looking at top story, demands for the arrest of neighborhood watch volunteer george zimmerman are escalating. thousands gathered outside the sanford police department in florida, calling for justice. the death of trayvon martin. it appears long-time pro-democracy icon has won a seat in burma s parliament in a landmark election. the victory is not confirmed. it marks a huge milestone for the southeast asian nation, which seems to be open to political reform to get sanctions lifted. tonight is the 47th academy of country music awards with reba macintyre. taylor swift has 3 nominations. the most for a solo female artist. wall street s hoping to open with a high note, after the best
for justice in the death of 17-year-old trayvon martin,. it appears long time prodemocracy icon won a seat in burr ma s parliament today in a landmark election. the victory would mark a huge milestone for the oppressive southeast asia nation. the military ruled burma for almost half a century. tonight is the 47th academy of country music awards. rebrebaremcentire is hosting. i went on a trip this is my only chance to find out who i really am. i wanted you to know i think it is really brave what you are doing. if you find your mother what will you say? i m just curious. i don t know.
cities of dara and homs. opposition groups say there have been executions and that the bodies of dozens of civilians have been found in a district near homs. president obama will be meeting with benjamin netanyahu on sunday. he told the biggest pro-israel lobby group that he is prepared to use force. he said america s diplomat pressure on iran will continue. those are the headlines from cnn, the world s news leader, i m monita rajpal. world business today starts right now. good morning from cnn london, i m charles hodson. and a very good afternoon from cnn hong kong, i m andrew stevens. welcome to world business today. the top stories this monday, march 5th. chinese lawmakers are setting the political and economic agenda for the year ahead. their annual meeting is now under way in beijing. it was jaem s worst crisis since the second world war. one year after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, we look at how the world s third biggest economy is still rebuildin
international peace and security, and more individuals are claiming their universal right to live in freedom and digni dignity. think about it. one year ago when we met here in new york, the prospect of a successful referendum in south sudan was in doubt. but the international community overcame oldie visions to support an agreement to give south sudan self-determination. and last summer as a new flag went up in juba, former soldiers laid down their arms and men and women wept with joy and children finally knew the promise of looking to a future that they will shape. one year ago, the people approached a landmark election, and when the incumbent refused to accept the results the world
security, and more individuals are claiming their universal right to live in freed doll and dignity. think about it. one year ago when we met here in new york the prospect of a successful referendum in south sudan was in doubt. but the international community overcame all divisions with support of the agreement that had been the agreement to give south sudan self-determination. in the summer as the new flag went up, former soldiers laid down their arms, men and women went with joy and children finally knew the promise of looking to a future that they will shape. one year ago the people of cotare approached a landmark election. when the inincumbent lost and refused to respect the results, the world refused