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Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push?

Clip: 9/3/2015 | 8m 33s

Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push?

A photograph of a young boy whose drowned body washed up on Turkey’s shore after his family attempted to reach Greece has captured global attention. The image highlights the extreme risks many migrants are willing to take to reach Western countries. Judy Woodruff speaks to Steven Erlanger of The New York Times and NewsHour special correspondent Malcolm Brabant about responses in Europe.

09/03/2015 | Rating NR

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Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push?

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Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push?

Clip: 9/3/2015 | 8m 33s | Will a photo of a drowned boy give Europe a political push? (8m 33s)

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