announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> hello. this is bbc news. i am lewis vaughan jones. the headlines. russia has the military capability to strike you train. it is not too late to prevent a conflict -- ukraine. it is not too late to prevent a conflict. >> he can choose dialogue and diplomacy. lewis: tens of thousands of russian troops have amassed on the ukrainian border, but ukraine's president calls on the west to avoid creating panic. >> you get the impression from the media that we are at war, that there are soldiers on the streets, that there is mobilization going on, that people are going away. we do not need that panic. lewis: the world food program says more than 80% of people in the ethiopian region are going hungry. and doubts over the timeline of the covitest novak djokovic reported when he attempted to enter australia. ♪ hello and welcome if you are watching on pbs here in america or around the world. first, the u.s. secretary of defense says conflict in ukraine could still be avoided, despite russi lining up troops along their shared border. moscow has no

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> in washington, this is bbc world news america. prince andrew is no longer his royal highness. he's losing his titles after a judge ruled a sexual abuse case against him can ahead. as omicron spreads across america on the east coast, we see cases decline. we look at what we can learn from south africa and the u.k., where infections dropped first. a court in germany gives a life sentence to a former syrian colonel for his role in mass torture during the civil war. in sudan, thousands have taken to the streets in another round of pro-democracy protests. we will hear from our senior africa correspondent. britain's security services issues a warning. a chinese agent has been trying to influence the country lawmakers. the very latest gripping the world of sport. novak djokovic makes the draw for the australian open, but could he be deported before he even plays? >> welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. we start in britain. buckingham palace has announced prince andrew is returning his royal and military titles to th

catherine burns, bbc news. shaun: to the united states, where new coronavirus cases are averaging 400,000 each day, according to data quickly by johns hopkins university. schools across the u.s. will be reopening this week made the surge in omicron variant, but a shortage of at-home rapid tests across the u.s. has made reopening more difficult. u.s. food and drug administration has expended vaccine booster eligibility to 12-15-year-olds. let's talk to the director of the vaccination education center at the children's hospital of philadelphia. he is a physician of infectious diseases. doctor, thank you for talking to us on bbc news. what is the picture looking like at the moment inner-city? >> well, in philadelphia we are seeing definitely a lot more cases in children of this infection. what we do at our hospital, children's hospital in philadelphia, is when we admit children to the hospital, we tested to see whether they have covid independent of whether or not that is why they are getting invaded. we are seein

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> hello. it this is bbc news -- this is bbc news. countries around the world are bringing in the new year with a bang but are holding scaled-back celebrations. this is the scene at the famous acropolis as the clock strikes midnight. enti neighborhoods in the u.s. state of colorado have been engulfed by flames as wilds forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes. >> many families having minutes to get whatever they could, their pets, their kids into the car, and leave. >> u.k. health service warns of signific pressure in the coming weeks as covert infections reach a new high. >> staff that are at work will be caring for more patients, trying to do more to cover for their missing colleagues, working extra hours, starting early, finishing late. the pressure will be immense. >> and goodbye to a golden girl. the american actress and comedian betty white has died just weeks before her 100th birthday. ♪ >> let's take you straight back to those live pictures from athens with fireworks over its most famous landmark, the acropoli

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> hello, this is bbc news with the headlines. celebrations are underway in the united arab emirates as the clock strikes midnight. this is the scene there live. we will bring you more in a moment. and are in the u.s. state of colorado has been engulfed by flames, as wildfires because many people leave their homes. >> many families have minutes to get whatever they could come other pets, their kids, in their car and leave. >> the nhs warns of significant pressure as covert interventions in the u.k. -- cobit infections u.k. reach a new high. >> more patients are trying to do more to cover further colleagues. working longer hours, starting late. the pressure will be immense. ♪ hello and welcome if you are watching in the u.k. on pbs in the u.s., or arou the world. before we moved to today's main news, let's go to the united arab emirates, to a city where they are attempting not one but two world records in this amazing fireworks display. they are going for the most remote operated drone launching fireworks on record and secondly,

stefan powell, bbc news. laura: to italy, where a 16th-century villa was up for auction today for more than half $1 billion. it has murals by caravaggio, statues bite michelangelo and the same family owned it for more than 400 years. but when it went up for sale this morning, the owners ran into a problem. there were no enters as our correspondent reports. >> it was to be, they thought, the world's most expensive home ever sold when it went under the hammer today. it is a 16th-century villa owned by the late prince and when he died in 2018, his we, his widow, princess rita, she is texan born, was forced to sell it because of an inheritance dispute with his sons. they put it up for auction and it is an extra and replace. we had big limbs into it this morning, it is dripping with treasures. there is a michelangelo statue of the god pan in the garden, and when you go into the small room, there is the only ceiling mural ever painted by caravaggio, a painting of jupiter, neptune and pluto as they reach for the cel

bbc news, geneva. nada: turning out to afghanistan , there are growing concerns for women who have been protesting the erosion of their rights under the taliban. at least two demonstrators were reported abducted in late-night raids. other women who took part in that same protest have said they are in hiding. the taliban denies it is behind the abductions. our correspondent quentin sommerville sent us the report from kabul -- this report from kabul. quentin: in body and spirit, afghan women are under attack from the taliban. here fighting for the right to work much education, they are pepper sprayed -- work, for education, they are pepper sprayed by taliban fighters. women have value, they shout. it takes raw courage to stand up to armed men. please help, the taliban have come to my house. my sisters are home, please one of the protesters days later. we do not want you here now, she screams. she has been missing for two days now. we went to her home to try to find her. neighbors say women were taken awa

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: this is bbc world news america. on our program tonight, days of unrest in kazakhstan. the president orders security forces to shoot protesters without warning. we'll hear from the bbc team on the ground as the government claims order has been largely restored. in the u.s., president biden's vaccine mandates are being scrutinized by the supreme court. many other countries have sweeping mandates. to ask if they are effective as the omicron variant spreads. doctors in ethiopia's tigre region says patients have died because of a government blockade stopping medicines getting through. we report from inside a hospital. >> call me mr. tibbs. >> sidney poitier, the first black man to win the academy award for best actor, has died at the age of 94. we look back at his groundbreaking career. welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. we beginning kazakhstan. the president has ordered security forces to fire on protesters without warning. mass protests against the authoritarian government began a few days ago,

bbc news, belgrade. laura: in other news from around the world, prosecutors in ukraine called for the former president petro poroshenko to be detained for two months or pay bail of $35 million. mr. poroshenko returned to ukraine monday after a short exile in poland. presidential election haseen fined more than $11,000 after a court in paris found him guilty of hate speech. it relates to remarks he made in 2020 when he called unaccompanied child migrants to france thieves, killers, and arapists who deserve to be sent back. north korea has launched a missile into the sea of japan. the japanese military detected the missile, which was fired from nth korea's coast. north korea claims to have launched two hypersonic missiles in january. you are watching bbc world news america. still to come tonight, it is martin luther king day in the u.s.. we will be asking if the american streets named for the civil-rights leader live up to his vision. ♪ the chinese economy grew by 8% last year. that is better thanome wer

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bbc news, geneva. lewis: alexander bauer is a former ambassador to russia and deputy secretary of nato and is now at the think tank atlantic council, leaving d.c.. ask for coming on the program. let's start with the overarching concern, the threat of invasion. how worried are you? >> well, i am worried because forces continue to build up. the most concerning part is the massive concentration of troops in belarus, which could invade ukraine from the north. at the same time, it is good news that there is at least a willingness to keep talking, and that a diplomatic solution might still be possible. but given the wide gulf between the two sides' positions, it is hard to be optimistic that putting those positions in writing is going to make any difference. >> the secretary of state said in response to this idea of invasion that any invasion would be met with swift response. what does that mean? >> i think he is trying to first of all, clear up confusion president biden made at his press conference by makin

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am lan new york city and this is bbc wod news america. china puts another city in total lockdown after three new covid cases. with the olympics a month away, the government is going for a zero covid policy. the u.s. sees more than a million new covid cases in the past 24 hours, setting a global record. in the u.k., hospitals are struggling to handle a surge. we have a special report from our health editor. >> wonderful. laura: plus, our correspondent takes the geforce test in a south korean fighter plane. she reports on the country's defense spending spree. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. happy new year. we begin in china, where authorities have put a city under lockdown after finding just three cases of covid-19. al the people were asymptomatic. the residents are not allowed to leave their homes. transport systems, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venuesave been shut down. only food stores are open and only workers fighting the pandemic ar

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ >> this is bbc news. i'm lucrezia. know vok djokovic's visa denied a second tiemed. andy murray said it's bad for the sport. >> it's dragged on for a listening time. not great for tennis, not great for the australian open, not great for novak. >> number 10 apologizes to the queen over fresh revelations of parties held at downing street. and a civil case against prince andrew for sexual assault said she wants to show the rich and power. aren't above the law. after the worst unrest since the fall of communism the people of kazakhstan ask, who is behind the violence? ♪ >> hello and welcome. if you're watching in the u.k. on pbs in the -- in the u.k., on pbs in the united states or around the world. the australian government has agreed to delay the deportation of novak djokovic after canceling his visa for the second time in the dispute over covid rules. the world number one tennis player who hasn't been vaccinated, is likely to be detained on saturday. the immigration minister said the latest visa cancellation was made

bbc news, kazakhstan. laura: we return to our top story, the one-year anniversy of the attack on the u.s. capitol. joining us for more is ron christie, a republican strategist and former advisor to george w. bush. i remember, you are shocked and appalled by what unfolded at the u.s. capitol. what is the legacy of that day for republicans? mr. christie: i remain shocked and appalled. i believe republicans missed a golden opportunity to reach out in a bipartisan manner and say, we need to know all the facts. this should never ve happened. many republicans, not only in washington but around the country, are saying, we have to stop the steal. it is disgraceful. laura: can you explain to our viewers in the u.s. and around the world how it is that former president donald trump has tightened his grip on the party despite what happened? mr. christie: donald trump inspires a lot of fear in republican politicians, the fear that if they disobey him, if they don't tout every lie he wants them to perpetuate, he will ru

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> i am nada tn washington, and this is "bbc world news america." in ukraine, troops are preparing for a russian invasion that may never come. america's secretary of defense says there is still time for diplomacy. we would bring you the very latest. north korea confirmed its testfired short range missiles earlier this week. it is their sixth launch in the last month alone. >> kim jong-un already has plenty of weapons to defend himself against attack. his missile arsenal is more elaborate than britain, france, india, or pakistan. so why does he need more? >> seen one, take one -- scene one, take one. nada: meet the teenagers in nigeria making sci-fi films on their phones and grabbing the attention of hollywood on the way. we will have the story. ♪ nada: welcome to "world news america" on pbs and around the globe. we begin tonight in ukraine, where tensions remain high after russian president vladimir putin accused the west of failing to address moscow's security concerns over eastern europe. the russianeader was speaking to president macron of fr

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". anchor: i am ld this is bbc world news america. desperate times in afghanistan. the u.n. calls for billions of dollars in aid as more than half thebbc reports on a growing cri. >> the markets in central kabul -- no one has any money. this is not just the case here, it is the same situation across afghanistan. laura: the u.s. once again breaks the world record for daily covid cases. record numbers are in spital with covid too. we will have the latest. today's unrest in kazakhstan, russian peacekeeping forces are preparing to leave the coury, claiming order has been restored. plus, this three is made as a man in the united states successfully receives a heart transplanted from a pig. a world first. ♪ welcome to world newamerica on pbs and around the globe. we begin in afghanistan. the start of a harsh winter is neck the humanitarian crisis even more devastating. the afghan economy has been crippled by international sanctions, imposed after the taliban seized power in august. the collapse of the previous afghan government and the co

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> in washington, this is bbc world news america. the lawyers for novak dkovic try to stop his deportation from australia after his visa is canceled again. the u.s. accuses russia of sending saboteurs to justify an invasion. we have the latest. and the intermission is over. cirque du soleil are back in the u.k. after a covid-imposed hiatus. ♪ welcome to world news america in pbs and around the globe. a story with his many twists and turns as a rally on the tennis court. the australian government has agreed to delay the deportation of novak djokovic after his visa was canceled a second time after a dispute over covid rules. the world number one has not been vaccinated and is likely to be detained on turday. the immigration minister says the latest visa cancellation was made on the grounds of health and good order. we have the latest from melbourne. >> live from sydney. >> just moments ago, the immigration minister has canceled novak djokovic's fisa. >> a story that made headlines in australia and around the globe. novak djokovic has

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> i'm laura tn washington and this is "bbc world news america." new images of the russian military buildup as the u.s. secretary of state warns an incursion into ukraine will be met with a tough response. emergency teams in ghana are searching for survivors following a huge explosion that destroyed a town. we need pressure on boris johnson as a member of his own party accuses the government of trying to blackmail its lawmakers. and scientists in south africa feel confident the worst of omicron is behind them. and wonder why the west didn't listen more closely to their warnings. we have a special report from johannesburg. ♪ laura: welcome to "bbc world news america." we begin with the growing tensions between russia and the west. u.s. secretary of state is in switzerland tonight ahead of a key meeting with russia's foreign minister ineneva on friday. antony blinken was in berlin today meeting with european foreign ministers amid concerns that russia could invade ukraine. he warned military buildup could drag the region back to the era of the col

jonathan head, bbc news. laura: in china later this week, beijing will become the first city ever to have hosted both summer and winter olympics, as the winter games get underway. the chinese government is committed to a plan of zero covid, so they have created enormous separation bubbles for the event. our chinese correspondent has more from beijing. reporter: in beijing, olympic athletes and the public are not allowed to mix. from arrival at the airport, visiting teams are in their own bubble. people will recognize the birds nest olympic stadium, and this is one of the main bubble areas. without special olympic accreditation, or without permission from officials, you cannot go past those gates to enter the bubble. even though it is a huge area with venues and the like, a small village, effectively. even within there, there are discrete bubbles so that athletes don't mix with the media or invited spectators. using dedicated driving lanes, olympic vehicles move between zones. special high-speed trains also co

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ laura: i'm laura trevelyan and this is bbc news america. britain's prime minister is battling for his future, made calls to resign because of parties during lockdowns. dramatic scenes in parliament as a conservative mp defect to labor and annex minister tells mr. johnson his time is up. >> -- laura: president biden marked his first year in office with a press conference defending his record and warning president putin of the costs of invading ukraine. >> it will be a disaster for russia if they further invade ukraine. and our allies and partners are ready to impose significant harm on russia and the russian economy. laura: that warning as the secretary of state's in ukraine on a whistle stop diplomatic tour. we will have the latest. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. we started in britain, where prime minister boris johnson is fighting to save his job. a former conservative cabinet minister joined the calls for johnson to resign. one lawmaker defected to the opposition labor party a few hours ago. mr. johnson is

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". laura: i am la. this is bbc world news america. thousands of russian troops mass on the border of ukraine. the police say they are investigating parties on downing street to see if they broke covid rules. the latest from syria. it is 50 years since shirley chisholm became the first african-american from a major party to run for president. we look back on her legacy. welcome to world news america. president biden increased the pressure on russia's leader today warning that the u.s. could directly sanction president putin if russia invades ukraine. troops were put on standby. the u.k. is also prepared to deploy troops. our correspondent reports. >> military exercises are planned next month. moscow has been building up troops on the eastern border and fears of a new war or growing. the kremlin is denying it will invade. president putin keeping the world guessing about his intentions. >> if russia invades ukraine, we would look to contribute to any new nato deployments to protect our allies in europe. if president putin were to choose

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announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ ros: i'm ros atkins. this is "outside source." another downing street party is into question after hundreds of people were invited for drinks into the prime minister's residence during district court lockdown. novak djokovic's vaccine row with australia. >> he will stay in australia and play in the australian open. ros: president ben' battle overs voting rights continues. he says they are crucial to saving democracy in the u.s. boris johnson is under pressure to explain why a party took place in the downing street garden in may 2020, right in the middle of the first lockdown. around 30 people attended. the opposition is calling on mr. johnson to come clean. let's look at this in detail. boris johnson has faced many questions about whether covid rules were observed in downing street. prime min. johnson: i can understand how infuriating it must be to think that the people who are setting the rules have not been following the rules. ros: that was december 2021. 19 months earlier, england was in its first lockdown, and already there h

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ ros: this is "bbc world news outside source." as of remain on ukraine's border, america has responded to demands from nato to hold back. >> if russia chooses aggression, it is a path that will lead to massive consequences. ros: prince andrew demanding a trial. in westminster, everyone is waiting for the report that could determine worse johnson's future -- boris johnson's future. >> the coats his ministers who knowingly leave are expected to offer their resignation, does the prime minister believe that applies to him? >> of course, but i think he is inviting a question about an investigation. i cannot comment. ros: the oldest member of the supreme court will step down. president biden will now have a chance to nominate a successor to stephen breyer. let us start with tensions around ukraine. russia wants the u.s. to give a guarantee that ukraine will never join nato. here is the u.s. secretary of state. >> our response reflects what i said last week. we are open to dialogue. we prefer diplomacy and are prepared to move forward wh

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> laura trevelyan in washington and this is "bbc world news america." as pressure continues to mess forces on the you came border, thousands of u.s. troops are on standby. new party problems for boris johnson. staff wished him a happy birthday during lockdown in 2020. a coup in burkino faso. and tribute are pouring into the designer, king of the 19 80's power drsing look. welcome to world news america on pbs. as russia continues his military buildup on the border with ukraine the pentagon has put 8 ,500 u.s. troops on standby. as they try to agree how they would respond to a russian invasion, president biden had a conference call with european leaders. 100,000 russian troops have massed on the border with ukraine and moscow denies it is planning an investigation but president putin has stated that russia and ukraine are one people. he claims one of his key concerns is the expansion of nato. several countries in eastern europe became nato members. mr. putin does not want ukraine to join nato. from kyiv our correspondent has a report. >> this is a count

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ anchor: "outo and welcome to." the u.s. islanning talks with russia over the issue of the ukraine. this was the white house earlier. >> this is an extreme like dangerous situation we are now at a stage where at any point, russia could launch an attack in ukraine. anchor: we already knew that russia had amassed 100,000 troops on the border of ukraine. that u.s. is heading to meet the ukrainian president. the yuan is reporting significant damage to infrastructure and multiple injuries on tonga island following the huge volcanic eruption antinomy on saturday. >> there is a health team that has been sent out because of the health facilities out there. anchor: at&t and verizon have agreed not to switch on 5g towers near airlines over safety concerns. ♪ anchor: we start with these tensions on the ukrne border. the u.s. secretary of state will be holding talks with his russian counterpart on friday. he is currently on route to ukraine to meet the ukrainian president. we have already heard from the white house press secretary jen

you are watching bbc world news america. still to come on tonight's program, novak djokovic admits to making a false statement on a travel document he gave to australian border patrol. we have the latest on his quest to play at the is trillion open. -- at the australian open. here in the u.s., prices are rising at the fastest rate in 40 years. the annual inflation rate hit 7% in december. we have more on this story. reporter: inflation in the u.s. has hit one of its highest levels seen in several decades. and it still could climb even higher. everything from food to cars has gotten that much more expensive. for months, the federal reserve said it was transitory. not ymore. not only has it changed its tune, but at his nomination hearing for a second term as fed chair, jerome powell was keen to emphasize the central bank will do what it can to stabilize inflation. he left the door open to interest rate hikes. it really won't mean much to the american consumer or voter until the prices they pay at the shops stop rising so sharp

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> this is bbcs america. top officials from washington and moscow held talks in geneva amid fears in the west much -- russia may be preparing to invade its neighbor, ukraine. after deadly protests in kazakhstan, the country's president now claims the demonstrations were an attempted coup. >> one thing is clear. to stay in power, the president of kazakhstan had to call on a foreign power for help. that is russia. >> in australia, novak okovic is back on court despite not being vaccinated after a judge says the government canceled his visa unreasonably. after 83 weeks of no classes due to the pandemic, schools in uganda finally reopened today. >> for some schools, it is going to be very difficult to maintain safety measures big social distancing because they have huge student populations and not enough space. ♪ >> welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. we start tonight in switzerland where top demo -- topped up amounts from the u.s. and russia held talks aimed at lowering tensions over ukr

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". ♪ ros: i'm ros atkins. with "outside source." omicron continues to surge thereunder. francies a record in a single day. there is a national state of emergency in kazakhstan. no testers have taken to the streets to storm government dings and the international airport. we will look at the backlash of novak djokovic getting an exemption to compete while not fully vaccinated in the australian open. he arrived a few hours ago but may not meet the conditions of his visa to enter the country. >>f that evidence is insufficient, then he will not be treated any different from anyone else, and will be on the next plane home. ♪ ros: we begin in europe, where governments are struggling to contain the omicron variant. france has reported 335,000 cases, a new daily record. the french parliament is debating legislation that would replace the health past th a vaccine pass, that would be required to enterars, restaurants, and public transport. recent recovery will no longer suffice. from france to austria, it will be the first country to introdu

ross: we are here in the bbc news room. our lead story, new satellite images are showing russian troops closer to ukraine's border. u.s. is warning russia any invasion will have catastrophic results. in france, the government has been setting out a roadmap to lift covid restrictions. the measures that will go over the next few weeks include working from home advise, capacity limits for large events, and rules around wearing masks outdoors. all this is happening despite huge case numbers in france. it's ported more than 400,000 cases on thursday, the third day running that that is happened. but the government says there are encouraging signs that the wave of omicron cases is ending. our correspondent has more for us. reporter: they're very mindful that what happens in the u.k. tends to happen in france just a few weeks later. and britain, as you've been reporting, even though we are in the middle now of a very clear ebb of the omicron wave, that's going to happen here and has started here. perez has been first here, as londo

announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> you're watching bbc news. for viewers in the u.k. on pbs and the united states and all around the world. prince andrews -- the communication prince andrew's lawyers believe could stop a civil case against him in the united states has been made public. the duke of york has denied sexually assaulting virginia giuffre when she was 16 years old. there is a court hearing scheduled for tuesday to see what impact the document has on the case. regulators approved covid boosters for children ages 12 to 15 as schools prepared to open amid a surge in omicron infections. a devastating fire sweeps through south africa's houses has restarted once again. a hockey fan spotted a cancerous mole on the neck of the opposing team's manager from the stands and has been awarded a scholarship to medical school and thanks for her life-saving intervention. ♪ hello. a legal settlement signed between virginia giuffre and the committed sex offender jeffrey epstein 12 years ago has been made public. the paper shows ms. giuffre was paid $.5 million in exchange f

we are here in the bbc news room. and eight effort to help victims of saturday's pacific tsunami has gathered pace as the extent of the distraction in tonga remains unclear. novak djokovic is back in serbia after being deported from australia. the world's tennis number one is not vaccinated against covid and lost in extended visa battle with the australian government. here he is back in belgrade after spending 11 days in melbourne trying to play in the australian open but it was not to be. he has gone home and the tournament has started without him. >> it just feels like, yes, everyone has been looking forward to this vibe, but there is a huge absence. a nine-time defending champion novak djokovic she is not here. he will not have a chance to go for a record-breaking 21st grand slam. he has been forced out of australia when a court upheld the government's decision to deport him and cancel his visa. it is the end of the road for novak djokovic, just as the tournament has started. it throws up so man questions for the w

we are here in the bbc news room. america is now putting 8500 troops on high alert as russia continues its buildup of troops close to ukraine's border. boris johnson reportedly had a birthday party when england was in his first lockdown with 30 staff alleged to have celebrated in number 10. let's turn to west africa, burkina faso, not a country that we talk a lot about on "outside source" but there has been a crew there at the president has been ousted. the military has appeared on tv to state they are in control. >> the movement which brings together all the components of the defense and security forces has decided to put an end to the power of mr. bory today -- kab ore today. this decision is taken with the aim of getting our country back on track and to gather forces in order to fight for its territorial integrity, its revery, and sovereignty. ros: the events began when president kabore was detained one day after soldiers deserted army bases. gunfire was heard near the presidential palace. it is not clear whether t