Past 12 months, helping us learn the history and literary life of cities around the country. For eight years we have traveled to u. S. Cities, bringing the literary scene to our viewers. You can watch more of our visits itiestour. Org c many think the selma to montgomery march just started up overnight and was a oneoff idea, but a Voting Rights movement had been brewing in selma since the 1930s. [gospel singer performing] here in selma and in many places throughout the south, africanamericans were done night were denied the right to vote, not because it wasnt their right, but because there were folks in position of power who did not want these folks to have the right to vote. That way they could be considered secondclass citizens. Andes and literary literacy tests were used to prevent americans from getting the vote. Poll taxes was a price you had to paper year forgetting on the voter rolls. Lets say i live in a rural area and i am making 60 a year, but poll taxes are one dollar a year
U. S. Foreign policy after a shake up into the white house president troubles Hardline National Security advisor john bolton is out to exploring what turns u. S. Policy might soon be taking. Scotlands highest court puts up another barrier to braggs. Rights given the bar the door to her majesty the queen to rule parliament for months of term for the 14th the polls will close on local. So is parliament no longer suspended will go to london. And new shock a coach has had a solid start in the bundesliga and ahead of this weekends match up to other boards to that he speaks with a coach about his ambition to create Something Special at the cup. Im sumi so much kind of good to have you with us the body of zimbabwes long time ruler Robert Mugabe has landed in the capital harare president emerson magog who was mugabes closest ally before ousting him last year met the plane at the airport now mugabes family invited all zimbabweans to go to the airport to welcome back his remains and you see the
Country, women, children, and men, simply because they are foreigners and dont feel welcome. Brent nigeria is repatriating hundreds of citizens from south africa. We have a report on the antiforeigner violence that has prompted that decision. Also tonight, the growing number of young urban adults choosing nonot to buy a car. The rise of carsharing has mame it easier r for young people to live without owning a car. Our reporter went to the frankfurt motor show to see what automakers are doing to get millennials to buy their products. Brent im brent goff. To our viewers on pbs in the United States and all around the world, welcome. We begin in the United States, were that countries commemorating the 2001 terror attacks with ceremonies across the nation. Families of victims and survivors were among crowds assembled at ground zero in new york city, where two hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center on 9 11 in the year 2000. Nearly three dozen people were kille
Good evening, welcome to bbc news. The fires which are currently ravaging the amazon rain forest in brazil are prompting the leaders of france and ireland that they wont support a major trade deal with south america unless the president of brazil does more to bring the situation under control. Campaigners have blamed Jair Bolsonaro for the spread of the fires, which are threatening a major source of the worlds oxygen. While the places which are scattered widely across the amazon, most notably in the north of brazil, are the most intense in the region for almost a decade. The issue is due to be discussed at the g7 summit this weekend in france. But bolsonaro has criticised foreign governments or interference. James robbins reports. The fires in the amazon forest continue to rage. And as more and more trees are lost, the threat to this great carbon capturing region of the world grows. Reports suggest there may be 2500 separate fires in the brazilian amazon. Farmers and loggers are being
Our headlines today what went wrong with the National Grid after a huge power blackout in england and wales . Millions were left without elelctricity, and hundreds of travellers were stuck on trains into the early hours. The mother of a teenager who went missing on holiday in malaysia has thanked the Emergency Services and has made a fresh appeal for information. Liverpool kick off the premier League Season in style, as last years runners up thrash newly promoted norwich 4 1 at anfield. A number of Outdoor Events have already been cancelled because of bad weather well be on the Isle Of Wight where the annual sailing regatta has been suspended. Strong winds will be the main weather story today, particularly gcioss weather story today, particularly across england and wales, thus of 60 mph causing disruption, thundery downpours elsewhere, join me for the full forecast here on breakfast. Its saturday the 10th of august. Our top story the Energy Watchdog has demanded an urgent report from t