Six weeks after the flight was presumed missing. Meanwhile, off the coast of south korea, the loved ones on the capsized boat, the family members hoping they could still be alive in the upside down vessel. The effort to pump air into the side of the vessel, some rescue divers needing rescuers themselves. And just before dawn, friday morning in ukraine, the tinder box nation seemingly on the verge of civil war or a possible invasion. Today brought disturbing reports that armed separatist in the region demand that local jews register themselves and pay fees. Now, whether this is a crude hoax or not, they are trying to get them to back down. Today we have a former member of the kgb with insight into the possible grand plans. It is a busy hour, and lets get started with the news on flight 370, Nic Robertson is in kuala lumpur. And lets start with michael on day 42 of the search, down under. Reporter good morning to you, the planes are up again, the ships are also searching looking for wrec
Reporter kate, we have Fresh Information for you. We have heard from local police here in jindo, south korea. The Deputy Principle of that school where most of these High School Students were from, has been found dead just by the gymnasium where many of the families are wait for news of their relatives. Local police saying he was found hanging from a tree. Another tragedy to add to this one. Were going into the third night here. Relatives sitting by the water desperately looking out to sea wondering whats has happened to their loved ones. This morning, divers in south korea have finally made their way into the ships hull. The ship now completely submerged under choppy seas, the strong currents in murky water making any rescue efforts nearly impossible. Rescuers this morning pumping oxygen into the ship in the hopes of providing air to anyone inside who may be alive. But the desperate families wait for answers, its not enough. Theyre pleading with authorities to do more, releasing a sta
Hundreds of people are still missing after the south korean disaster. The families that are missing, they dont know if their loved ones are alive. And so far rescue crews have not been able to reach them, 25 people now are confirmed dead after the ferry capsized two days ago. What caused the ferry to sink is not known. But the more pressure is getting to the 276 people believed to be trapped in the ship, many of them High School Students from seoul. Rescue crews hope that the pockets inside the ferry could be keeping the people alive. But so far 500 divers working 12hour ships have not been able to get into the ship to pump in more air. The weather is bad, the water is cold. The situation simply heartbreaking. At the white house today, president obama expressed condolences to the family and also said this. Obviously, information is still coming in. We know that many of the victims of this terrible tragedy were students. And American Navy personnel and marines have already been on the s
Were going to intensify the deep water search. As teams pin their hopes if theres anything to be found on the surface, theyll find it. Youre live in the cnn newsroom. Good morning. Im carol costello. Thanks so much for joining me. We begin this morning in jindo, south korea, where the capsized ferry is now completely submerged. Youre looking at a live picture of the dock area where families have been waiting for any update from search officials. Arrest warrants have been issued for the captain and two crew members. These are brand new pictures just in to cnn of the captain. Prosecutors are saying the third mate was at the helm of the ship when it began to sank. Where was the captain . Its not clear at this time. We also have new video from inside the ferry as it sunk. Passengers donning lifejackets. This person was actually walking on the wall of the ships deck. Thats the floor hes touching on the right side of the screen. Simply an unbelievable sight. 179 people were rescued soon afte