Independence, a report from the drc and perspective from brussels. Plus, fenced off and under surveillance. The Palestinian Family tetells w news what their lives have become in the west bank as israel plans to annex parts of the territory. Brent im brent goff. To our beers on pbs in the United States and all around the world, welcome. A new security law for hong kong supported and pushed by beijing is now in effect. Prodemocracy activists say this could be the beginning of the end of hong kongs autonomy. The new law allows authorities to crackdown on activities which beijing regards as subversive. It could see protesters dealt wiwith by authorities in chihin, rather than in hong kong. They fear this might be their last chance to protest. Tuesdays flash mob in a Shopping Center was small, but defiant. Everyone knew things were changing. Some feared to show their faces. Today i feel sosomewhat sad, just very sad, because today china passed a law, and even though no detail of the law and
Security, and Civic Education and empowerment. This conversation is part of a broader and Strategic Dialogue on civics as a National Security imperative. The Broader Program and todays. Rogram are generously funded we are very grateful. Todays amazing lineup of speakers will focus on the ways in which systemic racism, in addition to being a in fundamental violation of our commitment to human rights, is also a National Security issue. From sidelining essential voices and talents in National Security to undermining our influence around the world, to presenting all too tempting target adversaries to dos exploit. Tomorrow afternoon, same place and time at 4 00, we will have part two of the conversation where we will delve into the ways in which revitalizing Civic Education and engagement can help address the inequities and National Security threats. Engaged inust be sustaining our democracy. Civic education can help you click equip us to be better effective and to hold our institutions acc
Istanbuls skyline a powerful symbol of turkish history to the decision is now pending to turn the status of the i use of fear back into a most. So sudden with that breaking news out of the United States a woman accused of underage girls for the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has herself now been arrested by the f. B. I. The british socialite Elaine Maxwell is accused by multiple women of recruiting them for epstein and his friends to abuse Jeffrey Epstein you remember took his own life in prison while awaiting trial in august of last year more details now with Gabriel Elizondo whos following the story from new york deborah. Yes were being told that the rain maxwell was arrested in New Hampshire which is the state use most of new york city early this morning on this thursday morning. She has in custody by the f. B. I. Were expected to hear more from the Southern District of new york prosecutors here within the next hour or so the u. S. Has unsealed the indictment against maxwell
The United States also. The United States economy added almost 5000000 jobs a President Donald Trump talents another forward in u. S. Unemployment to the job market still well short of regaining huge pandemic losses. More than 100. 00 jade mine its a killed in a landslide in men in the worst accident of its kind in is. So we begin in ethiopia where tensions remain high days after a popular singer and activist was killed by unknown gunmen a child who does say whos hes been buried in his hometown was an icon for the countrys biggest ethnic group the roma his murderous spark days of protests more than 80 people were killed in the violence mohammed today reports now from nairobi. The funeral for european singer john who was held in his native town as under arrest over his death spread from the only religion where he was seen as a hero. The crowds of almost one not as big as and dissipated many say they had been to. Underway by police is in the funeral procession could turn into one of the
Maxwell a close friend of the late accused sex trafficker Geoffrey Epstein is arrested in the United States also. A rival palestinian groups come together to voice opposition against israels annexation. And. All the. French open organizes that fans will be allowed to attend this is still a tournament. Now the u. S. Senate has passed a bill targeting china over its new security law and home called the bill aims to penalize banks doing business with chinese officials who have implemented the new law it will be sent to the President Donald Trump for approval it comes a day after house of representatives passed it without opposition. It is nothing short of an all out effort to negate the rights of the people of hong kong in violation of the agreements made under the one country 2 systems we were concerned of what it might be and it exceeds even those harz the law is a brutal sweeping crackdown against the people of hong kong intended to destroy the freedoms they were promised thanks to you