And this is bbc world news america. The world marks the final hours of the tumultuous presidency. Donald trump himself has issued a farewell address in which he cited his achievements in office. President trump we did what we came here to do and so much more. Katty on his final day, mr. Trump received criticism from an unexpected corner. Republican senator Mitch Mcconnell blamed him for provoking the capitol hill riots. For his part, the president elect has touched down in the d. C. Region and will take the oath of Office Around midday wednesday to become americas 46th president. While the outgoing secretary of state makes a final dramatic policy statement, accusing china of committing genocide against a population. Katty welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. Four years is a long time in politics. Four years following the ins and outs of President Trumps policy has for many felt like a lifetime. Today was his last full day in office. To mark the occasion, he releas
His plans to tackle the economic crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic. We will bring it to you live. Articles of impeachment against donald trump. They will be served to the senate on monday, paving the way for his trial to begin. New Research Suggests the u. K. Strain of the coronavirus may be more deadly than the original virus. There is some evidence that the new variant, the variant first identified in london and the southeast may be associated with a higher degree of mortality. The European Commission presses pfizer over delays that have led to vaccine shortages in italy, spain, and germany. Welcome. President biden is expected to outline his plans tackling the economic crisis that has resulted from the coronavirus pandemic. He has revealed a 1. 9 trillion stimulus plan aimed to help Small Businesses and add 1400 directly into Many American wallets. We are waiting for the president to speak. Meantime, lets cross over to washington live to speak to our correspondent there. Wh
Washington, d. C. And this is bbc world news america. Trying to get the biggest economy on track. President biden on a massive relief package. Pres. Biden families are going hungry. People are at the risk of being evicted. We need to act. Anchor mass graves we need to act. Anchor mass graves in brazil keep growing from covid19. Plus speaking about the new vice esident, the, let harris he knows. Laura for all of you watching on pbs and around the world, welcome to c world news america. President struggling to find food. He wants to go further with a relief package. He says the time to act boldly is now. Pres. Biden people just is now. Pres. Biden people just want to stand stand by their coworkers. I do not believe that especially during a pandemic that has so weakened and created so much pain in america is that who we are . The bottom line is this. We are in a national emergency. We need to act like we are in a national emergency. Weve got to move with everything weve got. I dont believ
Narrator funding was also provided by, 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. Announcer and now, bbc world news. Laura im a wn washington, d. C. , and this is bbc world news america. Resident elect joe biden lays out an ambitious coronavirus vaccination plan, warning things will get worse before they get better. President elect biden truthfully, we remain in a very dark winter. Infection rates are up 34 . People are being hospitalized because of covid than ever before. Laura early results from ugandas election give president the lead but his main challenger claims widespread fraud. The transition in germany as Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 16 years in power. We will look at who is vying to replace her. Are y Michael J Fitch . Laura one of the oldest tricks in the book, a magician celebrating a century of illusion. Welcome to
Narrator funding was also provided by, 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. Announcer and now, bbc world news. Laura im a wn washington, d. C. , and this is bbc world news america. Resident elect joe biden lays out an ambitious coronavirus vaccination plan, warning things will get worse before they get better. President elect biden truthfully, we remain in a very dark winter. Infection rates are up 34 . People are being hospitalized because of covid than ever before. Laura early results from ugandas election give president the lead but his main challenger claims widespread fraud. The transition in germany as Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 16 years in power. We will look at who is vying to replace her. Are y Michael J Fitch . Laura one of the oldest tricks in the book, a magician celebrating a century of illusion. Welcome to