A dire economic report says coronaviruses cause the worst global slump in nearly a century. 2 attacks in different parts of nigeria and just under 24 hours killed dozens well have a report from the capital. Tensions behind the friendly gestures germanys foreign minister questions israels plans to annex illegal settlements. As one of the biggest boxing fights in history edges closer to me joshua and thomas some have now agreed in principle to work. To decide who is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. We are here we go lets kick off this news in the United States where George Floyds brother has told politicians on capitol hill to make sure that the. Death of his brother is not in vain felonies floyd had just testified before the House Judiciary Committee his brothers death in Police Custody did spark 2 weeks of protests across the u. S. And around the world the House Judiciary Committee hearings that it was on spring protest as calls for a fundamental change in the culture
Im so hes almost got to thank you for joining us the National Guard has been deployed to the u. S. City of minneapolis during a 3rd straight night of unrest protests have rocked the city after an unarmed black man died in Police Custody earlier this week and those protests have now spread to other cities including denver l. A. And memphis and the killing of george floyd has left minneapolis in particular reeling with scenes of violence and anger. I riots across minneapolis for the 3rd night protesters stormed a Police Station forcing the offices inside to flee they want justice for george floyd who died in Police Custody over get the picture and i know where no matter where we get a conviction this river her every woman that we want to convert to the good man according to our. I mean the carnage there was evidence of shoplifting record. In a series of tweets the u. S. President said looting would lead shooting hell say criticize the mayors handling of the crisis the mayor hit back dona
Going to school. As the World Marks International childrens day we will find out how young people are adjusting to life and it changed the world. Im sara kelly well come to the program u. S. President donald trump is slamming state leaders as the country is gripped by some of the heaviest on rest and half a century in a Conference Call with governors trump reportedly called them quote weak for not taking a tougher line against people protesting the death of george floyd the unarmed africanamerican man who died last week in minneapolis in Police Custody his death setting off days of mass pro. Test in scores of cities across the u. S. Many of those demonstrations have turned violent after nightfall and resulted in several deaths across the country. America is burning for 6 night in a row anger flooded streets across the deeply divided country. This scale of civil unrest has not been seen here in decades. In georgia floyds home state protesters marched against systemic racism and police b
Less important. Just like every year, this memorial day, lets commemorate the Service Members and families who have sacrificed in defense of our freedom. The freedoms we cherish but are so often taken for granted did not come without a price. For generations, american patriots have secured our blessings of liberty by willingly laying down their lives in defense of our great nation. Every fallen soldier leaves behind a grieving parent, child, sibling, spouse, or friend. These family members and friends never forget that knock at the door, the sound of taps, the loud thunder of the 21gun salute or the touch of a folded flag once laid on a casket. As a combat veteran, i know that the men and women in uniform who served bravely alongside the fallen never forget either. I think of iowans like iraq war veteran Richard Myles whose picture i proudly display on my desk. Iowa Army National guardsman brent maher, james carney whose family are dear friends, just 22 years old, killed in afghanistan
Were to see them as adults to try them as adults than it wouldve been to do the same with young white girls. We have all this information already its all part of the mix. These are big issues. But i do think number one thing i would say is rehabilitation, being serious about it and being suspicious of any time someone uses that tough on crime approach in their campaign. We are out of time, can we give todd and alex a round of applause . [applause] thank you everyone. You are watching booktv with top nonfiction books and authors every weekend. Booktv, television for serious readers. Its wonderful to have you here, my name is rogers on time, im the director of the Reagan Institute the dc office of the Ronald Reagan president ial foundation and institute. I hope you all have been enjoying this reception. In honor of her own director of scholar initiatives doctor anthony ames and this Exciting Book launch i want to extend a special welcome to kelly. Anthonys wife and experience the complet