And covert 19 infections skyrocket across brazil worst affected country in latin america. We begin in hong kong where police have 5 volleys of tear gas and demonstrators after thousands turned out to protest against chinas proposed National Security law demonstrators blocked the streets a popular shopping district causeway bay the bill would ban all activities considered subversive activists say it would be the end of hong kongs autonomy. Over now to adrian brown it joins us live from hong kong the streets look like now adrian. As you can see behind me this is. The busiest part of is in hong kong the police are still trying to clear it of protesters those protests. Began several hours ago in fact this is the biggest protest hong kong the seen really since kovac 1000 arrived in hong kong in january and of course these protests have grown really because of the decision by Chinas National Peoples Congress to impose a new security law on hong it is demonstrating here i think that what were seeing is that these protesters are not going to be easily to target because even though the police had said that this was going to be a no that the people taking part in the protests today would be participating in Unauthorized Assembly theyve also decided to basically defy social distancing laws by turning out and those laws mean that at the moment groups are no more than 8 people can gather on the streets but as you can see that just simply hasnt been happening now tear gas has been fired the police have also used water cannon the protesters have been carrying some banners that in chinas eyes at least are pretty inflammatory some of the posters say that you know heaven will destroy the Chinese Communist party people have been waving the hong kong flag of independence also flying the former British Colonial flag and of course you know if this new law does take effect soon then presumably you know that sort of sentiment could get people into a lot of trouble custody all sentences the even and this is exactly what chinas government wants to crack down on they say that you know there are foreign hands at play here and they want to end the sedition and subversion thats been going on in hong kong and they say that what weve seen today is an example of what they want to now to stamp out. A very brown there thanks so much. And chinas foreign minister has reiterated that anything to do with hong kong is an internal matter hes warning other countries against meddling in its affairs on the Still Holding a Media Briefing in beijing or the door cannot you know you assure you from where you live since the turbulence over proposed legislative amendments last june we have seeing increasingly rampant activities by hong kong independence organizations and radical local lists in hong kong escalating violence and terrorist activities as well as excessive unlawful foreign meddling in Hong Kong Affairs all those displaced National Security in serious jeopardy and posed a grave threat to hong kongs prosperity and stability and the practice of one country 2 systems from all the spring in katrina you in beijing katrina sounds like beijing is not in the mood to take any kind of conciliatory approach from hong kong. Thats right at the press Conference Today one he is not budging one bit in fact he almost expressed some surprise that people around the world and certainly in hong kong were making such a big deal of this he was actually saying that the Hong Kong Government and all relevant parties have voiced support for this National Security law he also said that hong kong is a part of china and it is the responsibility of the Central Government to enact security laws for the whole country and this is a wide practice around the world and this is really just beijing doing its job he also said he singled out these protesters not as the masses not as the majority of people hong kong but he called them radical moyle ist escalating violence and even terrorist activity so very much sidelining them as extremists and he said that this law would be good for hong kong stability and people should stop worrying and basically start looking to the positivity of hong kongs future that this would not have any negative impact he said but it would be a good thing for hong kong stability and its position as an International Financial center but as we heard from adrian earlier hes going to have a quite a hard time convincing the people hong kong of that very also made some comments indicating beijing perhaps concerned about tension with the u. S. In these fragile economic times. Thats right he had a number of questions about the china u. S. Relationship and not surprising this bilateral relationship has been on the rocks for months and some people have said that its in a phase of a new cold war and he seems to have agreed he was saying that china and us as the biggest developed country in the biggest developing country have more to gain from working together than competing with each other he also said that china does not want to change all replace the u. S. And the u. S. Should stop trying to change china system and basically the 2 should recognize that they treat both have different political systems and respect each other he also said that many in the us are wanting to smear china and he spoke specifically of a political virus that is circulating in china in the u. S. And he said that u. S. Leaders would do better to use their precious time to save lives affected by the corner virus rather than placing the blame on chinas doorstep lets have a listen to what more you have to say about. She being with us in its most regrettable thats wild the coronavirus stew out there the political virus is also spreading in the u. S. And jumping at any opportunity to attack and slander china you some politicians ignore the basic facts and make up countless lies and conspiracy theories concerning china a core in the u. S. Side to stop wasting precious time and stop costing peoples lives it has come to our attention that some Political Forces in the us taking china u. S. Relations hostage and pushing our 2 countries to the brink of a new cold war. Theres also a growing drumbeat internationally of criticism targeting china because of this pandemic of course many countries and many leaders are raising questions as to the origin of this and questioning whether china is indeed being transparent about the origin of carbon 19 he also referred to questions about this specifically about u. S. Politicians are filing lawsuits against china sometimes whole states against china because of this pandemic one you had some very strong words say about this he said that this was ludicrous he also said that this these movements or these lawsuits have no basis in International Law and he continued to echo some of the words of president xi jinping as mentioned earlier when he last week during the World Health Organization summit saying that china has continued to act responsibility responsibly continue to be transparent and the difference between the u. S. Some u. S. Politicians and china he said was a difference in some sense between facts and law its also one you not budging when it comes to answering questions trying to call china to account because of the current of ours these are all right lets thank katrina you there from dating us on the situation from beijing now in mecca one of the most sacred cities in this public prayers tomography than for 3 have been taking place but only a few dozen worshipers gathered of the great mosque saudi arabia has imposed round the clock curfew after infection surged to nearly 70000 its a different picture in pakistan where large gatherings have been spotted across the country in its biggest city kharaj public prayers to model have taken place despite the throat virus spreading muslim scholars are urging people to follow social distancing during celebrations. Unlike many other countries on the Lockdown People in iran are being allowed to pray inside mosques president house and rouhani has been easing restrictions since april some businesses historical sites in the u. S eons of being allowed to reopen from sunday but the government is urging people not to travel during the holiday. Joins us now from tehran with the latest on this and this is not your average age spirit right now is that. Thats exactly right sami were here in downtown tehran and on any other either before the current virus pandemic this would have been a very different scene one of the main areas for prayers in the city where the Supreme LeaderAyatollah Ali Khamenei it would be prayers and then deliver a sermon iranians say millions would gather there to offer Prayer Services that was completely canceled in downtown some mosques were allowed to hold prayers that were limited prayer congregations across the city across the country in the mosque behind me there were plans to have prayers this morning but there were canceled last minute and people were moved to the mosque on the campus of to herat and university to facilitate the Prayer Services there but where there would have been on the streets outside the university in the University Campus inside the mosque where there would have been thousands this day there were only dozens certainly an impact of covert 19 really keeping people at home people still taking social distancing seriously when it comes to congregations like this one woman we met said it was the 1st time shed left her home since the control measures were put in place since the lockdown quarantine measures were put in place months ago another family we met said they were from the northern missouri on the run province one of the at the centers for the corona Virus Outbreak and theyd been stuck because they were observing the intercity travel ban that had been in place for weeks and months now that though has been lifted many people are not observing it in this something that the Health Ministry has warned people against during the no ruse the persian new year the travel across the country is something that helped spread the virus very quickly to all provinces in iraq. And the Health Ministry here before the day did warn people not to engage in that kind of travel however at the same time president Hassan Rouhani has said that tourist sites will begin to reopen that restaurants and cafes will begin to reopen later this week certainly the government is doing the calculus the math about an acceptable level of infection and death rates to start getting the country moving forward again. Thanks for the. Still ahead of aljazeera israels Prime Minister to go on trial for corruption we look back at how we got here and the crisis caused by coronavirus the World Food Program says more than 130000000 people could be pushed to the brink of starvation. Weve got warmer sunnier weather pushing into western parts of europe over the next couple of days area clash over its will cease to seizing outs of poland belarus nudging its way towards a western russia will be some lively outbreaks of right on this one but you see High Pressure comes back in behind lots of warm sunshine then as we go on through sunday well see temps getting up to 22 celsius there for paris and rising but that wessel whether that will continue a little further east we got some showers welcome showers there across germany pushing across into poland a cloud of rain comes down across ukraine into rumania and bold care where we push on into monday that rain does pep up for times it makes its way further race with still some showers coming back in behind cool enough them frightful warsaw in berlin the just around 15 celsius here we go with the warmer weather towards the west bank holiday in the u. K. 24. 00 celsius glorious sunshine there for london will touch 25. 00 in paris 5 for spite of postschool but there are some showers across central parts of spain central possible gerri could see a shower will see from this little area of clabber for much of north africa it is going to be dry with pleasant sunshine largely showers around the gulf of guinea with heavy rain the southern nigeria. To 0. Let me ask you how worried you are about the increase in home. Still it is in yemen we listen this is the moment to stop old military action this is the moment to concentrate on fighting over the idea that we meet with global news makers and talk about the stories that matter on the edges 0 play an Important Role checking in with. The a. List. Or come back to watching out to syria time to recap our headlines now police in hong kong a fired tear gas at protesters after thousands turned out against beijings proposed security law the bill would ban all activities considered subversive activists say it will end hong kongs autonomy. And while chinas foreign minister has reiterated anything to do with hong kong is an internal matter its warning other countries against meddling in its affairs muslims in iran are marking evil fits with prayers inside mosques the government has been relaxing coronavirus restrictions since april some businesses historical sites and museums are also allowed. Brazil now has the 2nd highest number of covert 900 cases in the world behind the u. S. Its confirmed there are 350000 infections more than 22000 people have died its believed the total could be even higher as brazil was slow to introduce widespread testing the w. H. O. Says latin america is the new epicenter many countries are torn between easing restrictions for their economies or tightening them to fight the disease. Brazils president is coming under increasing pressure thats after. Being mild the many restrictions to stop it spreading. The reports. A tirade caught on video was the day after he was seen on video explaining why he wanted to sack the federal police chief in an expletive ridden Cabinet Meeting brazilian president was in damage control mode but without a hint of remorse. He dismissed accusations by his former Justice Minister said hugh morrow of trying to interfere into Police Investigations explaining that he was instead talking about his security detail and refusing to hand over his phone as requested by opposition parties in congress future another fast just collapsed theres not a 2nd in the video where someone could suspect in the federal police im sorry mr. Again posing as a victim i dont know what your interests are i will not be foolish enough to make false accusations i hope your happy and peace. Might be increasingly against the ropes but remains relentless in downplaying the devastating effects of the corona virus spread in this country which on saturday reached another depressing record brazil is now the 2nd worst affected nation in the world behind the United States and experts believe the reality of the pandemic is significantly worse than what the official numbers show. Government officials that made it that there are at least 11 thousands more deaths beyond the more than 21000. 00 confirmed cases that could be related to team but that nobody will be able to test. It i am very worried about the evolution of the disease but also with all the changes in the government there is a lot of instability those who should be informing us and. Taken care of the situation of being replaced but while most brazilians are horrified by the government response to the pandemic for the president s core base of supporters this is just a ploy to kick him out of office. You dont have to study politics very much to know what this is about the news about brazil today i think its a sickening country with more positive cases thats certainly a lie they want to overthrow our president by dividing us that brazil is not alone in seeing a dramatic increase in cases in latin america but its unique in its response from. Argentina a rise in cases means new measures are being put in place resilience instead can expect political fights taking center stage while the cemetery alison. Israels Prime Minister goes on trial on sunday in 3 separate Corruption CasesBenjamin Netanyahu wanted to be excused from attending the 1st hearing for the court rejected his request denies charges of bribery fraud and breach of trust herefore set of faults from west jerusalem. I need to be with them you know a week ago Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in for a record 5th term as israels Prime Minister after a political battle which lasted 17 months and through 3 inconclusive elections but his legal battle is only intensifying sunday is day one of his trial in 3 separate Corruption Cases in the 1st hes accused of asking for and accepting lavish gifts from rich acquaintances the charges fraud and breach of trust the same charges apply in the 2nd case it which hes alleged to have conspired with a newspaper owner to hamper the operations of a rival demanding Favorable Press Coverage in return a 3rd case is the most serious carrying the Additional Charge of bribery hes accused of trading regulator e concessions worth hundreds of millions of dollars to israels most powerful telecoms boss in return for extraordinary influence over the News Coverage on his website now senior who denies all the charges but as long as he is Prime Minister you know what if theres a 2nd wave of corona where he really is the courts as he did in march the which that we opening in the trial but 2 months if there is conflict in gaza if theres conflict with iran or thats look its trial under the terms of the new Government Coalition deal netanyahu the Prime Minister for 18 months before swapping with his former rival now alternate Prime MinisterBenny Gantz NetanyahuPrime Ministerial status could allow him to argue for trial delays in the National Interest and gives him influence over senior legal appointments israelis have seen scandals in gulf senior politicians before but never before a sitting Prime Minister in office in charge of faithful National Decisions while a same time sitting in the dock in court and offended in a criminal case that could end up in his imprisonment. Resigned as Prime Minister in 2008 when he was investigated for bribery wormer of jerusalem he was convicted in 2014 serving 16 months in jail under israeli law netanyahu would not have to step down illicit been convicted and it exhausted all possible appeals his legal fight is set to loom large throughout what he says will be his final term of an office. Was to see. The taliban afghanistans president have announced a 3 day cease fire for the holiday rush of rally has called on the military to all of the deal the u. S. Has welcomed the surprise announcement as a momentous opportunity that should not be missed libyan warlord hurry for hafter on the other hand while hes pledging to continue his campaign to take the capital despite a series of recent setbacks forces fighting for libyas internationally recognized government captured 3 of half those military camps on the outskirts of tripoli on saturday earlier they retook several towns in the west and an airbase for war the egyptian president has sisi has pardoned more than 3000 prisoners to coincide with the holiday among them is a hit man who murdered lebanese singer Suzanne Tamim in dubai in 2008 on the orders of former egyptian member of parliament and stuff are no activists journalists all Political Prisoners have been released and aljazeera journalist Mahmud Hussein is still in prison in egypt without charge or trial after nearly 3 and a half years the United Nations has called on egypts government to end her sainz arbitrary detention and release him immediately. Anger is growing among people in the indian city of cold cuts after a powerful cycling left millions without power and water. Some of demonstrated saying essential services havent been restored days after the side turn pan struck others blocked roads with trees bringing traffic to a standstill more than 100 people were killed by the storm in india and bangladesh the former Prime Minister of happen new guinea has been released from prison on bail after being arrested on suspicion of corruption peter oneill led the country for 7 years until 2019 police are investigating allegations of misappropriation and abuse of office they relate to the purchase of 2 Power Generators for 14000000. 00 without the approval of parliament calls are growing for the u. K. Prime ministers chief advisor to resign over accusations evacuated lock down rules the government has defended Dominic Cummings after he drove more than 400 kilometers from london to his parents home when he was opposed to be in self isolation number of m. P. s have now demanded he resign or be sacked including a member of his own conservative party and staying in the u. K. At least a quarter of all coronavirus deaths have been in care homes some managers have had to take matters into their own hands to protect their residence and staff journal how reports from one of those homes on the isle of wight. Theres been thousands of deaths among the elderly and frail as covert 19 tour through britains career home sector but not here at victoria house on the isle of wight 2 months ago and with no guidance from the government manager Clare Leggett put the home into self isolation she reduced staff numbers with those who remained agreeing to live on the premises in tents and caravans to keep the virus out because our age range of residents here range from in their eightys up to 103. I thought it was just about being proactive and locking the home down renee i just didnt think that i had any other choice to be honest with you ive been here 7 weeks now victoria house. And. 7 weeks is very comfortable very warm. And me. Joy day and we all adore and my family is it and its as if there was a mom and dad and thats how we should theres been some tears but theres been more happy times in tears and if i had to do it all again. If i had to yes i would jump at the chance of doing this again jolt trickly hill hasnt seen his fiance in person for weeks and it could be many weeks more before the elderly and vulnerable can emerge from isolation i mean i wouldnt of a word like youre looking for looking for today and im sure as everyone in the world is you know the day that we can say its safe to step outside does go back to normal normal fairly i asked claire whether she feels the care home sector has been let down by the government i think its really disappointing you know its almost like weve just been forgotten about relating you know i mean it was only last week that i receive texts for the care home so i think the father waited for the government to give out some guidance on what we as a care home should it be to lie you know i wouldnt have any residence we had done. We had some champagne didnt we. Yes. Very. Well i. Just it was. In the midst of an unthinkable crisis in british care homes as a result of covert 19 this is a very rare good news story as a result of a policy of no one in no one out since the beginning of the lock down theyve managed to keep every one of their residents here safe from the virus and that is thanks to the initiative and extraordinary dedication of the staff and their actions may well have saved lives jonah how aljazeera on the isle of wight. The u. N. World food program says the pandemic could push an additional 130000000. 00 people to the brink of starvation by the end of the year most live in parts of Africa Al Jazeera as their cause hark reports from. The girls hes region. As children they were classmates job went on to mit in the u. S. And around a Multinational Company before returning home to become the towns mayor. Stated i had several children and opened a small stall selling peanuts now shes appealing to jump for help measures to stop the spread of coronavirus has also stopped her trade she and her family are going hungry here normally food is very cheap through here people are producing and because she feels shes very easy we have 15 kilometers from the sea and this is a very good decision we have never d submitted any health food industry. Job is meeting with town elders theyre deciding which families will receive state provided bags of rice each making their case because theres not enough food for everyone. No one has been infected with the virus here yet but people are suffering from the viruses Economic Impact this is one of the largest markets in senegal people come here for food vegetables and meat look at it now its been like this for weeks people here were shaken by a virus many of them hadnt heard of coming from china now impacting their lives here deep in senegal as countryside jope wanted to transform sun gera not into the Silicon Valley of senegal but into the shenzhen of the region chinese investors opened Fish Processing factories in transformed barren fields into Agricultural Land for vegetables but with border shut the project is going rotten we need to stop the virus and find solutions so we can get people back to work because so many of us depend on the farming to survive well the number of infections are multiplying in senegal the government is easing restrictions on movement fearing a looming food crisis we need markets to reopen its a question of survival. There is a sense that the measures to prevent the outbreak have become a heavy burden for many. In the face of hunger because hawke aljazeera son jarrod. First take you through some of the headlines here in aljazeera now police in hong kong are fired tear gas of protesters after thousands turned out against beijings proposed security law the bill would ban all activities considered subversive activists say it will end hong kong as autonomy meanwhile chinas foreign minister has reiterated that anything to do with hong kong is an internal matter hes warning other countries against meddling in its affairs adrian brown has more from hong kong. This is the biggest protest drunk on the scene really since covert 19 arrived in hong kong in january and of course these protests have grown really because of the decision by Chinas National Peoples Congress to impose a new security law on home it is demonstrating here i think that what were seeing is that these protesters are not going to be easily deterred because even though the police had said that this was going to be an all that the people taking part in the protests today would be participating in Unauthorized Assembly now in mecca one of the most sacred cities in islam public prayers to mark for 3 have been taking place there only a few dozen worshipers gathered at the grand mosque saudi arabia has imposed a round the clock curfew after infections surged to almost 70000 its a different picture in pakistan where large gatherings have been spotted across the country in its biggest city karachi public prayers to mark ied have taken place despite the threat of the virus driving force them scholars are urging people to follow social distancing during celebrations and or a means of marking the for 3 of prayers inside mosques the government has been relaxing coronavirus restrictions since april brazil now has the 2nd highest number of covert 19 cases in the world nearly 350000 or 22000 people have died. Throughout history human kind has come together to prevail and in our darkest moments this is a moment for pretty much the ups. Laying low saving humankind by really really not getting near it every generation has its moment where individual sacrifice makes way for the good of those who come after this war is not ours. To see. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live our lives nearly every country in the world has been affected millions of infections hundreds of thousands of deaths and most scientists work on developing a vaccine governments are focusing on reducing the number of infections through social distancing and other preventative measures but these restrictions have brought with them countless financial losses across the globe