Shot and killed at least 12 Peaceful Protesters in lagos on tuesday. We will go to nigeria for the latest. Then as fighting continues in the south caucasus between armenia and azerbaijan we will look at the conflict which has already killed over 700 people. Cooks to put an end of the war controlledre by the major powers that is russia and also the u. S. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome democracy now , democracynow. Org, the quarantine report. Im amy goodman. The confirmed u. S. Death toll from covid19 has topped 222,000 as a new report by Columbia University researchers blted the Trump Administration over its disastrous handling of the pandemic. The reports authors write we estimate that at least 130,000 deaths and perhaps as many as 210,000 could have been avoided with earlier policy interventions and more robust federal coordination and leadership. Even with the dramatic recent appearance of new covid19 waves globally, the abject failures of u. S. Government policies and cri
Shot and killed at least 12 Peaceful Protesters in lagos on tuesday. We will go to nigeria for the latest. Then as fighting continues in the south caucasus between armenia and azerbaijan we will look at the conflict which has already killed over 700 people. Cooks to put an end of the war controlledre by the major powers that is russia and also the u. S. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome toemocracy now , democracynow. Org, the quarantine report. Im amy goodman. The confirmed u. S. Death toll from covid19 has topped 222,000 as a new report by Columbia University researchers blted the Trump Administration over its disastrous handling of the pandemic. The reports authors write we estimate that at least 130,000 deaths and perhaps as many as 210,000 could have been avoided with earlier policy interventions and more robust federal coordination and leadership. Even with the dramatic recent appearance of new covid19 waves globally, the abject failures of u. S. Government policies and cr
Im anthony held welcome to start peace talks have begun between the Afghan Government and the taliban in the hope of ending 2 decades of bloodshed the 2 warring sides are meeting face to face for the 1st time in the gulf state of qatar or maybe it is there including the United States pushing for agreement but the rival parties have vastly different visions for the future of afghanistan. Occur on this occasion to start the event many afghans have been waiting for for decades face to face peace talks between the government and the taliban United States secretary of state might come peo flew to the Opening Ceremony in doha qatar and urge the warring sides to seize the opportunity. But the choice is yours. Political system is of course yours to make in the United States weve found a democracy notably the principle of peaceful resolution and rotation of political power works best. Democratic systems reflect the choices of the majority while protecting the human rights of everyone everyone t
Shaaban with murder in the 2nd degree through the death of george floyd for officer derek show ven who was seen with his knee on George Floyds neck the charge was increased from 3rd degree murder to 2nd degree alleging floyds death was intentional is seeing that forces make a difference they are listening to us is evil were asking for any any good will we ask for the rest goes to be officers and they were minnesotas attorney general announced charges for the involvement of the other 3 officers in floyds fatal arrest filed a complaint that charges Police Officer king lay in town with aiding and abetting murder in the 2nd degree for floyds family it was the justice theyve been demanding. Im happy did all of us have been arrested. My boss had not been killed like this we deserve justice. But for many it is just the beginning. George floyds family and the protesters have achieved their short term objectives but their long term goals are systematic change theyre here today for george floyd
Order through midmay. And Sonoma County Stay Home Order is set to expire this coming weekend. The director of Public Health saying among other factors, he would like to see a sustained decrease in the number of coronavirus cases before lifting the order. I do think that we need to again see some of the changes in the data that i have talked about today, the reduction in People Living with covid19, the increase in testing, our ability to monitor the epidemic and get adequate ppe. Reporter he said when the order is finally removed, it wont be back to normal the way we remember. This means, establishing and sticking to what will be the new normal. This will include staying 6 feet apart, covering our faces, washing our hands frequently, and still, staying home as much as possible. Reporter one of my questions today was whether we could see this order extended again, while they did not answer that question directly, certainly if they dont see the numbers trending in the direction they want