Than a 1000 people have marched through the eastern german city of leipzig, demonstrating both for and against coronavirus restrictions. Protesters were led away after they exceeded the maximum number allowed. The German Government has new powers to enforce rules on mosques and social. Distancing the u. S. Secretary of state mike pompei over, has made with taliban leaders in catch up in an effort to resume stalled peace talks between the taliban and the afghan government. The meeting came just hours after a series of blasts incompetent, killed several people. The socalled Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks. This is d. W. News from berlin. Theres more on our website, w dot com. This week on world story. Its another Strict Lockdown in france, fighting indifference to corona in turkey. But our journey begins in the usa, the city of el paso, texas, is one of the countrys carona hot spots stretching hospitals and Funeral Homes there to their limits. At basle is on the
Years ago today on the medical except in the lead role in german politics. Despite the many crises shes faced, the often cold mother of germany is now more popular than ever. And a president ial election in west africa, not by stream, missed violence. Paypal in kenya, faso, head to the polls today. But i drawing Islamist Insurgency means many voters wont be able to cast their ballots. American held welcome. Leaders of the worlds wealthiest countries are making online for a g 20 summit hosted by saudi arabia. The virtual gathering is dominated by efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic and deal with its economic fallout. A draft declaration shows the biggest economies will pledge to pay for Food Distribution of coded 19. 00, vaccines and testing. So the poor countries are not left out debt relief is also likely to be extended denied the opportunity for a face to face pageantry. This was how so dia rebiya opened the g 20 a 7 plane fly over of riyadh to mark the flushed ever summit hosted
Often taking place on the sidelines. To what extent do you think a video summit can really replace these face to face meetings . I think its really difficult for a virtual for much to replace what a normal g twenty summit. Even if you just talk about the textual in case you, asians, on the final declaration, you cant just walk around the table and suggest a different formulation. Its really difficult to get to the same clear where youre working to get any virtual forward. And of course, if donald trump calls possibly the most important figure in the room, still place go for most of the time that makes it easier. Right . Christan third from the bench as one foundation. Thank you very much. Well, the g. Twenty summit certainly wasnt the first for uncle americal. The german chancellor, known internationally for her diplomatic talents, is marking fifteen years at the countrys how today, when the countrys crisis manager in chief or wraps up her final year in office, she will have equalled t
We will get your thoughts on what grade you would give your governor on this pandemic, but lets begin with south dakotas governor. Take a look at the state. This is from nbc news. A 19 increase over the past two weeks. Here is republican south dakota governor kristi noem defending her approach. [video clip] across the country and around the globe, cases are increasing. Over the past week, cases are on the rise in 48 states. Some have said that my refusal to mandate masks is the reason why our cases are rising here in the state of south dakota. That is not true. Others have said that my refusal to advance harsh restrictions like lockdowns is another one of the reasons why our cases are rising, and that is also not true. There are 41 states that have some kind of a mask mandate. Cases are on the rise in 39 of those 41 states. Some in the media are saying that south dakota is the worst in the world right now. That is absolutely false. I would encourage you to look at the Johns Hopkins cor
Trials. President from my urges the world to honor the legacy of the proceedings. The prosecution of top nazi officials helped pave the way 50 mutual war criminals to be tried under international law. And ethiopia says its forces are closing in on the capital of the rebellious teen growing region in a conflict which has caused hundreds of lives and forced thousands more people to flee. Im jarid radio. Thank you for joining me. Us drug giant pfizer and its german partner biotech have applied for a merge and c. Authorized the nation for their corona virus vaccine. In the united states, the vaccine has a high safety record. And based on that, the u. S. , food and Drug Administration could grant permission before testing is complete. And if it does that, the 1st doses could be administered as early as next month. Across the world. The Severe Health and Economic Impacts of the pandemic. Maina vaccine cant come soon enough. A small pub with a big history. 60 years of the albatross pub in cal