Protest. In sao paolo where it is the last day of campaigning before brazilians go to the polls to vote for a new president. The former haitian president jeanclaude duvalier has died. Jeanclaude duvalier returned to haiti after 25 years in exile. His home coming shortly after a president ial election. When he died he was being accused of corruption and human rights abuses. When only 19 years old he took over presidency after the death of his father. His father, papa doc, had declared himself president for life, and his rule was enforced in large part by his personal militia, accused of killing many thousands of haitians. Baby doc introduced some cosmetic changes to his fathers regime but most haitians did not benefit from them. While duvalier was president , thousands were killed, and thousands left the country to escape. In 1985 when duvalier claimed 99 of the vote, there was high unemployment, poor Living Conditions and political oppression. When the haitians military and the United
Numbers, as you can see, have dwindled in hong kong. Which side has emerged as the victor in the standoff between prodemocracy campaigners and the authorities . And a british man pleads not guilty to murdering his wife while on honeymoon in south africa. He reveals as well that he was bisexual. Well have more from outside the court in capetown. Aaron also joins us looking at the brazilian election of what policies could win or lose this election. Absolutely. Seven years ago, brazil was a shining star reporting record economic growth, but not now. The country is in recession, so there is no doubt its the economy thats likely to decide this election. Were going to take a look at which policies the people of brazil are voting for. Its midday here in london, 7 00 a. M. In washington, and 2 00 p. M. In the besieged syrian town of kobane, where a fierce battle is taking place. Kurdish fighters trying to hold back an advance by Islamic State militants at the town, which as you can see, just l
Hello. A fierce battle is taking place around a syrian town near the border with turkey. Kurdish fighters backed by u. S. Led air strikes are trying to hold back an advance by Islamic State militants near kobane. The town has been besieged for weeks, forcing tens of thousands of kurds to flee the area. While these are the pictures live from the turkishSyrian Border, there is some movement of turkish tanks lined up. Lets speak to the bbc persian service. Just tell us what is the latest picture first of all with control of kobane and where the i. S. Militants are. We can see kobane, looking to kobane right now. In my left, there is pounding. They are pushing back. Just a few minutes ago, i talked to one of the soldiers in tanks, ask whether there is any reas reason to kobane for attacks. He said that right now [ inaudible ] some houses there. No action right now. Okay, thanks very much indeed. Sorry about the quality on that line, it is quite difficult to make out that, but hopefully you
Protesters. Remember, always wash your hands before you eat. Texas sounds the alarm over the spread of ebola, as a victim of the virus receives treatment in dallas. Aarons here with all the business, including a look at the impact of that ebola virus on African Tourism. Yeah, absolutely. Needless to say, its been hit extremely hard. But here is the problem for the continent. Because even thousands of miles away from that outbreak in west africa, countries like south africa are now reporting a drop in foreign visitors. So weve got a special report from freetown in sierra leone. A very warm welcome to gmt. Its midday here in london, 7 00 a. M. In washington, and 7 00 p. M. In hong kong, where the prodemocracy street protests seem to be at a crossroads. Do they take seriously the authoritys offer of talks, or do they continue to put bodies on the streets and demand the resignation of the chief minister . Well, right now, as you can see from these live pictures, there are still crowds on t
We are very international. I want to start with germany. Manufacturing fell to 5. 7 . What a contrast between our unemployment going down to 5. 9 and their manufacturing falling the most since 2009. China, india, turkey, egypt, all closed for various holidays. Out thatt to point samsung reports tomorrow. Ahead of that report, samsung does it is building a new Million Dollars factory. But it is a semidoctor it is a semiconductor like factory, right . Trying to go up against apple. President obama has three Business Today session before, credit regulation, is conceived roundtable just 29 days till midterms. Session court his at a news fashion for the socket, samesex marriage at this point, anderson three different habits, and anderson to three different doctors. How they have only recently for an research, is from 1971 from dr. Okeefe, on how do we know where we are. Google maps, gps. Google maps within our bodies, and dr. Okeefe led the twoon this, and that the norwegians, a husband and