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. Washington. This is bbc world news america. After a twoyear long power emeggle, Nicolas Maduro triumphant in venezuela. He controls all political institutions. Thatseaves the nation opposition in tatters. We speak to juan guaido lawmaker and self proclaimed interim president about what is next. Britains Prime Minister well had to brussels for talks after the president of the European Commission says the conditions for a trade agreement are not there. And sticking thei. Rescuing a group oranded giraffes in kenya. Katty wcome to world news america. Two years ago, global headlines were dominated by political in venezuela. We reported extensively on what looked at the time like the end of the maduro regime. Today, Nicolas Maduro is not only still in power, he has won a major electoral victory, giving hi
A final assault on the city of mechanic. To grant forces refused to step aside. Joe bidens transition to the white house can now begin in earnest until now hes been doing it without the support of the federal office, which is tasked with overseeing the transfer of paul. But more than 2 weeks after his victory speech, the head of the General Services administration has finally told the president elect that the transition can formally begin means bidens new administration can meet with federal officials to work on the Pandemic Response. The National Security front tweeted that he is ready for the transition. He thanks the g. S. A. Administrator and liberty for her dedication and loyalty to the country. He also went on to say that shes been harassed and abused. He didnt want the same thing to happen to her family. He says that his case will continue. Hes going to keep up the good fight, as he says, and believes that he will prevail. But that he has recommended that emily and her team do w
Ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. Just ahead of bidens announcement, the Dow Jones Stock index went above 30000 points for the 1st time ever. Shortly after trading opened the market search followers, news of the coronavirus vaccines and bidens transition. But in a brief white house appearance, President Donald Trump took the credit. If european government says to grain Regional Forces have started to surrender 3 weeks after the army started its offensive in the northern region. It follows a deadline by Prime Minister for them to lay down their arms by wednesday, or face an attack on the regions capital. If they can a particular, his leadership says its fighting back, claiming its destroyed. An Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter, and 2 tanks, a former militia leader in the democratic republic of congo has been sentenced to life in prison for war crimes. After a trial lasted 2 years, and to bury, also known as
Way, allowing the official, a federal transition to begin with government funding and classified intelligence briefings. Its a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. She have a chance he has more on bidens cabinet choices from wilmington, delaware, much being made off. For example, the new u. N. Ambassador nominee is an africanamerican woman, the nominee for the palm home. Unsecured 3 is a cuban immigrant. And the person who is, who was nominated for the be director of National Intelligence is a woman so much talk of diversity and fresh thinking. Having said all of that, its pretty clear that all of these, all of these nominees are a stablish moment, washington Foreign Policy blog figures with a return to be obama administration.
Antigovernment protesters ahead of the elections. I am natosha butler in paris where a shocking video is fueling a debate about Police Violence. A scientist at the center of Irans Nuclear program has been assassinated near the capital. Mohsen fakhrizadeh later died in hospital. Iranian officials suspect israel was behind the attack but havent provided evidence. A military commander promised to strike as thunder against those responsible. At first, the car carrying him was shot at. 15 seconds later, a nissan pickup truck loaded with explosives inflicted wounds on him that led to his death. Our correspondent is in the capital tehran. He says people believe fakhriz adeh was assassinated to wreck any chance of the u. S. And iran continuing with the iran nuclear deal. The Intelligence Ministry says they are launching an investigation. This is a highprofile kidding killing. His movements were highly protected. It was kept a secret, and there will be questions internally about how this has ha