As It Happens: Wednesday Edition
Part One
Bangladesh floods
While all eyes are on Houston, more than one thousand people have died in floods — in South Asia. In a moment, we'll take you to Bangladesh.
Harvey: evacuation centre
A Harvey evacuee heads to a shelter outside of Houston but when we reach him, the floor of his safe haven is submerged by the never-ending rain.
Terry Pratchett books
Terry Pratchett's friends and colleagues gather to deliver on the late writer's dying wish — to have the hard drive with his unfinished novels run over by a really old steam roller.
Part Two
Japan government adviser
The United Nations doesn't seem to know how to respond to North Korea's latest missile launch, but a Japanese government adviser tells us it's time to consider cutting off Pyongyang's oil.
Comedy Bar
A Toronto comedy club finds itself in the middle of a no-laughing matter political fight after it books an event called "comedy in support of free speech."