There are more than 1 million cars in the world today. By 2015, they could be up to 4 billion. What we do with them all . Where will they go . And as people get richer in brazil, russia, china, they want the trappings of success and for many, that includes a car. What can we do about it . And can the car itself become a tool for cutting congestion and pollution . How about a car that could fold . P and use less space how about the fastest electric car youve ever seen . This is mumbai, the bustling commercial capital of india. It is fast growing and a symbol of the countrys economic success. But it has a problem, or rather, about 1. 8 million problems. That is how many cars and vehicles are on the road here. There is not enough to go around. That is one of the most congested cities in the world. They tried other solutions, including public transport. But it is behind schedule, over budget, and not nearly finished. And the monorail, also behind schedule and over budget and not nearly fin
Democrats failed to agree on what to do about health care reform. Lastminute wrangling did not reach a consensus, making a shutdown very likely. Initially, 700,000 federal workers will be affected, many told to stay home because they will not get paid. Moments ago, president obama urged House Republicans to rethink their strategy. Faction of one party in one house of congress in one does not government get to shut down the entire government just to fight the results of an election. Keeping the peoples government open is not a concession to me. Services running and hundreds of thousands of americans on the job is not something you give to the other side. It is our basic responsibility. President obama addressed the American Public a short time ago. We have more on the continuing battle between the two parties. The usa would not be closed shutdowness, but a would mean no visitors for the statue of liberty, none to National Parks like the grand canyon, and government offices would close,
Commander of hamas and launched a series of attacks. Hamas vowed in this would open the gates to hell. Military action will continue. For the people of gaza, it looked like a war, and as in most wars, civilians are caught up in the violence. The first target today was the biggest hamass most senior military leader was typify and hit by a military strike. He died instantly. Hamas says this is a major provocation. Good they will pay a price for this, because he was one of our most exceptional leaders. She sat at the top of the military wing. Tonight israel published these images. The army released video footage of him being tracked and the moment when his car was hit. Israel said the strike followed a wave of rocket attacks from gaza. I can just elaborate the target was to protect israeli civilians. They have been under constant rocket attacks for the last year. Gaza is expected to face more casualties, among them children and at least one baby. There were questions about the action. The
The crisis gives us an update on the aftermath and the dangers. , very high and we dont want to stay here any more time than we have to. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. Or was little sign of budging from either side on the first day of the u. S. Government shutdown. President obama accused the republicans of holding the government for ransom. Experts predict the loss economic output will cost 320 million a day. Our north america editor against our coverage on the first shutdown in 17 years. Hasnt decided into anarchy. There are police on the streets. The government is spending what it must. Space station astronauts are working but most of the nasa is not. At animals have been fed the zoo, but the panda camera has gone dead. The president , surrounded by those that like his health care law, said he will not be bullied into abandoning it. Congress does not just have to and this shutdown, congress has to stop governing by crisis. They have
Decades. They have also targeted tel aviv. Israel has risen but by calling up reserve troops and stepping up its bombardment of gaza. In a moment, a report from the gaza strip were there more civilian casualties today. First, we have this report from tel aviv. Today, and the heart of israel, sirens scream for people to take cover from rocket fire. The past 24 hours have come as quite a shock. Even for the million israelis living close to gaza, fear is part of their daily lives, the mortar and rocket fire have increased dramatically. One young couple went out to look at the rocket damage to their house and the warning of another attack sent them running. Fire also interrupted a funeral of one of three israelis killed yesterday. Premature babies had to be moved elsewhere. Israelis are nervous. Televisa is known for wealthy inhabitants, classy cafes, and restaurants. Rockets from gaza have now burst the bubble. Usually it is not very close, and now it is in the center of israel. It is ver