Of victory over japan day. Or vj day, the allied victories in the pacific and the end of world war ii, the deadliest conflict in Human History. 75 years have passed since millions of people around the globe celebrated the end of world war ii. Thank you for joining us to celebrate our world war ii veterans who served overseas. All of those who served on the home front and our allies who together helped defeat tyranny, preserve freedom, and literally save the world. Of the National World war ii memoriam, your friends online commemorations is a Small Nonprofit Organization Whose Mission is to honor and preserve the National Memory of world war ii, and to create the next greatest generation of tomorrow. The ceremonies taking place throughout the day today are part of the friends four year world war ii 75th anniversary commemoration, which began on pearl harbor day 2016. Friends is the only organization to have hosted a full four year 75th anniversary tribute, marking every major battle in
Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Nada i am nada tawfik in new york, and this is bbc world news america. A new wave of violence in afghanistan risks reversing the progress made in peace talks. Violence in afghanistan is an everyday kind of violence afghans being killed as they leave their schools and go to work, as they are sitting in their homes. Nada police in the United States have arrested mexicos former defense minister for helping one of the worlds most notorious drug cartels laundering money and narcotics. With just 18 days until the u. S. Election can we take a look at a topic that has been largely missing from the president ial campaignnd find out where the candidates stand on foreign affairs. Nada welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. The United Nations in afghanistan has warned that
Than a 1000000 voters go to the polls for a state election in malaysia that could have far reaching consequences for the Prime Minister. Hello we begin in egypt where there are reports that at least 3 protesters have been killed after thousands of people defied a Police Crackdown to protest against the government for a 6th straight day dozens were arrested in raids ahead of the demonstrations but that didnt stop people expressing their anger over corruption deteriorating economy im poor Living Conditions and demanding the resignation of president of the fact that his sisi. Reports. Despite the threats of arrest or even death egyptians took to the streets in several areas across the country on friday. They dubbed it the friday already. To demonstrate their opposition to the rule of opting for top a c c and the month that he resigns. Slogans like this say its outloud dont be scared of sisi has to go were heard in cairos one neighborhood. In the giza governorates which has been the epicen
Than one in 5 coded 1000 deaths globally and is putting a president Donald Trumps handling of the pandemic in the spotlight as he campaigns for his 2nd term in office. Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on people to observe new coronavirus restrictions or risk a 2nd lockdown johnson made the appeal in a televised address it to the nation earlier he announced that england would expand its facemask requirements and introduce stricter rules on social gatherings. This is g. W. News from berlin follow us on twitter and instagram at the eunice or visit our website dot com. The 4 horsemen of the apocalypse that is the imagery that the u. N. Secretary general used today to describe the biggest threats to peace Climate Change unprecedented mistrust geo political tensions and the dark side of Digital Technology and he added a 5th horseman to these just hopi and dangers the coronavirus pandemic tonight a Global Health crisis that has made the Global Economy sick to if there are solu
Prime minister. The 1st major event for the Auto Industry since the start of the Global Pandemic is underway in beijing. Hello at least 3 people are reported to have been killed in antigovernment protests in egypt thousands of people have defied a Police Crackdown for 6 straight day demanding the resignation of president top in fact the has c. C. There is growing anger over corruption a deteriorating economy and poor living conditions. Reports. Despite the threats of arrest or even deaf egyptians took to the streets in several areas across the country on friday. The friday overreach to demonstrate their opposition to the rule of opting for tougher c. C. And among the tea resigned. Slogans like this so you tell too loud. Dont be scared of c. C. Has to go on were heard in cairos one neighborhood. In the giza governorates which has been the epicenter since protests began last sunday police and other security personnel were deployed in force thanks. This latest wave of antigovernment an an