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you are watching "bbc world news america." to come, nasa announces it has discovered 1300 new planets outside the solar system, increasing the chances of finding one to sustain life. town of fort mcmurray has been dealt a blow by the wildfires that ripped through the canadian province of alberta. it is thought to thousand homes were destroyed. laura bicker sent us this report. laura; the fire has ripped away the fabric of this neighborhood. little thehave left twisted metal and charred concrete. the grim aftermath of a frightening force of nature man to control. you can see the remainders of family homes. this was somewhere that people cherished. garden furniture, pieces of life that are blackened and hollowed out by the fire. it is ravaged. this is brutal. couples drawnof to this oil-rich town, it is replaced by an uneasy calm. beast, an animal, unlike a fire i've ever seen in my life. laura: the chief wants residents to know that he did all he could, but the fire did not play by the rules. >> this is rewriting the book. they

." >> this is "bbc world news america."o -- brazil'ss senate votes to impeach the president, but she vows to on and prove her innocence. in d, donald trump makes a high-stakes visit to the speaker of the house. speaker ryan: i was very encouraged by what i heard from donald trump today. i do believe we are now planting the seeds to get ourselves unified. and at the invictus games, wounded servicemembers are bringing in metals with prince harry there to cheer them on -- wounded servicemembers are bringing in medals with prince harry there to cheer them on. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the political fight in brazil has deepened after the senate voted to impeach the president, who was alleged to have concealed the size of the country's budget deficit. she denies committing any crime and has announced the process is a coup. >> "brazilian warrior" was the her staff and supporters as president rousseff was voted to be impeached. the former political prisoner said she had faced

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you are watching "bbc world news america."ll to come on tonight's pigs are helping cure blindness in china. it is a medical advance that is worth one part of the country's science revolution. five days after the last of the lane over the mediterranean, one official claims the investigation points to an explosion on board. that is being denied right other investigators. there are conflicting reports swervedther the airbus before it plunged into the sea killing 66 people on board. correspondent: aircraft and ships from different countries are looking for the wreckage of the egyptair plane. looking for anything that could help investigators understand what happened. so far, little has been established with any certainty. seven news agency reports have quoted an unnamed senior egyptian forensic official who says the small signs of human remains recovered suggests the logical explanation is that the aircraft was brought down by an explosion. that has been denied by the egyptian head of forensics, saying it was too early to identify

and now "bbc world news america." this is "bbc world news america."eporting from washington, i am katty kay. baghdad.pped through the so-called islamic state steps out attacks. the presidential primaries are not over, but the attention has shifted to the general election. i find out if donald trump can widen his appeal. meet happy, the ancient begich and god of the nile. 2 sunken cities have been rediscovered. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. baghdad was hit by a series of bombings today which left to 70 people dead and dozens injured. this is the latest in a string of attacks claimed by the so-called islamic state. there is growing concern about the ability of iraq's fractured government to keep its citizens safe. jim muir starts our coverage. it athe most deadly attack market in the shaab district. the so-called islamic state said one of their suicide bombers blew himself up. he claimed the attack was aimed at shia militiamen. this survivor said he hid under a table and rescuers took away body parts of s

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you are watching "bbc world news america."o come -- ♪ the sound of music rings out in the syrian city of palmyra, a welcome change from the gunfire just weeks ago. today, british prime minister said donald trump deserves respect for being the last man standing in the republican presidential field, but he would not apologize for his earlier comments calling mr. trump's proposal to ban muslims from america "stupid and wrong." foreign policy is bound to be an issue that will come up in november, but a poll today shows there are real divisions between the parties. olivia evans has been looking at the numbers for us. olivia: american support for an increase in defense spending has risen to the highest level since the months after 9/11. a% want a boost in funding, 22% increase from five years ago. less than a quarter of americans think spending should be cutback. republicans are leading the call for more spending, particularly those who want to "make america great again." six out of 10 republicans want more money going to defense. i

to give us your presentation. >> thank you. >> so first of all i want to express my gratitude to new america and to peter bergen for giving me this opportunity to present my new book on jihadist terrorism in europe. the historical study. also think you david for organizing the events and moderating after my presentation. the book is based on within 12 years of research at the research establishment and it is with the harrison research group. i think one of the main value add of this book compared to many other books on terrorism in general and also on terrace and she had a terrace in europe is the historical dimension of course. like the paris and brussels lately have historical roots both in and out of europe. you think it's important that we base our understanding and also think about counter policy, but when we do that we need to take into account the historical dimension. so the book examines jihadist terrace from 1994 and 2015. i gather information about more than 150 terrace and study more than 40 of them in detail. i look at the biographies of the terrorists, how they are radicalized,

learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, bbc "world news america." ♪ >> this is "bbc world news americaeporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. one of the two buck -- one of chibok girls captured by boko haram is free. and in venezuela, we are there a midst the action. how are the police going to stop the protesters? for now, the police and the army are on the government's side despite opposition. sharks forhing science. we will take you on board tracking one of the ocean's most mysterious predators. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. schoolgirlshibok kidnapped by boko haram militants two years ago has been found. confirmed thermy teenager with a four-month-old baby was rescued. the first since they were abducted from a boarding school. correspondent: at last, good news for the relatives in chibok . >> members of the civilian joint samboa haven rescued one of the chibok schoolgirls. correspondent: one of the missing schoolgirls have then found alive. she has already been reunited with her mother. initial reports say the civilian a young

you can learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world newsmerica." reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. dramatic scenes in the migrant crisis. 500 people rescued. donald trump clinches the republican nomination, reaching the magic number of delegates he needs to leave the ticket. and -- to lead the ticket. and china is diving deep to explore the ocean. sending submarines to places few have ever seen before. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the migrant crisis has been defined by harrowing tales of people risking everything, hoping for a better life. today brought more shocking images. dozens more migrants are feared to have drowned after their boat sank off the coast of libya. the news came as hundreds of survivors from another sinking boat were brought ashore in italy. there are concerns about those who may still be missing. the bbc's james reynolds reports. james: italy's navy approaches the migrants' overcrowded boats. on deck, the migrants are desperate to see their rescuers. they

learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, bbc "world news america." ♪ katty: this is "bbc world newsrica." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. protests rock france as the battle over labor affect travel and other industries. in falluja, striking back against iraqi government troops. there is a growing concern over the fate of the civilians trapped in the city. this small town in ethiopia has produced some of the world's best runners. we are put through the paces with the next generation of champions. >> they have been going down this slope five times this morning. i'm struggling to keep up. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the labor protest which has gripped france for weeks could become worse. the national railway strike is getting underway. it takes full effect on wednesday. president ollanta says he will not back down on the reforms, france's 35-hour work week. with a sporting event days away the troubles are getting global attention. from paris, lucy williamson. lucy: from france's northern cities to the southern ports,

news america."funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, e*trade, and cancer treatment centers of america. >> shouldn't what makes each of us unique make our treatment unique? advanced genomic testing is changing the way we fight cancer. we are focused on the evolution of cancer care. you can learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." ♪ laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan . comments creating waves on both sides of the atlantic, and crisis,ng the migrant angelina jolie speaks about the acts of humanity and some of the darker side it has provoked. >> it has given a false air to those who provoke fear and separation. the catwalk to the movies, havana is the place to be right now. local artists do not want to be left behind. ♪

." >> this is "bbc world news america."eporting from washington, i am katty kay. it is ugly in indiana. insults fly in the critical presidential primary, and trump supporters have a message for those out to stop their man. >> get over it. make americag to great again. we need help, what we are doing now isn't working. inty: a navy seal is killed iran. will rio be ready when the torch arrives in august? ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. you may have thought the u.s. presidential campaign was ugly enough as it was. was a new low. as voters in indiana go to the polls, it is the last chance for republican ted cruz to prove that he belongs in the race. out of desperation or frustration he unloaded on donald trump calling him a moral, a serial full and refer .- a serial philander >> this is a state where donald trump could seal the deal. those outside this rally in indianapolis suggest he is poised to do so. would you say to the stop trump forces? >> get over it. >> we need help

learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now bbc world news america. >> this is bbc world news america. and egyptair plane crashes in onte to cairo with 56 people board. conflicting reports on where the wreckage has been found. we do not know what caused the crash. investigators are looking at if there was a mechanical failure or terrorist attack. >> it made a 90 degree turn to the left than 360 degree turn to the right. the picture we had was lost. >> he rescued hundreds of children from the holocaust. dozens gathered for a service celebrating him. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and around the globe. the egyptair plane that disappeared thursday is most likely to have been brought down by a terrorist act than by a technical fault. that is the view of officials in cairo where the plane was heading. it left paris and most passengers were french and egyptian. records have been found with our conflicting reports of that. morning even through their tears there was hope their loved ones could be found alive despite the plane having vanished overnight. the debris c

♪ >> this is "bbc world news america." >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freemanoundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, e*trade, and cancer treatment centers of america. >> shouldn't what makes each of us unique make our treatment unique? advanced genomic testing is changing the way we fight cancer. we are focused on the evolution of cancer care. learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." the memory of hiroshima must not fade. president obama delivered that message on a historic trip to the japanese city where the u.s. dropped an atomic bomb. president obama: we have a shared responsibility to look directly into the eye of history must dowhat we differently to curb such suffering again. laura: meanwhile, back in the u.s., the race to become next president is full steam ahead with the focus now on california. washington, d.c., is known for monuments, but right now, it's

katty: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay.he republican race is over. donald trump's path to the nomination is clear after ted cruz and john kasich drop out of the race. as britain announces it will accept more child refugees, we are at a camp in calais hearing from teenagers who have been on a nightmare journey. ever heard of the leech dance? our correspondent takes to the the name of science. you will not want to miss these moves. ♪ katty: welcome to viewers on public television in america and around the globe. first, donald trump won the indiana primary. then his main rival, ted cruz, dropped out. john kasich did the same. mr. trump is the last man standing with a clear path to the nomination. a reality not many of us saw coming. on the democratic side, hillary clinton has the most delegates, but bernie sanders won in indiana last night. bryant has more. trump launchedld his campaign for the presidency he was written off as a giant ego with a miniscule chance. he is the presumptive nominee. tower,brated at trump the new yor

♪ this is bbc world news america.resentation is made possible by the freeman foundation newman's own foundation giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good: foundation pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs e*trade and cancer treatment centers of america. shouldn't what makes each of us unique make our treatment unique? advanced a genomic testing changing the way we fight cancer. the evolution of cancer care. you can learn more cancer center.com. and now bbc world news america. katty: attacks inside the syrian government stronghold so-called islamic state claiming responsibility for bombings in two cities on the mediterranean coast area. president obama starts his trip to vietnam by lifting a long-held arms embargo. china's science revolution is going forward on a massive scale. we will take you to the radiotelescope that dwarfs all its rivals. simply colossal. bigger is better when it comes to astronomy because the larger the dish the more signals can be detected from space.

you can learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america."ra: ejection officials have .ound remains and debris as loved ones begin to mourn those who were lost. president obama urges congress to act fast on a funding bill to combat the zika virus. it has been detected in africa. cultureebrating irish to mark a century since the easter rising. politics and the arts are interlinked on the emerald isle. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the search for clues for what caused the crash continues. as authorities find human remains and wreckage in the sea. the jet went missing on route from paris to cairo. the huge international search is underway focused on finding flight recorders. our correspondent is in cairo with more. clinton: in the village they prayed in the mourned. but here there are nobodies to bury. three men from separate families died in the egyptair crash. one, we his daughter by his side. common told prayers me about his friend. >> this is his daughter. >> his daughter. four years old. >> ver

watching "bbc world news america." concern over the impact of the zika virus.here is a fight over funding now as well. honors,e deepest lace seven miles beneath the surface of the pacific ocean. scientists are getting a rare glimpse of what lives in the depths of the marianas trench. david: and alien world and export right now by a submarine. one of the strangest and most spectacular sites. a luminous jellyfish pulsing its way through the mariana trench. the darkest, deepest waters anywhere on the planet area and scientists on the surface are amazed. >> so beautiful. a sea cucumber and twisting in light it has never seen before. an image that was not only filmed but was also really live. the revolutions can be watched by anyone with access to the internet. it is part of a new age of exploration with marine researchers on board the expedition ship sharing their discoveries with scientists around the world. >> the deep sea is a place of wonder and beauty. we will have the chance to go through and make sense of it as scientists later. the colors, the delicate life

you are watching "bbc world news america." ining to build a new life germany.e see how refugees are learning the ways. many people had their eyes up to the sky today in the hope of catching a glimpse of material passing in front of the sun's surface. the term professional assignment -- a tru reporter: against the fiery backdrop of the sun, mercury slipping through deb so that we did a spectacular view of it from earth. is only happens about 14 times every century. the site is a reminder that -- how the solar system works. world,on and around the people gathered for a glimpse of the little planet closest to the sun. >> there it is on the right. royal astronomical society laid on a variety of views to view the event. what you can see is a black dot, this distant world has caught the imagination. dot, it hasg a tiny an incredible beauty. the last time i saw this was back in 2003. i'm just as excited as everybody else. most people here would never have seen anything like it. the majority of the world's population has not seen mercury. those things together make it

jane: this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. i'm jane o'brien. europe's efforts to stop people smugglers off the coast of libya are failing, says a new report. the latest on those trying to make it across the mediterranean. touring the fire damage at fort mcmurray, canada's prime minister justin trudeau gets a first hand look at the destruction caused by wild fires. and actress jodie foster is now behind the cameras. she talks to us about gender bias in an exchange you won't want to miss. welcoming to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe much the european mission to stop migrant smuggling off the coast of libya is failing, that's the message today and within the last two days hundreds have arrived by crossing the mediterranean. in contrast, numbers crossing to turkey have had a dramatic fall. first, a report on those making the treacherous journey from libra to italy. >> through most of the crossing they slept huddled beneath blankets as if trying to shield themselves from the world they struggled to survive in. but by

from new america, this, this is about one hour 15 minutes. >> welcome. dr.re going to hear from petter nesser. we're going to be here and hear from the dr. senior fellow on research establishment on his latest book which encapsulates the research he has been doing on jihadist terrorism. the book is entitled islamic terrorism in europe. it is also available outside if you would like a copy. i'm sure he would be happy to send them afterward. without further do, i turn it over to you to give us your presentation. >> thank you. >> so first of all i want to express my gratitude to new america and to peter bergen for giving me this opportunity to present my new book on jihadist terrorism in europe. the historical study. also think you david for organizing the events and moderating after my presentation. the book is based on within 12 years of research at the research establishment and it is with the harrison research group. i think one of the main value add of this book compared to many other books on terrorism in general and also on terrace and she had a terr

learn more at cancercenter.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." government forces begin the final assault on falluja, trying to retake the city from islamic state. guilty of crimes against humanity. the former leader of chad sentenced to life in prison for his role in thousands of deaths in the 1980's. she was a supermodel, but her life ended far from stardom. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the iraqi army is facing resistance as it tries to storm falluja and take it from so-called islamic state. have stepped up their --acks, but >> this latest phase got underway at donna a week after the campaign to oust islamic state from falluja was launched. the renewed assaults was artillery bombing to soften defenses. the american-led coalition and iraqi air force carried out airstrikes in support of ground forces led by elite combat units. >> our soldier started the offensive at 5:00 today. far, the latest phase of the attack used to be pressing in around falluja, not going into the center of the city itself. as

he also serves on the board of new america, and he is himself a prolific writer. he has produced five books including the award-winning collusion and the struggle of work product. so we are you very grateful to have him leave the conversation this evening. i hope that all of you will stay and continue it at the end of the discussion and the q&a. we're going to have a raffle and raffle off some books that michele's publisher was kind enough to make available to us. so she will sign books and hope you will enjoy the reception and discuss the ideas that were going to talk about this evening. so welcome. >> thank you very much everyone for coming. it's great for me as a washington person and to be are at sais. also i should say we have hired a number of sais people, special people bond has been done to the financial program at the transit program because the worldliness of a sais in the per -- is what really made. we have found the big policy pictures and so but also the ability to do what really serious financial skills. michele, very fortunate because i've been able

tamara drought will talk about network's new working -- america's new working class. also coming up, senate majority leader mitch mcconnell will look back on his life and career in politics. and this weekend don watkins, fellow at the ayn rand institute, will argue that measures to alleviate income inequality actually end up hurting low income americans. >> the real insight of the enlightenment thinkers like the founders was each of us is equal and the fact that we have equal rights. and so the government's job is not to rule us, it's to be our servant, the servant, the protector of our rights. but what happens when it protects our rights equally? what happens when it protects your freedom the same that it protects mine? we're going to create different amounts of wealth because we have different abilities, we make different choices, we, you know, some of us want to go and become a teacher x. for us, that's what a successful life is whether we, you know, go up from where our parents were or down, that's what a successful life is. over people want to be hedge fund manag

>>> making news in america this morning -- we have breaking news, president obama is in vietnam making a major announcement overnight. hear the new decision by the u.s. that's sparking instant outrage from china. >>> bringing out the big dog. bill clinton on the attack overnight as new polls show hillary clinton trailing donald trump. plus s trump ready to pick a running mate. >>> a robot has joined in the search of flight 804. >>> in texas shifting through damage. >>> emotioning running ahead of at the billboard music awards. madonna and stevie wonder honored a legend. we have full coverage ahead. ♪ purple rain >>> good morning to you. i'm diane maceda. >> and i'm phillip mena. we begin with that major announcement by president obama taking a step with normal relationship with an old enemy. >> he announced the end of an arms embargo with the country, something vietnamese leaders had long sought. abc's bob woodruff is traveling with the president and he joins now. >> reporter: good morning, yes some very big news this morning. a short while ago, president obama announced that the u.s.

. >> and the new america brand label is back on the internet because everyone knows it is now own bys which is why -- >> john. >> last week was bourbon. this week a is beer. something you should tell us jonas? >>> all right. forget the republican establishment. it is donald trump's real problem with the media establishment? hi everyone. i'm neil cavuto. and now that he's the presumptive gop nominee, all of a sudden these are the trump stories we start seeing. the washington post front page expose on his playbook past. the new york "daily news," declareing him less popular than lies. than lies. and the lies we understood were upset. anyway charles is asking where is the same over the top type of stories on hillary clinton? bernie sanders? i'm not saying they are not out there but there are n