soon and it is determined to fulfill the conditions needed to secure support from the International Monetary fund. The imf said they will be sending a team on the ground in coming days to assess that economic situationment lets take a look. The Ukraine Finance Ministry warned it needs this, 35 billion the next two years to avoid defaulting on its debt. The Prime Minister told reporters this morning that clear steps to provide ukraine with Financial Aid are now being prepared. The political crisis has sent ukraines currency plunging. Look at that. You can see it down almost 5. 5 . Falling to 10. 7 to the u. S. Dollar. They limited the amount of cash that people could withdraw from their Bank Accounts to 1,000 euros. The other top story of the day is india. Theres likely to be more pressure on the Prime Minister over the state of the economy. 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Well, lets pick up with whats happening at two airports in the crimea, which is an autonomous region of ukraine largely inhabited by russians and other groups as well. It has the the biggest Russian Naval base there. The main airport is a joint airfield which is held both by the domestic and civilian parts and also it belongs to the Ukrainian Defense ministry. The bbcs Christian Frazier has tried to get into the sevatopol international airport. Reporter you might be able to see behind me the control tower and what looks like a military base. You can see there are barriers stopping anyone from entering. A couple hundred yards on, a very professional looking unit. They are carrying highpowered assault rifles, kevlar hell mats. They have not been down the road to meet us or talk to us, so we dont know who they are. Quite clearly were not allowed to go beyond this point. Let me show you what is in front of the barriers. This is really what you would call a civilian guard. We spoke to this man here. He is a ukrainian who speaks russian. The flags flying on the road signs are russian sympathizers. They dont want to talk to us at all. They dont like the presence of the western media here. What we are seeing is a patent on our journey. We came through a roadblock last night. Quite a significant roadblock. They were stopping all cars coming to sevastopol. The parliament is still in session. Yet these men are inside. And also theres been a takeover of the airport as well. If it is a russian presence, it is a sense of say nothing. No one is saying who they are. The difficulty here is there is no insignia on these men or the vehicles. But looking at the Facebook Page of the interior minister, hes under no illusions who they are. They are working for the russian minister. And in his words this is a military takeover. Christian frazier outside the international airport, civilian airport, which is also military outside sevastopol. What about what is happening inside sevastopol . Mark, where are you and what are you sense something. Reporter nick, im speaking to you from overlooking the port here. The feeling is of real tension in this region. In the last couple of days we have had demonstrations from the different ethnic communities here. We have had the Parliament Building seized and the russian flag hoisted above it. And a team just moved to the port very close to where im speaking to you now. And there were reports of a russian ship blockading the port. She tells us actually theres just one single russian ship there. And a few locals watching. It is quite usual to see that. We have heard there that ukrainian interior minister has called this an occupation, invasion by russia. And of course the black sea fleet here. Were moscow to be driving this and show of strength, it would be seen as extremely worrying of the ethnic ukrainians here and the muslim tatas who make up an ethnic minority here. They would fight any attempt of military intervention. Mark, thanks for joining us. The signal was breaking up. He said there is real and growing tension which is very palpable. To turkey, the Prime Minister accused his enemies and the police of trying to bring down his government. It follows a phone call in which he supposedly tells his son to dispose of millions of euros in cash. The recording was fabricated, he says. In december a number of the Prime Ministers allies were detained on suspicion of corruption. In myanmar, the government suspended operations of one of the biggest aid agencyings working in its troubled rekine state. They say it had been biased. Nsf is the biggest provider of health care in the area and provides Emergency Assistance to displaced people. It has seen frequent outbreaks of violence. To uganda, which says it is being black mailed. The banks decision comes days after the president signed new laws which toughen the penalties against homosexuality. The bank says it needs to consider whether the Health Projects it finances could be harmed by a clause which criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality. I asked the African Regional editor mary hopper whether the president expected this tough reaction from the International Community. I think he did expect it. This is the west in particular has always reacted aggressively when african countries sign into legislation tough laws. I think hes quite enjoying the tussle as are his various ministers and spokespeople. Every time the United States, for example, and now the world bank come out with aggressive comments towards uganda and decisions such as the world banks to postpone a 90 million aid package, the ugandan officials basically become more resolute in their defines. They describe it as blackmail. They say they are being treated as slaves by the west. Theyre going to get on their lives and economies without these funds. When you say they will get on without these funds, what would be the impact of withdrawing of a 90 million it is a loan. They have to pay it back eventually. But the impact of that in terms of liquidity of country. It is going to create a lot of problems. It is not to top the aid going into uganda. Its more to redirect it away from the government towards aid organizations. They are obviously concerned that the fast majority of ugandans need that kind of money. But the Current Situation in a lot of african countries, for example, uganda, is that places like china are funding them as well. Theyre not so bothered about internal politics or internal legislation. Uganda has got oil reserves now. So its going to have its own source of wealth. Many people pay a lot of money to go to norway or iceland to see the northern lights. But many skies have given a glimpse of this phenomenon. Viewers sent us some of their pictures of the aurora borealis. It is unusual to see the lights this far south. The display is caused by electrically charged particles from the sun. If there are enough of them, they will travel down towards the equator and cause the lights to go further south. Let me give you the latest on ukraine. It has been announced in switzerland that judicial authorities have said they are launching a criminal investigation into alleged Money Laundering by ousted leader Viktor Yanukovych and his son. They are seeing it is freezing the assets of 20 ukrainian officials, including yanukovych and his son and former ministers. But he says he is still the president. In an hour we will see him appear in a russian city just north of ukraine to make it clear he believes he is still the president. We will wait to hear what he says. Meanwhile, ukraines parliament has called for special session of the u. N. Security council to discuss whats happening in crimea, a new dimensions to the crisis. 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Armed activists take control of two airports in crimea, fueling graeter fears of moscows intentions. Because of crimea, the Ukrainian Parliament calls on the Security Council to monitor the crisis as it is described as an armed invasion. Uganda says it is being black mailed by the International Community. It is believed to be the biggest ever criminal crackdown on the fraud. Over 100 people are arrested for selling bogus shares. Hello, everyone. We begin with a growing sense of crisis and a new dimension of problems in the ukraine where the interior minister had described all of this as an armed invasion. Groups of armed men have taken over two airports in crimea. Thats a largely russian speaking part of ukraine, which is also home to a massive Russian Naval base. Well, this is simferopol, the capital. Who are the men in battle fatigues with no insignias. The situation is less clear at nearby sevastopol. It has been taken over by unidentified armed men. You can see close up some of the ukrainian operated defense warplanes sitting there on the tarmac. Well, our World Affairs correspondent nick childs has the latest. Reporter unsubtling images for the new authorities in the ukrainian capital kiev and for many more looking on. Armed men on guard in crimea with its ethnic russian majority. In uniform without identifying markings. Prorussian, no doubt. But is there anything more to it than that . With word of similar developments, ukraines new interior minister has spoken of a home invasion. Outwardly it looks calm. The airport has been operating more or less normally. But whoever these men are they are making clear their unhappiness with the dramatic upheavals taking place elsewhere in the ukraine. Translator radicalism and fascism is not welcome. This is our slogan. We dont want radicals from ukraine and other areas to visit us in crimea. Reporter all this is certainly fueling fears, a push for more autonomy, even a breakaway by crimea. The ukraines parliament which installed a new western government has appealed to the u. N. Security council to monitor the situation. On the streets of kiev, theres new unease among the protesters. Translator the situation is very complicated. Firstly, we look at the law seriously, we have to take strict measures. And this might stir up trouble. But on the other hand, if we take a very soft approach then we might lose crimea. Reporter where does the kremlin really stand . It certainly made clear its unhappiness with the turn of events in kiev. Tensions have been rising. It has been given sanctuary to Viktor Yanukovych, who is to give his side of the story in a news conference. But the kremlin is talking about cooperation with International Bodies on much needed Financial Support for ukraine. Nick childs, bbc news. We will be hearing from our reporter shortly, trying to get into the airport. Bridgett, an armed invasion in kiev. And this indication that there are russian elements who are taking over the ukrainian facilities at their airports. Whats your interpretation . Well, let me tell you what the russian authorities are saying. A spokesman for the black sea fleet has denied they are involved in any way in the block aid of military airport which is where they are. Here in moscow, the Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry are being asked to comment. They have said nothing. Up till now the position of the russian government has been rather ambivalent. It said we will wait and see who is nominated and what their policies are. But they have also been very supportive of russian speakers in ukraine and the crimea. But nick, this morning, president putin later today will have a meeting with senior parliamentarians. He said ukraine wouldnt be top of the agenda with the talks with the parliamentarians. They have come out with some comments which do sound rather hostile to the authorities. Antagonistic. He said its not clear that it was valid or the new parliament or government are really legitimate. He argued crowd control in crowd ruling kiev and the militias could lead to a change of government and change the countrys future. Then why couldnt crimea do the same thing . If those are the views which would reflect i think it would warn western governments who back them quite a lot. But at the same time we know mr. Putin and his Prime Minister have been in touch with western governments throughout this crisis and have been trying to reassure them that the kremlin has no negative intentions towards kiev. So its a little difficult to read whats coming. But the omens do not look encouraging. They have Just Announced they will ask for mr. Yanukovych to be extradited from russia. This literally an hour before we arrives just north of the border to show hes in russia and hes put into position. I dont suppose the russian authorities will respond to that favorably, especially given the comments i just quoted from a senior parliamentarian. They have allowed him to have a Statement Read on Russian Television in which he declared hes a lawful president of the ukraine. They announce they are sympathetic towards him, even prepared to look after him. Reportedly, they said they will give protection from extremists in kiev. So i dont think they would respond to request for extradition. Lets return to what is essentially a Ukrainian Military outside outside to the north of the city still being controlled by men reportedly to be wearing russian uniforms. You might be able to see what looks like a military base. Were 500 meters from the main gate. There are barriers. Just a couple hundred yards on, a very professional unit. These men are carrying highpowered assault rifles. There are two unmarked soft skinned personnel carriers. They have not been down the road to meet us or talk to us. We dont know who they are. Let me show you whats here in front of the barriers. This is really what you would call a civilian guard. He is a ukrainian who speaks russian. The flags that are flying on the road signs here are flags of russian sympathizers. They dont want to talk to us at all. They dont like the presence of the western media here. What we are seeing is a patent across the entire crimea region. We came through a roadblock last night. They were stopping all cars coming to sevastapol. The parliament is still in session. These men are inside. Theres been a takeover of the airport as well. So if it is a russian presence it is a sense of say nothing. No one is saying who they are. The difficulty here is theres no insignia on the kwraofpls of these men, no insignia on the vehicles. Looking at the Facebook Page of the interior minister, he said hes under no illusions. They are working for the Russian Military and this is a takeover. To find out why it is a focal point go to our website. Youll find special reports and analysis on ukraine. Bbc news online. More than 100 people have been arrested across europe and the u. S. In boiler room scams. Thats where criminal gangs trick people into investing in bogus scams. Many are elderly and are persuaded to part with their life savings. On a quiet street in the center of barcelona, spains elite serious crime unit, target a scam which has ruined thousands of lives and cost victims millions of pounds. They are working from the city of londons financial crimes unit. Intelligence led them to a basement believed to be a boiler room. There are 300 spanish officers deployed across the country. There are further arrests in the uk, serbia, United States, romania. They said its the biggest deplayment it has ever made in pursuit of a fraud investigation. Boiler room scams involve individuals cold calling and using High Pressure sales technique to persuade victims to buy into bogus investments. Most never see their money again. 18,000 euros i put in. This pensioner said he was groomed to part with his savings. He said all we want is 22,000. Youll double your money straight away. We were devastated. We were in a comfortable position. Now were absolutely broke. You know, broke. The city of london force has played a major part in the crackdown. The aim they say is to decimate boiler room floor by arresting tier 1 criminals who are living well on the suffering of others. This is a crime that ignores global boundariries. It operates across the world. What we have shown here is that we are able to do that as well. Back in barcelona, five people were taken away to join more than 100 others arrested in the simultaneous raids. This scam has not been eradicated. But the operation will offer relief to victims. Stay with us here on bbc world news. Still to come. An audience with the pope. And sending the president your movie. We show you the extra lengths taken to get the win sunday evening. Eat activia. Eat activia. Twice a day for four weeks. Activia may reduce the frequency of minor digestive issues like bloating, gas, discomfort and rumbling. Activia, feeling good starts from the inside. voseeker of the sublime. Ro. You can separate runway ridiculousness. From fashion that flies off the shelves. And you. Rent from national. Because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle. And go. And only national is ranked highest in car rental Customer Satisfaction by j. D. Power. natalie ooooh, i like your style. vo so do we, business pro. So do we. Go national. Go like a pro. Session of the u. N. Security council to monitor this changing situation in crimea. Uganda says it is being black mailed by the International Community after the postponement of a multimillion dollar loan from the world bank. The banks decision comes days after ugandas president signed new laws which toughen the penalties against homosexuality. The bank says it needs to consider whether the Health Projects and finances could be harmed by a clause which criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality. Joining me on the line is the spokesman. Thanks for joining me. Why do you say this decision by the world bank is, quote, blackmail . Thank you so much. First of all, uganda is a sovereign country. We should be able to enact laws we think is right for uganda. Secondly, uganda is a member and should be treated fairly. It was introduced in 2009. Theres no reason why this time and blackmail. Let me put this to you, though. There are certain conditions always attached to any loan from any bank in any part of the work. What they are saying is that this law is not conducive to balanced equitable development. Thats the role of the world bank. A single issue of being right. To single out one side of the issue. We think thats the reason why we call it blackmail. Uganda will not accept it. Thanks for joining me here on bbc world news. Lets go to turkey. After the emergence of an alleged phone call tells his son to dispose of millions of euros in cash. He says the recording was fab ga fabricated. From istanbul, james reynolds. Reporter in turkey, you can spend your life on the phone. For the countrys Prime Minister, thats now become a personal problem. Many condemn their leaders alleged private words. Translator it wasnt a big surprise. Just a few days ago they were being asked why the right wing parties are always involved. Translator it wasnt a surprise. I was expecting this. They havent done anything to stop corruption from happening. Im really sad. Reporter he has dominated life in this country for more than a decade. His supporters want him to keep going. They want him to run for president in this summers elections. But the wiretapping allegations may complicate that ambition. You wouldnt know it from seeing the Prime Minister at work in front of a loyal crowd in central turkey. He told supporters that the wiretappings were fabricated by a network of police. Which country are you working for . The Prime Minister has taken his counter offensive here to the quiet gardens of Turkeys Parliament in ankara. This pores a former judge. They are trying to cover allegations of corruption. Turkey is getting further away. Turkey is becoming more and more authoritarian as a result of the measures taken by the government to cover up the corruption allegations. Those allegations provoked new demonstrations. So far a small echo of last junes mass opposition protests. Their opponent, the Prime Minister, may be facing trouble. But he refuses to give way. James reynolds, bbc news, istanbul. To myanmar. One of the biggest aid agencies working the troubled rekind state. Nsf is the biggest provider of health care in the area. It provides Emergency Assistance to displaced people. They have seep frequent outbreaks of violence between buddhists and the rahinja population. Which the trophies are handed out they will in theory go the those who displayed excellence in the eyes of the Motion Picture arts and sciences. But the outcome might be determined by oscar campaigns. This year efforts to influence those have been intense with claims that even president obama and pope francis. Im very honored to meet. You it was International News on february 5th, the pope granting an audience to philomena lee, whose story inspired the film. In the 1950s she had been forced to give up her child for adoption by irish nuns. It caused her great anguish. She always maund her faith. In the u. S. , it is distributed by the Weinstein Company and Harvey Weinstein is the master of inventive campaigning. Having an audience with a powerful person like the pope finishes the story in a way that you are compelled to be a part of it. I think that will translate to votes. Theres no question Harvey Weinstein coordinated with the pope. He pointed out it was set up by lees charity. Its not the pope but the president he reportedly presented with a copy of his oscar nominated film. He has been appearing at screenings, talking to journalists. He doesnt think all the difference. I think my mind is set on what i think is good, what isnt. Whats deserving of an award. And no amount of campaigning is going to change that. Any my member who says they are not influenced by these campaigns are probably saying something they are hopeful for or they wish would happen. But theres no question that you are influenced by these messages. The big question is, has campaigning now reached the point where you can effectively buy an oscar trophy. Can you guarantee that a sufficient number of Academy Members will cast their votes your way. I asked Harvey Weinstein that. He said i can make people see my movie but i cant make them like my movie. I think thats true. I dont think anybody ever voted for a film that they didnt really feel good about. The movie going public may like to believe its talent that people end up on the red carpet. Talent certainly plays a big roll. They believe theyre in a close race and they can be decisive in bringing about a victory. Bbc news los angeles. Many people pay a lot of money to go to norway or iceland to see the northern lights. But clear skies across britain have given a glimpse of this phenomenon. Its usual to see the lights this far south. Look at those amazing colors. The display is caused by electrically charged particles from the sun. They enter the earths atmosphere. They are usually pulled towards the north pole. If there are enough they will travel further down to the equator and cause lights like this to go further south. Wonderful. Ukraines parliament called for special session of the you know Security Council to discuss a new dimension to the crisis. Thats after an unidentified armed men two over two airports in crimea, an autonomous region of ukraine. It is being described as an armed invasion. No one knows quite who these armed men are. There are no insignias on their shoulders. It shows the capital. 50 armed men took over the civilian airport in the middle of the night. Flights are still operating in and out. The situation is less clear at a military airport in nearby sevastapol. In the last hour, the reports that the prosecutor general said ukraine wants russia to extradite Viktor Yanukovych. He will be giving a press conference in russia an hour from now. At 5 times greater risk of a stroke. Thats why i take my warfarin every day. But it looks like maybe we should ask your doctor about pradaxa. In a clinical trial, pradaxa® Dabigatran Etexilate mesylate . Was proven superior to warfarin at reducing the risk of stroke. And unlike warfarin, with no regular blood tests or dietary restrictions. Hey thanks for calling my doctor. 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