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A divided country. Ivory coasts hugely reelected president meets the main Opposition Leader. After a tense election, ukraines president has become the latest lead it to contract covered 19 bottom is it in ski, has been hospitalized. And is countries and governments across europe struggle to contain a rapidly spreading 2nd wave, the World Health Organization is warning them not to lift restrictions too fast. The agency says that could result in, a major spike in cases and are seen as revolts. For the u. K. , its another landmark in the spread of covidien, and its causing a lot more than 50000. 00. People who tested positive have died. Britains total of dead is now the highest in europe, nearly 600 deaths wednesday overtakes figures since may in the 1st wave. Every death is a tragedy. I mean, we mourn everybody whos gone and, and our feelings are with their families as and friends as well. Were not out of the woods yet. It does still require everybody to follow the guidance elsewhere. In europe, the spread is on the increase too, in italy, where hotels are now being used to cope with an over spill of patients. The number of cases has now passed 1000000. And despite increased lockdown restrictions, such as here in florence, spains number of dead within 24 hours has increased to more than 400. Its the highest since the 2nd wave began. France is now using mobile units to treat non covert patients because of demands on its hospitals. Germany as well continues to struggle. Yet now we have to wards that up pretty much at full capacity. And while we are able to do our jobs, hungary is the latest country to increase its lockdown measures. Its parliament has called a 3 month state of emergency that imposes an overnight National Curfew on the ground countermeasures in the fight against covert increase. And the race to introduce vaccination programs is also an accent aerating. The European Union has signed a contract with pfizer, which has developed the front runner vaccine with bio tech. The e. U. Says its buying 300000000 doses. Hundreds simmons aljazeera. Several states in the us a re imposing restrictions as infections there shatter more records on 136000, new cases were confirmed on wednesday, texas has become the 1st state to record more than a 1000000 cases. But his have been tightened in new york and several midwest states. I tell you this in all sincerity, oklahoma we are in trouble. Our local and state Health Care Resources are approaching their limits. And if nothing is done soon to slow the rise in cases, our hospitals will be more overwhelmed than they already are. And we wont be able to be there for all of those who need it. Aid agencies are warning that are able to bring in much needed food and emergency supplies made in christe, fighting in northern ethiopia. Thousands of people have fled, unrest integrate region many to neighboring through don triggering fears of a refugee emergency defensive began last week, the Prime Minister. But heres the Regional Government of attacking a military base. Hundreds of people have been killed. We are told that communications continue to be disrupted. There are also reports of inter turman to electrical Electricity Supply shortages, as well as shortages of basic commodities such as flour and fuel are also being reported. Banks remain closed in the shortage of vailable. Cash is becoming much more acute. We urge governments in the neighboring countries to keep their borders open for people, forced to flee from their homes and u. N. H. Shores. Also asking if you open a thorough days to take steps to allow the agency to keep providing assistance to the safety, safety for refugees and internally displaced people who are in t. Agree. Have a morgan isnt cut soon. She says saddams government is worried about the spread of disease, including the growing of us as thousands of escape the fighting. The bordering states, of course, already had camps that were housing or hosting refugees, even prior to the conflict that had broken out in the tigre region in ethiopia. Last week there were already hundreds of refugees there waiting to be processed, saying that they want to be moved to a 3rd country and they were receiving humanitarian aid. And they were already saying that the aid that they were receiving is not sufficient for them. Now the Sudanese Government is saying that the number of refugees that are flowing are just too much for them to cope with. They say that more than 1000 have already crossed over and have been processed, but there are more than 6000 that are still waiting processing. They say that thats because 1st of all theyre worried about the health precaution. This is, of course, happening during a pandemic, the global coronavirus pandemic. And theyre saying that theyre concerned about those who could potentially be infected. Theyre also worried about how they would be able to cope with the number of refugees, especially the women and children who may be carrying diseases such as cholera. Thats something that they say theyre concerned about. The ministry of health is saying that its taking all precautions to make sure that they have access to clean water and that there is some kind of dense the distance between the refugees. The other concern is, who among the amongst those refugees are militants, and more of the who are amongst them are civilians. They are, have been reports from local authorities, that some of those people who have crossed over into sudan are waiting to be processed are militants who have surrendered their weapons and are waiting to be housed in camps. The United States has threatened more sanctions against chinese and hong kong officials over a new law that disqualified for prodemocracy politicians. The group was dismissed from hong kong Legislative Council. After beijing gave new powers to local authorities, they allowed the removal of politicians who were deemed a threat to national security. On wednesday, 15 of the opposition legislators said they would resign in protest, and brown is outside the Legislative Council and explains who the new rules might target. Next. Those 15 legislators who announced their resignations on wednesday are now handing in their resignations to the president of the legislative assembly. This is the latest act in the unfolding Political Drama here in hong kong. And of course, what it means is that for the 1st time since the handover in 1997 will be no effective opposition. All eyes now are on the next here of government as it were. Thats to say, the District Councilors now the prodemocratic camp did very well in the District Council elections. Exactly a year ago, they secured 17 out of hong kongs 18 District Councils. And many of these councilors a very young, much more radical than the, the democrats who have now been removed or have resigned from lets go. And, you know, as far as china is concerned, lot of them are not showing sufficient patriotism to the mainland. And carol lam gave a hint yesterday at a Media Conference that you know, other people, other groups could also be targeted. And the feeling is among many analysts is that this, these young radical District Councillors could well be next. Of course, along with other elected officials, the president of ivory coast has met a main Opposition Leader and with protests and violence sparked by the recent election. Their pledge to meet again in a bid to diffuse the tensions stems from president allison without is the decision to run for a 3rd term. But opposition groups say that violates the term limits boycott of the october election, which were claimed victory. Authorities say at least 85. 00 people have died from election related violence. We have agreed that he says the thing that is most precious to post of us and to all ivorians. Weve decided to work in that direction. And this was a 1st meeting to establish the trust. Weve agreed to meet again very soon in order to continue this dialogue, which is started so well. Now the trust has been restored. I todays meeting, we broke the wall of ice the silence and that we will in the days and weeks to come, we will continue to call each other meet in order to bring the country back to what it was before. I mean, interest has more now from abidjan. Its more american on the french and of course on the time to buy the war, to the government, to ensure some form of normality across the country. To recall them, brady, a former president , was part of the movement to board the 2 with a 21. 00 president ial election. Today hes met with president alassane. Ouattara will go. That meeting lasted less than an hour and was commended by both sides as a progress to some form of progress. And of course, the groundwork for future negotiations, according to the 2 leaders has been the initially before coming here. Remember, since the election, the house of our economy and other Opposition Leaders popped in surrounded by Security Forces. Today as we were driving to this venue, in fact, where i lost and what i was for that imprinted 10 during his fight for the supreme a c. Of the seat of president with a lot of bug. Oh yeah, go for tell. We saw that the Security Forces have been moved away from a mr. Biggest house and also away from the partys headquarters. So thats a Significant Development in terms of the only branch thing were talking about. And also both leaders agreed that what is more important now for ivory coasts is peace. U. S. President elect joe biden has named his white house chief of staff despite Donald Trumps refusal to concede and allow a smooth transition of paul own claims of his chief of staff to both biden and Vice President al gore joining the obama and clinton administrations. However, bidens been unable to move into federal office space or use Government Funds to highest office because of trumps refusal to concede. And meanwhile, that the u. S. State of georgia has announced it will recount all votes by hand following a request by the trunk campaign. Joe biden secured the election without georgia, but is also leading there by more than 14000. 00 votes. Officials say the recount will begin. At the end of that week. The current margin stands at 14111. 00 between the president and senator biden, Vice President biden. My office will continue to investigate each and every instance of illegal voting, double voting, felon voting, people voting out of state. If you report it, we will investigate it. Every legal vote will count or its a good stain is a democratic strategist. He says the u. S. Government will continue to function as necessary, despite trumps efforts to halt the transfer of power. It is said over and over we have one president , donald trump, for better or worse is our president will january 20th. At noon. Thankfully, World Leaders have called joe biden. They at least acknowledge that no, virtually no elected republicans will that he is going to be the new president and they want to engage with him in a way that theyve had a hard time engaging with donald trump. So is there a power vacuum . I mean, again, i think the open issue is dont compass been known to break norms and to do things that seem not well thought through. What might he do as president , he has the power to do that frankly, will come. Burke, joe biden, who probably issue pardons to everybody. He knows whos ever got into trouble. Thats ok. Thats not great, but that wont keep joe biden doing its job, but there are things that he could do. Certainly in terms of International Relations that could set things back and theres not a power vacuum. I mean, donald trump flexing its muscles because it makes him feel important. It just makes the job that much harder for joe biden. Still ahead on aljazeera. We visit the remote region in moldova, that scores between russia and turkey, and bringing dress and act on life. And in asias controversial plan to turn a World Heritage site and her tirzah home. Hello. Once again, western europe, turning stormy. Its the atlantic feeling. It also is the british isles, getting the 1st hit to r. And then the british isles. But weve seen Stormy Weather in the southeast corner to now between the 2. Its settled weather. So if youre in austria or poland or briefly even in germany, its been 40 in the morning in cordova cast by the way, not to be slow to change. So was the wind picks up again, and this is later on thursday now and, and the come stormy conditions are there in denmark and sweden and norway, but easing, if you like, this change is slow to come through on some sunshine. Still quite nice. Down in spain and portugal, south mediterranean, but theres still a few showers around greece. There, creates flooding probably wont be repeated. And heres a storm system, south of ice and spreading its largest is rain into western norway and disrupting the morning fog in the greyness in poland. But the rain falls and then the sky k. Z. A bit of sunshine. North africa is largely dry at the moment apart from libya where you got that offshore breeze and sharp attention. And we have still seen seen showers in west africa, thats no longer the real focus of this still there. And im pleased to say that in south sudan, the chance of showers in juber for example, is very low. From the latest news, as it breaks, there was never, much out of out which choice chileans would make. But now its official. The chileans will be writing a new constitution details coverage through 14 and 15 year old students amongst those facing charges for prosecutors over complicity in a terror to suffocation indepth reports from around the world. And while it was the biggest gathering in months, the numbers are not what they used to be last year to youre watching aljazeera a reminder of our top stories this hour. The u. K. s reported more than 50000. 00 deaths linked to covert 19 and says countries and governments across europe struggle to contain a rapidly spreading 2nd wave. That includes ukraine, president , lot of misery. Its been hospitalized after contracting the virus aid agencies are warning that they are unable to bring in much needed food and emergency supplies. Amid increased fighting in northern ethiopia, thousands of people have fled the unrest to preachin raising. Fears of a refugee emergency. United states has threatened more sanctions against chinese and hong kong officials of renewed, although disqualified for prodemocracy politicians. The group was dismissed from hong kong. Searches of council to china gave new powers to local authorities. Libyas rival factions have agreed to hold elections within the next 18 months. It was decided as the 2 sides agreed on a plan to unite libyan institutions. U. N. Backs talks in tunisia, many are split among the u. N. Recognize government based in the west, and will of her leave a half dozen Libyan National army in the east. A cease fire was agreed between the warring sides last month. Just a, the participants of the libyan political dialogue for reached a poll limit mary agreement on ever map for ending the transitional period and organize free fair, inclusive and credible parliamentary and president ial elections. They outlined clear steps for reaching these elections. But more the other way ahead has more from tripoli. The u. N. Acting envoy to libya, Stephanie Williams seems to be optimistic, especially today. The most important or the most outstanding point she mentioned is that the elections parliamentary and president ial elections to be hilled, after 18 months, transitional period. But at the same time, she says, we still have a lot of work to do it. This is the point because this t. Called a meeting in tunisia. They have to choose a president ial council to be composed of 3 members. Remember the current president ial council as can include mine members and also a separate new government. This is the tough task that is facing 75. 00, representatives of the Libyan Society meeting in tunisia and sponsored by the United Nations. The story is government is launching an investigation into alleged war crimes by its forces in afghanistan, the Prime Minister has appointed a special prosecutor to look into claims and civilians and prisoners were killed. Astray and special forces were deployed alongside u. S. And allied troops after the september 11th attacks. The government had initially tried to suppress the whistleblower accounts of the alleged wrongdoing. Rescue efforts are underway in the philippines. After parts of the north were hit by typhoon vanco, least one person has been killed and several others are reported missing. The storm triggered landslides and flooding, including in the capital manila. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes. The country is still recovering from a powerful storm that hit just over a week ago. The u. S. State of florida has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm ada heads. Its way. Warnings have been issued, have life threatening storm surges. Zeta brings flooding and strong winds. The storm has left a trail of destruction to heading Central America. Mexico placed 120 people have been killed and dozens of missing as many out of panna reports. As the floodwaters begin to recede, fuel warming scale of the devastation left by hurricane ada in Central America is becoming apparent. More than a week after 8 has slammed into the region as a powerful category. 4 hurricane rescue workers in central guatemala. Continue to search for people trapped under mudslides and debris. There are thousands of people in shelters. There are already more than 20037. 00 damaged riches. 15 completely demolished. In honduras, one of the countrys worst affected by the storm, thousands have been displaced. Many of lost everything and are now forced to sleep on the side of the road. Some parts of the country are still under water complicating the ongoing relief effort. So theres over a 100 roads that have been damaged, so there is no passage theres, i think over 70 communities that are completely blocked, which means no food, no food out, no people and not people. Over a period of 4 days, he drenched a huge area of Central America from panama to southern mexico. On the mexican gulf coast floods left at least 9 dead and forced thousands of evacuations. But it doesnt want to face, your name is not going to the river came with tremendous pressure. It was overflowing and quickly planted the house. Some of our neighbors came together and grabbed gas tanks and as a stove and some pick dishes pots and some mattresses, thats sort of what we are using now. As aid a tractor northward to rental rains, caused flooding in cuba as well. Forcing the a back you. We have some 9000 people and its not over yet. In floridas tampa bay area, a hurricane watch has been issued. Residents bracing themselves for aid as heavy winds. Storm surge and flooding rains. Aljazeera the rain has named crown prince some and been home on to our holy father has the new Prime Minister follows the death of Prime Minister holy for been some on 104. He took power in 1970, was the worlds longest serving Prime Minister. It been receiving medical treatment in the United States. His body is being sent to bahrain for a few more. The man accused of being a key financier of the 994 rwandan genocide has pled not guilty at an International Court in the hague, for the sea, and is accused of funding, militia groups and propaganda before and during the genocide which he denies. The former businessman was arrested in paris in may after 26 years on the run. I think hutus killed at least 800000 mostly took cities in just a few months during the genocide. The United Nations is calling for a government investigation into the killing of as many as 50 people attacks in mozambique link to i still have been blamed for the attacks, which happened in kabul that we gotto province. The region is home to a multibillion dollar natural gas project. Thousands of people have been displaced since armed groups began operating there 3 years ago. And misty international has also accused mozambique and soldiers of committing atrocities during its crackdown on the violence. Tensions are growing between russia and turkey over an autonomous region of moldova was once part of the soviet union, russia maintains a strong influence. But turkey also wants to exert its influence and has been helping to finance developments on a day ago, went to the province to meet people caught in the middle of this regional tug of war. I must start over is extremely proud of her heritage. She shows us around her house designed to give visitors a taste of culture. And she tells us why preserving it is so important to her. So i want to preserve the heirlooms of my family left behind. Its so important to pass on our traditions, our folklore, our songs to our children, so they can remember how our ancestors lived. There are 150000 in moldova, thats almost 5 percent of the population. They are ethnically, turkic. Their language is also closer to turkish than any other in the region. But they are also often talks christians and strongly pro russian or hung over from the days when it was and of thomas region within the soviet union. It even claimed its independence as a pro soviet republic where moldova broke away from the u. S. S. R. Even today, prefers to keep closer relations with moscow. And like the central government, which has been seeking closer ties with the European Union. Russias influence is still strongly felt. Its language and culture dominates as do its politics, but there is another Regional Power us to make its mark a turkey. In recent years, turkey has also been investing in this corner of moldova, from infrastructure to hospitals and schools. It has even been funding lessons in the gaggle was language, so it doesnt become extinct here. One way of encouraging ties between its peoples, where as russia continues to focus on the politics of power and political technology, providing assistance for candidates and Political Parties during the elections between the elections. This is what russia, while turkey and russia continue to vie for influence in the caucuses and the middle east. That goes as governor says that cooperation here between moscow and the e. U. Could offer another way of conducting diplomacy in the region. Dont you, kindness towards a. Were in a unique situation. Our territory has welcome to the west, aist and other different partners who put in a lot of effort to develop our ptolemy. It brings huge advantages to our country. If there are economically strong stable regions, it drives better development. This is a region that historically has been caught between the great powers for success will come down to which of the competing influences will not only preserve this unique region, but also bring it prosperity. So did i go aljazeera, that goes year old, over paris as the been held in prose capital. The day after congress impeached president carter and voted him out of office crowds gathered in the red to condemn that decision. Demonstrators see the move as a coup and say corrupt politicians are now running the country. When you are mariano was sworn in as interim president on tuesday. Environmental groups in indonesias, Komodo Dragon say into measures to come out of dragon rather could be threatened by a major tourism projects in moscow. A World Heritage site is one of the few places where the Worlds Largest lizard species can be found in the wild. Just a washington reports from jakarta. In the center of the vast indonesian archipelago, hundreds of giant lizards roam island fossils indicate that theyve lived here and on some neighboring islands for millions of years. The Komodo Dragon is the Worlds Largest, a lizard known for its venomous bite and aggressive behavior, as well as its size. The majority live here in the motor National Park. The vulnerable species is protected under indonesian more the park is spread across mostly undeveloped islands, but the government wants to change that efforts to turn this unesco World Heritage site into a tourism hub around the way that by accommodated the dead, Komodo Dragons are not used to seeing heavy equipment, so when they get too close, we try to keep them away so that character wont change. This video reveals what the final result is supposed to look like. Set to the music from the hollywood Science Fiction film dressing park showcasing what one senior minister has called dinosaur tourism. The government says the project is environmentally friendly. Were not damaging anything. Were improving the facilities and Visitor Management officials on the ground say the construction is taking place without disturbing the Komodo Dragons or the local environment. In the construction has been done very carefully, we havent cut down the single tree. But some are not convinced. The last minute of the way, you know, this is a conservation area. Thats the basis of our objection. You see the heavy equipment vehicles tearing the place down. Others are hopeful that if the project is successful, it will create opportunities for the local community. In memphis, perhaps with this development, all children can get jobs, which island is part of the governments plan to create 10 new tourist hubs around the country. The aim is for these destinations to become the next bali upon environmental groups have criticised. The development in the National Park will be discussed at the next unesco World Heritage meeting. Next year, the unesco World Heritage center told aljazeera it has requested more information from the indonesian government about the development. It also said it has reminded the government of the need to carefully assess any potential impacts. Construction is set to finish by mid next year and act which some fear will change this park permanently and could put its dragons at risk just to washington aljazeera jakarta. There are these, the top stories, the World Health Organization is warning. Europe not to lift covered 19, restrictions to falls to countries and governments across the continent is struggling to contain a rapidly spreading 2nd wave. Ukraines president is in hospital after becoming the latest leader to contract. The virus aid agencies are warning that they are unable to bring in much needed food