Incredible Boston Review and its lead ed editors. All of us have been proud contributors to the rich intellectual tradition curated by Boston Review, and i just think its really important to say in this moment before our countrys more famous publications were willing to run pieces on police and prison abolition, racial capitalism, black radical thought and the ethics of resistance, the boston the review really provided one of the major forums for these ideas to be debated with seriousness and subtlety, and it still does. There are not many publications who can match Boston Reviews commitment to publishing black thinkers, giving space to black liberation across the political spectrum or the bolder questions with of justice, democracy and citizenship. So its a real honor to be here at a panel cohosted by Boston Review. And just as a reminder, as serena said, the contributions from this evenings event which i hope you continue to contribute all go to three important organizations. Critica
A state of emergency standards but thats little comfort for those still living among the rubble after last weeks blast in beirut. And im leah harding with sports tennis world number one Novak Djokovic confirms hill play at the u. S. Open next month and paris danger man celebrate a return to the Champions League semifinals for the 1st time in 25 years after a stunning comeback when. I begin tonight with breaking news u. S. President donald trump has Just Announced that israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to normalize diplomatic relations the white house says that its part of a deal to halt the annexation of Palestinian Land i can also tell you that the peace deal was apparently sealed in a foreign call on thursday between u. S. President donald trump israels netanyahu. And crown Prince Mohammed bin desired. As part of the deal as we said israel has agreed to suspend applying sovereignty to areas of the west bank that it had been discussing an exciting this is a Major Develop
Back down and their rejection of sundays disputed president ial election. Several e. U. Countries see a steep rise in corona virus infections prompting fears of new knockdowns and stricter quarantine measures. And im lee harding with sports tennis world number one Novak Djokovic confirms hell play at the u. S. Open next month and paris and her mom celebrate a return to the Champions League semifinals for the 1st time in 25 years after a stunning comeback when. U. S. President donald trump has announced the formalization of ties between the u. A. E. And israel as part of the deal israel will suspend plans to addicks palestinian territory donald trump says the u. S. Helped broker the deal which will see the u. A. E. And Israel Exchange embassies and ambassador the 2 nations are expected to meet in the coming weeks to sign agreements. This is a truly historic moment not just the israel jordan peace treaty was signed more than 25 years ago as so much progress being made towards peace in th
So i could ask any washing r. T. International has just gone 2 oclock am of sky turkeys landmark has guess if a museum which through its long history has also been a cathedral and a mosque has been converted back into a place for muslim prayer. To enjoy i mean like all of other mosques the doors of the hagia sophia will be open to all locals all foreigners muslims and non muslims hagia sophia humanitys common legacy will continue to embrace everyone with its new status in a more sincere and more unique way by finalizing preparations quickly we plan to open hagia sophia for worship on friday july the 24th 2020 with friday prayers. Well since worshipers have to wait another 2 weeks then for the head case of faith to reopen for prayers this friday did see them gathering outside the new mini reconverted mosque the president s announcement comes shortly after to high court an old 934 decision to turn it into a museum. At a. Turkey council they reached the decision to a no 1934 Ministers Cou
Koreas tolerance wanes as pyongyang continues to escalate its rhetoric warning it will increase its military presence along the border. The what if you fail bob roberts or upset their mother. Because the way black people are treated properly is an america and a call for Justice George floyds brother appeals to the u. N. To act to protect black people in america. And install the English Premier League is back to restart beginning with a show of support from all players for the black lives matter movements. The us President Donald Trump asked the chinese premier for help to win this years u. S. Election thats just one of a number of startling claims made in a new book by his former National Security adviser john bolton in excerpts published in 2 newspapers bolton says trump was attempting obstruction of justice as a way of life by interfering in criminal investigations involving chinese and Turkish Companies. It says sector state might pompei were dismissed trumps attempts at diplomacy w