Protest

A post-America world: Biden's challenges begin at home, former diplomat Richard Haass says

January 20, 2021

Former diplomat Richard Haass wrote recently that a "post-America world" may come sooner than we think — and that it's been hastened by the Jan. 6 riots at the US Capitol.

Music

Artist Shungudzo feels an urgency to 'use her words' to fight against racism

The World

January 18, 2021

In her music and poetry, Shungudzo tackles the racist experiences she had growing up in Zimbabwe and the US.

Why Canada may designate the Proud Boys a terrorist group

The World

January 13, 2021

David Hofmann, a professor of sociology at the University of New Brunswick, has studied the rise of white extremism in Canada. He spoke to The World’s host Marco Werman about the rise of right-wing extremism in Canada that is inspired by the US.

Trump administration

Former FBI agent: 'Major intelligence failure' of US Capitol breach requires 9/11-style commission

The World

January 11, 2021

"There is going to have to be a reconstruction of events and find out who dropped the ball and why," said legal and security analyst Asha Rangappa, a former FBI special agent.

Trump administration

Fiona Hill: US Capitol attack has 'elements of a civil conflict'

The World

January 11, 2021

Fiona Hill was a key witness in the previous impeachment proceedings. Hill was Trump’s top Russia adviser from 2017 to 2019 and also served on the National Security Council. She told The World's host Marco Werman that the idea to storm the Capitol didn't come out of the blue.

Global Politics

'The death of American exceptionalism’: Views from abroad on US Capitol attack

The World

January 08, 2021

Outside observers watched with disbelief as a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the seat of US power.

'I fear for our democracy,' says Rep. Mondaire Jones in calling for Trump's removal

The World

January 07, 2021

Newly elected Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York was in the Capitol on Wednesday when pro-Trump extremists breached the building. "We need to remove this president. He's shown himself to be a danger even in the final weeks of his presidency," Jones said.

2020 US presidential election

In pictures: Trump loyalists storm US Capitol

Associated Press

January 07, 2021

The domed Capitol building in Washington, DC, has for centuries been the scene of protests and occasional violence. But Wednesday's events were particularly astounding.

2020 US presidential election

After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition

Associated Press

January 07, 2021

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an "orderly transition on January 20th" after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

Top of The World

The world reacts to chaotic rampage at the US Capitol; China calls out US on 'hypocrisy'; Biden victory confirmed by Congress

The World

January 07, 2021

In the hours after pro-Trump extremists stormed the US Capitol building on Wednesday, world leaders condemned the chaos and violence that erupted as Trump loyalists attempted to overturn Nov. 3 US presidential election results won by Joe Biden.

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