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A large crowd of people are shown holding small US flags with screens showing Donald Trump's eyes in the distance.

Attack on US Capitol raises national security concerns

The attack on US Capitol building Wednesday by a mob of pro-Trump extremists has raised new questions about US national security. And, the top infectious disease doctor in the US and incoming medical adviser to President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, discusses the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, lessons from the past, and what changes to expect in the US response as Biden takes office. Also, thousands of apple varieties exist around the world. Now, thanks for a serendipitous find in southwest England, a new fruit could soon be added to the list.

Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

'Even if a coup fails, it still damages your government': What the US can learn from Sri Lanka's coup attempt

Back in November, Sri Lankan writer Indi Samarajiva wrote a prescient essay titled, "I lived through a stupid coup. America is having one now." After a violent Trump-backed mob attacked the US Capitol on Wednesday, Samarajiva shares what the US might learn from Sri Lanka.

A station passageway is crowded with commuters wearing face mask during a rush hour Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.

COVID-19 flareups in China, Japan, US; 1-year anniversary of Ukrainian jet tragedy; National security concerns after US Capitol siege

New coronavirus cases have surged in the US with more than 4,000 deaths in a single day on Jan. 7, making it the nation’s deadliest day for the pandemic. China locks down Shijiazhuang, a city of 11 million, after cases spike, and Japan issues a state of emergency for Tokyo.

A protester walks past the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

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

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

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the West wall of the the US Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

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

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.

A large crowd of people are shown forcing their way past armed security officers at the US Capitol building.

A lens on the US after violence on Capitol Hill

The US has presented itself as a beacon of democracy around the world. How have the events of this week impacted the US’ image? And, among those who stormed the Capitol on Wednesday were supporters of QAnon, a dangerous conspiracy theory that has grown internationally. Also, host Carol Hills speaks with Sri Lankan writer Indi Samarajiva who shares his experience living through the recent coup in his country and the violent events that followed.

'I fear for our democracy,' says Rep. Mondaire Jones in calling for Trump's removal January 07, 2021
'The death of American exceptionalism’: Views from abroad on US Capitol attack January 07, 2021
The World reacts to America’s crisis January 07, 2021
Conspiracy theories and the storming of the Capitol January 07, 2021
Enormous confidence in America’s capacity for renewal January 07, 2021
What law enforcement considers a threat January 07, 2021
Explaining the events in Washington, DC, for a Mexican audience January 07, 2021
What’s the view from China on violence in the US? January 07, 2021
'Even if a coup fails, it still damages your government': What the US can learn from Sri Lanka's coup attempt January 07, 2021

US Capitol police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as members of a mob try to break into the House Chamber in Washington.

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

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.

Rioting protesters are shown breaking throw a police barrier with the US Capitol building shown in the background.

US on edge during transition of power

The peaceful transition of power is a democratic principle that for the most part hasn't been challenged here in the US. But this year, after this election, many Americans are nervous as angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday. And, in contrast to other vaccination programs, in Israel, health officials have been vaccinating about 1.5% of the population every day. Also, a valuable painting by Wassily Kandinsky is in a major museum in Amsterdam. It once belonged to a Jewish family before World War II. Now the heirs are suing to get it back.

A European perspective on the state of US politics and democracy January 06, 2021
Hong Kong activists stunned but defiant in face of crackdown January 06, 2021
In Greece, a ‘holy war’ between church and state over COVID-19 restrictions January 06, 2021
COVID-19 has ravaged economies in Southeast Asia January 06, 2021
Israel’s successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign January 06, 2021
Sudan signs deal on debt relief and normalization of ties with Israel January 06, 2021
A glimmer of hope amid the conflict in Tigray January 06, 2021
‘Close to nature’ forests combat wildfires January 06, 2021
Nazi-looted art debate January 06, 2021

A health worker gives a shot in the arm to a person with silver hair in front of a blue and white Israeli flag.

As COVID-19 cases spike, Israel leads world in vaccine distribution

New cases have surged to a three-month high in Israel, but health authorities have still managed to vaccinate about 50% of the country’s high-risk population.

This forest in a region of Austria known as the wood quarter is managed according to “close-to-nature” practices, or Pro Silva standards.

Austria’s ‘close-to-nature’ forests may hold secrets to fire prevention

The ancient technique of astute observation, low-intervention forestry allows trees to grow and age before harvest.

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