Julia south delhi reporting from berlin. Thank you. Lets get to developments in the pandemic now. The German Health authorities have today reported a record 410. 00 coronavirus related deaths. Its a milestone which comes as the 16th state leaders are set to decide on stricter lockdown measures. They have reportedly agreed to extend coronavirus restrictions into december with celebrations for holiday event able to take place. Now, new daily infections have leveled off, but germanys caseload remains stubbornly high. The pressure is on for the German Government to ease restrictions for the most important time of the year. For many christmas celebrations. Right, nobel in stone dam and Market Square would usually be packed with people and show you the christmas market. Its been cancelled. People will be allowed to gather at home for christmas, but in smaller groups, many accept the reality that this year is different. Theres going to be naturally some of the posts, and its national. Its going to happen, but it is what it is. You know, its, theres no policy thats ever going to be 100 percent approved. I believe. I think, all right, i dont understand why restriction would be eased for christmas. Perhaps one should stick to them. But i also see what happens with people when they loan me unhappy. So i cant say much about it, but i just talk about it because i also see how it is in hospitals. Thats where i work. All. Yes, its sad not to celebrate christmas as usual, but how else the measures taken are important and necessary . And does always skypes always see . The decision on christmas is expected to become firm to wednesday following talks between state premiers and chancellor Angela Merkel. The overall situation remains critical for so long as you have High Expectations as a parliamentary group. Until now we have begun to see a short trend of lower figures in terms of inspections means the exponential growth could be stopped, but thats not enough. We need lower figures, especially for christmas. I mean, so our christmas isnt the only separation thats on the line. Many say that the much loved tradition of new years eve, fireworks needs to be reined in. But a nationwide ban on fireworks sales does not appear to be on the cards. And to give us a manual shot this on the story. She joins us from berlin. How necessary is the extension of tough measures. If you look at the cases on tuesday, germany recorded its highest number of daily death, was more done, 400 new and over 1800000, new infections in a single day. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we count own most a 1000000 cases overall in the most 1500000. Then us, and of course now the number of cases, plateaued is no longer an exponential growth. But it, it is still far from being an ideal situation. Here we definitely count, say that a pandemic is under control. Thats being said, if you compare the situation in germany with that of other countries, well, germany still fare as relate to play. Well, in comparison, hospitals are not overwhelmed for example. And if you look at the transport, they knew kevin 1000. 00 infections per 1000000 inhabitants. And we can see that theres still an exponential growth in the us, for example, where germanys figures ofter in mind. So most seem to clot too. But still, i mean, we see very clearly on the graph there, the numbers are going up and it is for that reason that chancellor Angela Merkel has been calling for even stricter measures. But shes getting push some push back from the states. Talk with us a little bit about that and whether they might find some common ground. Yeah, going to morocco has advocated for tougher restrictions to out, but she does have to find a come on line. We as her state permute is she backed their proposal, drafted on monday, according to a draft if its adopted today we could see additional measures in areas where theres a high rate of infection. For example, we could see tighter curbs on gatherings, to know, 10 people from 2 different households could meet, that could be reduced to 5 people and nothing stands. A current measures will be extended was shops remaining open, but restaurants abbas speak to studios remaining closed for now until at least december to 20 is emmanuelle a christmas. We know a very important holiday. You know, religiously, culturally, for many germans. What could a cold christmas look like . Well, as things stand, exception to those restrictions are on the cards for christmas, members of one household will be allowed to meet with up to 10 other people from other households, from december 23rd until the very beginning of january. So people are relieved, others are talked to over the last 2 days, including medical personnel. Dont quite understand why there would be such an exception. In any case, people will be encouraged to self isolate before and after the celebrations schools might go. So break up a few days earlier as early as meet december. Religious ceremonies will be allowed and also breaking with a longstanding tradition on new years eve and in a bid to avoid public gatherings. There would be no public fireworks this year. Emanuel chaz, with the view from berlin, thank you. Of have a look now at some other developments in the corona virus. Pandemic, francis relaxing its coronavirus restrictions following a drop into infections. Nonessential shops, movie theaters and museums will gradually reopen a large gatherings will remain banned. Australias most populous state, new south wales, has eased social distancing measures and allowed companies to bring employees back to work after 3 weeks without a locally transmitted case. And in the us, a restaurant dining ban comes into effect today in los angeles. The countrys 2nd biggest city, the 3 week order comes as the state of california faces a Record Number of infections. Well one european country, finland has managed to keep its new corona, virus infection rates under reasonable control. Restaurants and bars are open for business and stores never closed. There are few local restrictions, but there are fairly tight rules aimed at keeping the virus outside its borders. For how has finland managed to keep the coronavirus said big during this 2nd wave, its not due to harsh restrictions on citizens because there arent any masks or recommended but not required in most places. All stores are open. Restaurants and bars are 2 orders for alcohol and at 11 pm is director of the National Coronavirus strategy. He explains. It relies on a sense of personal responsibility. Near recommendations wouldnt work everywhere, but here they do in the sense that they are suggested to maintain avoid a lot of gatherings with a lot of parties. Many people intend to work with the way it is suggested. Says many finns are working from home and surveys show in person. Social contacts have been cut by 2 thirds. So while the situation in finland is very good at the moment compared with the rest of europe, Health Authorities warn that this requires constant vigilance. So while they are not making mass wearing mandatory, they put out friendly reminders like this one on city hall. Its a very good idea if his want to maintain this way of life. But the number of new cases has started to rise. So now the government has ordered students over 12 to wear masks in school, and limited the size of social gatherings in the helsinki area to 20 people. It also extended until at least mid december, a ban on all nonessential travel into the country. Finish Officials Say in the summer, half of new Coronavirus Infections came from abroad. Thats dropped to 6 percent. Now that tourists arent allowed in. The European Union is pressing governments to restore open borders as soon as possible. Says finland is grappling with whether it can do that and stay safe or something about looking a little bit worried a little bit terrified also about that. We have to have very good moral through work with the border through a through and through this interest im hearing from one government proposal is the travel restrictions could be eased by making it mandatory to be tested on a rival team. Autumn kit is deputy mayor of where the airport is located and hes responsible for security there. He says his city doesnt have enough medical professionals to carry this out. Commune communicated to the government that if you lift restrictions and if you make the law that forces our staff to move over to the airport, the situation is so that we cannot treat our finnish people anymore. Like difficult decisions lie ahead for finland as it tries to figure out how to continue blocking the virus, but not visitors. U. S. Media reports say that President Donald Trump plans to pardon his former National Security advisor, michael flynn. Flynn pleaded guilty twice to lying to the f. B. I. During the investigation into russian meddling in the 2016 president ial election. In may, the Justice Department moved to withdraw its charges. But that effort has since been stalled in a federal court transcript. They wants to issue numerous pardons before leaving office and the transition process is picking up speed as us president elect. Joe biden has introduced 6 key members of his cap and each of them with decades of experience in their particular fields. He said, diplomacy and consensus are back and that the new White House Team will be taking, taking shape and leading by example of luck. 3 weeks after the election, the trumpet ministration has finally given president elect joe biden, the green light to begin the transition process. President donald trump personally directed his administration to cooperate in the handover, but he has yet to officially concede defeat. Instead, he pardoned it took in the white house rose garden as part of a thanksgiving tradition. I hereby grant you a free hand. He also used the opportunity to remind americans what he stands for. As i say, america 1st shouldnt go away from that america 1st president elect joe bidens nominations for the top posts of his cabinet point in a very different direction. It way from trumps america 1st doctrine and towards diversity and multilateralism work in government. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Once again sit at the head of the table. Bidens choice is our policy veterans like his longtime adviser, anthony blinken, named to secretary of state. We cant solve all the worlds problems alone. We need to be working with other countries, we need their cooperation. The best known of the nominees is former secretary of state, john kerry, poised to become bidens climate change. And boy, in this crisis, the whole world must come together. Youre right to rejoin paris on day one. I expect that would grant, former Federal Reserve chair janet yellen, is to serve as treasury secretary, shes trusted in the financial world. And if confirmed, she would be the 1st woman to take over. This pivotal role with optimism about new Coronavirus Vaccine spreading and political uncertainty, seemingly diminishing. The dow surged past 30000 points for the very 1st time on tuesday. So i think people like the cabinet post were seeing from biden, they like the idea that this sort of long period of uncertainty about how much difficulty weak see and outgoing tromping ministration make. I think people like that thats over i think people like janet yellen as an idea for a new treasury secretary, shes a known quantity, was pretty able set of hands and a tough moment for everybody. President trump quickly claimed the latest market rally as the fruit of his own administrations work. But the markets seem to be banking on the current u. S. Leader, being on his way out of office. And theres a look now at some other stories making headlines. Hong kongs chief executive has defended a crackdown on dissent by her administration and beijing in her annual policy address, carrie lam praised a strict new National Security law, as quote, remarkably effective in restoring stability after mass protest last year, she vowed to restore order to the citys legislature, which recently saw the mass resignation of opposition lawmakers and ethiopian rights organizations says that a local youth group added, aided by police and militia killed at least 600. 00 people in a rampage in the teeth. Earlier this month, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said that members of a group called some greedy carried out the massacre in the town of my process, protesters have gathered in central paris to oppose a security bill. Frances lower house of parliament approved the changes that will in some cases make it a criminal offense to post photos of Police Officers online. The legislation has been criticised by activists and journalists. Collins has become the worlds 1st nation to make amends. Stray should products freely available to all its parliament, unanimously approved legislation that makes free access to items such as tampons and sanitary pads, legal rights. The aim is to and womens period poverty or the inability to pay for basic sanitary products on a monthly basis. Well today marks the u. S. International day for the elimination of violence against women and the coronavirus. Pandemic reports, unfortunately, of Domestic Violence are surging. U. N. Data show there has been a 30 percent rise in reported instances of abuse in countries such as france, cyprus, and singapore. As locked on measures forced people to stay home even before covert 1000 hits it to 6, show that one in 3. Women have experienced physical or Sexual Violence from an intimate partner at some point during their life. Violence against women is also a human rights violation. In kenya, Sexual Assault is a daily reality for some women and girls of the w. C. Just sent us. This report from nairobi about women, determined to help and heal survivors. Even the ching has never depended on anyone survive except herself. Together with a group of women, maxon says been a part time to feed her from view for. But these are 5 years of growth, which she vigil is about to touch up and up until then she had been a silent supply of all groups and domestic us who knew that i was right by my stepfathers employee when we went to visit a family relative i was young then, and i remember my mother taking me to the court where i was also to identify the perpetrator. Later on, i was shocked to see the guy released. Seeing the perpetrator let loose left her with a permanent one. But she kept self afraid of stigma and being shamed, something that is common in her village. I was always wary of boys after the incident. I didnt want to see any man, not even my brothers my grandma really helped me through that journey, supporting me through the process. Now years later, in an unlikely place, she has found solace in a group of women who have all experienced the similar predicament of being sexually very little. In the last 12 months, 243000000, women and girls across the world have been subjected to sexual or physical violence. But in an intimate partner in neighborhoods like these sexual and Domestic Violence, but one woman was willing to change the norm by sharing her story. One country was a victim of Sexual Violence. Shes now using her experience to remove the stigma and help survivors axis and legal help in informal settlements across kenya. I went through a traumatic experience. I was, if, in the challenges that i faced during that time is what informed their establishment of all kinds of foundation looking at how the community nukes has been affected. And we shifted their billing today as being very limited. Instead it said, oh, holding their patriot accountable. One believes the number of women affected through domestic and Sexual Violence could be well above 5 percent. Fueled by the pandemic, even to work towards something that is hard and their figures will change. Course also, they should all maintain. Pandemic has actually created an environment where cases of increased now shes hoping to change the narrative one to help these women sit a Peanut Butter business and a place to openly talk about their issues. When we all meet at the same time, one thing we have in common is that we were all raped or underwent violent heat. When you tell me penger, come as you see, we can talk about this support each others businesses. Maybe its a decision and others like and and for more lets bring in monica hauser. She is the founder of the advocacy group. Medica, well, welcome to the program and thank you so much for joining us. We have been hearing there about Domestic Violence cases rising because of lockdowns around the world. What have you been observing . Yes, i also have to say they really see that this crisis acts of great existing, any inequality is violence against women and girls, cures that discrimination in inequality about all right. High before the outbreak of this pandemic and looking at the dimensions of violence against women be i certain that violence, including structured violence, is rising in the same areas all over the road, b, c, Domestic Violence rising. As we have heard, just now, we see declining sexual and reproductive hets rights, meaning lex electing access to safe obstetrics as about to safe abortion and death for an escalating infant and Maternal Mortality 1st of your pate cat grew up at the peak economic disadvantage for human this is also a grounding in missing political participation of the men in the Decision Making process. Thats violence against women and girls is rising bad. These communication and inequality, they are right, right or right before to spend any. And we have evidence that possibly could be men and growth in conflict related areas affected drastically by the pandemic. So then tell us, because i mean the situation clearly from your observations seems to be going in the wrong direction. So tell us about, you know, the fight against Domestic Violence. Now about the resources that are available and what policymakers are doing. Do you feel that there is enough being done to prioritize the issue . No, not at all of the v. C, that they have their efforts made to address that of sume violence, but measurements came much too late and too little in order to prevent a rise of violence against women and girls. U. N. Secretary general and don, youre good to have us mentioned this as the shadow petain pandemic. And i saying this is very right to say the as a pandemic. This shadow pandemic is highlighting the rise of Domestic Violence, especially ministry for women in term. Any, for example, is a banner of the issue, but despite of the important initiatives of this ministry and a strong, a focus on the should every still or lack of comprehensive political measures and be still need to quote the Nation Office to the implementation of istanbul. Command, for example, i see many also European Countries and you see all levels of politics, response of before i call the naked and sophisticated extreme plan on buying and 2nd stream and the responsibilities of all the federal ministries interim many for example, im clear the funding of human childcare and Counseling Centers remains unsufficient. There is much to do to turn retail recreate into action. So a lot of suggestions they are for policymakers that you have put forward, and we thank you so much for joining us, especially on the stay in order to share those for us here on news, monica house, or maybe 1. 00. Thank you. And a quick reminder of the top story that were following for you here on german regional leaders have reportedly agreed to extend coronavirus lockdown measures into december and possibly into the new year restrictions will be loosened to allow for holiday gatherings. Next it is the that News Business magazine made in germany. So do stay tuned for that. If you can. In the meantime, theres always more on our web site of the dot com and you can follow us on social media. Im sorry, kelly in berlin. Thanks for watching. Spam. Endless fronting the lemsip name, Business Model and celebrity companies are sensing the unfolding. Rational. Envision future markets with a massive potential in space settlements science fiction. 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