Jerusalem in a decade. And we look at the legacy of the man who spearheaded the restoration of the Historic Center of have. Specialists from Mainland China have started arriving in hong kong to help contain a resurgence of corona virus infections 125 cases were confirmed on saturday the 11th day in a row cases have been in triple digits the tree has expanding testing and making it free for its 7 and a half 1000000 people the expo center has been turned into a makeshift hospital the vehicle pollen has more from hong kong and the reasons behind the resurgence. For one thing the quarantining system was flawed about 200000. 00 people were exempt from quarantine they included airline crew seafarers and Business People coming over from Mainland China it also pointed out that border land borders from Mainland China also remained open so these are some of the poor points that they made that could have led to this latest wave but the concern now here is that there is a lot of concern concern about tracking and tracing it as to where these domestic clusters are coming from previously could directly pinpoint where the latest outbreak was coming from and also contain it but now due to the fact that most of the cases are domestic theyre transmitted locally theyre finding it difficult to make contain that which is why there is now this drive to try and test all of hong kongs residents up to 7500000. 00 people to try and contain this latest outbreak. Strain authorities in victoria have declared a state of disaster after reporting a rise in cases of co with 19671 new infections were confirmed on sunday nearly 300 more than the previous day and time curfew is being introduced and people must stay within 5 kilometers of their homes victoria is the epicenter of a strain is outbreak includes the 2nd biggest city of melbourne from 6 pm to know im declaring a state of disaster across victoria this will be in addition to the state of emergency that has operated throughout this means that police and others have additional powers we can suspend various acts of the parliament we can make sure that we get the job done and theres no question about the enforceability and the wire in which new rules will operate. Coronavirus cases in latin america have doubled in the past month mexicos reporting a Record Number of infections for a 2nd day in a row it registered move 9000 cases on saturday and nearly 800 deaths mexico has overtaken the u. K. To recall the 1st highest number of deaths in the world the government began lifting restrictions in may to restart the economy the number of corona virus infections across south america has surpassed half a 1000000 next words a warning the outbreak has yet to peak more than 10000 new cases and 148 deaths were confirmed on saturday Officials Say the Health Crisis will worsen and should peak between late august and september south africa accounts for more than half of all reported cases on the continent for me the millers in johannesburg she says many hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of patients for many in south africa it is quite frightening given that the country has been under some level of lockdown for more than 4 months now while some of the restrictions have eased. Things really arent having return to normal at all and its quite concerning to see that number rise now the government also released a statement the president says specifically not long after the announcement of half a 1000000 cases a saying that things are bad but not that bad it says that the lockdown has helped to delay the increasing cases of the last few months giving the government time to prepare Public Health facilities and its relied on these Public Health facilities to help people in this country who have been infected by the virus but theres also been concern that in provinces like the eastern cape specifically the presidency has also acknowledged that that province its Health FacilitiesPublic Hospitals have been overwhelmed. Japan is facing a resurgence in curve with 19 cases to tokyo confirm nearly 300 new cases on sunday thats an improvement compared to the last few days but the governor says state of emergency may have to be a imposed in the capital or about manly has more. Is a traditional japanese art form hundreds of years old its the 1st time its ever been performed like this. The number of the phone is unlimited. For chess. And stick to social distancing rules on states. Took years kabuki theater has opened for the 1st time in 5 months with strict guidelines as a capsule reported a record rise including a virus cases for the 3rd consecutive day as tokyos governor considered ordering a new state of emergency the theater is at risk of closing once we have so start if there are any requests from the japanese or tokyo government we need to respond appropriately and think of a way to adapt the performance depending on the situation this may unfortunately include having to stop partway through the run the so the island of okinawa has declared a culvert 19 state of emergency some japanese suspect u. S. Personnel based on the island of importing the disease there is concern that perhaps the reason why its heading that island particularly strongly is because u. S. Forces particularly u. S. Marines have been able to come in and out of japan without going through immigration controls until very recently without any covert 900. 00 tests under the status of forces agreement a record 71. 00 daily infections were reported in okinawa on friday and hospitals are being overwhelmed the majority of cases a u. S. Troops. Coming in order for us to put every effort into combat in the coronavirus okinawa will issue a state of emergency for the commander of u. S. Forces says it has nothing to do with that basis there has been absolutely no connection and has been proven to show that there has been any spread from the a costers on the bases to the local community there are many elements that make japan vulnerable to the virus the government launched a travel Campaign Last week to revive the Tourism Industry thats prompted the world health. To call the campaign ill timed with fears the government was choosing business over health cover 900 also the disease that primarily kills elderly people japan has the worlds oldest population. In tokyo the kabuki theater staff are doing what they can to ensure safety. With an elaborate costumes the make up as well as a pop base a warm hearted drama many see the dance of the chance to forget at least for a while about the boring searching case outside nor about im only out is there are. Calls for the israeli Prime Minister to step down are growing louder for the 3rd week in a row thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside Benyamin Netanyahu as official residents demanding his resignation its the largest protest in israel for a decade many people are frustrated by the governments handling of the crown Virus Outbreak also upset now who is still in power while facing corruption charges Police Forced out the protesters early on sunday for a force of reports from west jerusalem. Its becoming a saturday night ritual in the square close to Benjamin Netanyahu official residence early evening and the policeman increasingly robust barricades by the protesters renew their demand that netanyahu leave office the socalled black Flag Movement has long insisted that a Prime Minister on trial for alleged corruption must step down they say the pandemic has brought new supporters to their cause colvin just like gave us our slap in the face and made us wake up to the reality that. Nothing is changing and we needed changing we need now the people are all over upset and they. Stay in the house they dont have a war they dont have jobs they dont have food something. And our woke him up waking up their leaders have disappointed us and they didnt do their job so they grow up to contract with the citizens and now the citizens are coming together to make them i did do the job and go home i in recent weeks protesters have risked water cannon and arrest as well as threats of and actual physical assault by right wing groups the Prime Minister has labeled them anarchists complained himself of Death Threats and criticized the media for focusing on the demonstrations nonetheless the numbers on the street sunni risen saturdays protest in west jerusalem thought to be the biggest yet weeks and there is no sense of the momentum of these protests is slowing no sense of people may get tired of coming out onto the streets with such frequency the question is what effect all this will have on the political fortunes of the target of these protests the Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu. The coronavirus pandemic deep into its 2nd wave has seen unemployment top 20 percent with more than half of israelis worried about paying bills public trust in the Prime Minister has nearly carved suggests one poll to 29 percent less than you know who is denied persistent reports that hes considering pulling the plug on his fractious coalition with former rival benny gantz in going to elections once more when you have seen this kind of discontent in the street and when you have people that are really really protesting and really really calling for the end to his tenure its not the time to go to elections he realizes this is going to be the greatest Political Risk that hes ever taken Benjamin Netanyahu certainly no political newbie few a better versed in the tactics of holding on to power but the public pressure isnt going away and this battle is far from over. Very forsett aljazeera west jerusalem. Well still ahead on al jazeera rounded up and thrown in jail the un joins calls for the release of human rights activists in india and protests demanding the release of a governor in russias south east turning into a nationwide movement against the government. Had theres still plenty of nice sunshine across much of europe some across areas to the south youll see quite a bit of cloud across northern regions and beginning to work its way across all Central Europe at the same time it is they still plenty of sunshine out there this said the sunny skies in madrid very warm of course and then you had across to the banks of the danube in here and here as well people enjoying the warm sunshine it will stay warm across the southeast of europe this is where the dividing line is really with the cooler fresher and sunny west to add to these how much as we go 23 in zurich on sunday 32 in vienna and theres the head off into monday that frontal system works its way eastwards and really brings down the time which is a drop of 10 degrees in vienna with that raining cats and all the while the rain trading down into Northern Areas of it could be quite heavy at times and then behind there across the northwest its a fairly kind of picture showers retrial sunday and monday and to much as you can see in the low 20 celsius at the heat is norse really quite assholes as it was you can see plenty of sort of cooler areas that are on the map so for vienna you see not drop in the temperature and it stays really quite unsettled for the next few days monday tuesday and wednesday london is a little bit more subtle more in the way of sunshine time which is close to the average for this but a cool sunshine remains across the southwest and certainly into southern spain. Talk to aljazeera. Is the government not taking the necessary action to really address some of the structural issues that we listen i still think that air travel is the safest mode of travel and to spend that we meet with global news makers and talk about the stories that matter on the old a 0 we understand the differences and similarities the cultures across the world so no matter what you say when to the news and Current Affairs that matter to you. Welcome back youre watching aljazeera time to recap our headlines now specialists from Mainland China have been deployed in hong kong to help contain a resurgence of corona virus 125 cases were confirmed on saturday the 11th day in a row cases been in triple digits authorities in victoria australia have declared a state of disaster and tightened down measures are reporting a rise in covert 900 cases 671 new infections were confirmed on sunday nearly 300 more in the previous day. Thousands of people are calling for israels Prime Minister to resign in the largest protest in west jerusalem for a decade theyre frustrated by the governments handling of the coronavirus and angry Benyamin Netanyahu is still in power while facing corruption charges. At least 86 people have died in indias Northern State of job after drinking illegally produced Alcohol Police say theyve carried out more than 100 raids and arrested 25 people Authorities Say the cells are widespread many people may die the chief minister of punjab has opened an inquiry. Staying in india the United Nations is joining the calls for the release of human rights activists saw being held in prison under antiterrorism laws while they await trial being j. P. Movement denies accusations charges are politically motivated this with problems when speaking to some of the prisoners families. Were able to know about a lot of ordinance going on here its been 2 years since some of indias most recognizable rights activists were rounded up and taken away by police there were queues of instigating violence during a march by disadvantaged hindus in my state where one person was killed 80 year old poet and prominent human rights lawyer so the butt of the watch are among the detained their arrests led to nationwide protests by this approaches most of the 11 accused yet to be formally charged. In delhi so the battered watches dogs have my share of reads a letter from her mother sent from jail in mumbai what does this. This is not fair. And its not a joke this is how to live this is my life and their voyage their ruling of. Human rights lawyer shalini gator has worked with so the bout of the watch for 10 years she says only one of the 11 accused was at the watch we feel right from the beginning it was a really politically motivated case as far as a criminal case goes there is no evidence it is really that. Political it was taught that these people need to be punished for the work theyre doing all of them are very well known very bold reputed human rights activists. But no stranger to prisons havent previously spent 10 years in jail for inciting communist revolution but he has never been found guilty his family a calling for his Immediate Release after the contract to the coronavirus in prison. Really want to put it. What is hell is like. Critics say the government is using antiterrorism legislation which allows detention without charge or trial. Human rights watch is among many groups asking the government why it hasnt investigated the alleged role of head the nationalists in the violence that rolland. For even though a Fact Finding Mission found hendren. Worth sponsible. The government insists theres no political interference in the case because that hes asian is the baby going to protect. The people in a democracy the people are saying something the truth because a 1000 people who said they were given all the work. Of the lodge is waiting for her mothers next bail hearing shes being joined by the United Nations and European Parliament who are calling for the release of human rights defenders elizabeth broad and aljazeera new delhi. Protests triggered by the arrest of a governor in russia now in their 4th week demonstrations 1st emerged in the far eastern city of kabul but have spread to other cities and many so reports. Bring back for a gal chanted these protesters gathering in the russian city of. Theyre demanding the release of surrogates for a gal the Regional Governor who was arrested earlier this month on murder charges. Supporters say the accusations are politically motivated. For a gal had defeated a program and candidate to become governor in 2080. The air rest of the governor like a common criminal ensured that the whole country that is a slap in the face for us as the citizens we chose. We are not for anneke we are the power power of the people. Many are also angry over the falling standard of living as russia continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic no but that was the 1st place weve become fed up with this kind of life we want our children to have everything they need good schools and a better life instead of Poverty Level salaries and unemployment protests 1st erupted in harbor ask in the beginning of july but they have since turned into a nationwide movement against the kremlin. Hundreds turned up in sting petersburg to remember god. And moscow to show support for the governor. On my but i believe were one country and we should stick together and support because lots of people that are fighting for their freedom of choice and we support them in this Police Called the protests illegal a number of demonstrators were arrested opposition protests are relatively rare in flight im a putins tightly controlled russia the Security Forces have so far stayed away from the demonstrations in harbor offs testers have vowed to keep going until the governors released at least 2 aljazeera. The u. S. Is condemn the hong kong governments decision to postpone septembers legislative election for a year due to coronavirus secretary of state my compost says theres no valid reason for such a long delay he says is likely people in hong kong will never be able to vote again the citys leader pushed back the election shortly after 12 prodemocracy candidates were disqualified from the race. Me and miles military says 2 soldiers accused of killing a woman from an ethnic Minority Community will face a Court Martial the killing has reignited anger in quran states where theres been an rest for decades barbara reports. Anger on the streets of neutral in myanmars northeast protesters march for justice after a 38 year old mother from the ethnic Karen Community was shot dead by soldiers the men then stole her jury members of the community accuse the military of rights abuses and want them out or you die. We want the you in communities you have the power to put pressure on the minima government to stop the use of violence to care in all of the groups in me and stop raping killing and treating the villages like animals. Karen Community Leaders say the army is using coronavirus lockdown measures as an excuse to attack villages. Your come in and have no care in villages have a problem of finding food they cant leave the village as movement is limited they can and people cant move with them in my army can camarilla up thanks karen rebels were among the last ethnic groups to sign a cease fire deal with me and most government in 2012 after more than 6 decades fighting for self rule many current villages were forced from their lands during their rebellion and many remain living in camps along the border with thailand you need to recognize our digitas peoples right to land and resources. And instead of taking away these resources from displaced from the forests they need to really protect the people the government says soldiers responsible for killing karen civilians will be punished but there are concerns with the proceedings will be fair and transparent for now protest is pushing for compensation for a husband and 3 children whove been left without a mother barbara and get her out of syria. Islanders in the bahamas are being advised to stay on alert after hurricane essay are struck 120 kilometer per hour winds stormed in the south of the capital nasa napping trees and power lines it hit areas still recovering from Hurricane Dorian last year which killed 72 people and forecasters warn c. S. Is likely to pick up in strength as it heads north towards the u. S. State of florida it lost some speed while moving through the bahamas floridas governor has declared a state of emergency in some areas the state is already struggling with one of the worst coronaVirus Outbreaks in the u. S. In Southern California a fast moving wildfire has forced 200 families to seek safety 3 buildings have already been destroyed emergency crews on the ground and in the air are working to contain the blaze around a dozen other fires are burning elsewhere in california the man who oversaw the restoration of cubas famous old havent has died at the age of 77 you say below lay out became a member of cubas parliament and served on the Central Committee of the communist party he was also part of a campaign to designate old her banner a World Heritage site historian would take World Leaders on guided tours of the city under his guidance cuber rebuild dozens of colonial era buildings which used to or isnt. Belmont freeman runs an Award WinningArchitecture Firm in new york city and is a professor of Columbia University he says you say be only hours passion for have an is history motivated the restoration project say or be oh somehow managed to. Operate on a level that both gains the trust of the political establishment. But also the Common People who are revered him for having take the lead in preserving the city of havana he he spearheaded and he invented this incredible system of arms with initial government funding seed money. System within the office of the historian of the city of atlanta to finance their rather restoration of buildings the historic core for Hotels Restaurants shops and then to channel the proceeds from these profit making enterprise is into the continuing the next projects for. Historic preservation and restoration of the city nasa says 2 astronauts aboard the space x. Capsule are on track to land off florida on sunday afternoon astronauts doug hurley and bob behnken undocks to end their 2 Month Mission aboard the International Space station this marks a new era for commercial spaceflight 9 years after nasa retired its Space Shuttle fleet it will be the 1st c. Landing for u. S. Astronauts in 45 years. Electronic banking the Digital Economy and now coronavirus means an increasingly Cashless Society the notes and coins in our pockets are being rapidly replaced by Contactless Bank cards and mobile phone payments but not everyone in england is comfortable with the Technology Paul brennan reports from essex where many want to stick to traditional pounds shillings and pence. Coins and notes have been the foundation of trade for centuries and the weekly market in the town of rochford is as traditional as they come my own opinion is i think we will get to fascists and i hope we dont we dont but show is you know i dont think we can get to that. But while a decade ago 6 in 10 transactions involve cash today its less than 3 in 10 and falling rapidly. J. Mack butchers can cope with cash card and electronic. But many customers still strongly prefer cash. To give you a list of long as your arm is low as they always use cash that i wont use anything else i need to have cash in my bag every day how doubts exactly because at the end of the day oh i dont not using a car if i might be spending 3 pounds. In 2019 the access to cash review warned that a Cashless Society would leave 8000000 people in britain struggling to cope and poverty was an even bigger factor than being elderly if you are less than 10000. Times more likely to be dependent on josh and if youre over 30 yet and not because actually can actually still win the best way that much you think eboni of the week youve got 50 parenting cash you can hear all the time. With it significant numbers of elderly and disabled and low income or. And rochford was an ideal candidate as an access to cash pilot scheme one idea under consideration here is to set up a local finance hub Offering BankServices Without being tied to any specific bank brand the community its taking ownership of this problem and providing solutions for each other we would use the hub as an outlet for those services rochford last remaining bank Branch Closed in 2017 the post office often struggles to cope the lack of access to cash was being a drain on the towns economy and then came coronavirus at the height of the pandemic here in the u. K. A. T. M. Usage collapsed by 65 percent its only just now recovered to 40 percent down and the estimate is that 5 years of cash decline has been accelerated in the past 5 months what we need is everything in place to allow the recovery to be as smooth as possible and access to cash is a part of that ratchford is keen to learn the lesson of sweden where a rapid switch away from accepting cash payment led to irreversible damage to the cash infrastructure the warning from sweden dont sleep walk into the same point of no return paul brennan aljazeera rochford in essex. Mistake it through some of the headlines here in aljazeera now specialists from Mainland China have been deployed to hong kong to help contain a resurgence of coronavirus 125 cases were confirmed on saturday the 11th day in a row cases have been in triple digits the vehicle pollen has more from hong kong. Previously hong kong had been able to contain the previous outbreaks quite quickly and quite successfully but this time they say the main issue is tracking and tracing theyre having problems figuring out where those clusters are coming from and they are growing quite rapidly according to hong kong standards now compared to the rest of the world this would seem almost minimal just triple digit and daily increases but for hong kong this is one of the worst outbreaks its seen so far victoria and southern australia has declared a state of disaster because of a major increase in co with 19671 new infections were confirmed on sunday arise of almost 300 within 24 hours a night curfew is being imposed on everyone must stay within 5 kilometers of their homes the number of corona virus infections in south africa has surpassed half a 1000000 theres more than half of all reported cases on the continent more than 10000 new cases and 148 deaths were confirmed on saturday doctors expect the peak later this month in the Early September west jerusalem has seen the largest protest in a decade israelis took part on saturday in the latest and weeks of demonstrations demanding the resignation of the Prime MinisterBinyamin Netanyahu is blamed for mishandling the Coronavirus Crisis is also anger about his denials of fraud and bribery in his corruption trial florida has declared a state of emergency as it braces for hurricane conditions a category one storm hit the bahamas on saturday it was downgraded to a Tropical Storm but is expected to gain strength as it moves north florida is struggling with one of the worst crime a Virus Outbreak in the u. S. Its talked well just here and now stay with us. As protests rage over Police Brutality and corona virus grips the nation campaigning on the election trail has been forced to take a back seat will the president ial candidates ever hit the road and sell their brand of politics to americans before the vote followed the u. S. Elections on a. Form that would see. Swedens on all 3 talks approach to handling the Health Crisis has made headlines throughout the covert 19 pandemic unlike most members the swedes didnt impose any Strict Lockdown measures it remained business as usual in stockholm and elsewhere even when cases peaked there and opinions became more divided than ever. While the relaxed strategy is expected to ease the impact on the economy sweden has one of europes highest fatality rates