What can we do for you . And now, bbc world news america. This is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. Signs of progress in washingtons budget battle. As america approaches a debt ceiling deadline, president obama issues a warning if no deal is struck. We stand a good chance of defaulting. And defaulting would have a potentially devastating effect on our economy. Four out of seven International Aid workers are released after being abducted in syria but the fate of the rest remains in question. And capturing crime scenes of the past one photographer is putting a new focus on places that played a part in history. Welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. Tonight, there are signs that washington is finally moving closer to reaching an agreement on extending the debt ceiling and reopening the government. Senate leaders have been meeting today and they are voicing optimism that they can reach a deal. Even if they ca
Welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and also around the globe. Tonight, there are signs that washington is finally moving closer to reaching an agreement on extending the debt ceiling and reopening the government. Senate leaders have been meeting today and they are voicing optimism that they can reach a deal. Even if they can, it still faces a critical test in the house of representatives. Earlier today, president obama warned of the consequences if congress does not act. Not only is it untenable for us to continue the shutdown, this week, if we dont start making some Real Progress both in the house and senate and if republicans are not willing to set aside some of their partisan concerns in order to do what is right for the country, we stand a good chance of defaulting and defaulting would have a potentially devastating effect on our economy. Our north america editor mark mardell is following the story and joins us now. Should we be getting our hopes up . This proba