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emerges, or was there prior to that departure, you would have a different piece. but theres quite a -- thats an important point just to be clear about. >> my final question is it seems to me on the face of it that the news of the world was sacrificed in order to try to protect rebekah brooks position at news international. in effect, rather than her being -- having her departure being announced, "the news of the world" was offered up as an alternative to try to deal with the whole thin...

chinas economy cools slightly, but still hot enough to beat the forecast. uk lawmakers close ranks to try and block news corps bid for bskyb. first up though here in the italian capital, the government is preparing to speak to parliament for a marathon debate over the next couple days, designed to gain the necessary approval for painful austerity measures. these are ones designed to prevent this country from becoming the fourth eurozone nature to go cap in hand to the imf, the eu and...

the jewelry district, and its popularly known as the diamond district. its made up as narrow lanes and alley ways, and usually very, very crowded. especially at rush hour. and at the scene right now, there are lots of police personnel over here, and lots of journalis journalists, and curious on lookers. the police are trying to clear the area and get everybody away. we have seen shattered glass on the ground. and the police have covered some cars at the moment, and a few are addressing...

Basketball superstar announced hes retiring, hanging up the high tops after 19 years in the nba. shaq surprised fans with the announcement on line. >> 19 years, baby, thank you very much. thats why im telling you first im about to retire. love you. talk to you soon. >> everybody wants to hire him as a broadcaster, by the way. the lakers say they dont know when theyll raise shaqs jersey to the rafters but they may not wait the five years before oneill is eligible for the hall of fame. get a karee...

State tv in libya says the blasts were caused by may toe missiles striking civilian and military targets. the latest attacks come amid a political and military deadlock. the african union is not pressing libya leader moammar gadhafi to step down, which is the oppositions key demand. that hardly comes as a surprise that really nothing has come out of the meeting there. >> reporter: there has been a lot of speculation that perhaps zuma given his long relationship with gadhafi might be able to conv...

enough to eat, but you could be taking your life into your hands. why the humble could yucumber i the menu in many european countries. >> and some doctors in libya find themselves just a heartbeat away from being killed. and an amazing sight. not one, not two, but three waterspouts taking a spin off the coast of australia. >> if you believe fifa president sepp blatter, its business as usual. the fobay is gathering in zurich. it will hold a leadership vote. b blatter is now the lone c...

Schwarzenegg schwarzeneggers love child become public knowledge? look no farther than maria shriver. they had to talk her out of holding a press conference so she tipped off "the "los angeles time times"" instead. claiming that shriver hired a private eye so see if he fathered any children>> . that could connect the dots. brian kilmeade with a very famous face in new york. >> former major league all star who tossed a perfect game and here to show us how americas favorite pastime is saluting our ...

Sxwrmarch margin between the democrat and republican. the fact a democrat is competitive is a surprise. the last time a democrat was elected to this seat in new york 26 was more than four decades ago. thats why we are watching it so close. >> kate bolduan, live from capitol hill, many thanks. checking other news. the supreme court has ordered california to trim its state prison population by more than 30,000. they have two years to do it. the problem, huge overcrowding that the court found cru...

Beaches, or pedestrian plazas, you know, like times square. violators risk a $50 fine. he may seem like hes 0-2 on the rapture, but the christian broadcaster forecasting the doomsday drama said he just misunderstood the bibles message. >> the great earthquake and rapture and the universe melting in fervent heat will happen on the last day, october 21, 2011. in other words, we are -- weve been teaching that it would happen on may 21, but its going to be compressed on the last day. >> just chang...

Some storio watch to and here are some stories to watch today on abc news. the israeli prime minister netanyahu presents his mideast peace plan to congress. hes against president obamas plan to establish a palestinian state using 1967 borders. a spokeswoman for the japanese utility said more fuel rods melted down at the fukushima nuclear plant than first thought after the march earthquake and tsunami. christian broadcaster, harold camping said saturday would be doomsday admits he made a sl...