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News Wrap: Hong Kong postpones legislative elections for a year over pandemic
July 31, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Friday, Hong Kong postponed September's legislative elections by a year, citing the ongoing resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was a setback for pro-democracy forces, who hoped for an overwhelming win at the polls. Also, a federal appeals court has overturned the death sentence of Dzhokar Tsarnaev, convicted in the 2013 bombing attack at the Boston Marathon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How DOJ uses legal action to target China over alleged espionage
July 31, 2020 22:40The U.S. is countering China on several fronts, including economic, military and diplomatic. The Trump administration is also making a major push to challenge China through legal action, over allegations of intellectual property theft and spying. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Assistant Attorney General John Demers, who leads the national security division at the Department of Justice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russia bounty reports, U.S. troop movements put Trump-Putin relationship in spotlight
July 29, 2020 22:35In an interview released Wednesday, President Trump said that in a recent call with Vladimir Putin, he did not challenge the Russian president over reports his country sought to pay the Taliban to kill American troops in Afghanistan. This latest conversation came as the U.S. prepares to relocate forces within Europe -- despite concerns from some NATO members. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congo Basin's endangered wildlife find unlikely guardians in indigenous hunters
July 28, 2020 22:30The Congo Basin is home to the world's second-largest rainforest and a unique array of biodiversity. But the ecosystem's remote location cannot protect it from the threat of poaching. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar and videographer Phil Caller traveled to the Central African Republic before the pandemic to report on indigenous tribal hunters working to protect endangered wildlife. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why India's coronavirus numbers probably underestimate the country's outbreak
July 27, 2020 22:35India has reported more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections -- a number exceeded only by the U.S. and Brazil. But experts say that both cases and deaths in the country are likely underestimates due to gaps in testing and reporting. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the situation in India's capital, Delhi, as part of his series Agents for Change. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Widespread logging threatens the Congo Basin's critical rainforest
July 24, 2020 22:45The Democratic Republic of Congo is a massive country, with a land area the size of Alaska and Texas combined. It's also home to a large part of the Congo Basin rainforest, a habitat for countless species and a crucial absorber of atmospheric carbon dioxide. But illegal and uncontrolled logging represent major threats to this critical ecosystem. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why the U.S. ordered a Chinese consulate closed -- and what it means for foreign policy
July 22, 2020 22:45The Trump administration has ordered China to close its Houston consulate -- the latest action in an escalating fight between the two countries. The State Department cited concerns about espionage and intellectual property theft as justification for the move. Nick Schifrin reports and talks to Yale Law School's Susan Thornton, former acting assistant secretary of state, and author Gordon Chang. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How the pandemic is making a global food crisis worse
July 21, 2020 22:40As the coronavirus pandemic tears across the globe, the toll exacted in lives lost and ruined grows by the day. But for those already in need, especially the hungry and the starving, COVID-19 is accelerating their nightmares. David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Program, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the pandemic supply chain and how to keep 270 million people fed in a year of crisis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Members of Congress share tributes to John Lewis
July 20, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives honored the late John Lewis -- the man that many referred to as the "conscience of the Congress." The Georgia Democrat and renowned civil rights leader died Friday at age 80. Also, the United Arab Emirates launched the Arab world's first interplanetary mission with a spacecraft bound for Mars. The unmanned orbiter blasted off from Japan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Can Italian tourism industry survive the pandemic?
July 20, 2020 22:35Italy is emerging from its COVID-19 nightmare into what is usually its busiest season for tourism. The industry normally brings in 13 percent of the country's $2 trillion GDP. But there is no normal this year, and most tourists are not coming -- sparking fears that the pandemic will cause lasting economic damage. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Rimini, on Italy's Adriatic Coast. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: EU's top court voids data-sharing deal with U.S. tech companies
July 16, 2020 22:48In our news wrap Thursday, the European Union's top court voided an agreement that let big tech companies share data on EU citizens with the U.S. Privacy activists in the region welcomed the decision. Also, the Trump administration criticized China as part of a growing pressure campaign, and Attorney General William Barr said some Americans have become too reliant on Chinese goods and services. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What high-profile hacking attacks say about cybersecurity
July 16, 2020 22:40Two major cybersecurity intrusions, each with global implications, are in the news. On Wednesday, hackers accessed high-profile Twitter accounts, using them to promote the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Also, three countries accused Russia of trying to steal research into a possible COVID-19 vaccine. William Brangham talks to the Wilson Center's Nina Jankowicz and cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
After Italy's pandemic nightmare, economy falters -- and poverty spreads
July 16, 2020 22:30The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It's already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll from coronavirus, and now an estimated 1 million additional Italians are unable to afford their basic needs. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Walmart will require face coverings be worn inside all stores
July 15, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Wednesday, the largest retailer in the U.S. announced it will require customers to wear face coverings inside its stores. Walmart's policy affects more than 5,000 locations, including its Sam's Club stores. Also, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back home after being hospitalized for a possible infection. She spent Tuesday night at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ebola finally defeated, Congo faces COVID-19
July 15, 2020 22:35In June, the World Health Organization announced the good news that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was over. But now, the country is grappling with a new health challenge: COVID-19. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports in partnership with the Global Health Reporting Center. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: UK reverses course, bans Huawei from 5G mobile network
July 14, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Tuesday, the British government reversed course and will ban Chinese telecom giant Huawei from its next-generation mobile phone system. The U.S. had pushed for the change. Also, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security dropped its directive that international students in the U.S. attend college classes in person this fall or leave the country. Harvard and MIT had filed suit. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
How the UK is reopening amid COVID-19 -- and what the U.S. can learn
July 14, 2020 14:26The United Kingdom is entering a new phase of reopening after more than three months in lockdown. Hair salons, movie theaters and the all-important English pubs can finally do business again. The key question now: How will the government get the economy up and running without causing a new surge in cases or deaths? In this episode, as the United States struggles with reopening and containing the virus, Ryan Chilcote goes across the pond to explore how one of our closest allies is handling the...
News Wrap: More than 200 colleges join lawsuit over foreign student visas
July 13, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Monday, more than 200 universities have announced their support of a lawsuit against pandemic restrictions on international students. The schools object to the Trump administration's plan to deny visas to students not taking at least one in-person class this fall. Also, the United Nations warned that the coronavirus pandemic could push 130 million more people into chronic hunger. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This year's Tour de France is a virtual ride
July 12, 2020 21:38The pandemic has delayed Tour de France, the world's most watched bike race, to last August this year. Until then, there is a heavily watched virtual race every weekend with world class bikers and teams racing against each other from home in what looks like a video game. Eric Min, the CEO of Zwift, the company hosting the event and racer Lauren Stephens join Hari Sreenivasan to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Should the U.S. designate racial violence as terrorism?
July 11, 2020 21:03White supremacist violence in the U.S. is on the rise with deadly incidents increasing sharply over the last five years, according to new figures from the University of Maryland's Start center. It's part of a global trend that has led to increased scrutiny of what the United States defines as terrorism. Special Correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports, as part of our recurring series, Exploring Hate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Tropical Storm Fay drenches parts of the East Coast
July 10, 2020 22:53In our news wrap Friday, Tropical Storm Fay is racing up the Eastern Seaboard. It made landfall earlier near Atlantic City, New Jersey, with winds of 60 miles per hour, touching off flash floods and forcing beaches to close. Also, a court in Turkey is allowing officials to convert the world heritage site Hagia Sophia in Istanbul back to a mosque. It has been a museum since 1934. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lebanon, already bankrupt, contends with pandemic's rising threat
July 10, 2020 22:45Lebanon recorded its highest one-day tally of new coronavirus cases Friday, after easing extended lockdowns. The country, already in economic freefall and suffering under a paralyzed, corrupt and bankrupt government, cannot afford another crisis. But now, hunger and despair are spreading alongside the deadly virus. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: House Judiciary Committee hears Geoffrey Berman testimony
July 09, 2020 22:45In our news wrap Thursday, former Manhattan federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman told the House Judiciary Committee that Attorney General William Barr tried to convince him to step down by offering him a different job. Committee Chair Jerry Nadler called the attempt a "quid pro quo." Also, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to federal prison after rejecting the terms of his home confinement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The 'unwise, disruptive policy' of shutting out international students
July 09, 2020 22:40New rules for foreign college students have stunned American academic institutions. The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that all of the roughly 1 million international students currently enrolled in the U.S. must attend at least one in-person class this fall or be denied visas. We hear student reaction, and Jeffrey Brown talks to Rebecca Blank of University of Wisconsin-Madison. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why Peter Navarro calls USMCA 'very good news' for American manufacturing
July 09, 2020 22:35President Trump's new North American trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, known as USMCA, was applauded at the White House Wednesday, with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador visiting. But along with the celebration come questions about what the pact means for the U.S. economy. Peter Navarro, Trump's trade adviser, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS NewsHour Presents China: Power and Prosperity
July 09, 2020 02:21PBS NewsHour Presents China: Power and Prosperity explores the future of the communist country's relationship with the U.S., which will help determine the new international order, the dominant technology supporting the world's communications infrastructure, and the global economy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Vindman retires, accusing Trump of blocking promotion
July 08, 2020 22:50PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What the U.S. coronavirus response says about American exceptionalism
July 08, 2020 22:45Coronavirus cases in Florida, Arizona and South Carolina are increasing faster than in any other country in the world, reigniting the debate over American exceptionalism. Nick Schifrin talks to former Mexican foreign minister Jorge Castaneda, former Hungarian ambassador to the U.S. Réka Szemerkényi and Maina Kiai, a human rights and anti-corruption lawyer previously with the United Nations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As U.S. tensions grow, NewsHour documentary pulls back the curtain on China's rise
July 08, 2020 22:20A new PBS NewsHour documentary, "China: Power and Prosperity," examines today's China, its powerful leader in Xi Jinping and relationship with the U.S. Now, amid a global pandemic, the two governments are decreasing collaboration and accelerating confrontation, says Nick Schifrin, who joins Judy Woodruff to discuss this in-depth portrait. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: U.S. officially notifies United Nations of plan to withdraw from WHO
July 07, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration has officially notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has previously contributed over $400 million annually to the organization -- more than any other country. Also, one person has been hospitalized after a driver sped through a protest in Bloomington, Indiana, on Monday. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In government's absence, Mexicans turn to cartels for pandemic aid
July 07, 2020 22:25President Trump will welcome the president of Mexico to the White House on Wednesday. The country has more than 215,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the second-highest total in Latin America. More than 20,000 deaths have been recorded from the pandemic in Mexico -- but its government admits the number is a major undercount. Nick Schifrin reports on Mexico's failures to contain the coronavirus. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Judge halts Dakota Access Pipeline pending environmental review
July 06, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. The decision represents a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Also, Chicago suffered one of its bloodiest holiday weekends, with 17 people shot and killed -- including a 7-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy. An additional 70 people were wounded by gunfire. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hong Kong residents challenge government over laws, but fight virus together
July 06, 2020 22:30Recent headlines out of Hong Kong have focused on politics, with the imposition of a controversial new national security law from Beijing. But on the public health front, Hong Kong has been a coronavirus success story, suffering much less infection and death than was expected considering the semi-autonomous city's high population density and proximity to China. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Britain, fears that reopened pubs will drive more virus spread
July 06, 2020 22:20In Britain, pubs reopened over July 4th weekend after nearly three months of coronavirus lockdowns. Patrons expressed their desire to get out and socialize after the long period of isolation, and business owners took special precautions to prepare. But many revelers ignored appeals for social distancing, and police had to disperse drunken crowds. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Arab-Israeli orchestra celebrates 20 years of harmony
July 04, 2020 21:36The Divan Orchestra founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian as a humanist project for friendship and dialogue is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Today, its young members are both Israeli and Arab. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk reports on the collaboration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Istanbul trial begins for Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder
July 03, 2020 22:55In our news wrap Friday, a trial is underway in Istanbul for 20 Saudis charged in the October 2018 slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. None of the accused were in court, as Saudi Arabia rejected demands for their extradition. Also, Ethiopia's prime minister called out protesters for refusing to end a week of violent unrest following the shooting death of singer Hachalu Hundessa. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Why this pro-democracy Hong Kong activist decided to flee his home
July 03, 2020 22:45The reverberations from China's new national security law, which restricts freedom of speech in Hong Kong, continue. Nathan Law is a prominent pro-democracy activist who fled Hong Kong after the crackdown. He joins Nick Schifrin to discuss what protesters on the ground need from the international community, whether he has hope for Hong Kong's future and the challenge of deciding to leave his home. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: U.S. sees record 50,000 new virus cases in a single day
July 02, 2020 22:55In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. saw a record 50,000 new cases of COVID-19 in a single day as infections rise in 40 states. Florida set its own record for new cases with more than 10,000 -- but Gov. Ron DeSantis insisted the state is equipped to handle the crisis. Also, there were signs of U.S. economic recovery, with the Labor Department reporting the country added 4.8 million jobs in June. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
With Hong Kong crackdown, Xi Jinping signals he'll pay a high price for power
July 02, 2020 22:45Hong Kong is reeling from the impact of a new national security law imposed by the central government in Beijing. After nearly 25 years of relative freedom, residents are confronting a new reality in the semi-autonomous city. And the change has major implications for U.S. foreign policy. Nick Schifrin talks to Susan Shirk, a top State Department official for Asia during the Clinton administration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Seattle police clear 'occupied zone' after violence
July 01, 2020 22:50In our news wrap Wednesday, Seattle police cleared protesters from a so-called "occupied zone" near the city's downtown. Violence had flared there recently, with two people killed and six others wounded in shootings. Also, lawmakers in New York City agreed to shift $1 billion in police funding to education and social service programs. Mayor Bill de Blasio called the move "the right balance." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Russian voters appear to approve constitutional changes that could extend Putin's reign
July 01, 2020 22:45Initial results from Russia's election indicate it will pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to retain power until 2036. Polls closed Wednesday after seven days of voting on a package of constitutional changes, including those that could allow Putin two more terms in office. But election monitors say the contest has been neither free nor fair. Special correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Hong Kong residents mull whether to leave amid Beijing's crackdown
July 01, 2020 22:35In Hong Kong, a new set of national security laws imposed by the central government in Beijing has gone into effect. The legislation restricts many freedoms enjoyed in the semi-autonomous territory, ushering in a new and ominous era for the previously freewheeling hub of international business. On the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from the United Kingdom to China, Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Controversial Hong Kong security bill becomes law
June 30, 2020 22:40In our news wrap Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a controversial Hong Kong security bill into law. Beijing lawmakers applauded after passing legislation that punishes secessionist activity in the semi-autonomous territory with up to life in prison. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court has made it easier for religious schools to obtain public funds by upholding a Montana scholarship program. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A career CIA officer on Russian bounty intelligence -- and possible leaks
June 30, 2020 22:30The NewsHour has reported that Russian military intelligence provided financial incentives to the Taliban to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan -- and that this intelligence was always briefed up to senior U.S. government officials. But the White House say President Trump was unaware of the possible Russian bounty payments. Nick Schifrin talks to Douglas London, who had a 34-year career in the CIA. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
What's at stake with Israel's plan to annex parts of the West Bank
June 30, 2020 22:20U.S. and Israeli officials met in Jerusalem Tuesday to discuss what could be one of the most dramatic changes to the Middle East map in decades. Israel says that as of Wednesday, it might unilaterally declare significant parts of the West Bank as part of Israel. That annexation had the green light of the Trump administration, but the United Nations says it would be illegal. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
News Wrap: Golden State Killer will serve life in prison
June 29, 2020 22:55In our news wrap Monday, the man known as the Golden State Killer pled guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder. Former police officer Joseph DeAngelo will be spared the death penalty but will serve life in prison without parole. Also, in Afghanistan, an attack at a busy market in Helmand province killed at least 23 people. The Taliban and the Afghan military blamed each other for the violence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Schiff on reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops -- and whether Trump was briefed
June 29, 2020 22:50Former U.S. military and intelligence officials say Russia has been offering Taliban fighters money to target U.S. troops. But the White House denies that President Trump was briefed on this alleged intelligence. Nick Schifrin reports, and Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., chair of the House Intelligence Committee, about potential implications for U.S. policy toward Russia. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Thornberry: Pulling troops from Afghanistan would be 'tragic mistake' amid bounty intel
June 29, 2020 22:45Reports that Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to kill American troops in Afghanistan have caused uproar on Capitol Hill. The highest-ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry of Texas, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what lawmakers heard at Monday's intelligence briefing and how the U.S. should respond if the reports are true. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
British ambassador on Russian 'malign activity' in Afghanistan
June 29, 2020 22:30The United States has no greater ally in Afghanistan than the United Kingdom, and the British-American partnership is critical to U.S. foreign policy around the world. The new British ambassador to the U.S., Karen Pierce, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss intelligence reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the coronavirus pandemic and Israeli annexation of the West Bank. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Japan helps 5 South Sudanese runners keep their Olympic dreams alive
June 29, 2020 22:20The young African nation of South Sudan is facing two growing challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and ethnic violence. The dual threats mean little time or investment is left for athletes looking to compete in the Olympics -- so Japan, the host of the now-postponed 2020 Games, offered to help. NewsHour producer Ali Rogin reports on how five runners are training to keep their Olympic dreams alive. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders