Financial partnerships are best cultivated for the years to come, giving your company the resources and stability to thrive. Mufg we build relationships that build the world. And now, bbc world news america. Anchor massive destruction in the chinese city of tianjin aptitude of explosions ripped through the area, killing hundreds and injuring dozens more. A truck bomb went off in a market in baghdad, killing nearly 70 people. And tracking a comment as it reaches its closest point to the sun. Thanks to the rosetta spacecraft, scientists can follow its every move. Its absolutely amazing the images, the data. Wonderful. Katty welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. Other explosion is the only way to describe the scene in tianjin attitude of explosions wednesday night. Numbers are expected to rise. The blasts were in a warehouse that was holding hazardous materials. Was with daybreak that the full extent of the destruction became clear. A modern Industrial Zone in one of chinas biggest cities had been blown apart. [explosion] no way [beep] . Are you filming im filming [explosion] john the first explosion was equivalent to three tons of tnt. The second, 21 tons. The blast wave rock hill things buildings iraqs miles away the blast wave rocked buildings miles away it was detected in the u. S. As a seismic event. Have beenspitals overwhelmed, having to turn away some with minor injuries. The wider country is watching these scenes with horror and disbelief. We saw fire but did not expect there would be explosions. I was actually quite far away from the explosions right. I was working at the security booth and suddenly heard the bang. I lay down immediately but still got injured. The security booth was destroyed completely. Suddenly, there was an explosion. I heard another burst. I escaped, and i was running away. I got led all over my body i got blood all over my body. John this is pretty much the front line of where the emergency workers have come. If we walk this way, you can see giant stacks of containers on the site. The explosion has tom them down, broken and buckling them as it has done so. You can see the thick, black smoke still billowing from the site and taste that smell of burning still hanging in the air. In places, the metal ran molten, and the cars are still hot to touch. The scene of burnt and blackened cars stretches in every direction, row after row, as far as the eye can see. These dormitory buildings for Migrant Workers were are above. Atin were all but flattened when the third blast came, the whole thing collapsed, this man tells me. At this nearby apartment complex, almost every window in every building has been blown out. An extraordinary force tearing through hundreds of family homes. Ith lethal effect i feel very lucky to be alive, this man says. But industrial accidents with largescale loss of life are all too common in a system in which profit and political connections are often put before safety concerns. Is farrgency in tianjin from over. The fire is still burning, and theres the added beer added fear that the hazardous chemicals that were stored here may soon be spread over a wide area. Katty a short time ago, john gave us the latest on the investigation into those blasts. John that team of more than 200 chemical weapons experts from the military has been brought in, we understand, not at the moment at least because of any immediate wider concern about Public Health but more to deal with the specifics of how to tackle this disaster at the site, to address what sorts of chemicals may be there and give advice to the firefighters on what they should be doing. Should they, for example, be using water, or might that make . E situation worse on the subject of firefighters, its worth mentioning that this disaster has taken a particularly heavy toll on them. The way it unfolded, many would cac rushed in only two reserve worsening explosions. There are a dozen firefighters who have lost their lives, but there are reports that many are still unaccounted for. Really tough situation here this is still very much an unfolding disaster. I spoke with the director onthe Kissinger Institute china. Thank you very much for coming in, robert. I want to pick up on what john was saying. We may never know what happened in tianjin. Do you think thats the case given the nature of these investigations in china . Robert if we look at the previous tragedies, thinking about the 2008 earthquake in particular, china was criticized for not releasing the names of all of the victims, and there were widespread accusations of a coverup. There was also widespread Media Coverage of the Peoples Liberation army going in to save people, and is your reporter suggested, its primarily a human tragedy, but in a country like china, it also has a political dimension. Katty what has the reaction been from the Chinese Government . Robert the lead story is about responsive government, not about details of the accident, although those details are out there. The lead story assures people is issuingemier orders to discover what happened, care for the injured, care for their emily, punish the perpetrators, and provide for a safer nation overall discover what happened, care for the injured, care for their families , punish the perpetrators, and provide for a safer nation overall. Katty people are watching what is happening and where the investigation leads. How much pressure does the world and all of that put on the government . Makes an enormous difference. The most popular messaging platform, people have cameras and can take video and send it instantly all over the country. Most of what we are seeing are expressions of remorse and caring for people who were killed or injured, but china is also very prone to conspiracy theories. We have seen messages about foreigners being involved, or terrorists within china. With the government cover it up or be responsive . Would the government cover it up or be responsive . This is part of the environment. Anty whenever there is industrial accident, when it happens in a poorer country, it seems to be worse because the controls are not there. In china, speed of growth, political connections, profit have trumped concern for putting in the proper safety protocols. Robert those things are true but can also be overstated. In terms of making accusations and describing the problems all poor countries have, this is not only a still developing country but one withy poor an enormous population that has developed faster on a greater scale than any other nation. Clearly, there is some culpability. China has fairly good laws on the books that were not all of. Lost a residence have to be at least 1000 meters away from sites where hazardous chemicals are stored laws say residents have to be 1000 meters away. Residentialoved areas 600 feet closer. This is about poor countries and Rapid Development more than it is about government not caring. The government cares, but it is a big, complex place. Katty Islamic State fighters are claiming responsibility for a truck on then baghdad, which has killed at least 67 people and left Dozens Injured responsibility for a truck bomb in baghdad. For more, i spoke a short time ago with a senior director at the National Endowment for democracy. We have had this attack in baghdad. A couple of days ago, 30 people killed. Last month, the single bloodiest attack in iraq since 2003. Are we looking at a picture where Islamic State is making gains threatening the stability of the country . Turkey is attacking them. I think there has been increased air attacks against them, but more importantly, this attack in particular i think is timed at a politicaln there is uncertainty, lets say, in baghdad. It is brutal targeting civilians. It is not the first of its kind, and i think there will be more, maybe, in the weeks to come. They we talk about security situation and the link to the political situation, but how much pressure does this insecurity put on the political process . It does put a lot. There have been massive protests in iraq that forced a major shift in the power balance and the sacking of all the deputies for the president and Prime Minister, and of course, there is now a moment of uncertainty. Who is in charge and where is the authority . Some politicians are very happy againstbloody backlash the Prime Minister just to say, you cannot be in charge of the country without us. Even though we are corrupt, we have the keys to power. It will be a bit messy, but the biggest story is the political changes. Amanda outgoing the outgoing american commander in general says he thinks iraq will have to be divided up. Was it helpful for him to weigh in on this . It is an understatement to say it is extremely unhelpful, but more importantly, it a asconnect it reflects disconnect between the establishment and what is happening. It was worrying not only because the remarks were counterproductive that they are not really plugged into what is happening. There has been a massive shift. There is currently a power vacuum in iraq. It can go either way. It is an opportunity to end 10 years of sectarian politics based on quotas to have some revival in the state, and that is an opportunity that needs support. Nobody has paid attention to it, and there are these negative statements coming. Katty thanks for coming in. 70 years ago this ride a, japan surrendered and the Second World War came to an end 70 years ago this friday. The cost was in normas. Enormous. T was as our tokyo correspondent reports, over time came reconciliation. Rupert in an ancient buddhist temple, this 91yearold is saying goodbye to his wife. Came here as ae Fighter Pilot to kill people. Jerry i made the very first Escort Mission from iwo jima, the first landbased fighter mission was on april 7, 1945. My flight was flying high cover, and i watched a square of fire the29s and all the others came in and dropped their bombs inside that square i watched a square of fire being made by b29s. Debris came up in the heat of the fire, and it never occurred to me once that there were human beings on the ground, that there were people on the ground. They were japanese. They were monsters. They were just not human beings. Rupert despite that, what he did hear left him deeply scarred and unable to lead a normal life. Jerry i had nightmares for 30 years. I had no purpose in my life. I had learned how to kill, and theres no untrained and untraining when you learn how to kill. Wifet in 1983, his finally persuaded him to make a trip. Jerry in october 1980 three, my wife and i came to japan. 29s in the air. They were dropping bombs and dropping them on me. It was not a comfortable feeling. Rupert he went home a changed man. His hate was replaced by fascination and in time, love. His son robert came to japan to teach english and has been here ever since. , its 2015 and i have three japanese grandchildren. We all are together as human beings in this world. I have found peace in my heart because of my children. Wife of3rd of june, my 65 years passed away. , so we have half of her ashes. She was cremated. We have half of her ashes, and were going to leave them here in japan. So i have a mission in my life, speaking to my japanese grandchildrens contemporaries about the reality of war, the horror of war, of killing for what you believe. They have to know that we are rivets of lifel that hold the ecology together. We have to look at each other as human beings, all of us. Katty sharing his experiences from the Second World War. Tomorrow, we have a special report on the japanese brides who came to america with their american husbands after that war ended. You are watching bbc world news america. Still to come, the scape of apo has drug lord el ch sparked outrage, but in his home country, it is pride, not pursued, that prevailed. A new study says that patients who listen to music during and after an operation will deal less pain and have a speedier recovery will feel less pain and have a speedier recovery. Our Health Correspondent went to see how it works. Reporter baby edward on his first day of life. He was born to the sound of soothing Classical Music chosen by his mum. It helped calm her nerves before asus syrian section before a sister he in section before a cesearean section. It kept me calm. I did not have time to worry. Im happy. And, of course, im happy i have a great son. Reporter researchers are now convinced it is good for people to play their own music before, during, or after an operation. They analyzed dozens of trials from around the world involving 7000 patients. They found music reduced anxiety and the need for pain medication, and they found a positive effect even when the patient had been under general anesthetic. We have shown beyond a doubt that this works, and its easy and cheap to use. We want hospitals to put this in their guidelines, adopt this really cheap and easy way of making patients better. Research team are taking this forward at the Royal London Hospital to look in detail at the experiences of haitians patients who bring in their music and perhaps even have it played through their pillows using special speakers. Music helped emma enjoyed her first hours with edward. The researchers hope doctors will consider the findings closely. Ago, the worlds most notorious drug lord gave authorities the slip for the second time. Who can forget these pictures from his cell where now you see him, now you dont . He escaped from mexicos highest security prison through a milelong tunnel, which was so elaborate it had electric lights and rails, but when a manhunt ensued in his hometown, there was a certain pride, despite the crimes his cartel has committed. Reporter mexicans like to worship the underdogs. In this city, theres a small chapel dedicated to a legendary robber of the rich and give her to the poor, for which many people are still very thankful. He is still popular among cartel members, too. Here. All him a narcosaint chap helps lots of people, so it would be good to have a monument or chapel in his honor chapo helps lots of people. Javier valdez says many as as seen by protector, more so than the government here. This town has taken great delight in having a drug trafficker here. Theres talk of him as an idol or god or demigod. Here in the mountains where hishapo was born and where mother lives, the connections are more direct. This is one of the biggest production areas of opium, and also one of the places many people think he may be hiding. She runs a restaurant in the main town. People here think el chapo is the best. Hes not just famous. People depend on him for jobs. She says hes a real man. Talk to people here, and el chap o is seen less as a leader of one of the most violent cartels in mexico but more of a toinessman offering jobs then people here. Its complicated. At the end of the day, it generates jobs in the country. It moves money and lots of it. We dont want to face up to the economy is to a large extent dependent on that. Reporter construction workers have built five tombs in the last year alone, some with air conditioning. After a life on the run, el chapo can be assured of a comfortable resting place. Katty now to the moment scientists have been waiting for. A comment being followed by european spacecraft rosetta has made its closest approach to the sun. It has been releasing bright jet streams of dust and gas as temperatures warm up. David the dramatic sight of a comet humbling through space, the clearest view we have ever had of a comets tail forming. From the dust and gas flowing off of it along with water, enough to till 10 olympic pools every day enough to fill 10 olympic pools every day. This is potentially the most crucial stage of the whole mission. The comment is on an orbit that takes it from way out beyond jupiter, swinging in towards the center of the solar system every six years, and today, its passing about 115 million miles from the sun. Being this close, an means the comment is heating up the comet is heating up. What is amazing is that for the past year, the rosetta spacecraft has been flying right alongside the comet with a ringside seat of what could be the most dramatic moment, a closeup look at how a comet actually evolves. Pare a thought nothing has been heard for it for a while, and the intense heat may finish it off. This mission was always going to be risky, but already, it has told us what comets are made of. When it touched down last november, professor monica grady was among the scientists overwhelmed with the achievement, and today, she is still enthusiastic about what they are finding out. Monica we had never been this close to a comet when it is at its closest point to the sun. We had never learned this sort of information before. Its amazing. Gas, the dust, the tail, the surface wonderful. David a boulder flies off the comet. Theres a chance the whole thing could break up. Whatever happens, theres a chance we could see it. Katty that brings the program to a close. You can find much more, of course, of the days news on our of the day pass and use our website. Thanks for watching. I will see you back here tomorrow. You can find much more, of on our of the days news website. Thanks for watching. I will see you back here tomorrow. Make sense of International News at bbc. Com news. Funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newmans own foundation, giving all profits from newmans own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for americas neglected need, and mufg. Build a solid foundation, and you can connect communities and commerce for centuries. 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