PBS News Hour - World

African nations struggle with vaccine access, public mistrust and disinformation

August 26, 2021 22:35 - 15.1 MB

Record numbers of COVID-19 cases are being reported across Africa as the delta variant pushes hospitals to a breaking point. ICU beds and oxygen are in desperately short supply, vaccines are increasingly scarce and according to the World Health Organization, there's little hope even 10% of Africans will get a shot before 2021 ends. Special correspondent Isabel Nakirya reports from Kampala, Uganda. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghanistan evacuees wait hours in the heat due to bottleneck backlog at Kabul airport

August 25, 2021 22:55 - 25.3 MB

The U.S. and allied evacuation of Afghanistan is now flying out thousands of Americans, allied personnel, and afghans every day, as a Biden-pronounced deadline looms for a complete withdrawal in less than one week. The first of the nearly 6,000 American troops have left, and many thousands more Afghans -- and Americans -- await. Lisa Desjardins and Jane Ferguson report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Can the U.S. safely evacuate Afghanistan by the Aug. 31 deadline? Two experts weigh in

August 25, 2021 22:50 - 16.5 MB

For a broader look at the looming deadline to evacuate Afghanistan, Amna Nawaz speaks to Matt Zeller, co-founder of "No One Left Behind," a nonprofit dedicated to getting interpreters and their families out of Afghanistan. He also served in the army, authored "Watches Without Time: An American Soldier in Afghanistan." They are joined by John Sifton, the Human Rights Watch's Asia advocacy director. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: WHO says its search for COVID origins has stalled due to cold trail

August 25, 2021 22:45 - 6.97 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, the World Health Organization warned that its probe of COVID-19's origins has stalled and the trail is growing cold. Northern California's Caldor Fire rained more ash over the Lake Tahoe basin, leaving a thick yellow haze that closed schools for a third day. Graphic new video has emerged of a Louisiana state policeman beating a Black man during a 2019 traffic stop. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Does the U.S. have any leverage with the Taliban?

August 24, 2021 22:55 - 19.5 MB

With the Afghanistan pullout deadline drawing near, some signs of progress were seen in the Afghan capital. 12,000 people were flown out of Kabul in the past 12 hours on U.S. and coalition flights. The U.S. has evacuated more than 70,700 people from Afghanistan since august 14th. But President Joe Biden did not fully commit Tuesday to a complete withdrawal. Jane Ferguson reports from the ground. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As Afghan women see shrinking public spaces, one activist reveals how the world can help

August 24, 2021 22:50 - 13.7 MB

Afghan women and girls are anxiously waiting to see what their lives will look like under Taliban rule. Amna Nawaz speaks to Pashtana Durrani, founder and executive director of Learn, a nonprofit she created to ensure women and girls have access to education in Afghanistan, about the future fate of Afghan women. Durrani fled her home in Kandahar when the Taliban took control and is in hiding. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: White House urges businesses, states to mandate vaccines

August 24, 2021 22:45 - 8.96 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. public health leaders urged businesses and governments to impose vaccination mandates. The Paralympics opened in Tokyo despite Japan's worst COVID surge yet. The death toll in Tennessee's flood disaster was revised down to 18, with three people still listed as missing. New fighting has broken out between Israel and Hamas -- the worst since their 11-day war in May. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

10 days after devastating Haiti earthquake, many survivors finally get medical attention

August 24, 2021 22:30 - 6.48 MB

In Haiti, the death toll from this month's 7.2 magnitude earthquake continues to rise. More than 2,200 people are confirmed dead, with 344 still missing. John Yang reports on how the earthquake has led to a new set of challenges for Haitians. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Capitol Police shooting of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt found 'lawful'

August 23, 2021 22:50 - 11.5 MB

In our news wrap Monday, an internal investigation has cleared a U.S. Capitol Police officer who shot and killed a woman, Ashli Babbitt, on January 6th. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo used his last day in office to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations. And, on Wall Street, oil prices and tech stocks helped push the broader market higher. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghan children get left behind, go missing amid chaos at Kabul's airport

August 23, 2021 22:45 - 26.6 MB

The evacuation operation in Kabul is accelerating, with more than 10,000 people airlifted out of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours. But thousands more remain to be rescued, and just over a week remains before the August 31st deadline set by President Biden. The Taliban said Monday they would not allow an extension. With the support of the Pulitzer Center, Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul's airport. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S. has no clear bureaucratic plan for Afghan evacuees

August 23, 2021 22:40 - 9.7 MB

For those Afghans who braved the Taliban's violence and desperate crowds to get to the Kabul airport, their challenges do not end when they arrive. The process for getting Afghans to the United States is full of logistical and bureaucratic challenges. Lisa Desjardins has been talking to lawmakers, NGO workers, refugees and others about those shortcomings and joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Haiti reels from latest setback as hurricane relief efforts continue

August 21, 2021 21:55 - 2.65 MB

Haitians are still reeling from last week's devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that killed over 2,000 people. Survivors are filling hospitals and crowding aid sites awaiting desperately-needed food and supplies. For more on the situation, NewsHour weekend's Ivette Feliciano spoke with Dr. Jean Pape, Director of Les Centres Gheskio, who has been working on the front lines of public health in Haiti for decades. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghans desperately try to flee; U.S. evacuation continues

August 21, 2021 21:47 - 2.87 MB

Chaos at Kabul airport continued as thousands of Afghans desperately tried to flee the country. At the same time, at least 17,000 people have been evacuated from the country, 2,500 of them American nationals. The Taliban came a step closer to taking over officially as the group's co-founder and political leader Mullah Baradar arrived in Kabul to begin talks about forming a new government. NewsHour Correspondent Jane Ferguson reports with support from The Pulitzer Center. PBS NewsHour is suppo...

Frustrated by ill-prepared evacuation plan, anxious Afghans rush airport gates

August 20, 2021 22:55 - 19.4 MB

The U.S. says it has assurances from the Taliban that evacuations of Afghans who want to leave the country can continue after the withdrawal deadline of August 31st. But the Taliban continues to harass and impede passage throughout Kabul. Even with more evacuation flights out, throngs of people desperate to flee keep trying. Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul, with support from the Pulitzer Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: FDA to grant full approval to Pfizer's COVID vaccine next week

August 20, 2021 22:50 - 11.1 MB

In our news wrap Friday, The Food and Drug Administration is ready to grant full approval to Pfizer's COVID vaccine. A federal appeals court temporarily upheld the CDC's latest moratorium on pandemic evictions. San Francisco became the nation's first major city to enforce vaccination checks at restaurants, bars and gyms. Earthquake victims mobbed relief trucks in Haiti's hard-hit Les Cayes region. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. ignored corruption within the Afghan government. Did that lead to its fall?

August 20, 2021 22:45 - 15.1 MB

As the Taliban faces protests and dissent across Afghanistan, William Brangham explores the collapse of the country's government -- built and supported by the U.S. and allies for 20 years. For a deeper perspective, Brangham speaks with Sarah Chayes, who covered the fall of the Taliban after 9/11 for NPR and served as advisor to several senior U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thousands of Afghans can't access the airport. Those who can recall Taliban threats, abuse

August 19, 2021 22:55 - 14.9 MB

As more American and allied flights leave the capital of Afghanistan Thursday, an ever-growing panic descends on the city. More American troops and marines arrived, but despite U.S. efforts, Taliban fighters are hindering movement toward the Kabul airport, leaving thousands of civilians trapped. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Jane Ferguson reports on the situation in Kabul. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Evacuating Afghans who helped U.S. a 'high priority,' national security official says

August 19, 2021 22:50 - 15.3 MB

For a senior perspective from the Biden administration on the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and U.S. response and support of evacuation efforts, Judy Woodruff is joined by Jon Finer, the deputy national security advisor. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What went wrong in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan? Two lawmakers weigh in

August 19, 2021 22:45 - 19.4 MB

As more American and allied flights are leaving the capital of Afghanistan Thursday, an ever-growing panic descends on the city. More American troops and marines arrived, but despite U.S. efforts,Taliban fighters are hindering movement toward the Kabul airport, leaving thousands of civilians trapped. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Jane Ferguson reports on the situation in Kabul. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Man behind Capitol bomb threat surrenders after 5 hour police standoff

August 19, 2021 22:40 - 9.51 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, a North Carolina man claiming to have a bomb in his truck parked outside the U.S. Capitol surrendered after a 5 hour standoff with police. COVID vaccinations in the U.S. hit their highest levels in nearly 7 weeks. Hurricane Grace Struck Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Haitian Hospitals are in dire need for support five days after an earthquake killed nearly 2,200 people. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Chaos, cries for help outside Kabul airport as Taliban crack down on protestors

August 18, 2021 22:55 - 21.7 MB

Protests against the Taliban turned deadly as the insurgents-turned-rulers of Afghanistan shot into crowds in two cities. In Kabul, the airlift of American, allied and Afghan civilians continues as more American troops land at the airport and desperate crowds remain outside. Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul -- with the support of the Pulitzer Center -- about the fear and hopelessness in Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Chaos, cries for help outside Kabul airport as Taliban crack down on protesters

August 18, 2021 22:55 - 21.7 MB

Protests against the Taliban turned deadly as the insurgents-turned-rulers of Afghanistan shot into crowds in two cities. In Kabul, the airlift of American, allied and Afghan civilians continues as more American troops land at the airport and desperate crowds remain outside. Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul -- with the support of the Pulitzer Center -- about the fear and hopelessness in Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Caldor Fire ravages California's Grizzly Flats

August 18, 2021 22:45 - 7.83 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, Northern California's Caldor Fire destroyed at least 50 homes in Grizzly Flats on Tuesday and threatened hundreds more. Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred blew into the Northeastern U.S. today, with warnings of mudslides and flash floods. The Biden administration is proposing major immigration changes to cut a record backlog of 1.3 million asylum request cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Taliban interrogating women activists, creating a 'climate of fear and intimidation'

August 18, 2021 22:40 - 15.5 MB

William Brangham discusses the future for Afghan women under Taliban rule with Rina Amiri, who focused on conflict resolution in Afghanistan for the United Nations and the U.S.; now a senior fellow at New York University's Center for Global Affairs. And Nura Sediqe, a public policy fellow at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, and member of the Afghan-American coalition. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Why Haiti's rescue efforts and resources should be controlled by Haitians

August 18, 2021 22:35 - 5.57 MB

In Haiti, the death toll from Saturday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake continues to rise to almost 2,000 people. In cities near the epicenter of Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Tropical Storm Grace brought heavy rains and flooding, exacerbating already-difficult recovery efforts. Ali Rogin provides an update. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Taliban leaders promise softer rule, but their actions send a different message

August 17, 2021 22:55 - 20.2 MB

As the Taliban cemented their hold on Afghanistan Tuesday and spoke in detail about plans for the country, evacuations resumed. The top American general in the Middle East visited the Kabul airport to observe U.S. operations, now with nearly 4000 troops on the ground. But there is still fear about what the future may bring. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Can the Taliban be trusted to keep their promise of reasonable rule? Two experts weigh in

August 17, 2021 22:50 - 16.4 MB

To make sense of the Taliban's plans for Afghanistan, Lisa Desjardins speaks to Ali Jalali, a former minister of the interior who served in the Afghan National Army. He's now a professor at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. And Torek Farhadi, an analyst and former advisor to the governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, ex-senior economic advisor to former Afghan President Hamid Karzai. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Despite Taliban promises, Afghan women fear losing their freedoms and lives

August 17, 2021 22:45 - 9.86 MB

The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan, many of whom gained new freedoms over the past 20 years, is now among the most important priorities now that the Taliban have taken over. With the help of author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Stephanie Sy tells us the story of a woman who persevered under the Taliban, flourished over the last 20 years, and escaped the Taliban's return just 48 hours ago. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Tropical Storm Grace batters Haiti after deadly earthquake

August 17, 2021 22:40 - 7.22 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, Tropical Storm Grace swept through Haiti, increasing suffering after Saturday's deadly earthquake. After crossing Haiti, forecasters say it will grow into a hurricane as it heads for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Firefighters in Northern California labored to save a town from the giant Dixie Fire. Maki Kaji -- creator of popular number puzzle "Sudoku"-- has died at age 69. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Inside the desperate, dangerous scramble to evacuate Kabul as Taliban seizes control

August 16, 2021 22:55 - 24.9 MB

Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban and the frenzy for Afghans and diplomats trying to flee the country reached a fever pitch Monday. Additional U.S. troops are on their way to help with evacuations as the Taliban retake power 20 years after the American invasion. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports from Kabul, and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the U.S. response. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is an 'American catastrophe,' H.R. McMaster says

August 16, 2021 22:50 - 10.2 MB

To examine the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how it impacts U.S. interests, Judy Woodruff speaks to retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster. He was national security advisor during the Trump administration and also served as a military officer in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2012, heading up a task force focused on combating corruption. He is a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Does the fallout in Afghanistan hurt American credibility?

August 16, 2021 22:45 - 10.6 MB

To examine the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and how it impacts U.S. interests and credibility, Judy Woodruff speaks to Laurel Miller, former deputy and then acting U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2013 to 2017. She's now director of the Asia program at the International Crisis Group. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: New York mandates COVID vaccines for all health care workers

August 16, 2021 22:40 - 8.96 MB

In our news wrap Monday, New York state will now require all health care workers, including staff at long-term care facilities, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 27. Tropical Storm Fred regained strength with winds up to 65 miles per hour as it barreled into the Florida Gulf Coast. The Biden administration is permanently boosting food stamp benefits by 25% over pre-pandemic levels. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Haitians left homeless by 7.2 magnitude earthquake now brace for storm

August 16, 2021 22:35 - 10.6 MB

An earthquake Saturday brought devastation to Haiti. Landslides have made major roads impassable for aid groups. Hospitals in southern Haiti are overwhelmed and thousands are sheltering in the streets or on soccer fields. Tropical depression Grace could trigger flash flooding and landslides. William Brangham speaks to Akim Kikonda, the Haiti country representative for Catholic Relief Services. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Desperate Afghans try to flee as government collapses, Taliban take control

August 15, 2021 21:52 - 3.02 MB

Afraid for their lives and futures, thousands of Afghans are trying to flee Kabul, scrambling to get visas and flights out of the country as Taliban takes control of the country. Several countries, including the U.S., are trying to get their citizens out of Afghanistan as Kabul plunges into chaos. Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson reports from Afghanistan's capital, with support from the Pulitzer Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After 20 years, Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan

August 15, 2021 21:41 - 2.55 MB

The Taliban is set to return to power in Afghanistan, 20 years after being ousted by U.S.-led military operations. What will Taliban 2.0 look like for Afghans? For more on what kind of government will take over from the Ashraf Ghani government, Arian Sharifi, former senior advisor to Afghanistan's most recent foreign minister, joins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Haiti: Death toll crosses 700 after earthquake

August 15, 2021 21:10 - 2.09 MB

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Haiti early Saturday has crossed 700 as rescuers continue to look through the rubble for survivors. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake destroyed many buildings and injured more than 2,800 people. It is the latest crisis to hit the country already reeling from political instability after the president was assassinated in July. Author and journalist Jonathan Katz joins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Taliban captures more territory as U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan continues

August 14, 2021 22:37 - 3.25 MB

More U.S. reinforcements are arriving in Kabul today to help evacuate U.S. and Afghan personnel and protect the embassy as the Taliban advances through the country, capturing several key areas and calling for President Ghani to resign. The Taliban's advance comes three weeks before the planned end of Biden's military withdrawal. New York Times Correspondent Thomas Gibbons-Neff joins from Kabul, Afghanistan with the latest on the ground. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newsh...

Afghanistan: As Taliban gains ground, female judges fear for their safety

August 14, 2021 22:20 - 3.48 MB

As the Taliban advances steadily and gains control over most of Afghanistan, many Afghans, afraid of their future, are trying to leave. The U.S. withdrawal is expected to undo much of the progress made in Afghan society over the last two decades, especially the investments made in girls' education and the advancement of women. Christopher Booker reports on the fear among some of Afghanistan's 250 female judges. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Taliban closes in on Afghan capital as U.S. forces arrive to speed withdrawal

August 13, 2021 22:55 - 9.03 MB

UN leaders warn Afghanistan faces a humanitarian tragedy as Taliban forces race across the country. Meanwhile thousands of U.S. troops arrived to help speed up efforts to withdraw from the war-ravaged nation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'It's an abandonment.' Afghanistan's ambassador on her nation's view of the U.S. withdrawal

August 13, 2021 22:50 - 15.5 MB

The Afghan government is prioritizing protecting its largest cities, like Kabul, against the Taliban's advance to protect its most dense populations and civil services, says Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.S. Adela Raz. The U.S. withdrawal? "It's an abandonment," she says. Raz spoke with William Brangham about her nation's critical status. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What should the U.S. role in Afghanistan be now?

August 13, 2021 22:45 - 16.2 MB

How did the failure in Afghanistan come about and who is to blame? Multiple administrations and both parties own the blame for the state of the nation, says Col. Andrew Bacevich (ret.) of the Quincy Institute. We now have a responsibility to provide continued military and diplomatic support for the nation after our 20 year engagement, says Lisa Curtis of the Center for a New American Security. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Third vaccine dose recommended for people with weakened immune systems

August 13, 2021 22:40 - 9.55 MB

In our news wrap Friday, a CDC panel advised people with weakened immune systems should receive a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for full protection. A federal judge struck down a challenge to the Biden administration's eviction moratorium and more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'Shock' and anger across Afghanistan as Taliban blitz through cities

August 12, 2021 22:55 - 11.6 MB

People in Afghanistan are in disbelief and angry at their local leaders as the Taliban advances across the nation, reports special correspondent Jane Ferguson. Fergson spoke with William Brangham about how quickly security forces in the region collapsed after the U.S. backed out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Record heat drives wildfires across Italy

August 12, 2021 22:50 - 9.6 MB

In our news wrap: Regions in Italy saw temperatures soar to 120 this week, fueling destructive wildfires across the south. Meanwhile in the US, nearly 175 million Americans are under severe heat advisories. A new analysis of the sweltering June northwest heatwave revealed it may have killed up to 600 people. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new wave of delta variant infections in China drives fresh lockdowns

August 12, 2021 22:35 - 10.2 MB

Home to the first coronavirus-driven lockdowns more than a year ago, China is imposing new lockdowns and widespread testing in regions where the delta variant is spreading rapidly. Despite the fact only a few hundred cases have been identified so far, Chinese officials are imposing strict measures to combat the virus. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports from Beijing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

America is becoming more urban, more diverse and less white, 2020 Census reveals

August 12, 2021 22:30 - 14.8 MB

Despite a "hot mess" of a rollout and months of delays, new 2020 Census data reveals how America is changing. More respondents reported multiracial identities and for the first time on record, the white population declined. Lisa Desjardins explored the new data with Hansi Lo Wang of NPR and Mark Hugo Lopez from the Pew Research Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'Why did the U.S. lose in Afghanistan?' A new book explores decades of mistakes

August 12, 2021 22:25 - 15.6 MB

The U.S. may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, "The American War in Afghanistan." Despite efforts to build education, health care and infrastructure, the U.S. presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick Schifrin spoke with Malkasian about the mistakes U.S. officials made over the 20-year war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges

August 11, 2021 22:55 - 10.9 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges ahead of elections next month, crews in northern California encounter new flare-ups from the Dixie Fire, dozens of fires raging in Algeria have now claimed at least 65 lives, and New York state's incoming governor, Kathy Hochul, promised to change the culture in state government. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russia struggles against the delta variant and low vaccination rates

August 11, 2021 22:40 - 13.7 MB

Authorities in parts of Russia are now mandating vaccination, in the face of high COVID-19 infections and record deaths. Just 25 percent of adults are fully inoculated in the country. With four domestic vaccines available, Russians are not facing any shortages, but the government is struggling with widespread skepticism. Special correspondent Julia Chapman reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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