Cities across iraq. Most of the more bomb attacks targeting Police Stations. The single largest incident took place in the city placequd, southeast of the capital of baghdad. The violence is a major crisis for Iraqi Security. Terrorists attacked the all too familiar in iraq. 13 last within just a few hours is extreme, even for this war torn country 13 blast. A suicide bomber killed at least 14 people and wounded doze more at a Police Station in baghdad. The deadliest attack occurred in qud, southeast of baghdad. Here, too, a suicide bomber blew off the side of a vehicle outside a Police Station. Authorities say 20 Police Officers died and around 90 were wounded. Insurgents also targeted Government Security forces in basrah, kirkuk and other cities in what appears to have been a coordinated terrorist campaign. The onslaught comes amid the final withdrawal of u. S. Combat troops. Authorities say the bombers seek to show that Iraqi Security is not up to the task. Earlier, i spoke to our New York Times corresponded and asked, given the scale of the attacks, what are the coalition and Iraqi Security officials saying about iraqs ability to deal with the security situation in the country . It is clearly demoralizing for the iraqi Security Forces to cease such an assault in their ranks. What is interesting is some of the bomb scenes today, the one in bagad in particular where the Police Station was destroyed, police and soldiers started fighting. They fired in the air. Punches were thrown. In the chaos and confusion in the ranks of the Security Forces, they accomplish that at least at this scene at the Police Station in baghdad. Thank you. Turning now to afghanistan where two spanish officers and an interpreter were killed after an Afghan Police recruit their training turned on them and opened fire. The incident sparked a large protest outside the spanish base in the province were hundreds of demonstrators tried to storm the conflict the complex. A local Health Director says 25 people were wounded in the process. The United Nations is warning that 800,000 people in desperate need of aid have been cut off by the flooding in pakistan. Extraordinarily heavy monsoon rains have washed away access bridges and entire stretches of road, leaving people with no way to get supplies. It has affected mo tha17 million peoe, and officials warn that millions are at risk from the food ortages. The risk of flooding remains with the indus river threatening to burst its banks. For three weeks, southern pakistan has been surrounded by water. The flood has brought death and disease. Hundreds of thousands are trapped. Very little aid has reached the city. When some does arrive, fights erupt. A scuffle breaks out in this incident over drinking water. In the north, the floodwaters are slowly receding. Ahead lies the daunting task of rebuilding entire communities. That will not be possible without international aid. The European Union has pledged 220 Million Euros for food and medical supplies. The eu commissioner for humanitarian aid also promised tens and mobile hospitals. My biggest concern is that we are able to reach out to those who are most vulnerable. The disaster is so massive, there are so many people affected, that targeting those that are most in need is our priority. 800,000 pakistanis are living in a lifethreatening conditions here this mans wife, the mother of four children, succumbed to a serious infection. There are not enough doctors to cope with the increasing number of infections. Following the emergency phase to help rebuild the almost 400 health facilities, hospitals, clinics that have been damaged or destroyed in this disaster, to insure that routine care is available to all men, women, children, the elderly. Pakistans flood victims tell stories of much sufferinand little he. In the south, water is again spreading across lowlying areas. At least 19 people are reported dead in a crash in a passenger plane in the Central African country of congo. Witnesses say the aircraft crashed into a house after a boarding landing at an air strip. Officials speculate the plan ran out of fuel. Congo is ranked among the worst countries in terms of air safety. Crashes take place there freely. The European Commission has expressed concern over a antic expuion of ethc ros. It criticizes what it calls openly discriminatory rhetoric among some members states. Parents have said at least 600 back to romania and bulgaria after demolishing the illegal camp they live in. Senior french ministers held talks with top romanian officials. Nicolas sarkozys government says it was bucharest to take care of its on minority. The Prime Ministers at a tour of balkan countries, expressing optimism that croatia will become a memberf the eu, perhaps as early as next year. At a meeting in zagrab, he said he believed the country would fulfil the blocks criteria. He said there were just a few final hurdles to be taken, including reforms to the Justice System and tackling corruption. Looks like the germans are tackling the banks here. That is right. The German Cabinet has approved tough new regulations for the Financial Sector to be and that the fa of when banks fl. Th respon ces after the massive Bank Bailouts in response to the financial crisis. The war the reform would give the government the ability to dispose of assets. Banks also have to pay a levy to fund future bailouts. Germanys most highprofile casualty of the financial crisis. Had to be taken over by the state and prop up with tens of billions of euros of taxpayer money. The government says that new legislation would prevent a repeat by allowing authorities to step in faster if banks show signs of weakness. And that it is a clear signal that we have taken another huge step of making sure we make it making sure there will be no repeat of the terrible incident of two years ago. Banks also have to continue paying to a special bailout fund. The amount leavitt would depend on the size of the bank and the level of risk of its business. It will raise 1. 3 billion euros in revenue annually. That is not enough for opposition politicians. The proposed bank lev is just a ruse. It definitely will not protect the taxpayers in the event of another crisis. The government argues it had to find a solutiong that would not overburdened banks at a difficult time. Investors continue to worry about the health of european economies. Irelands debt problems deepened on wednesday after standard and poors reduced its credit rating. The decision to downgrade the rating will increase irelands borrowing costs as a trip stable struggl to abilize it oubl bking sector. Hecthe Irish Government quickly criticized s p, saying it disagreed with the agencys conclusion. More optimism on the german economy. 7000 executives are pretty upbeat about the prospects of their businesses. The Business Climate index hit a threeyear high. Order books are filling up, and companies are investing in new technologies. Germany has emerged from recession stronger than other industrialized nations, and confidence is rising, something underlined by the latest Business Sentiment survey. Index has been climbing steadily since december 2008. It has now reached 106. 7. The mood among german executives has not been this good in three years. However, that optimism could be dampened in the second half of the year. Fresh doubt about the strength of the economy in the u. S. And china are fuelling fears of another downturn there, and that would be bad f germanbusiness as well. Markets had a flood of negative u. S. Data to cope with on wednesday, which overshadowed the index. Traders could have picked a lot of things to focus on, but they are showing that they are having a onetrack mind at the moment. They continue to focus on the United States and indeed, the economy there shows further signs of weakness. New data from the Housing Market underscores these fears that the Worlds Largest economy may drop backnto a recession. Because newhom sal are at their worst annual rate ever recorded. Volkswagen, whatever shares with big losses because analysts see other times worsening for europes largest car maker. They see the second half of the year not near as good as the first, and they see volume car makers in the year 2011 heading for stagnation. Lets look at some of the numbers, and we start with the close in frankfurt. The dax index closed at 5900. 50 finishing lower also. Across the atlantic, Dow Jones Industrials are higher at 10,060, and the euro is trading at 1. 2651. French Cosmetics Company loreal has been at the center of the attention this summer. Profits are up. Demand for mascara was reportedly very strong. The company said it is managing to cut costs, and sales of luxury items were also stronger. Loral says it expects Profit Growth to continue in the second half. Thanks. Most of the survivors of mondays bus hostage drama in manila have flown home to hong kong, along with the bodies of the eight tourists who did not make it. Ceremony was held with victims families and survivors. There is growing anger about the botched rescue operation, and a policemen demanding his job back, hijack the bus on monday, shooting se of the passengers, fore a liceniperkied him. Engineers in chile pldn to start drilling a 700meterdeep shaft to rescue miners trapped for three weeks. The drill large enough has not arrived at the copper and gold mine. Relatives desperate for contact are writing letters to the minors. The men have not yet been told that they might be trapped underground for up to four months. The extralarge drill will bore a shaft wide enough to hoist up the trapped miners, but it will be a long time before families can welcome back their men above ground. Engineers estimate it may take until december to drill down the 700 meters to the minors refuge. On sunday, rescue was located the man, who had then been buried for 17 days without contact. Messrs. Located the man. We all we know that all 33 miners are well. It looks good. None of them are seriously hurt. Rescue crews are lowering food, water, medication, and letters from relatives into the collapsed mine through a narrow for a whole. My father is just writing a note to cheer them up and give them strength. That a first phone call has been made, during which the miners reportedly sang the National Anthem and asked for toothbrushes. Gillette officials have asked the u. S. Space agency nasa to help provide nourishment for the miners chilean. It will be a test of endurance for them to survive in such a small space without daylight and inempetures of ov 35 degrees celsius. The people of moscow have had a difficult summer. Soaring temperatures, smoke from wildfires that reduced visibility to just a few meters, and spiking food prices because of the drought in parts of the country. The russian president and Prime Minister seemed to have other things on their minds. They believe it is time to focus attention elsewhere. Rocket cliffs along the North Pacific coast shown on russian state television, form the background for Vladimir Putins latest image campaign, accompanied by environmentalists, the Prime Minister went looking for rare gray whales. The message another location, another photo opportunity. At the black sea, president of that yet met with bono from the bonou2. They chatted about from teh he band u2. They chatted about hard rock, and the president promised aid for his latest aids campaign. In moscow, citizens a eoying thsumm ter eks of smog. They tend to play down the devastating fires of the past week. Criticism of the countrys leadership is also waning. Yes, maybe help came too late, and yes, maybe we all suffered because of that. But they did battle the fires as much as they could. It is difficult toht the forces of nature. And i you know, you should not criticize the leadership. They want to relax, that is okay. Ybutn regions dtroyed by the fire, locals see things differently. People who lost everything can only hope that the government will fulfil its promise, that by winter, everyone will have a roof over their head again. The inaugural olympics will come to a close in singapore on thursday, with organizers calling it a great success, and germany won its fourth gold medal. Real dominated his opponent, winning on points, 114. The 12day games featured 3500 athletes competing in 26 olympic events. In this day and age of plastic surgery, but talks injections, and commuter air rushing, many models in front of photographers still yearn for eternal youth. Countering the trend is an exhibition called people of the century, which shows just how impressive old age can be. There comes a point in life when everything has already bn said. You uld call it the moment of complete contentment. And there is an art in capturing that moment forever. This photographer has done just that. In a society that is becoming forever older, his aim is to bring up the dignity of the aged. He is fascinated by their eyes and by lines that are more than just lines. Rather, the traces left by a long existence. These portraits of 30 men and women who have all lived for a century or more, presented the larger than life, are meant as an inspiration to young and old alike. In depth welcome back. A German Academy for art in rome celebrates its centennial this year. The institution was founded by impression on to open door and patron of arts. Many creative germans sought creative refuge there. Every year, 10 fellowships are awarded to career german artists who have distinguished themselves in germany and abroad, includingrchitects, ompors, writers, and musicians. The coveted award offers a years residency. They get to live and work for free in bauhaus studio apartments on a large estate, which won belonged to the italian muscle family. The property underwent extensive restoration, which was completed in 2003. Villa oassimo is now run by the department of current affairs. In our latest story, we went and met some of the residents asVilla Massimo. The two were chosen for the prestigious 1year grant from numerous applicants. Rome has been the new home for the family since january. The grant gives them creative freedom without pressure. It is great for us. We can decide when and how we want to work, and that is very relaxing. You do not have to go anywhere. You are available. And the kids are outside a lot. Especially the older ones. This 6yearold turns the floor plan of her parents instillation into a playground. Do not move that. That has all been very carefully measured out. Otherwise, it will have to be done again tomorrow. Be very careful pecan careful pecan careful. Owhere is the lights of look, described is so magical, as in italy. It is here that germanys best artists come to hone their skills. Rome with its rich history and unique setting of Villa Massimo have inspired generations of artists. It is the place where they take measure, where they can feel the rhythm of our continent. That has been the se fr the beginning. It is ill true tay and ll remain so in the future. You are interested in the intellectual or cultural basis of our continent, in rome is the right place. There are 10 artists studios here, built in bauhaus style. They are said to be the most attractive in rome. This photographer lives in studio 1. She is a professor and likes it. For her new for for her new series, she was inspired by an italian photographer, and has decided to work exclusively in black and white this year. I think that to have a whole year to yourself is very desirable. It was not so much he plays as. I long for that. For the residents of Villa Massimo, rome is a place of yearning and learning. Theres time for excursions. Heidis students are visiting, and there is no better place to explore antipathy than here. The ruins help sharpen their sense of perspective and provide new visual inspiration. Rome, the eternal city, has any charlie photogenic backdrops. Cib here is a small refuge he rents, how you find happiness in it is up to you. Nold wasn art love who h the lavish complex built in 1910. Germany finally had its own academy in rome, just like france and the United States. It was long cloaked in mystery. No one knew what happened behind its walls. It is said that some residents even came to blows over artistic differences. But now, the secrecy is over. Villa massimo is opening its doors and wants to attract new visitors, especially those from the local area. What i see, and this is an objective view, is an increasing number of young italians are coming year. For a staterun institution, which is often accused of being old fashioned, that is quite a distinction. Is a distinction enjoyed by this 33yearold composer. Almost all important german composers of the past century visited this bill up. What fascinates me is that i have an enormous workroom and at t surroundings are incredibly quiet. Ok, so now, an airplane is flying overhead, but that is quite rare, thankfully. Mike completed his opera here in rome. It got a very enthusiastic reception at its premiere. He said he needs the isolation, but still looks forward to the communalarbees. It is a closeknit community. In studio 6, he is defining Wooden Furniture for venice, but the two architect failed urban planning in romes suburbs, which has created an explosive social situation. We wanted to deal with romes outskirts, but we have only just started. Because it is such a huge area. And not a look around the villa reveals little evidence of its past famous alumni. Despite having some of the worlds most acclaimed figures from the arts world among former residents, Villa Massimo does not keep the collection. Occasionally, alumni are moved to write about their time in italy. This is a reading fro orges and angels, the latest work by a 2007 artist and resident. In february, having just arrived in rome, we were shocked when strangers began reaching for our things. We did not need an invoice or servants, but the next time, we accepted their help, as everyone seems to, and looked on as even packed our purchases into plastic bags. I know the supermarket he is describing here, but i have not encountered the helping hands yet. A story that really made an impression on me in rome was my trip to the post office and my attempt to acquire stems. That was rather like ranting in tuscas castle. It is halftime for the artist in residence. They will be at Villa Massimo until january. The artists say they feel like they are living in the German Island in the middle of rome. It is to disconnect it for them. Disconnected for them. Were working with italian architects in order to establish a kind of exchange. I think other residents are trying to do that as well, but there could be more down in that area. After a long day indoors, it is time to venture out into rome for a taste of the freedom the program provides. What do you like most here . It eating ice cream. Thahas been our in depth for this hour. Please stay tuned. U forget it. Yourself, so dont fall. U forget it. Now he tells us. How far am i off the floor . About twelve inches. Twelve whole inches