The World Tonight

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.

America begins pulling its military out of Syria, fulfilling the controversial policy change made last month by President Trump We hear from a retired General and former Assistant Secretary of State. Also: is Brexit like the last days of the Soviet Union? And Sir Jackie Stewart on Andy Murray. (Picture: US military vehicle travels in the town of Amuda, Syria. Credit: Reuters)

Day 20 of the US government shutdown - almost the longest in history. President Trump visits Texas and doubles down on his promise to let it continue unless politicians agree to build his wall on the Mexican border. Also: tennis match fixing, Mo Ibrahim on Sudan, and we examine the relationship between Japan and the UK post-Brexit. (Photo: President Trump leaves White House on his way to Texas. Credit: AFP)

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.