by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. source." americans are told not to travel forg thanksgivin with hospitalizations surging across the u.s..fo the centers disease control urges people not to celebrate outside their households. more unfounded claims from the trump campaign, alleging there was fraud in cities that voted for joe biden. this comes as mr. bide's win in georgia is expected to be confirmed. also coming up in the program, anger from palestinians as mike pompeo becomes the first u.s. seetary of state to vit an israeli settlement on occupied land. uand t.'s booker prize goes to scottish author douglas stewart, for a novel set in working-class glasgow in the 1980's. >> sorry, i am absolutely stunned.xp i did nott that at all. i would like to first of all just thank my mother. she is in every page of this book. and here in my work. viewers on pbs in the united states and around the world. we start in the untaeds, where the number of people

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. america." the world health organization warns countries to remain on high alert at the number of coronavirus cases across the u.s. its record highs. burning down their own homes, thousands of ethnic armenians flee the parts of nagorno-karabakh being handed over to azerbaijan. beijing expels all pro-democracy politicians from the hong kong assembly. >> it breaches china's commitment that hong kong's autonomy. laura: pope francis is the latest world leader to congratulate joe biden on his successful bid for the white house. despite president trump's refusal to concede defeat. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. the world health organization has sent a short and blunt morning -- warning. countries battle a send and third wave of the virus. the u.s. is the worst affected country for deaths,ore than 240,000 people have died. more than 120,000 new cases identified every day. in the u.k., more t

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by conibutions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. america." i am christian fraser. initiative on dissident leaders in the tigray region. >>iv taking care of civilianes and civilian institutions. anchor: in argentina, thousands of people lined theapal to pay respects to diego maradona. this is the scene live outside of the where maradona will be laid to rest. millions of amerans are traveling and gatring together for thanksgiving. we speak to an pat here in -- ex-pat here in battain who cele christian: for all of y watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." t the ethiopia governm saying that it is givingti aid ay tigray to the region of. nearly 50,000 refugees archived on the border. if you troops have seen stopping people who are seeking refuge in sudan. reporter a new day away from home, but for these refugees, it is a big relief to have made it from sudan. st of this use thisat least 100d of yourly dbut now things. we spotted ethiop

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by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. america." the race for the white house is coming down to georgia, arizona, nevada, and pennsylvania. they are among those still to declare. joe biden has called for calm, saying every vote will be given the respect it deserves. >> each ballot must be counted. we have no doubt that when the count is finished, senator harris and i will be declared the winners. katty: but there is tension in the air. the trump campaign launches legal bids to stop the count. danish authorities plan to cull its mink population over concerns they can spread of the conavirus to humans. katty: welcome to "world ns america" on pbs. with every hour that goes by, joe biden is getting closer to i donald tru the key races that will decide this election. anamer have been watching closely the number of electoral college votes each candidate has received. the candidate who reaches 270 will be the winner, but getting there has been a battle. jo

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from vik ers like you. thu. washington. this is "bbc world newsa. americ dce c urges americans to stay home or the thanksgiving holiday. president donald trumpay have lost t election, he is managed to attract morehan 7 million votes than the last time. where does that leave his party as they plot a future without him in the white house? eris evidence that there have been unlawfully killed afghan prisors. >> it would've devastated thes liveof afghan communities and families, causing immeasurable pain and suffeng. ♪ laura:elcome to katty world news america on pbs and around the globe. coronavirus continues to overwhelm hospitals. it has been warned that one person is dying every teen 70 -- every 17 seconds in the u.k.. let's hear an update on the airport and america. reporter: intensivemedical stafw waves --s new w of caring for covid patients, but they cannot save them all. >> last week, europe is experiencing one person dying every 70 seconds

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by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ laura: i'm laura trevelyan and washington, d.c. and this is announcer: -- "bbc world news america." the number of coronavirus around the world passes 55 million. states impose new restrictions. 30,000 ethiopians have fd to ighboring sudan. almost half are thought to be children. the u.n. wants to know more about what's happening on the ground. >> they are needing desperately to he access unhindered, enconditional access to refues.laura: plus, the taxis rd its destination as space x brings for astronauts safely to the internationaspace station. welcome to "bbc world news america." the u.s. is facing -- as the covid pandemic reeks further havoc aceass the nation. day the tracking of covid case gets darker and darker. more than 138,000 new cases on monday. to put that into perspective, one in every 378 americans tested positive for coronavirus in t last week. in the seven-day average now there are still 14 sta

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. this is bbc world news. gunman opened fire on his car. to run points the finger of blame at israel, saying it is trying to provoke a war. three police are held over the beating of a black music producer. president macron describes the images as shame for france. .ue u.k. and e. will resume brexit trade talksn in l this weekend, with fishing stocks likely to be a major flashpoint. and what kind -- can a japanese ninja teach us about staying safe during the pandemic? ♪ a very warm welcome if you are watching in the yucatanround the world. ay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. we begin with news that one of iran's top nuclear scientists has been assassinated. he died of his wounds after gunfire on his car israel and western intelligence agencies accused him of being one of the founders of the country's covert nuclear weapons program. -- tweeted, terrorist murdered an imminen

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; purs erica's neglected needs. tod by contributions his pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ katty: i a.m. katty kay in washington. sie former vice pnt still thinks that he has the votes to come out on top. mr. biden: i'm not here to declare that we have one. i'm here to report that when the count is fished, we believe that we will be the winners. ♪ katty: president donald trump has unleashed his legal forces in a big to maintain his position in some he states. the site, before the race was over, he falsely declared victory. es. trump:♪ ♪ we were getting ready to win this election, and kly, we did win this election. ♪ ♪ katty: many swin states h de yet eclare a winner. will keep our eye on this to see who will win the white house. ♪ katty:me welo world news america on pbs and around the globe. the political air is thick with recounts even before a winner has been declared. a number of key states have yet to be declared. let's go straight to wilmington, delaware, the headquarters of joeiden,

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you thank you. ♪ this is "bbc world news america." pfizer has asked health regulators around the world before emergency approval i was vaccin they said that their challenge is to make sure that everyone has access to. >> it is not only about the vaccine, iis about the vaccination. having countries ready to implement the vaccination, that is where we are at right now. anchor: call for a boycott as the summit is hosted online by saudi arabia. in75 years the first war crimes travel of nazrmany. ♪ america."me to "world news on pbs and around the globe. pharmaceutical gia pfizer it is determined partner by an attack are the fst -- biontech are the first to ask for approval. whe this news gives many people hope, to worltihealth organi says that vaccine is only a part of the solution ike s with a representative who says that she is seeing mixed results when it ngmes to flattehe curve. >> i tnk at some places it is getting better,

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. katty: this is "bbc world news america." the, joe biden says, his back, even if this transition is anything but normal -- the united states, joe biden says, is back, even if this transition is anything but normal. long-awaited report of the sex abuse by a former u.s. cardinal finds failings by past vatican officials, including popes. >> we published the report with sorrow, to the victims, their families, the church in the united states and the universal church. katty: how will they coronavirus vaccine be distributed around the world? ♪ welcome. joe biden is pushing back against republican efforts to undermine his victory. at the current president tweets his outrage in all caps, mr. biden is deliberately calm, telling reporters he is getting on with the job of building the next administration. he admitted the spectacle does american no favors. >> we are already beginning the transition, well underway. the abil

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contrns to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ katty: hello, i'm katty kay in washington and this is "bbc world news america." all comes down to this, joe biden goes head-to-head with donaldmp for the presidency. both candidates were out today talking about their chances. president trump: winning is easy, losing is never easy, not for me it's not. mr. biden: the things that are that has been supporting mease but we will see. katty: the outcome is in the ninds of the voters. they have been t out in droves today, on top of e more than 100 million who had already voted early. we have new details emerging of monday's deadly attacks in austria's capital. footage shows people fleeing the violence. islamic forces claim responsibility. ♪ katty: welcome to world news america on pbs. americans have gone tohe polls 59 times since the founding of the nation. aave done so through good times and bad, through peacetime and war, prosperity and depression. it's fair to say

by judy and peter blum kovler undation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ >> i am laura trevelyan. this is bbc america. president trump touts progress on a vaccine and says he will not impose new administration -- new pres. trump: hopefully whatever happens in the future, who knows what administration it will be. i guess time will tell. >> the u.s. is shattering records on coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. as the pandemic accelerates, west coast governors and says the people avoid travel. how the president is more popular than you might think in one town of brazil as local elections are held this weekend. laura: welcome to world news america on pbs and around the world. for 10 days after the u.s. election, the final states have been called, and the president will not concede that he lost. the number of people hospitalized from covid-19 breaks records here in the u.s. and mr. trump broke his silence this afternoon. he said that millions of doses of the corona virus will be a

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> welcome to outside source. e the race for ite house is still very much on and the votes are still being counted. the resuins on arizona, nevada, penorylvania, and a. we are expecting an update from georgia in the next few minutes to read when that happens, we will listen in. the trump campaign has launched a number olegal challenges and they wt votes to be hrown protesters are claiming the process is uanair. the bide pain is urgingat very vote is counted. we have won. am not here to say i am here to report that when bee count is fished, we believe we will he winners. ♪ host: itno iser day for america's democracy. the presidentak isg baseless accusations of electoral fraud and attempting to steal the election. his son, eric, is tweeting this information about ballot burning when there is no evidence that is happening. counting votes is a standard part of the electoral process. international election observe

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by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributio to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. washington. this is "bbc world news america." -sstate-te, vote by vote, officials have been updating the world on the state counts of the u.s. election. in georgia, we already know that there will be a recount. >> the final tally in georgia at this point has huge implications for the entire country. katty: joe ben is expected to address the nation tonight. his supporters hope for victory speech. as the count stance, he might just have to rally the troops. it could be pennsylvania that tips the balance. the democratic mayor of the state's biggest city t sayst president trump should not admit defeat. >> i p think that tsident needs to put his big boy pants on and acknowledge the fact that he has lost and congratulate the winner. >> i am a black livesr mat plaza, people have gathered inside of the white house, as the president claims that the election is being stolen from them. ♪ katty: welcome to "bbc world for o

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuiolutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. urce. still no winner in america and the outcome seems to depend on results in just a few states in the outcome goes on. some u.s. netrks are calling it too close to call. donald trump has already claed without evidence that he has won. >> we will be going to the u.s. supreme cou. we want all voting to stop. we don't want them to find any balance at 4:00 in the morning and add them to the list. >>'s team has called -- joe has called the efforts to stop t counting of millions of votes outrageous >> we are going to have to be patient until the hard work of tallying bh is finished and it ain't over until every vote is counted. ♪ >> the o count goe the weight goes on and we knew it would. this is stil a part of the electoral process. maine is the only state to have projected with three of its four votes projected to go for joe biden as it stands, joe biden has 227 electoral college shorts , donald tru has 213. .s

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. washington dc and this is bbc world news america moderna says it has produced a coronavirus vaccine nearly 95% effecte. this comes as coronavirus cases in the u.s. 1 t million and hospital admissions at record levels. joe biden says political efforts.>> what do you see as te biggest threat to your transition given president trump's unprecedented attempt to obstruct and delay a smooth ansfer of power? >> more people may die. if we don't crdinate. laura: the babie stched from their mothers andold. shocking evidence of a thriving underground network in kenya. >> the scenes i have witnessed in the makings of this investigation shocked me to my core. as a woman, as a mother, as a canyon -- as a kenyan. laura welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. more good news in the search for after trials in the u.s., moderna says it's vaccine is almost 95% effective. it is one of 50 vaccines beingst in clinic

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by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ katty: i'm kerry k in washington and this is announcer: -- i'm kerry k in washington and this is bbc world news america. president trump fires his secretary of defense is the latest in a long line of security officials to be shown the door. azerbaijan's president tells the bbc heat sees no end to the fighting. >> their opportunities to compromise ahrinking as we are getting those territories back by force. ♪ katty: "bbc world news america." welcome to -- welcome to "bbc world news america." president-elect joe biden is preparing to make the transition to the white house as the u.s. surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases, mr. biden said his number one priority is to defeat the pandemic. today he announced his task force. he made this plea to americans. president-elect biden: a mask running to most potent weapon against the virus. today's news does not change at reality. it does not matter who you voted for

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by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. our top stories. the u.s. reports and other debt record day of infections as coronavirus continues its surge across the country. some states take drastic actions to slow the spread. one of joe biden's top pandemic advisors warns of a disaster as the thanksgiving holiday season begins. >> we have a fire raging across the nation, and the holidays threatened to be gasoline poured on that fire. >> in the next hour, president trumbull give an update on the so-called operation warp speed to graham which aims to speed up development of vaccines and treatments. cummings going. the u.k. prime minister most senior advisor dominic cumngs leaves his job in downing street. and we will be taking a look at how families plan to celebrate the wally during lockdown -- diwali during lockdown. ♪ good evening and welcome to bbc world news. in the united states, the number of new coronavirus infections recorded each day has double

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. i am katty kay in washington and this is "bbc world news america ." plseveral phave been wounded in a shooting in vienna. iitbelieved to be a terror attack. nading into the home stretch, joe biden and do trump spend theilast day campaigning in pennsylvania, which could play a presidential election. as americans vote, the world watches on. we will discuss h the outcome could affect the nation's special relationship with the u.k. ♪ katty: on a lighter note, however group of nuns in the u.k. arert recording a cha toppin album. ♪ katty: welcome to orld news america" on pband around the obe. we are going to be talking a lot aberican politics in the next day or so and likely much longer, but we want to this evening with an unfolding situation in vienna,te where the or ministers as terror attack is underway. police say there have been several attacks in six llocations, injuring seve people. it s wrted in an areach

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by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you thank you. welcome to "outside source." t the u.s transition has begun at the nextde pre is introducing his appointees in foreign affairs. >> it i a team that reflects america's back, ready to lead the world, notetat from it. >> we have to proceed in equal measures with hnfility and ence. humility, because we can't solve all the world's problems alone. ros: and the state of pennsylvania has formally certified joe biden as winner of the election. european countries are managing plans for covid-19 for christmas. ministers in the u.k. have allowed families to cross borders to celebrat together. in france, president macron announced easing of the lockdown is weekend so shocked -- show -- so at shops and restaurants n reopen for the festive period. ♪ welcome to those of you watching on pbs i america, and everyone else watching on bbc -- bbc world news. president-elect joe biden just said his admistration would roco america's

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ros: i'm ros atkins. welcome to "outside source." ethiopia's government is stepping up its offensivin tigray and says an assault on the capital is underway. >> it is not a war crime, it is a law enfoement operation taking care of the civilians and institutions. >> think about the women and the children that are trapped in mekelle in a dire humanitarian situation. ros: local forces who control it are vowing not to surrende also, thousands of people are paying their respects to diego maradona inuenos aires but things have turned violent. alicia clashed with fans after trying to shut down access to the presidential palace where maradona's body is lying in state. afr the good news of the three vaccines appear to be highly effective,e will look at how long it will take all of us to access them. ♪ ros: welcome to our viewers on pbs in ameca, and to everyone else watching on bbc world news. hiopia's government has g

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. no >> welcome to outside source. let's start with morews positive on covid-19. another vaccine has been announced. it has worked withtniversity. effective.a d ith 90% ciwe have three vacne that may shown to work. but there was a warning -- some poor countries mt struggle to cess. >> the real reason that the poorest aos vulnerable people will be trampled in the stampede for the vaccine. >> for the latest on the transition to a new president in theng u., joe biden is brin john kerry as his climate czar. iaethis threatening to bombard a city with artillery. the u.n. is saying civilians must be protected. >> we know tre is a shortage of food. diseases.out waterborne so, the situation is getting increasingly alaing. >> saudi arabia is denying that its crown prince met withsr el. we look at whether we can establish whether it happens or not. ♪ >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and toll of you watching aro

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. welcome to "outside source." there is now a vaccine for coronavirus. the u.s. firm pfizer says it is 90% effective and the results are huge step forward in the fight against covid-19. >> i've never's felt professionally such a moment of joy. we were jumping up and down in the chairs of joy for humanity and medical advances to put an end to this dreadful pandemic. ros: stockmarkets have surged on hopes of a return to normal, or at least something like it, but there are huge challenges to getting the vaccine to all those people who need it. the u.s. meanwhile has passed 10 million cases. joe biden set up a task force and made tackling the pandemic his first priority. meanwhile, donald trump is still refusing to concede the election and also sacked defense secretary mark esper. to figure a way this landscaping firm, four seasons, and not the whole tell of the same name, was chosen for a high-profile tramp -- campa

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. washington, and this is "bbc world news america." england's toughocown measures are paying off as the number of coronavirus cases fell by a third since the beginning of the month. italy is ce again struggling to do with aave of new infectio. we want the special report from one of the worst affected regions. >> shortage of staff. italy thought it had left these horrible scenes behind. katty: moderna is the latest drugmaker to file for emergency approval for itsoronavirus vaccine in the u.s. and europe. but it is the russians and the thchinese who are supplyin world's poorer w countriesith stockpiles and filling a global leadership role as the u.s. steps away. and an investigation is launched into a deadly riot in sri lanka. prisoners try to to escape, blaming be spreade of th virus, and the guards opened fire. y:ka welcome to "world news ound the on pbs and glob u.s. health officials have somee ng news. america

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ros:at i am rons. welcome to "outside source." tributes are pouring in for diego maradona who he died at the of 60 he reportedly suffered a heart attack. will look at some of the many memoble moments in his extraordinary. . fans in naples that she played in naples for seven years, a hero there. they are chanting there is only one marrow donna -- morrow donna. joe biden is focused on the address.pandemic in his we will listen to that. pres.-elect biden: -- at the soul of our naon as we forged, and now we find ourselves again facing a long, hard wint. ros: ethiopic troops preparing attack a regional capital as a deadline expires, and half million people are estimated to be in the city. >> [indiscernible] ♪ ros: a warm welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and on bbne else watching world news. such sad news that came in a little earlier. diego maradona has died at the age of 60. s footballe of our truly g

udy and peter blum kovler foundation; america's neglected needs. to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ >> hello. this is "outside source." more goodews on vaccines against coronavirus. shows its vaccine is even more effective than first thought, appearing to protect 94% of over 65's. new york announces it will close its schools again as the virus claims 250,000 lives in the united states. three suspects appear in a canyon court after a bbc africa eye investigation exposes the trafficking of stolen babies. the government promises further action. >> ensuring that we protect our children and ensure our love our children and mothers are addicted. >> coming up, new research on gedinosaurs sugst they were driving right up until the out. a meteorite wiped them ♪ >> welcome to our viehers on pbs innited states and around the globe. glet's begin with sod news. pharmaceutical giant pfizer's the latest data suggests its coronavirus vaccine is even more effective than we first thought. pfizer and biontech have pole plumbing every data whi

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from views like you. thank you. ros: hello. i'm ross atkins. this is "outside source." we continue our coverage of the new covid-19 vaccine, who will get it and when. once he gets the green light, the mammoth task will be rolling it out worldwide to each country. >> the logistics are complex, the uncertainties are unreal and the scale of the job is fast -- is vast. ros: a new report says two popes turned a blind eye to serial abuse by a former u.s. cardinal. >> we report with sorrow the wounds that the matter exposed to victims and families. ros: a further blow to the vatican, a second report finds the catholic church in wales prioritized its own reputation over the welfare of sexually-abused children. and in the u.s., jill biden proposes to dramatically ramp up health care protection once he assumes power, building on the affordable care act that past when heas vice president under barack obama. ♪ a warm welcome to those of you watching on p

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ros: hello. i'm ros atkins. welcome to "outside source." donald trump is a. in public for the first time since last week. he leader wreath in arlington marking veterans day. he continues to make claims of fraud without offering proof. joe biden has been at an event in pennsylvania as he continues to lay the groundwork for his transition into the white house. also, the state of georgia announced its first ever vote recount, with a joe biden leading by only 14,000 out of the 5 million votes cast, and at the county will be done by hand. >> this will help to build confidence. it will be a recount and a re-canvas all at once. it will be a heavy lift. ros: we have the very latest on the coronavirus developers around the world. the u.k. has become the first country in europe to pass 50,000 deaths from covid-19. italy has passed one million virus cases after huge spike, 32,000 infections recorded in the last 24 hours.

by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and byontributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. anchor: welcome to "outside source." donald trump and joe biden are into the final straight as they deliver their time campaign speeches. joe biden's in the key state of pennsylvania where the race is tight and the president is visiting four swing states. president trump: we have a lot of people that say we don'tk want to to you and then they go vote for trump, right? ering, you know. the hidden voter whatever they call it.me sobody said they're the shy voters. my people are not shy. joe biden: the time for trump to pack his bags and go home. anchor: european countries are tightening covid-19 restrictions and infection rates continue to rise. this is the aftermath of another tragedy in afghanistan. 19 students have beens killed a militants storm kabul university. a warm welcomerso our vie on pbs in america and around the globon bbc world news . it's reasonable to say this u.s. election is the most consequentia in