A couple of hours ago that if they want to keep pressure on the government and they have to keep out in the streets and people seem to basically be taking the advice the organization of american states is all so weighed in saying that there should be a 2nd round to give some certainty about whats happened here so far president reillys is resisting that he said that its only a matter of time before the electoral tribe you know who says an outright win thing him without any need of a 2nd round. Well still had hail now because there are a move by promises of economic reform that builds protesters continue that fight for political change. Will tell you why angry crowds surrounding the home often a few people trying to put stuff through standoff with police. We got some rather wet weather gradually making its way into western parts of china over the next couple days further east its looking well chief on a dry spell with decent amounts of sunshine to come through here that will if temperatu
Peaceful assembly but also the right to life and bodily integrity there have also been cases of Sexual Assault things that cannot be tolerated. On wednesday some secretary of the interior said he expects that any alleged Human Rights Violations will be thoroughly investigated. We are live in state of emergency and im really tired. But this doesnt not just to fight human rights abuses. Well the majority of protests in the country have remained peaceful theres also been widespread vandalism and hundreds of businesses have been looted a military enforced curfew has been announced for a 5th night in a row and has been extended to other cities of cheating the concern now as more people continue to join in the demonstrations and violate that curfew is that the violence that weve seen over the past few days will only worsen. Between protests that continue to intensify and a government who seems unable to regain the trust of the public. A peaceful solution to the unrest appears to remain out o
Of a twoweek campaign of direct action protests. More than 700 people have already been arrested. We will speak to one of the cofounders of Extinction Rebellion. Then some 40,000 workers at General Motors have entered their fourth week on strike. Itit is the longest National Strike at gm by the United Auto Workers in nearly hahalf a centntury. We will get the latest. And we will go to chicago to speak with the head of the Chicago Teachers Union which has voted to go onon strike next we. W we need staffing and errors like nursing, for social workers and special education services. Need enforceable caps on by sizes. Pay and benefits alalone are not enoughgh. We care deeply about the learning and working conditions in our schools. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Turkeys powerful military has massed troops and heavy weapons on its border with syria, as u. S. Troops heeded President Trumps order to ste
Now. Maria big show today, Dagen Mcdowell and emily and James Freeman. Great to see you. Good to see you. Dagen surrounded by all the super smart women. Yes. Just like at home. Maria director or something new . In other words, social media obviously one of the big stories, i have to get your reaction on what you heard. Make zuck is going to be on his own, we will let this democracy play it out and people debate online and people say the messages they want to say, its good news that despite the lose of some partners and political heat hes pressing ahead on his crypto currency plan. We could use that, maybe good for consumers. Maria a lot of pushback because of what he learned in other businesses, facebook ceo testified before lawmakers answering a variety questions on china, crypto currency and libra and watters kicked things off, watch this. Given the companys size and reach it should be clear why we have serious concerns about your plans to establish a Global Digital currency that wou
Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. President trump is directing all u. S. Troops to withdraw from Northern Syria as the fighting there gets more chaotic. Turkeys military offensive against the kurds started last week, and since then hundreds of isis families and supporters reportedly escaped from a holding camp. In a major shift of alliance, kurdish Officials Say they will now work with syria against turkeys offensive. Marc liverman is here in new york. Whats the reaction to the troop withdrawal now . Reporter good morning. One of the big concerns now is that the move could raise the possibility of the resurgence of the Islamic State or isis, but President Trump continues to back his move despite some isis will resurge. Ts absolutely a given. The presidenent insisted hed m the correct decision writing, quote, very smart not to be involved in the intense fighting along the Turkish Border for ar assads m