Measures aimed at slowing the search in new cases of covert 19 on the show activists show d. W. Evidence that hungary is misusing pandemic funds. Well take you to budapest to meet the critics fighting, to call out corruption at the highest levels on public if only yes, welcome to the program u. S. President elect. Joe biden has introduced his National Security team underlining their decades of experience in their particular field. He said, diplomacy and multilateralism are back and his new team will leave by example of the transition to a biden. White house is picking up speed after President Trump cleared the way for a transfer of power. President elect joe biden has officially revealed his picks for the top positions of his countenance marking a clear shift away from chums america 1st doctor. And instead, a lot of familiar faces from administration signaling bidens intention to return to multilateralism. 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, ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies by gods choices or policy. Veterans like his longtime adviser, anthony blinken, named to secretary of state. He will be tasked with bringing the country back into the paris climate agreement, the world health organization, and the iran nuclear deal. We cant solve all the worlds problems alone. We need to be working with other countries. We need their cooperation. We need their partners. The best known of the nominees is former secretary of state, john kerry, poised to become bidens Climate Change envoy. To end this crisis, the whole world must come together. Youre right to rejoin paris on day one. And youre right to recognize that paris alone is not enough at the global meeting in glasgow one year from now. All nations must raise ambition together, or we will all fail together. I, former Federal Reserve chair janet yellen is set to service treasury secretary if confirmed she would be the 1st woman to take over this pivotal role and would face the difficult task of shaping u. S. Economic policies at a time when the country is facing a pandemic. And its economic fallout biden appears to be making good on his Campaign Promise to have a cabinet that reflects americas diversity. With his picks for the u. S. Ambassador to the United Nations and the department of homeland security, he has also named the 1st woman to become director of National Intelligence question. But many of bidens cabinet picks will require confirmation in the senate, where republicans still hold a narrow majority. For now, at least with the transition process officially underway, some of the uncertainty and turbulence of the past 2 weeks seem to be settling down. Well, for more on this, lets cross over to washington where our correspondent Stefan Simons is standing by for us stefan. Now joe biden has nominated some political veterans and now walk away expect from his administration you know, as mentioned in the report, you can absolutely expect the counter process and the counter design of what you believe, doll trump and all tribes policies as well as administration stood for so i think the bottom line is, is the difference that america is as is the blink is said, bank at the table. And that means basically that the us is going to want to lead again. And that also requires, of course, that this administration, the incoming administration, understands that america actually needs to lead again. This is something, of course, arguably the trumpet was rationed in the eyes of many experts and observers here never acknowledge they didnt want to lead. They want america 1st, focusing on domestic jobs and economy. And with that, leave Everything Else in front of the door. Speaking global terms, this is going to change absolutely dramatically, but make no mistake. To put this in context by the administration. And they know that the incoming by the mistress would be absolutely ill advised if they focus only on International Relations global, Global Cooperation with allies. It is also very important for this administration. You will see this in the coming days when he introduces other cabinet picks. It is also absolutely critical that he keeps a little bit of this america 1st american jobs economy focus. Dont forget, 12000000, americans are still without a job due to covert due to the covert 1000 crisis here. So certainly its going to look a little bit different, will say to the trumpet, ministration and biden has chosen a very diverse cabinet for a what can only be described as a very divided nation. How do you think thats going to play out stefan . Can they, can they unite the country . I think this, i think they think they can, and i think there is a surely the end. And alice is shows that this is, they think the only way they can do this. Where are you really dont trump and hit ministration was decisive and polarizing people. They trying joe biden and his administration here proven by those picks and by probably others to, to come. They are trying to counter concept here again diverse, a multitude of very, very experienced people but from different walks of lives. And that will bring, hopefully they think america together and that is absolutely critical. Youre absolutely right. Well, what a President Trump, because well be making coal to president elect joe biden, to congratulate him on his victory. Because at the moment its sort of very young, clear what exactly his next steps may be. Yeah, i think thats pushing it a little bit. I dont expect, and i dont know anybody who would expect president donald trump, to pick up the phone and feel the correctly call to president elect joe biden. He didnt even concede the only thing the president did today, for example, was a 32nd News Conference where he said the dow jones hit a record high and thank you all because i did this, then this press conference was over and the 2nd biggest thing he did today he pardoned a turkey, this is a light hearted tradition at the white house today was pardoning day for the turkey way of the thanksgiving holiday coming up here. So that was as far as donald trump went today, is i think a very, very, very high possibility that he will not call president elect. And he will not ever use the word our conceit, Stephan Simons in washington. Thanks for that update. Well, here are the other stories that are making headlines this hour. International donor countries at a conference in geneva have pledged more than 10000000000 euros in aid for afghanistan. The money will be delivered over the next 4 years, but it will be partly conditional on progress made on human rights and peace talks with the taliban front is relaxing its coronavirus restrictions following a drop in new infections. President emanuel says shops, movie theaters and museums will gradually reopen, and families will be allowed to celebrate christmas together. But large gatherings of people will remain banned for. Well, the leaders of germanys 16 federal states have reportedly agreed to extend coronavirus lockdown measures into december and possibly into the new year. The shutdown targets, hotels, restaurants, and jams tighter restrictions on socializing will also remain in place. But exceptions are being made for holiday celebrations. That just last week, the chancellor Angela Merkel had called for tougher measures in some aspects of the countrys lockdown, but it was met with resistance. 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 winners, john berman market square, would usually be packed with people and show you the christmas market. Its been canceled. People will be allowed to gather at home for christmas, but in smaller groups still many accept the reality. This year is different. Theres going to be naturally some of the position its nationally to happen, but it is what it is. You know its, theres no policy thats ever going to be 100 percent approved. I believe in god. 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 are lonely and happy. 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 skype, so is see the decision on christmas is expected to become firmed wednesday. Following talks between state premiers and chancellor Angela Merkel. The overall situation remains critical. Hundreds 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, which means the exponential growth could be stopped. But thats not enough. We need large figures, especially for christmas. 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. In the european union, hungary and poland are refusing to approve the e. U. Used to trillion dollar budget, including pandemic relief funds. They object to a plan that would tie those funds to respect for the rule of law. Someone hungry allege that prime minister, viktor orban. Government is rife with corruption related to pandemic spending some fear they could be silenced. I pulled out the latest news in 3 minutes. Clip radio is a popular station in budapest and one of only a few Media Outlets that are critical of the government. But their license expires in 3 months. And the authorities have so far refused to extend it. The vast majority of the hungary and media slave usually follow the wards of the government as for a lot of hungary. And its the only side of the argument that they hear. Club radio does not communicate like this. We are so to speak, an obstacle to the complete domination of the hungary and mind they called us and their voices seem to be needed now more than ever with the coronavirus pandemic raging through the country. Congress prime minister, viktor orban, is using the crisis to seize more power. His critics say works for the hungry and Civil Liberties union. The n. G. O. S recently published a report showing how theyre condemning, has led to more corruption in the country. One example is the purchase of ventilators by the foreign ministry. Mentally. Those were purchased in huge quantities and significantly over priced. Only some of them used on like me to be used in intensive care and protection against the epidemic. And thats another concern on top of a fact that there were wired at an inflated prices for in the us. Or youre going to show us to this mans mission is to uncover corruption at the highest level and to call it out because had, has he is an independent member of the hunger in parliament. He tells me that obamas government is plagued by corruption and that its high time for the you to take action. Bob dornan. Somehow this has to be resolved. The government cannot continue to steal or spend your funds. Uncontrolled. All uses this money to pay his people. This is how he maintains this fraudulent system, but the victor all bundled, flecked and criticism and is challenging the use plans to tie funding to respect for the rule of law. We wanted to speak about this with his spokesperson, but he cancelled the interview at short notice. The hunger we have in government accuses brussels of trying to sink, should it for political reasons. But the countrys Civil Society and opposition hope for the you to stand its ground. They fear backing down now would embolden big to oban and encourage other populists in the year out. The journalists at club radio hoping for international support, and they are determined to continue their work, if necessary, by streaming their shows via the internet. That however, would mean a much smaller audience. Youre watching news live from berlin up next. New news, africa, more news at the top of the hour and in the meantime, theres always our website dot com. And you can also follow us on twitter and instagram. 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Its good to have your company talk maybe one of the worlds Fastest Growing social media apps, but that video sharing platform has the face serious headwinds in some of its key markets. India, for example. And the chinese and app engine now to talk is looking for to africa to increase its Global Market share. The company has made investments on the continent which includes recruiting and training influences and creating and promoting campaigns. Ill be talking more about that after this report from kenya, which happens to be one of tick tocks target countries on the continent. Look at creative dance moves a mix of music, another 23 deals. These are just some of the ingredients that make tea, took the Fastest Growing social Media Network ever riding high on that success is colombian. Born heavier philip most popular to talk star with almost 289000 followers. I started on instagram, but then moved to take talk last year and 3 talk has just taken off 100. Thats been amazing. As a content producer, have you ever fancied he see nick take on a popular somali. And so his music, which proved a hit with many kenyans, didnt look down. So many people went online that brought so much attention to what, is to talk away from the control with his dog. To talk in the u. S. , we are going president , donald trump has tried to ban the r t took africa. It is now among the top 3 social Media Networks in nigeria, which as a population of over 200000000, is not far behind your back. But whats behind the opposite says in africa . , well, took didnt want to talk to d. W. , but instead, you know, later, the company attributes its popularity to a, creating a vibrant and multicultural continent. However, well the big success soccer, cyber experts believe it needs to be to get elected because of privacy concerns. Its not dangerous, its a platform, a platform for to take a mentor where the data can be used for malicious purposes. But to a lot may be the case. Many african governments do not seem to view dot as a concern at the moment. I think even if it were to be banned, weve learned so much as content creators through our platform that were going to get anywhere with the same thing were doing. We can take somewhere else. This is challenges in other parts of the world. Another you can lose and continue to enjoy the platform one to time, at least for now. Mr. King and at the table with me is tony or logical, who has been following the rise of to talk in africa very closely. Help us understand why, why africa, why is africa such an important market for ticktock . Well, the world has become a smaller, much smaller place with the internet, with accessibility. And now with the problems that talk is having in the us, its beginning to look at other markets. Africa, for example, has this large young population who are tech savvy, who are getting increasingly connected. And to talk is one of the places that i mean online is where the on tech talk thinks that it can reach this demographic just as facebook and instagram and twitter have succeeded. So it tick tocks is a large market there. Right. And are they getting the number they are mean to talk has been popular in many african countries . Kenya, for example, which we saw in that report earlier, was the 2nd most downloaded app in 2019. Well, and were seeing similar numbers in different african countries. A lot of these popular people on, in these countries, these african countries are seeing some of them with 1000000 plus of followers. So its quite popular with many. Tell me, are you and i dont know a lot of the cool kids and im going out on to something i didnt lose the demographic. Who have a well, the train goes up, tick tock. It depends on what you want to use it for. A lot of the young people trying to have fun. I think fun is the key word here, but not just fun. People want to pass a serious message. Still use creative means one takes up to do so. And so, and so it, it has all these inbuilt ways that you can be creative very easily and it rules on virally to things that instagram, for example, remember instagram, remove the likes feature, keeps the likes the shares as well. So your stuff can be shared by anybody, organically, and anybody can be a star. And thats why people are trying to be influences on tiptoe. Ok, so tell me. There are some critics of tick tock, right . We saw it in the report, the regulators are looking into it. Just tell us why, why thats the case. Why do some people want this app to be regulated . Well, as we heard in the report, theres the issue of data privacy that they are some concerns about that. For example, in kenya, weve seen that mentioned as well in kenya. Some senators brought up the issue of people posting what they said were content that goes against traditional values. What they consider in the sentence or the kenyan senators are trying to raise some kind of ban against take talk or restriction, or some kind of regulation. Weve seen in egypt as well, people getting arrested several particularly women getting arrested for allegedly being inde