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josephine baker interred at the pantheon in paris, honored among the great and good of friends, the first lack woman to receive such an honor. omicron cases in the netherlands predate those in south africa and botswana. more cases are reported around the world, the world health organization says travel bans will not stop the virus crossing borders. eric zemmour declares he is running for president, a tv pundit with a criminal record for far right views, he could split the far right vote in france come april. this is live in paris. ♪ mark: thank you very much for being with us. the remains of josephine baker have been reinterred at the place of national honor to the great and good of france. the president pay tribute at the pantheon tuesday. in the words of the president, you were warned an american but deep down there is no one more french than you. reaction, analysis and appreciation of josephine baker will be throughout the program let's start with words on the french president the woman recognized as a national treasure. >> war hero, fighter, dancer, a singer. a black woman defending b

macron chose this moment and he chose josephine baker.his absolutely extraordinary career who overcame obstacles to become this outstanding person to give a signal to people and say, this is who we are. we don't want racism. we don't want to split the country and we want to be a diverse nation. brent: that was barbara reporting from paris. you are watching dw news from berlin. after a short break, i will be back to take you through the day. our mandatory coronavirus -- are mandatory coronavirus vaccinations coming to germany? if the new german chancellor has his way, they possibly will as early as february. we will explain after the break. ♪ >> world news and analysis from france 24. i am marco and, these are the headlines. josephine baker interred at the pantheon in paris, honored among the great and good of friends, the first lack woman to receive such an honor. omicron cases in the netherlands predate those in south africa and botswana. more cases are reported around the world, the world health organization says travel bans will not st

of course, josephine baker was a human like anybody else. but, you know, based on my research and based on the life that, you know, she lay that thing that her work showed that she, you know, anywhere she went, she tried to advise against racism. i mean, even in latin america, she was spied upon by the u. s government for the white as she did. and you know, it was her french citizenship that allowed her to move so freely because they did try to stop her movement by, you know, on cancelling her pass for it. so i think her life and her work, you know, speaks for itself. we really appreciate you giving us your time and your thoughts on this mar, back for. thank you very much indeed. thank you. the caribbean island nation of barbados is now a republic after ending its ties with the british monarchy. sandra mason has been sworn in as president, replacing queen elizabeth as head of state our latin america editor, elissia newman. was that the festivities bridgetown? ah, the declaration of the world newest republic was marked by celebrations ah, wit

like our val, connecticut, josephine baker would represent all the fantasies at that era. it was a very colonialist attitude towards her, a very condescending view, but not as racist as what she known in the united states. and that's why she tolerated his attitude and played with it because, you know, she was part of her, the whole generation of people who moved to france. they were black, but they were also american. so they were in a higher position than the africans or the west indians, who also lived by the thousands in france. baker went on to tour europe and appear in movies. but world war 2 changed everything. now, a french citizen baker worked for the resistance using her performance as a cover to spy on the nazis and even italian dictator, mussolini should eventually become a left tenant in a female group of pilots, under general de gaulle, she remained loyal to the goal even during the upheaval of the 1968 protests after the war. baker got involved in anti racist politics. she was the only woman to speak at the $963.00 march on washington d. c. where martin luthe

josephine baker is the first black woman to be honored here, a member of france's wartime resistance nt and lifelong campaigner against racism. that campaign shaped her family. baker adopted 12 children from around the world, calling at her rainbow tribe. >> these children represent an example of a real brotherhood. they show to people it is possible to live together if we so wish to. ♪ >> the pantheon today echoed with her trademark song, a love song to paris. as the city that revered her a century ago claimed her forever as its own. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. >> a fitting final resting place. before we go, here is a new hobby for the extremely intrepid. how about jumping out of a plane into a volcano? sebastian alvarez has done it. he's a well-known wing suit flyer, and spent a year getting ready for the stunt, which took place in his home country of chile. he had to wait for perfect weather conditions to make sure his descent into one of chile's most dangerous volcanoes was safe, or as safe as it could be. definitely not one for me. don't know about you. thanks f narrator: f

and yet nothing was preordained. josephine baker was born in missouri in 19 o 6, but by the age of 14, she was in new york, dancing in all black musicals. in 1925, the big move to paris, where she'd star at the shawn's elisa theatre. she said made headlines for her risque routines appearing topless, and also wearing a banana belt in the dull salvage. something that attracted criticism from anti colonial activists in france at the time, the holy cow, connecticut josephine baker would represent all the fantasies of that era. it was a very colonialist attitude towards her, a very condescending view, but not as racist is what she'd known in the united states. and that's why she tolerated his attitude and played with it was because, you know, she was part of the whole generation of people who moved to france. they were black, but they were also american. so they were in a higher position than the africans or the west indians, who also lived by the thousands in france. baker went on to her europe and appear in movies. but world war 2 changed everything. now, a french citizen baker worked fo

josephine baker was the girl who left st louis to come to europe to find freedom. there was racism here, too — both in her roles on stage and in her daily life. madame josephine... speaking to the bbc years later, she explained how she fought against it, adopting 12 children from around the world that she nicknamed her rainbow tribe. these children represent an example of real brotherhood. they show to people that it is possible to live together if we so wish to. one of her children says he never thought his mother was cool until he learned mickjagger was a fan. she was very protective, very close to us, when she was there, because sometimes she was away. and she wanted for us a good education, so sometimes she could be a little bit strict when we are doing bad things. baker used her celebrity to campaign against racism and intolerance and also to pass information for the french resistance during the second world war. this is one of the greatest honours france can bestow — a seat in the resting place of its national heroes. josephine baker is the first black woman

josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france's wartime resistance adopted 12 children from around the world, calling it her rainbow tribe. these children represent an example of real brotherhood. they show to people that it is possible to live together if we so wish to. the pantheon today echoed with her trademark song j'ai deux amours, a love song to paris, as the city that revered her a century ago claimed herforever as its own. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. that's all the time we have for you on newsday at this hour. thanks so much for watching and do stay with bbc news. hello there. after a spell of cold weather, the final day of november brought a return to something milder, something much milder, in fact — westerly winds which fed a lot of cloud across the uk but brought temperatures of 12, 13 or 14 degrees in many places. away from the far north, cold air clung on across shetland and that cold air has been staging a return over recent hours. this area of low pressure has worked its way through. and that plunge of cold air will continue to

josephine baker, adored by paris a century ago, was the star of france again today.rom the four corners of her life — paris, missouri, monaco, where she's buried, and the village in france where she raised her children. | translation: you're entering our| pantheon because you loved france and you showed the way. born american, at heart, there's no—one more french than you. baker crossed the atlantic to escape segregation. in paris, she found fame with audiences hungry for american idols, using her celebrity to fight racism and pass messages

josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france's wartime resistanceement and a lifelong campaigner against racism. that campaign shaped herfamily, too. baker adopted 12 children from around the world, calling it her rainbow tribe. these children represent an example of real brotherhood. they show to people that it is possible to live together if we so wish to. the pantheon today echoed with her trademark song, j'ai deux amours, a love song to paris, as the city that revered her a century ago claimed herforever as its own. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. that's it. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. have a very good night. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with us are jane merrick, policy editorfor the i newspaper, and jamie njoku—goodwin, chief executive of uk music and former special adviser to the department of health and social care. so we are in good hands for the papers tonight! let's take a look at tomorrow's front pages, then. the expansions of the government's covid booster pro

but josephine baker was born here, in missouri.vist. she was also a spy in world war ii. she became a spy for france fighting against the nazis. she travelled, built relationships with officers, and shared information hidden on her music sheets. a remarkable woman. a quick note for tomorrow, the supreme court will be hearing oral arguments on the future of roe v. wade hanging in the balance. jose diaz bilart and a team will take you into the room to see the justices asking questions. first, ab degree ya membershiple andrea mitchell reports is next with kristin welker. >>> good day, this is "andrea mitchell reports." we'll check in with andrea later. i'm kristin wewe'll welker. as leaders at the federal, state, and local level are urges boosters for the fully vaccinated as information on the variant continues to pour in from all across the world. >> we don't have enough information to talk about dire situations. there are some concerning aspects about the

josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france�*s wartime resistanceto us before the ceremony, one of her children said he never thought his mother was cool until he learned mick jagger was a fan. she was very protective, very close to us when she was there, because sometimes she was away. and she wanted for us a good education. so sometimes, she could be a little bit strict when we were doing bad things. her symbolic coffin contains handfuls of earth from the four corners of her life — paris, missouri, monaco where she is buried, and the village in france where she raised her children. the pantheon today echoed with her trademark song j�*ai deux amours, a love song to paris, as the city that revered her a century ago claimed herforever as its own. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. josephine baker, recognised among some of the greatest names in france, voltaire, victor lugo, john malan, all of them recognised at the pantheon in paris, quite the tribute and quite the celebration today. thank you very much for watching. back same time tomorrow, do join u

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indirectly iran one sanction lifted in return for its limits for limits on its nuclear program. josephine baker has made history as the 1st black woman to be honored at the pantheon in paris. 36 years after her death, the u. s. born sing actress and civil rights activists as been symbolically laid to rest in the pantheon, the countries monument to his historical heroes. those are the headlines. 11 east is next. this city of cobbled has experience so much upheaval for decades, and they says another change to get used to and one that's boss from easy about the situation. and now it's not clear. all the people are just lost and confused. there are deep rooted fears about the erosion of basic christ in particular for women and girls. despite assurances from the taliban and about a returns of cruel punishments for sophie crimes was everybody will be safe. nobody's kid will be kidnapped again for ransom. now together, they're feeling thy way forward into their new reality. that journey get the right answer is actually get out that it out of her because at gamble does put a little adela ah, across ind

josephine baker was the girl who left st louis to come to europe to find freedom.s cool until he learned mickjagger was a fan. she was very protective, very close to us, when she was there, because sometimes she was away. and she wanted for us a good education, so sometimes she could be a little bit strict when we are doing bad things. baker used her celebrity to campaign against racism and intolerance and also to pass information for the french resistance during the second world war. this is one of the greatest honours in france can bestow — a seat in the resting place of its national heroes. josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured here, a member of france's wartime resistance movement and a lifelong campaigner against racism. tonight, almost a century after she performed there, josephine baker will be honoured at the bal blomet nightclub in paris with a tribute show. i'm not trying to bejosephine, i can't bejosephine, she's too... it's enormous, she is too big for me. idealist and idol, singer and spy, her trademark song j'ai deux amours a loveson

meanwhile, josephine baker is receiving an honor from france. >> reporter: josephine baker was then ained the resistance. she had an extraordinary life. she died decades ago and her body will remain interred in monaco at the request of her family. they're going to be putting a coffin in the pantheon in paris with bits of soil from four different places where she lived throughout her life, the places that defined who she was. this was a woman seeking refuge from the horrible racism she saw in america, so she came to france. it's an interesting time because we just saw a far right candidate. he just said today he was going to be running for president. he has a very conservative, some would say very racist line. this is all coming as france explores its own racial reckoning. >>> next, tiger woods holds his first wide ranging press conference since his horrific car accident. horrific car accident this may look like a regular movie night. but if you're a kid with diabetes, it's more. it's the simple act of enjoying time with friends, knowing you understand your glucose levels. ♪♪ ♪ when yo

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the empire state building glowing red, white and blue to honor josephine baker, who rose to fame in theheon of revered national figures. kelly cobiella has more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, craig. campaigners have been fighting for eight years to get joseph -- josephine baker entered into the pantheon and it is finally happening today. a huge honor, the only black woman, the only american to be entered into the pantheon. as one of her sons told me, she was a normal woman who did extraordinary things. ♪♪ >> reporter: she was the world's first black superstar, edgy, sexy, and hugely talented. josephine baker born and raised in missouri, became a household name in the '20s, a dancer, singer, and civil rights activist who spent her life breaking down barriers of exclusion, using her talents to make statements. like this risque and controversial dance in a skirt made of bananas. baker's public life made her wildly popular star. her private life, much of it spent at this remote french castle made her a hero. it was her refuge and her family home. her eldest adopted son gre

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josephine baker will be honoured at the bal blomet nightclub in paris with a tribute show. i'm not trying to bejosephine, i can't bejosephine, she's too... it's enormous, she is too big for me. idealist and idol, singer and spy, her trademark song j'ai deux amours a lovesong to paris. the city that claimed her and has never let her go. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. the brilliantjosephine baker. time for a look at the weather. here's stav da naos. good afternoon. it started cold this week but it is much milder today. the contrast in temperatures this morning to yesterday morning, you will see why. there was a solid, cold, frosty, white star to the morning yesterday, temperatures below minus five celsius in one or two places. compare that to 9—11 c, so a huge difference. we are in this milder air mass, but we have low pressure sliding south—east across the uk as we move through the afternoon. we are in this wedge of milder air, the yellow and ridges indicating that, but cold air out will be poised to push in tomorrow and thursday. a lot of cloud around with moisture laden

that's where frances inducting us born entertainer and civil rights activists. josephine baker into the pantry, and that's the nation's highest honor. baker is the 1st black woman to be included in the pantheon. she is also revered in france for a wall and the french resistance, shown world war 2, others honor than banfield, and food philosopher voltaire scientists, marie curie and the writer, victor hugo academy, an island nation of barbados is now a republic. after ending its ties with the british monarchy, sandra masons been sworn in as president, replacing queen elizabeth as head of state or latin america editor lucy newman, has been at the festivities in bridgetown. ah, the declaration of the world newest republic was marked by celebrations. ah, with the music song and dance that barbados is so well known for ah, but above all, it was time for solemnity. prince charles arrived for the last time as the representative of the queen by betus, his head of state, marking the end of the british monarchies, ties with the island once known as britons caribbean, crown jewel, the creation of

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josephine baker was a girl who left saint louis to come to europe to find freedom. ism here, too. both in her roles on stage and in her daily life. madame josephine. speaking to the bbc years later, she explained how she fought against it, adopting 12 children from around the world that she nicknamed her rainbow tribe. these children represent an example of real brotherhood. they show to people that it is possible to live together if we so wish to. one of her children says he never thought his mother was cool until he learned mickjagger was a fan. she was very protective, very close to us when she was there because sometimes she was away. and she wanted for us a good education, so sometimes she could be a little bit strict when we are doing bad things. baker used her celebrity to campaign against racism and intolerance and also to pass information for the french resistance during the second world war. this is one of the greatest honours in france can bestow — a seat in the resting place of its national heroes. josephine baker is the first black woman to be honoured h

france has honoured the singer josephine baker, heroine of the wartime resistance movement, with a specialemony in the centre of paris. the french—american entertainer has been symbolically re—buried at the pantheon. you're watching bbc news. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with us, jane merrick, policy editorfor the i newspaper, and jamie njoku—goodwin, chief executive of uk music and former special adviser to the department of health and social care. jamie, iam jamie, i am not the only one to have noticed that rather elegant gramophone behind you! it has really caught a lot of attention. is it a collectors item? it caught a lot of attention. is it a collectors item?— caught a lot of attention. is it a collectors item? it was a friend of mine's who _ collectors item? it was a friend of mine's who is _ collectors item? it was a friend of mine's who is getting _ collectors item? it was a friend of mine's who is getting rid - collectors item? it was a friend of mine's who is getting rid of- collectors item? it was a friend of mine's who is

and, the late josephine baker, the famed entertainer, french resistance member, and civil rights advocateted into the pantheon in paris today. she is the first black woman, and first american-born recipient, of france's highest honor. military officers carried a symbolic empty coffin to the mausoleum. baker's remains are interred in monaco, where she was living at the time of her death in 1975. still to come on the newshour: the supreme court prepares to hear a major abortion case. theranos founder elizabeth holmes, on the stand. how a los angeles artist draws attention to under-told stories using murals. plus, much more. >> woodruff: congress is back and facing a high-stakes december on capitol hill. funding for the government runs out on friday, and lawmakers are scrambling to avoid a shutdown. on top of that, senate democrats have a long to-do list of items to pass before the holidays, including president biden's "build back better" agenda. for more on all of this, i'm joined by our congressional correspondent, lisa desjardins. so, lisa, a lot to keep track of here. so let's start with

. >>> in france josephine baker receives an honor. she is the first american citizen to be immortalizes in the pantheon back to you. >> thank you >>> let's get to bob pisani for a look at where things stand in the market and just slipped again a little bit in the last 20 minutes or so. >> i want to take a look at the sectors to remind everyone that the markets started differently. we were weak about omicron and questions of vaccine efficacy. we started off weak because they're cyclicals. these stocks been weak for a while now, many days before omicron. delta outbreaks in europe and asia so it started out in an expected way here we go again and then things got weird when powell started to testify and then the trope to stay dovish is not accurate and then that's made the day very strange tech is the stalwart holding up and basically the game's been simple not sure about covid, buy tech stocks if the fed will speed up rate hikes sell tech. that's why everybody's so confused so you see service, salesforce.com, nvidia all down. the flight