Prodemocracy demonstrators plunge the city into crisis. Plus, a case of fraud off the pitch. Former top german football officials are charged with corruption. Did they buy germanys right to host the 2006 world cup . Also on the show tonight, the world loses a beloved author. Nobel laureate writer Toni Morrison whose novels exploring africanamerican identity gave voice to millions, has died at the age of 88. Im brent goff. Two viewers on pbs in the u. S. And all around the world, welcome. Tonight, there are new worries of a political and maybe military firestorm over kashmir. Yesterday, indias hindunationalistled government revoked kashmirs special status by the. By repealing article 370 of the constitution. Earlier today, Pakistans Army said it would go to any extent necessary to support the contested territory. Residence in pakistani controlled kashmir have been making their anger clear. India says it is revoking article 370 of its constitution, which gives the region more freedom to
Issues an urgent appeal for a look at whats behind the crisis. And stop for gisors of the 2006 world cup in germany have been charged with fraud by swiss prosecutors over their alleged roles in a lull 2000000 euro payout. Also coming up trying to stop the great coral reefs die off we go underwater and believes for a look at how conservationists there are keeping those coral reefs alive. Im dr thomas thanks so much for joining us we begin this program in russia where firefighters backed by the countrys air force are struggling to contain the wildfires in siberia the area thats a blaze is continuing to grow with some 45000 square kilometers already affected thats an area the size of denmark. Officials say theyve had to give up their efforts in some of the more remote areas in the hard hit province of crossly arsk residents are literally choking on smoke as the flames draw closer the village of belief is at the front line of the blaze residents knew they would probably have to evacuate th
A few. American mornings after Mass Shootings in El Paso Texas and dayton ohio leave at least 31 people dead President Trump vals to act and condemns White Supremacy but critics play in him for inspiring hatred in a nation gripped by gun violence. And beijing warns hong kong protesters that punishment is coming to debbie reports from the street clashes as police make mass arrests. Im brian thomas thanks so much for joining us we start this program in india and the political firestorm kicking up there as india revokes kashmirs see. National constitutional status the lower house of parliament is expected to ratify a bill that would even further limit local government governing powers in the disputed region the hindu nationalist led government says these steps are long overdue and more protests are expected to flare up in neighboring pakistan which is vowed retaliation. This is anger on the streets of pakistan here nationalists supporters furious at events in kashmir call for revenge agai
Control over the muslim majority region and clubs from conservative dont like her for. Me reports from El Paso Texas a city that is mourning those killed in a weekends of mass shooting. And the world loses a beloved a visionary Toni Morrison whose novels exploring africanamerican identity game for millions has died at the age of 88. 00. Im sara kelley welcome to the Program China has issued a stark warning to protesters in hong kong a Government Spokesperson in beijing says that punishment is coming and they should not underestimate the strength of the Central Government now Hong Kong Police also. Announced that they had arrested more than 148 people after clashes on monday the largest single day tally since prodemocracy demonstrations began 2 months ago our correspondent Charlotte Charleston pill was in the midst of the protest and sent us this report. Was the scene as we arrived the chaos begins. To her find. Her till the to have her come through. The house to see her son how come no
A weekend smash shooting. And the world also loses a beloved visionary tony morris and whose novels explored africanamerican identity and gave a voice to millions has died at the age of 88. 00. Im sorry kelly welcome to the Program China has issued a stark warning to protesters in hong kong a Government Spokesperson in beijing says that punishment is coming and that they should not underestimate the strength of the Central Government Hong Kong Police also announcing that they have arrested more than 148. 00 people after clashes on monday the largest single day tally since prodemocracy demonstrations began 2 months ago our correspondent charles a child some pill was in the midst of the protests and sent us. This report. Was seen as we arrived the chaos begins. To look like. So where and how you can really deliver the tough on up toward the front of the ship to see her look on how theyre coming down the long haul. Is the take as clear as protesters slowly return. Us among them dozens of