PBS News Hour - World

Death toll surges as migrants try to reach Europe

November 27, 2020 23:35 - 15.1 MB

There's been a surge in the numbers of people drowning in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean as migrants from Africa try to reach Europe. Activist groups are blaming European Union policies for their deaths and have been critical of its border agency, Frontex, for its cooperation with the Libyan coastguard. NewsHour Special Correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Hong Kong's leader says law criminalizing dissent has brought stability

November 25, 2020 23:45 - 7.6 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, Hong kong's chief executive says the territory has regained stability thanks to a national security law imposed by China, a deadline expires in Ethiopia for leaders in a rebellious northern region to surrender, and soccer legend Diego Maradona dies at age 60. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Six months after George Floyd's death, what has changed in Minneapolis?

November 25, 2020 23:35 - 16 MB

Six months ago, George Floyd was killed under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, triggering protests and spasms of property destruction in cities across America. The Minneapolis Police Department is now facing calls for its abolition while struggling with high attrition and low morale. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports as part of his series, "Agents for Change." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mexican chef Gabriela Cámara on food as a force for social good

November 25, 2020 23:25 - 15.1 MB

Cuisine inspired by Mexico can be found almost everywhere in the United States. But at chef Gabriela Cámara's restaurants -- on both sides of the border -- dishes with fresh, local ingredients put a unique twist on traditional favorites. Jeffrey Brown caught up with Cámara to discuss why she sees food as a powerful social force. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Attacks imminent on Ethiopia's rebel-held region

November 24, 2020 23:45 - 5.52 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, more cities and states are reimposing COVID-19 curbs days before Thanksgiving, human rights groups are sounding alarms over Ethiopia's imminent attack on a rebel region, twin explosions killed 14 people in Afghanistan, and David Dinkins, New York City's first Black mayor has died. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How Mexico City became a global center for contemporary art

November 24, 2020 23:25 - 13.4 MB

Mexico is a country where violence often dominates headlines. But in recent years, its capital has experienced something of a contemporary arts boom. Mexico City's annual Zona Maco festival has grown to become Latin America's largest art fair -- and a global center of creative culture. Jeffrey Brown reports on how the impact of Mexico's artistic surge can be felt far beyond museums. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Battered by storms, Central Americans struggle to survive amid COVID-19

November 23, 2020 23:35 - 12.1 MB

During the past three weeks two massive hurricanes -- Eta and Iota -- have slammed into Central America causing devastation to a region already reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Schifrin reports on how many across Central America are still struggling to survive. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What global success of Mexican filmmakers means for the next generation at home

November 23, 2020 23:25 - 12.3 MB

Mexico has a rich history of cinema. But in recent years, a number of Mexican filmmakers have found remarkable success on the international stage. For Canvas, our ongoing arts and culture series, Jeffrey Brown shares a story produced before the widespread international response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Central American search teams find more hurricane dead

November 19, 2020 23:45 - 7.15 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Iota's death toll has passed 40 across Central America. Search teams continue to find bodies in landslides triggered by flooding. Entire communities in Honduras and Nicaragua were overwhelmed, with thousands left homeless. Also, a badly damaged giant space telescope in Puerto Rico is shutting down. The iconic Arecibo radio telescope was built in the 1960s. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The significance of Pompeo's 'unprecedented' trip to the occupied West Bank

November 19, 2020 23:35 - 5.86 MB

On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the first American of his position to visit the Golan Heights and a settlement in the occupied West Bank. While there, Pompeo also announced major shifts in U.S. policy regarding Israel. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Inside the conflict bringing Ethiopia to crisis

November 19, 2020 23:25 - 11.5 MB

Ethiopia is confronting what the United Nations calls a "full-scale humanitarian crisis." The federal government has been fighting a war with the government of the Tigray region in the country's north. It's unclear how many people have died, and the conflict has also exacerbated longstanding hunger issues. Special correspondent Coletta Wanjohi joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran

November 18, 2020 23:55 - 10.3 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. imposed another round of sanctions on Iran, targeting the country's intelligence minister and a charity that's allegedly a regime slush fund. The move comes after a United Nations agency reported centrifuges at Iran's Natanz nuclear site are now enriching uranium. Also, reports of heavy damage and deaths are coming in from Central America after Hurricane Iota. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How right-wing extremists have infiltrated German security forces

November 18, 2020 23:30 - 16.7 MB

In Germany, prosecutors on Wednesday asked for life imprisonment for a right-wing extremist charged with killing two people outside a synagogue last year. The move comes amid growing calls to investigate neo-Nazi infiltration of the country's security services -- which are creating a frightening echo of Germany's past. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

McMaster: U.S. has 'partnered with the Taliban against the Afghan government'

November 17, 2020 23:35 - 13.3 MB

The United States is moving to reduce its troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia over the next two months. As national security adviser to President Trump, retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster was at the center of the administration's military decisions. He joins Nick Schifrin to discuss why he's concerned about U.S. security strategy in Afghanistan and beyond. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A year after virus appeared, Wuhan tells China's pandemic story

November 17, 2020 23:25 - 12.2 MB

The first known case of infection from the novel coronavirus was recorded one year ago, in China's Hubei province. The city of Wuhan was infamous the world over as the original virus epicenter, seeing more than half of China's reported cases and deaths. Now, reminders of COVID-19 in Wuhan reflect the story the Chinese government wants to tell. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NASA and SpaceX set to make history, again

November 15, 2020 22:20 - 1.97 MB

NASA and SpaceX are set to make history--again-when they launch their first operational commercial voyage to the international space station from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dave Mosher, Senior Space Correspondent for Business Insider, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the anticipated historic flight. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: UN warns of war crimes in Ethiopian conflict

November 13, 2020 23:45 - 7.98 MB

In our news wrap Friday, the United Nations is warning of war crimes amid conflict between Ethiopia's central government and regional rebel leaders. Hundreds of civilians have been killed in what Amnesty International has called a "massacre." Also, Kim Ng has become the first female general manager of a Major League Baseball franchise after being tapped to lead the Miami Marlins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Pakistan, 1 of 20 kids dies before age 5. This group is trying to change that

November 13, 2020 23:40 - 14 MB

In Pakistan, one out of every 20 children dies before age five. Now, childhood immunization rates -- already low -- have dropped sharply during the pandemic, raising fears of a looming increase in infant mortality. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro began reporting on the issue early this year, examining one group seeking to improve child health in Pakistan, for his series Agents for Change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How leaders around the world are reacting to Biden's win

November 12, 2020 23:25 - 7.64 MB

American presidential elections always draw intense interest globally. This year, Joe Biden's win was met with an array of reactions, from elation to wariness to silence. The president-elect has already spoken with allies from Europe, Japan and South Korea -- but he has yet to hear from American adversaries including China, North Korea and Russia. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Perspectives on Biden's win from Italy, Jordan and China

November 12, 2020 23:23 - 16.1 MB

How are other countries reacting to Joe Biden's victory? Marwan Muasher has served as Jordan's foreign minister and deputy prime minister and is now with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Nathalie Tocci is director of the Institute for International Affairs in Italy; and Minxin Pei of Claremont McKenna College focuses on China. They join Nick Schifrin to discuss their perspectives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

India's poor find themselves even more desperate amid the pandemic economy

November 11, 2020 23:33 - 11.3 MB

India ranks second only to the U.S. in total COVID-19 cases. Although there has been a decline in infections recently, officials worry the onset of winter could bring new surges. Another concern is the economy, the world's fifth largest, which has yet to show any signs of recovery -- compounding the suffering of millions of the poorest residents. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

All of Hong Kong's pro-democracy legislators resign after colleagues are ousted

November 11, 2020 23:30 - 9.56 MB

The government of Hong Kong removed four pro-democracy members of the semi-autonomous city's legislative council on Wednesday. In response, all pro-democracy legislators resigned in protest. Activists fear it is the most dramatic step yet in Beijing's effort to end Hong Kong's British-era independence -- and rule of law. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: GOP's Tillis holds onto North Carolina Senate seat

November 10, 2020 23:50 - 8.6 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, Republicans will retain a Senate seat in North Carolina that was closely contested. Incumbent Thom Tillis clinched reelection today when his Democratic opponent, Cal Cunningham, conceded. Also, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ran out of intensive care beds on Monday as COVID-19 infections continue to surge, and Minnesota is imposing new pandemic restrictions on gatherings and bars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What a landmark report says about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

November 10, 2020 23:35 - 11.3 MB

Even with all that has been known about the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandals, revelations about the role of Pope John Paul II in elevating a former archbishop accused of abuse caused shockwaves. A new report from the Vatican found two popes ignored, overlooked for downplayed allegations against Theodore McCarrick. Amna Nawaz talks to The New York Times' Elizabeth Bruenig. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Remembering Saeb Erekat, pivotal Palestinian diplomat

November 10, 2020 23:25 - 6.76 MB

Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat died Tuesday at age 65 after a month-long battle with the coronavirus. Erekat had led several rounds of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks over more than two decades, embodying Palestinian diplomacy -- and his people's hopes for the future. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Tropical Storm Eta floods parts of South Florida

November 09, 2020 23:40 - 4.11 MB

In our news wrap Monday, South Florida faced major flooding as Tropical Storm Eta dumped up to a foot of rain. Whole neighborhoods were swamped by the deluge, with residents taken by surprise. Also, General Motors has issued a major new recall of more than 217,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. It involves transmission oil leaks that might cause cars and trucks to stop or catch fire. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Uncertainty in U.K. over COVID-19, relationship with U.S.

November 08, 2020 22:12 - 2.13 MB

London erupted in fireworks and celebration Saturday night after multiple media outlets announced President-elect Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump. But after four years of a tumultuous relationship with the U.S., and COVID-19 cases on the rise in the U.K., many in the British capital were inclined to skepticism. NPR's Frank Langfitt joins from London. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Uncertainty in U.K. over COVID-19, US-UK relationship

November 08, 2020 22:12 - 2.13 MB

London erupted in fireworks and celebration Saturday night after multiple media outlets announced President-elect Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump. But after four years of a tumultuous relationship with the U.S., and COVID-19 cases on the rise in the U.K., many in the British capital were inclined to skepticism. NPR's Frank Langfitt joins from London. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: U.S. sees over 120,000 new COVID-19 cases in a day

November 06, 2020 23:35 - 6.28 MB

In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. wave of coronavirus infections is still building. More than 120,000 new cases were reported in the last day, pushing the national total past 9.6 million with more than 235,000 deaths. Also, remnants of Hurricane Eta moved across the Caribbean after ravaging Central America. Parts of Guatemala were underwater, and a landslide may have killed 100 people in one town. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: ISIS attackers kill at least 22 at Kabul University

November 02, 2020 23:45 - 8.77 MB

In our news wrap Monday, Islamic State attackers stormed Kabul University, touching off a gun battle that killed at least 22 people. Security officials said three gunmen struck during a book fair; all of them were killed after the hours-long fight. Also, Germany began a four-week partial shutdown due to the pandemic, with Chancellor Angela Merkel declaring that "the autumn has crashed in on us." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Deadly earthquake rattles Turkey, Greece

October 30, 2020 23:40 - 10.7 MB

In our news wrap Friday, an earthquake rattled parts of Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 700. The tremor knocked down buildings and triggered a small tsunami. Also, an investigation into Australia's devastating wildfire season concludes that conditions will only get worse due to climate change and that the country needs to overhaul its fire response. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'Coronavirus tsunami' in Belgium threatens health care system

October 30, 2020 23:33 - 9.82 MB

While the coronavirus surges again in the U.S., it is also raging in Europe -- and nowhere worse than Belgium, which is now the continent's worst hot spot. The southern, French-speaking Wallonia region is being hit particularly hard. Special correspondent Lucy Hough reports from Liege, where intensive care beds are filling up and hospital admissions have been doubling every eight days. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Zeta leaves widespread damage, power outages across South

October 29, 2020 23:45 - 9.2 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, remnants of Hurricane Zeta raced across the southern U.S., leaving widespread damage, power outages and at least six people dead. The governor of Louisiana, where the storm made landfall Wednesday, urged caution as cleanup efforts begin. Also, the most powerful typhoon to hit Vietnam in 20 years has killed 35 people and left dozens missing amid flooding and landslides. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

China dominates the pandemic PPE market. What does that mean for U.S. as virus surges?

October 27, 2020 23:25 - 11.7 MB

During the coronavirus pandemic, the world has become reliant on personal protective equipment, or PPE. Most of this essential gear, from masks to gowns to goggles, comes from China -- and experts in the U.S. say this foreign dependence is problematic. Bur for now, the country where the virus originated is producing much of what's needed to fight it off. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Sudan normalizes relations with Israel

October 23, 2020 23:50 - 8.65 MB

In our news wrap Friday, Sudan moved to normalize relations with Israel, becoming the third country in recent months to do so. President Trump announced the news at the White House with the leaders of both countries on the phone. Also, rival factions in Libya signed a permanent cease-fire after years of fighting. The United Nations brokered the deal, which became official during a Geneva ceremony. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The video and email campaign U.S. officials say Iran used to intimidate voters

October 22, 2020 23:45 - 9.58 MB

On Wednesday night, the director of national intelligence, the director of the FBI and other top U.S. officials appeared at a news briefing to discuss foreign interference in the 2020 election. They pointed in particular to a campaign they allege Iran launched to sow confusion and mistrust. But some lawmakers fear the assessment itself may have political motivations. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nigerian government tries to quell public outrage over police brutality

October 22, 2020 23:25 - 7.73 MB

For weeks, people have taken to Nigeria's streets to protest police brutality and the heavy-handed tactics of one unit in particular: the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS. The government since disbanded the group, but demonstrators are demanding further reforms -- and compensation for past victims of violence. Special correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from the country's capital, Abuja. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal charges

October 21, 2020 23:50 - 9.32 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma is pleading guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and paying kickbacks to doctors amid the national opioid epidemic. The move involves the painkiller OxyContin and comes as part of an $8 billion settlement. Also, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served on the board of Christian schools barring kids of same-sex parents. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Where Trump and Biden stand on dealing with China

October 21, 2020 23:35 - 19.4 MB

Where do President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stand on dealing with China? The Trump administration calls itself tough on Beijing, but Trump has praised Xi Jinping on a personal level. Biden believes the U.S. and China benefit from economic cooperation. Nick Schifrin talks to the Hudson Institute's Michael Pillsbury and Christopher Hill, a former assistant secretary of state. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S., Russia close to a deal on nuclear arms control, says special envoy

October 20, 2020 23:35 - 12.2 MB

The U.S. and Russia say they're close to a major agreement on arms control. The world's largest nuclear powers are discussing extending the last remaining nuclear treaty, which is currently scheduled to expire in February, and freezing the total number of nuclear warheads. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Marshall Billingslea, special presidential envoy for arms control, about the negotiations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Nicaragua, supplying beef to the U.S. comes at a high human cost

October 20, 2020 23:25 - 16.5 MB

When outbreaks of COVID-19 at meat processing plants in the U.S. slowed production, American wholesalers and grocery chains turned to foreign beef suppliers. Producers in the small country of Nicaragua were happy to fulfill U.S. demand -- but doing so has come at a high cost for local communities. Nate Halverson of the Center for Investigative Reporting's Reveal has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: DOJ charges 6 Russians with hacking

October 19, 2020 23:50 - 8.47 MB

In our news wrap Monday, the Justice Department has charged six Russians with hacking everything from the 2017 French elections to the 2018 Winter Olympics to U.S. hospitals. The indictment says all six were, or still are, officers in Russian military intelligence, known as the GRU. Also, there is new unrest in Belarus, with thousands protesting what they allege was a rigged election. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dozens dead, ghost towns: Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict devastates region

October 18, 2020 22:19 - 3.62 MB

New clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia have erupted over the control of Nagorno-Karabakh. The conflict, which has been going on for over three weeks, has devastated the region, killing hundreds of soldiers and dozens of civilians. Simon Ostrovsky reports from ground zero with support from the Pulitzer Center. A warning: some of the images seen are disturbing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Despite emergency ban, protests continue in Thailand

October 16, 2020 23:40 - 9.73 MB

In our news wrap Friday, the prime minister of Thailand refused to resign despite a second day of demonstrations in Bangkok. Waves of protesters, mostly young, are demanding democratic reforms of the country's monarchy. Also, firefighters in Colorado are battling the largest fire in the state's history. The Cameron Peak Fire has already scorched some 167,000 acres over the past two months. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A global view of the worsening coronavirus crisis

October 16, 2020 23:35 - 16.4 MB

Across the globe, new cases of the coronavirus have climbed to an all-time high of more than 330,000 per day. Continental Europe is facing unprecedented spread, but conditions are worsening in the United Kingdom and in parts of Latin America, as well. Nick Schifrin and special correspondents Lucy Hough, Malcolm Brabant and Mary Triny Mena have a worldwide look at the worsening pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Despite Russian-brokered cease-fire, fighting rages in Nagorno-Karabakh

October 15, 2020 23:30 - 6.84 MB

Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to battle over Nagorno Karabakh, a disputed territory and enclave of ethnic Amenians. At issue are seven districts of Azerbaijan that surround the region. This week, Russian officials pushed the two countries for a cessation of hostilities -- but so far the effort to broker peace has been unsuccessful. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

With muralism, Mexico's rich tradition of public art extends well beyond its borders

October 15, 2020 23:27 - 12 MB

Muralism in Mexico represents one of the world's great art movements. Sparked partially by a trio of renowned painters in the 1920s, Mexico's vibrant tradition of public art now reaches well beyond its borders -- as seen in a recently reopened exhibit in New York. Before the pandemic, Jeffrey Brown traveled to Mexico City for this report, part of our ongoing arts and culture series, Canvas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Fighting escalates between Armenia, Azerbaijan

October 14, 2020 23:45 - 5.91 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, Russia reiterated appeals to Armenia and Azerbaijan to stop fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh. Instead, fighting escalated in the disputed territory, with each side accusing the other of breaking a ceasefire. Moscow is attempting to broker an end to the violence that erupted three weeks ago. Also, France has declared a new health emergency amid a surge of COVID-19 cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How populism, political will and public fatigue are undermining global COVID-19 fight

October 13, 2020 23:40 - 15 MB

The world is struggling to slow a new surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. The problem is especially pronounced in Europe, where France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom account for a large share of new cases. But the concerns about continuing spread are global. Amna Nawaz talks to global health expert Lawrence Gostin of Georgetown Law School about new hot spots and how to curb them. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Remnants of Hurricane Delta soak mid-Atlantic

October 12, 2020 23:40 - 9.16 MB

In our news wrap Monday, remnants of Hurricane Delta blew out to sea after soaking the mid-Atlantic. The storm made landfall in Louisiana Friday night, killing at least two people and causing widespread flooding and power outages; thousands of residents remain in the dark. Also, Facebook says it will ban any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust and redirect users to credible information. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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