PBS News Hour - World

Biden faces criticism for not doing more on human rights during Middle East trip

July 19, 2022 22:40 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MB

President Biden last week met with the leaders of several Middle East countries accused of human rights violations. It's raising questions about what the U.S. got out of his Middle East trip, and the balance of human rights and pragmatic foreign policy. Nick Schifrin delves into the debate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'Degrade and Destroy' chronicles the U.S. war against ISIS

July 19, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MB

When the Obama administration withdrew U.S. forces from Iraq in 2011, it declared it was turning the tide of war. But by 2014, the group that calls itself the Islamic State seized territory across Iraq and Syria. Reluctantly, the U.S. went to war again using a new approach. These details are captured in a new book "Degrade and Destroy." Author Michael Gordon joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Russia pounds Ukraine with heavy shelling as the civilian death toll rises

July 18, 2022 22:55 - 3 minutes - 7.07 MB

In our news wrap Monday, Russia continued its campaign of heavy shelling in Ukraine that killed more civilians as Russian President Putin remained defiant over western sanctions, the acting president of Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency that gave him broad power even as protesters demand his resignation, and several large Chinese cities are rolling out new mass COVID testing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Europe struggles with major wildfires and energy uncertainty amid 'heat apocalypse'

July 18, 2022 22:40 - 4 minutes - 7.92 MB

An intense heat wave has gripped much of Europe, with scorching heat, buckling roads, raging fires and hundreds of people dead -- and forecasts predict even more unbearable weather to come. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on the worst European heat wave in years. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The underlying reasons for Europe's extreme heat

July 18, 2022 22:35 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MB

A heat wave that's been searing southern Europe moved north into Britain this week, with temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat also fueled wildfires in France and Spain, displacing thousands of people with hundreds of heat-related deaths. Emily Shuckburgh, director of Cambridge Zero, the University of Cambridge's climate change initiative, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Texas authorities detail Uvalde failures in new report

July 17, 2022 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

In our news wrap, the Texas House of Representatives released a nearly 80-page report detailing the inaction of hundreds of law enforcement officials on the scene of the mass shooting in Uvalde. Plus, President Biden wrapped up his trip to the Middle East amid criticism of his friendly outreach to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden unveils new Middle East framework as he wraps up highly scrutinized trip

July 16, 2022 21:45 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MB

President Biden left Saudi Arabia Saturday, concluding his first trip to the Middle East as president. The visit came amid questions about the relationship between the two countries as the administration attempted to balance human rights, energy and security interests. After some fist-bump diplomacy and a summit with Arab leaders, Biden announced a new Middle East framework. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service over text messages

July 16, 2022 21:40 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MB

In our news wrap Saturday, the Jan. 6 panel served a subpoena to the Secret Service for records and text messages surrounding the Capitol attack, people experiencing a mental health crisis can now call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as many as 150 civilians have been killed recently by Russian strikes, and a scorching heatwave in Europe is fueling wildfires. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Top Saudi diplomat discusses U.S. relations, human rights, oil production, Iran and Israel

July 16, 2022 21:30 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MB

President Biden finished his visit to the Middle East Saturday at a meeting of 10 regional leaders led by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. The trip largely focused on Saudi Arabia's human rights record, but there was also talk of whether the kingdom would make enough oil to ease gas prices. Nick Schifrin spoke with Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: House Democrats approve two bills to restore abortion rights

July 15, 2022 22:55 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MB

In our news wrap Friday, House Democrats approved two bills to restore abortion rights after the Roe reversal with support falling along party lines, thousands of Shiites descended on a Baghdad suburb in a show of protest against a political stalemate in Iraq, an autopsy report shows police in Akron, Ohio shot Jayland Walker 46 times and nearly 1,500 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the U.S. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden meets with Saudi leader accused of approving journalist's murder

July 15, 2022 22:45 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MB

President Biden has landed in Saudi Arabia and met with King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. It's delicate diplomacy for an administration that's pledged to put human rights first, but is also dealing with the realities of Saudi influence in the region over oil. Nick Schifrin reports from Jeddah. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Examining the motivations for Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia

July 15, 2022 22:40 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

President Biden moved on to Saudi Arabia Friday evening after meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Randa Slim, of the Middle East Institute, joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sri Lanka's future remains tenuous as the president resigns amid widespread protests

July 15, 2022 22:35 - 4 minutes - 7.44 MB

Sri Lanka has slipped into chaos after months of protests reached a tipping point this week, when protesters took over government buildings and forced the president to resign. A new interim government will be elected by Parliament. But the South Asian island nation of 22 million people is facing one of the worst economic crises since it gained independence in 1948. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: White suspect in Buffalo supermarket massacre charged with federal hate crimes

July 14, 2022 22:55 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, a federal grand jury indicted a white suspect on hate crimes in the Buffalo supermarket massacre of 10 Black victims, producer prices in June were 11.3 percent higher than a year ago, a rocket attack in Ukraine southwest of Kyiv killed at least 23 people, protesters in Sri Lanka left government buildings after days of occupation, and Ivana Trump died at age 73. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden holds talks on Iran with Israel amid calls to address journalist's death

July 14, 2022 22:50 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB

President Biden and Israeli leaders on Thursday discussed the threat posed by Iran, despite differences over a possible diplomatic deal over Iran's nuclear program. Biden also reiterated his support for a two-state solution, as aides faced questions about why the president is not meeting with the family of a Palestinian-American journalist who was killed while reporting. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghan women, girls push for education in the face of Taliban resistance

July 14, 2022 22:35 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB

Since reclaiming power of Afghanistan nearly one year ago, the Taliban have significantly rolled back rights for women and girls. The extremist government has also barred hundreds of thousands of girls from attending school. Pashtana Durrani, the executive director of LEARN Afghanistan and a visiting fellow at Wellesley College's Centers for Women, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Innovative Pittsburgh job center trains disadvantaged youth

July 14, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

Despite a robust job market in recent years, the career path for some, notably young people of color, is often dampened by a lack of skills needed for good jobs in today's economy. In Pittsburgh, one group is trying to clear that path. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia hold first direct talks in months

July 13, 2022 22:50 - 3 minutes - 6.81 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in months about resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea where a Russian blockade has halted exports, Sri Lanka's president has officially fled the country, protests over fuel shortages in Haiti shut down roads in Port-au-Prince, and the FDA gave emergency authorization for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden embarks on his first visit to Israel since taking office

July 13, 2022 22:45 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MB

President Biden arrived in Israel Wednesday, the beginning of a four-day Middle East trip that will also take him to Saudi Arabia. Much of his focus today was in Israel's military, and regional cooperation against Iran. Biden also began his trip with a visit to a solemn site at Israel's national Holocaust memorial. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Poland's strict abortion laws leave few safe options for women

July 13, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MB

Poland has some of Europe's strictest abortion laws, and further curbs in recent years have led to mass protests. But many in the historically Catholic nation are staunch supporters of government policy. Now, in what is a European first, one activist in Poland is facing jail time for helping another woman terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Special correspondent Rosie Birchard reports from Warsaw. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ukrainian-born pianist discusses his ode to Odesa and the impact of Russia's invasion

July 13, 2022 22:20 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

As the fighting in Ukraine continues, we take a musical journey to Odessa, Ukraine's historic port city on the Black Sea. It is a personal vision of a Ukrainian-born pianist, Vadim Neselovskyi, who teaches at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. But it is also a deeper look at the city's past and present amid war. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Ukrainian forces strike ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Kherson

July 12, 2022 22:40 - 5 minutes - 9.69 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine's military said it destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in outside the occupied city of Kherson, the U.S. military killed the leader of the Islamic State group in Syria, Mexico's president calls for end to the status quo on the border, federal health officials urged new caution as omicron sub-variants spread rapidly, and Ada Limón is named the next poet laureate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden faces criticism for his trip to the Middle East

July 12, 2022 22:30 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MB

President Biden is departing for his first trip to the Middle East as president Tuesday. It is delicate diplomacy for an administration that's pledged to put human rights first, but is also balancing Middle East realities, especially in Saudi Arabia. That's where the president will spend Friday and Saturday. Nick Schifrin reports from Jerusalem, where the president will visit tomorrow. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia in America's best interest?

July 12, 2022 22:25 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MB

To further examine President Biden's trip to the Middle East and whether it's in America's interests for him to go to Saudi Arabia, we get two views. James Jeffrey, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey who is now at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and Dalia Dassa Kaye, a senior fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center on International Relations, join Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block

July 11, 2022 22:55 - 7 minutes - 13 MB

In our news wrap Monday, The death toll rose to 31 in a Russian missile strike on an apartment block in Ukraine's Donetsk region, police in South Africa hunt for gunmen who killed 15 people, a contagious Covid mutation gains momentum in India, at least 150 people in Pakistan have died in monsoon rains, and a drug company is seeking approval for the first U.S. over-the-counter birth control pill. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sri Lankan protesters occupy presidential palace

July 11, 2022 22:54 - 2 minutes - 4.46 MB

The political chaos in Sri Lanka took a new turn Monday. Officials on the Indian Ocean island nation said parliament will vote on a new president next week. That's after mass protests in the capital forced the president and prime minister to offer their resignations. Peter Smith of Independent Television News reports from Colombo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Sri Lanka opposition leaders try to form new government amid political upheaval

July 10, 2022 21:45 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MB

In our news wrap Sunday, Sri Lanka opposition leaders met to form a new government after the country's president and prime minister prepare to step down amid widespread protests, Japanese voters hand Shinzo Abe's political party a major victory, Russian rocket fire killed at least 15 in Ukraine, and former Trump advisor Steve Bannon is now willing to testify publicly before the Jan. 6 panel. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Biden to balance human rights and Middle East realities during visit to the region

July 10, 2022 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

President Biden this week is making his first trip to the Middle East as president with stops in Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia. But It will take delicate diplomacy for an administration that's promised to make human rights central to its foreign policy as it tries to lower gas prices and advance cooperation. Shibley Telhami, of the Brookings Institution, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Sri Lanka's president, prime minister agree to resign amid political turmoil

July 09, 2022 21:45 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MB

In our news wrap Saturday, Sri Lanka's president and prime minister will resign after widespread protests in Colombo over the country's economic collapse, investigators in Japan say the man suspected of killing Shinzo Abe believed the former prime minister was linked to a religious cult, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken chastised China for supporting Russia during the war in Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An Afghan man's struggle to find refuge in Poland after escaping the Taliban

July 09, 2022 21:35 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, almost 4 million Ukrainian refugees have fled into Poland, where they've generally received a warm welcome. But at the same time, Poland is trying to deter thousands of migrants from the Middle East and elsewhere from entering, often by using violence. Ali Rogin reports on one Afghan refugee whose journey shows not all migrants are treated equally. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wimbledon women's final makes tennis history

July 09, 2022 21:30 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MB

Wimbledon women's final was destined to be historic. Elena Rybakina on Saturday became the first ever player representing Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam. She beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, the first woman from Africa to reach a Grand Slam final. Christopher Clarey, author and New York Times tennis correspondent, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Assassination of Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe sends shock waves across the world

July 08, 2022 22:55 - 3 minutes - 6.85 MB

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was gunned down Friday during a stump speech for a legislative candidate he was supporting. Abe was Japan's prime minister two separate times, with his second stint lasting from 2012 until 2020, when he resigned. His murder sent shock waves not just through Japan, but across the world. Special correspondent Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Remembering the life and legacy of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

July 08, 2022 22:50 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

Authorities in Japan said a 41-year-old man who formerly served in the Japanese Navy was responsible for the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead with a homemade gun in a nation that has largely eliminated gun violence. Professor Mike Mochizuki, the U.S.-Japan chair at George Washington University, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Funerals begin for Highland Park shooting victims

July 08, 2022 22:45 - 5 minutes - 9.79 MB

In our news wrap Friday, funerals and memorial services began for three of the seven victims killed in the July Fourth shooting rampage in Highland Park, Illinois, a wildfire in California's Yosemite National Park is raging out of control near a grove of famed giant sequoia trees, and the UN Security Council failed to extend aid deliveries from Turkey to northwest Syria after a Russian veto. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to step down after a string of scandals

July 07, 2022 22:55 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MB

Barely one day after striking a defiant tone, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his nation Thursday he would resign his post later in the summer and stand down now as head of his party. It marks the beginning of the end of a chaotic, eventful premiership. Anand Menon, director of the UK in Changing Europe Initiative at King's College London, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russia

July 07, 2022 22:50 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug possession, Ukraine raised its national flag on Snake Island, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison on federal charges, U.S. jobless claims rose to 235,000 last week, President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 people, and actor James Caan died at 82. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How a Russian veto in the UN Security Council could threaten aid to war-torn Syria

July 07, 2022 22:30 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

The fate of the last remaining humanitarian aid route between Turkey and rebel-controlled northwest Syria hangs in the balance as a decision on keeping it open comes up for a vote at the UN Security Council. Moscow could veto the extension, and that would mean more than 4 million Syrians could lose access to humanitarian aid. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Henry Kissinger reflects on leadership, global crises and the state of U.S. politics

July 07, 2022 22:25 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MB

Between the war in Ukraine and tensions with China, President Biden's handling of foreign policy issues is being put to the test. In former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's new book, "Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy," he examines how past leaders faced the challenges of their times. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the book, the state of global politics and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify before Jan. 6 panel

July 06, 2022 22:40 - 9.85 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreed to testify Friday before the Jan. 6 committee, report details how a Uvalde police officer missed his chance to shoot the gunman, the FDA says U.S. pharmacists can now prescribe Paxlovid, 2.3 billion people faced difficulty getting enough to eat in 2021, and monsoon rains killed dozens in Pakistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains defiant amid calls to resign

July 06, 2022 22:35 - 6.89 MB

In a year of mostly self-inflicted political wounds for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, dozens of members of his government resigned Wednesday over how he handled allegations of sexual harassment by a former aide. But amid deafening cries for him to step down, Johnson is defiant. Romilly Weeks of Independent Television News reports from London. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Conservationists work to protect endangered species in Iraq

July 06, 2022 22:15 - 15.5 MB

Iraq boasts a rich natural environment. Spanning jagged mountains in the north to pristine deserts in the south, it offers a habitat to 84 endangered mammals, birds, reptiles and fish species. Wildlife conservationists are trying to strengthen laws and raise awareness to save these species from extinction. Simona Foltyn reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: NATO takes another step toward Finland and Sweden memberships

July 05, 2022 22:45 - 7.13 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, NATO's 30 nations signed accession protocols for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance, more than 50,000 people in Sydney, Australia are under evacuation orders amid a flood emergency, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces more political pressure, and a special grand jury in Georgia subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russian forces declare victory over a key eastern Ukrainian province

July 05, 2022 22:30 - 7.36 MB

After more than four months of intense fighting, Russia claimed victory over one of the two provinces in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland. But that victory came at a steep price with Russian forces suffering heavy losses. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Examining the state of war in Ukraine after Russia seizes the Luhansk region

July 05, 2022 22:25 - 9.76 MB

As Russian troops step up their offensive in Ukraine, the governor of Donetsk in Ukraine is urging the 350,000 remaining residents to evacuate from the last eastern province partly under Ukraine's control. Meanwhile, Russian shelling pounded the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Michael Kofman, senior fellow for Russian studies at the Center for Naval Analyses, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ukrainian children who fled to Europe struggle with trauma

July 05, 2022 22:20 - 13.9 MB

The war in Ukraine has forced more than 5 million refugees fleeing to the rest of Europe. More than 700,000 have sought refuge in Germany, where they face uncertain futures and long struggles to rebuild their lives. But it is the trauma of war that has been especially hard on children. Will Wintercross reports from Berlin in partnership with the Global Health Reporting Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Akron declares state of emergency after police killing of unarmed Black man

July 04, 2022 22:50 - 10.4 MB

In our news wrap Monday, Akron, Ohio, declared a state of emergency amid protests over the police killing of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man. Also, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appealed directly to President Biden for her release from Russia, a probe found an Al Jazeera reporter likely died by gunfire from an Israeli position, and severe flooding spurred more evacuations in Sydney. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Students worldwide suffer education setbacks from pandemic school closures

July 04, 2022 22:30 - 18.5 MB

One of the major consequences of the coronavirus is that children around the world have been unable to attend schools to learn and are too poor to have computers and thus can't learn remotely. This is especially a problem in poor, less developed countries. We take a look at the issue with reports from three countries around the world in Venezuela, Uganda and India. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russia claims control of Lysychansk, a pivotal city in eastern Ukraine

July 03, 2022 21:50 - 2.67 MB

Russia on Sunday claimed full control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk, though Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted fierce fighting there is not over yet. The city is the last major Ukrainian stronghold in the Luhansk province. If Lysychansk is seized, it will bring Moscow a large step closer to its goal of capturing all of the Donbas region. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Akron police fatally shot unarmed Black man Jayland Walker, authorities say

July 03, 2022 21:45 - 3.31 MB

In our news wrap Sunday, authorities in Akron, Ohio say 25-year-old Black man Jayland Walker was unarmed when police fatally shot him last week, police in Copenhagen, Denmark say several people are dead after a mall shooting, at least five people are feared dead after a glacier collapse triggered an avalanche in the Italian Alps, and thousands evacuate flooding in Sydney, Australia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Global rescue effort tries to help Afghanistan's female judges escape the Taliban regime

July 03, 2022 21:35 - 8.7 MB

Following the American invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the country saw sweeping reforms, including in its courts, with the appointment of more than 250 female judges. But with the withdrawal of U.S. forces last August and the Taliban takeover, the jobs and lives of those female judges were put at risk. Christopher Booker reports on the efforts to help get them to safety in a new country. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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