He has the backing to topple the Prime Minister and form a new government. One of the biggest whale the chains in australian history scientists try to find out why nearly 500. 00 animals are stranded off tasmania. So the destroyed maria camp in greece is a stark reminder that all e. U. Nations have to step up to help refugees the European Commission president said the land has been unveiling a long way to proposal to overhaul the e. U. s asylum system this would see you countries sharing the responsibility for refugees and lifting the pressure off mediterranean nations the murray camp on Lesbos Island was destroyed by fire 2 weeks ago forcing almost 12000 refugees on to the streets. This package reflects a fair and reasonable balance between responsibility and solidarity among men but states we all share the benefits we all share the burden this package also reflects a very pragmatic and realistic approach we know that we have to build trust among Member States and citizens confidence
Coming up tonight. After the government claims a landslide victory for president. But his challenger says the vote was rigged and the European Union and the United States have. And it is the highest. In hong kong push through a new National Security of all. Viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome today in lebanon the entire government quit almost a week after the fatal blast in beirut the lebanese Prime Minister today announced the resignation of his government. Golf is just 8 months ago many lebanese blame the countrys political elite for years of corruption and negligence which they say made last weeks explosion possible clashes continue between police and protesters in beirut tonight. Now in his address today the Prime Minister said that he is quitting to make possible the changes that lebannon needs. Now that today we are heeding the people and their demands to hold accountable those responsible for a disaster that has been concealed for 7 years. A
Gun lobby new york prosecutors are suing the National Rifle association for financial wrongdoing saying they want to break up the n. R. A. Once and for all and. Fast but not optional germany is making coronavirus tests mandatory for all people in a ring become trees from designated hot spots new infections here are increasing their highest level in 3 months. By bring to our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome french president delivered a message to the people of beirut today you are not alone help is on the way on a visit to the lebanese capital pledge to spearhead a donors conference to raise funds to rebuild the city but he also said there will be no blank checks demanding political leaders begin real reform before its too late. In a city wrecked by the force of tuesdays catastrophic explosion people in beirut are coming together to clean up of debris in the citys streets. But with solidarity and a strong sense of Community Comes also anger. At t
Petrilli, chester finn president emeritus of the institute how to educate an american was the brainchild of mike and chester and today theyre going to share with us the original inspiration behind the book and why its themes are even more important now to revitalize k12 Civic Education. Joining us today are david bob, president of the bill of Rights Institute, david has worked for 20 years to build strong Civic Education programs thatengage the hearts and mindsof young people. Previously david worked at Hillsdale College and is author of a book on the vital role ofhumility. Welcome david also joining us is Jonah Goldberg , hes the chair applied liberty at the American Enterprise institute and editorinchief of the dispatch and let me jonah has authored a chapter in how to educate an american and finally several morgan smith, director of faculty at the Ashford Center which seeks to restore and strengthen the capacities of the American People for constitutional selfgovernance. Thank you a
Has had to say about that. Hong kongs Pro Democracy Movement delivered a landslide victory in local elections this weekend. Across hong kong, turnout was over 70 thats a record. Nearly three Million People voted, and they voted overwhelmingly for pro democracy candidates. Just have a look at this. This is the electoral map. The yellow shows us the electoral map. The yellow shows us the progress made by pro democracy politicians. They took 17 out of the 18 districts. Compare that to 2015, when all 18 were controlled by pro beijing groups. Weve also seen some of the territorys best known politicians defeated by young inexperienced pro democracy candidates. And of course, the context for all of this is that pro democracy anti beijing protests have been going on for over five months. And these results represent yet another blow to the authority of hong kongs chief executive carrie lam. Shes said. And while shes reflecting, the protests go on. Jonathon head is there. Today, Office Workers i