French president declares the worst of the 2nd wave of coronavirus over protests on the streets of paris over security bill to protect the police. Hes here because government says to grant forces a surrendering, but to p. L. F. Leaders say theyre still battling the advance on the capital. In sport favor president Jonathan Francine are predicting a Family Friendly world cup in qatar in france. In a believes coronavirus will be under control by the time the tournament kicks off in 2 years time. Joe biden is forging ahead with his preparations to take over as president as his margin of victory keeps growing. Hes just formally unveiled some of his top team, while pennsylvania and nevada have become the latest state to certify him as the winner. In the past hour, the president and it was joined by the men and women. Hes picked to be his Foreign Policy and National Security chiefs. Its a team he says is ready to lead the world. It comes after President Trump began to give way, allowing the official federal transition to begin with government funding and classified intelligence briefings. Its a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. 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 ready to stand up for our values. Just ahead of bidens announcement, the Dow Jones Stock index went above 30000 points for the 1st time in its history. A record high was achieved, just arbitrating of opened. It suggests growing confidence in the markets on the news of bidens transition, and following progress on Coronavirus Vaccines. There in a very brief white house appearance dont. Trump took the credit for it. She had a chance. He joins us live from bidens, hometown of wilmington, delaware, and she had biden promising Global Leadership with his team. Right. Multilateralism and global alliances was pretty clear from what we have heard from biden just then that america will be at the, the head of the table with the us firmly in charge, which reflects biden. And secretary state only tony blinken view that america has the right to lead the world. If the u. S. Doesnt do it, someone else will say, or us influence coming to a country near you. Its interesting that was lets talk also about the diversity of the cabinet. We have a latino at the head of department of homeland security, an africanamerican woman. The u. N. Ambassadors nominees, as joe biden suggested, this will give some fresh thinking and fresh perspectives on Foreign Policy. But having said that, this raft of nominees and appointments i returned off the d. C. Foreign policy establishment. Guess avril haynes will become if not, if, if accepted as a nominee, the leader of the Intelligence Community is as the director of national intelligence. But she, infamously, in the, in the obama administration, was the person who used to draw up obamas kill lists for extra judicial drone killing without any oversight. So thats hardly a great sort of moment of progressive, progressive, championing perhaps. Or tony blinken, former 2nd, former deputy secretary of state under obama, just coming back into government if his nomination succeeds from a few years made so many obama advisers have been doing as a consultant to weapons manufacturers and big and big tech known as a great interventionist far more of an interventionist and joe biden, someone who wanted to, who was very pro, the libyan war, for example, biden was against that, has been talking recently about higher regrets. The u. S. Wasnt more militarily involved in, in syria. So we are looking for where this fresh thinking is going to come, and that was one interesting, interesting moment from jake sullivan, whos incoming National Security advisor for biden. And we did hear that. So im thinking perhaps as to why we saw so many former obama voters turn to trump and much of that was because there was a feeling that obama was just more of the same. When it came to Foreign Policy. Sullivan really did give a new way of thinking about Foreign Policy, the one that you dont often hear about in washington. Youve told us that the alliances, we build the institutions we need, the agreements we signed. All of them should be judged by a basic question. Will this make life better, easier, safer for families across this country . Our Foreign Policy has to deliver because it is families across the country that do bear the brunt of u. S. Foreign policy, whether thats in supplying the troops for the endless wars. As donald trump anothers put it all who lose their jobs as a result of the, the free trade agreements, which tend to favor the interests of multinationals over workers. Or at least these are the arguments that did convince many former obama voters to vote for, for the double trump. The other major change really is john kerry, as the climate czar who will be on the National Security council. And hes pledging that, that Climate Change will be a factor in Decision Making across policy. And thats a very big change. Having said that, even as were speaking, theres a lot of concern being expressed by environmentalists about others in the Biden Cabinet are huge fans of fossil fuels, who have a record of boosting fossil fuel fuel production during the obama administration. Obama famously was an all of the above man when it came to an edgy production, still boasts about making the u. S. , the leading Energy Producer in the world fossil fuel producer in the world. So there is still that suspicion about the rest of the cabinet, but john kerry, being on the National Security council is being welcomed. She had a chance to thank you very much. P. J. Crowley was a u. S. Assistant texas take during the obama administration. He joins us via skype from, washington. D. C. Thanks very much indeed for being with us as well to pick up on, on one of the issues that the talk of multilateralism. What do you think it will mean, for example, for Something Like the iran nuclear deal, do you think it be possible to go back to Something Like that . Well, the president elect has said that hes willing to consider returning to the j. C. , you know, way if youre iran, you know, comes back into compliance with its obligations. You know, that obviously is easier said than done. I think there will be political obstacles here in washington. In tehran, also going through slim, you know, but lets remember that we just had an election here in United States. Theres an election coming up in iran next year or so. I think that whatever is possible on that front, it will take some time to materialize. So that if the Foreign Policy, theres a big interest in that what about things like the palestinian issue after weve seen the normalization between israel, bahrain and so on. What, what room is there for financing the palestinian cause which got rather left out of all that . Well, certainly youre right when you think about the changing landscape in the, in the middle east of the fact that weve had these breakthroughs in normalization of relations with israel, its something that democrats or republicans have been pursuing, you know, for decades of the palestinians have been left behind to a significant degree, i have no doubt that by tim ministration will restyle bush contact him and end channels of communication with the palestinians. But given the realities on the ground, there may not be an immediate forward there. Tell me about the Asia Pacific Region biden promise to strengthen our alliances. That was that a kind of hint it that some of the, the bridge building that will need to be done in that region . Well, certainly when you think about alliances, obviously europe comes to mind. I think you have a much more must less transactional approach to both, you know, allies in europe and allies in asia, japan and south korea. In particular. Some of the, the tone of the conversation will change, you know, hes unequivocal in a support of american alliances. Thats in contrast to donald trump. I think that will be reassuring in tokyo and seoul and just about to what he was talking about. The suspicion, perhaps from some democrats, that this is a return to the establishment, the old astonishment of washington, and perhaps they have on the era, in what way do you think it will be different . I think those are 2 different things. No doubt the people that have been announced are part of the washington Foreign Policy establishment. They bring great experience and an instinct towards coordination and collaboration. You know, less of the chaos that weve seen over the past 4 years. I dont think youre going to see your recreate of the obama Foreign Policy because joe biden is, it is a different person. And obama, the way the world has changed in very significant ways over the past 4 years. So there is experience, but theyll apply that experience in practical ways to the situation they inherit. Starting on january 20, p. C. Crowd, a former u. S. Assistant to just say thank you very much indeed for taking time to talk to us. Thank you. Are quite welcome. Mike hanna joins us said live from washington d. C. As he might give donald trump still reluctant to admit defeat belief. Weve heard that the white house has not given approval for biden to receive the president s daily brief. Tell us more about that. Well, this is a significant step that personal daily brief is something that is traditionally presented to president s each morning and traditionally as well in the past. Once the transition takes effect, the president elect also receives a brief, at the same time as the president does. What it is is a summation of what is happening in the country and internationally on that particular day. Now its interesting because many reports held that trump did not really enjoy the personal daily brief. It is or was in the past, a dense digital version of all the threats or events that may be coming up. It was change of president trying to a series of chart flows, according to several reporters with their resumes, its traditional form of joe biden. Well, that is something that the president elect will decide on President Trump as he stood still refusing to concede, despite the fact that the transition go ahead has, is going ahead this in terms of a letter from the General Services administration. But President Trump did appear for a short while today. There was a deal of speculation when he called this news conference, but he spoke for exactly 64 seconds, claiming credit for a stock market in which the dollar jones has topped 30000. 00 for the 1st time. This is what President Trump had to say, that the stock markets just broken. 30000. 00 never been broken. That number. Its a secret number 30000 and nobody did ever see it. Time since the beginning of 2020. And its the 48th time that we have broken records in during the trumpet ministration. And i just want to congratulate all the people within the administration that works in order. And most importantly, i want to congratulate the people of our country because there are no people like you. Thank you very much. Everybody. Well onlookers described that as sad, bizarre President Trump exiting know very quickly after that short statement claiming credit for the stock market. While there are other factors at play here as well. Not release the lack of political certainty, which is now being abolished by the fact that the transition is going ahead along with hopes about cures for the pandemic that sparked the stock market. But what gave the further and final element to it is the announcement that janet yellen would be the next treasury secretary, she is seen as very market friendly as she oversaw the Federal Reserve during a very rocky economic period. So certainly that was the final straw that looked to jones average rather than President Trumps personal intervention. Mike hanna, thank you very much. Indeed. The u. S. Health actually has confirmed that Trump Officials are communicating with the biden team on measures to control the pandemic. Reiterated shorts. My Firm Commitment that transition planning and execution will be professional, cooperative and collaborative, in the best spirit of looking out for the health and well being of the american people. And in particular, saving lives through this covert 19 pandemic flu. Top u. S. Health officials have pleaded with americans to remain vigilant against a coronavirus pandemic. At the warning comes as millions of people ignore Public Health warnings, not to travel for the thanksgiving holiday. 3000000, people who are reported to have traveled or ready through u. S. Airports from friday to sunday. The virus is spreading rapidly throughout the country. More than 258000 americans have died. And the country is now reporting an average of 8168000, new coronavirus cases, a day cemeteries in indias capital are running after space because of a surge in corona virus fatalities. Nationwide infections have topped 9100000 and hospitals in new delhi around increasing pressure to treat patients who have you. Pollution is making the situation worse. Officials in the city have increased fines for people not wearing a mask across india, the virus has killed more than 134000 people. Italy has reported its highest daily death toll from the virus. Since march 853 fatalities were confirmed on tuesday. The Health Ministry also registered more than 23000 new infections. Italys daily virus death tolls have been the highest in europe over recent days. But the rise in hospital admissions and intensive care occupancy has slowed. France will start easing its lock down from this weekend, despite more than a 1000 virus deaths being reported on tuesday, in a televised address to the nation president in one year. Michael. So the worst of the 2nd wave was over, shops, theatres, and cinemas will gradually reopen across the country. But restaurants, cafes and bars have been ordered to remain shut until late january. Of course, as a National Vaccination campaign will begin in the coming months, but will not be mandatory. It does this all december the 15th, if new daily infections are dropping or there are less people in intensive care with more of the locked down car belief that we could travel from one region to another and spend christmas with our families. Protesters have beat out in central paris after the lower house of the French Parliament gave initial approval to a controversial new law, limiting the right to film or photograph police offices. And the law has been heavily criticized by Rights Groups who say it could mean blurring the faces of police offices, becomes the norm in news reports. The national assembly, which is controlled by supporters of president Emanuel Michel voted the bill through with a large majority. It will go to another vote in the upper house in january. But it came as police were criticized for forcefully removing migrants from a makeshift camp in paris. This famous festival on monday night have ordered an investigation into the dispersal aid groups are trying to find temporary accommodation for hundreds of migrants. Several days ago, police cleared out a bigger camp near the National Sports stadium. Natasha bottlers following events 1st in paris. She says parliaments decision was given extra significance by the events of the previous evening in the capital. The way that many people in france murdered about the evacuation of the camp in central paris last night and saw that be it was that they saw many of these images, this video footage or pictures all of the police clearing this camp, produce videos that circulated today. In fact, in the future, maybe the sort of thing that the government wants to crackdown on now what has happened is the government has actually posed the m. P. s have actually post today in the national simply a new security, nor in which theres a very controversial cools that cools, basically, cracks down in the dissemination of the broad costal sharing online of any images of Police Officers on duty. Not what the government to say, nor is aimed at trying to protect the identity of Police Officers who do a very difficult job often in situations like demonstrations. But what rights activists and many journalists are saying is this is simply an erosion of press freedoms. Because what it will mean is that police will be less accountable if images and videos of them on do you see, cannot be shared. And that is why so many people come out to protest. Theyre one of the main supporters of law is in fact the French Interior minister, who himself said that those images of the evacuation of the camp by police were rather shocking. Coming up on this news hour from london. No passengers in a pandemic, airlines around the world and londons iconic black cabs struggle to survive would stay at home and sentenced to life in prison for war crimes. The u. N. Calls the trial of a former militia leader, a blow against impunity. Of armed groups in the sea and in sport fischel is taking center stage. To start night, the n. F. L. The government says to grand Regional Forces have started to surrender 3 weeks after the army began its offensive in the northern region. It follows a deadline by promise to be ahead for them to lay down their arms by wednesday or face an attack on the regions capital mccully. But to raise leadership says its fighting back, claiming its destroyed, an Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter and 2 tanks. Its difficult to verify either account because of a Communications Blackout in the region. Mcaleese with a Different Bank which means military wise, it is easier to strike. Thats the simple fact that it has been. It is 2 lives of people at once that happens and is human that people would take the right choice, a choice which seems themselves the choice was to save their future. So one to know what is happening, what is actually the blue troops then they will, they will turn forces, which is the course involves a rational choice of pushing these forces. So it now saving lives in the future. Not the kind of our new force is getting stronger and more powerful. It is acquiring additional weaponry and building its capacity. Its making history, but this is not a battle of armies. This is a civil war. And all of us has to grans by supporting each other side by side with their army. We must defend this and complete victory for the Human Rights Commission appointed by the ethiopian government. Has made shocking claims of what could be the deadliest incident in the ongoing conflict in the north of the country. It says at least 600. 00 civilians chosen on ethnic grounds, were rounded up and killed by proto green forces in the town of my country, just over 2 weeks ago. Rights groups, including amnesty, have also reported the incident. But theres been no independent verification. Were joined now by skype from ethiopias capital, Addis Ababa Sami architecture, as a journalist for the reporter newspaper. Thanks so much for being with us. We say its a want to get information out of the region because of the communications shutdown. What are your sources telling you about whether theyre still fighting or what the latest situation is there . You know, the latest information were receiving from, literally, like ive been going to the sudan, thousands of them. The u. N. Tells us there are currently 5000. 00. But there are also more under human could your parents that have been going to the sudan. And also we are talking on the reports that are coming from the european Human Rights Commission, amnesty international. Only because were not allowed to go there and see for ourselves and verify the information weve been receiving from governments, the p. L. O. And all forces. And i gather that youve talked to some people, it described how difficult it is, even get hold of family to know whether theyre ok to tell us a bit about that. It really has been, you know, i spoke to a young person 25 who were set who was and he looks and id be so great. Hes been sending medication to squalor. Now he cant even send the medication because theres no transportation, no communications, no internet, no. Whats up . He doesnt even know if theres partner is alive or dead. So this has been a grace humanitarian disaster that has upbeat that thousands of your posts. Tell us about the ultimatum that was issued by the military to civilians in the kelly. Is it your impression of even taking that threat of airstrikes and so on seriously, and what do you thinks lies behind it . Im sure they are, but with communication that has to spend the resources that are little im not sure if the information has received the people that are going to be impacted by the 72 hour deadline that was given to them 42 up 4848 hours ago. But im sure people are taking this seriously, only because their colleagues, their friends, their countrymen have become refugees in sudan in or they must be seeing. There are varying that have been happening so far. But you know, the north north where all kinds of hardship in the past, they talk and famine happened into great conflict. Endless conflicts have been operating in that and there, so this is nothing new to there. But this is just an experience that in 2020 or a nation is difficult to verify and information. But are you getting any sense of the various conflicting reports as to whether the 2 grand forces are surrendering any more likely to check on that . I think were getting conflicting information, not just myself, but my colleagues, but im sure i mean, if the European Army can get to the photographer of mcaleese, they must know that the end is coming. Theyre very close and they have to take it seriously because the children, i mean, their movement within 3 weeks, it does reach the capital. So they have to, i mean, it has to be someone is practical enough. They have to take this seriously because it seems the end is very near for this conflict plan and the impact its having again, its so hard even from watching it from a distance somehow that i should thank you very much indeed for talking to so much there and you thank you. Whats going on at the United Nations over the escalating conflict integrate the un Security Council has been discussing the unrest privately. And the high commissioner for human rights has warned that highly aggressive rhetoric could make the situation even more dangerous for civilians on diplomatic efforts. James space has more despite an increase of violence and a rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation. This is the 1st time the situation in ethiopia has been discussed in the Security Council meeting. The u. N. Secretary general antonio terrace had 1st advised them to let diplomacy by the African Union and the regional grouping. Egads be given a chance. Now though hes urging the council to send a clear message on deescalation and the protection of civilians, were following the reports of a possible military action around it currently with a grade a lot. The secretary general is very, very concerned about that will have on civilian population on our bill in the deliver humanitarian aid area with her is also almost impossible to do so far that we have been to church weve been fully supportive of the african reading role in trying to diffuse the situation. The u. N. Is also raising the alarm about ethiopian peacekeepers of to grey in origin being disarmed or recalled from their units serving with the u. N. Here you noted nations headquarters there are aware of 5 offices, including the Deputy Force Commander in abbey, a, the disputed region between south sudan and sudan whove been sent home. Whats disturbing is theres no news of whats happened to them since. A former militia leader in the democratic republic of congo has been sentenced to life in prison for war crimes. After a trial lasting 2 years tavern to bury it, also known as shaker, was found guilty of murder, rape, sexual slavery, and listing child soldiers in north kivu province is rebel group and 2. Others are accused of nearly 400. 00 rapes during a series of attacks in 2010. He was tried by a special military court in the eastern city of goma. Not to let it out. They said, because that may be eastern, has never experienced a trial on this level. Its a historic moment chuck has been found guilty of war crimes. He is someone that no one thought they would ever see in the dark. So just for that, its a huge step forward for justice. So yes, there are certain aspects of the verdict which we are not so happy with. For example, the recognition of the crimes against humanity for rape in a long time. But the fact remains that in general, it is a very positive verdict and a great message for the victims that justice is being served. As much more still to come this hour. A great content and a german come make a team out aiming to revolutionize transport. And help europe to get green. Why thailands sea gypsies say they found a little bit of freedom in the coronavirus knocked out. And in sports, the last minute goal that made the difference in this teams effort. Grass, asian champions, spain the weather remains largely kwacha across central and eastern parts of europe. We got some very wet weather. Some windy weather, which will spill is why i am from the atlantic. A little gang of weather fronts are rolling in here. Bring you some wetter weather, some windy weather, mild weather, as we go through the next couple days of the mild weather. Thats about the only consolation i can offer. Really, we will be getting up into the low teens for london and paris just that getting into double figures there in madrid tonight is tough. Sell shes on the cool side here, but cloud in the right, pushing across portugal to that western side of spain. Heres our cold wet, dry weather into central parts, single figures there, vienna, just 4 degrees celsius mist in folk problems and a possibility and some frost early on for sure. Top temperature has a similar value as have colder. In vienna, as we go on through thursday, but in light winds, it wont feel too bad. And states where the show we call that, well see some cooler weather to some wintry weather there and see the western side of russia. Moscow 2 celsius. Just 9 degrees in london by the time we come to thursday, but more wetter weather. Thats going to spill its way in to the northwest as we head towards the weekend, northwestern parts of africa. Also saying somewhat the weather over the next day, also at cloud and right affecting spain and portugal. Thats going to spill its why its very heavy up us here for a time, but the possibility of flooding as a 2nd wave of covert 19 brings us surgeon infections a few months ago. There were dozens of cases a day. Now, if we chose 2000 and countries enforce new measures to curb contagion, this is the 1st step forward for the government, a in of mass testing the entire population. Scientists are on the brink of releasing new vaccines to reduce the spread of the virus. Will it be enough to bring the Global Health crisis to an end, the coronavirus condiment, special coverage on a Jazeera Frank assessment if American PublicOpinion Pieces betrayed by social media platforms after november, would be this week, the cautious and if you believe that their heroes sift through our democracy, one obvious solution is to break the law informed opinions. Lucas and his dog. Anyway, the protesters arent going anywhere either. Its a bullet with a revolution. People walk out in depth analysis of the days global headlines. Who is it thats really out there on the street inside story on aljazeera from one of the top stories here now to 0. Joe biden is forging ahead with his preparations to take over as president , as his margin of victory keeps growing. Hes formally unveiled some of his cabinet team, pennsylvania and nevada, have become the latest state to certify results, making him the winner bidens transition and Coronavirus Vaccine progress drove the Dow Jones Stock index above 30000 points for the 1st time ever. Shortly after trading opened and ethiopias government says forces in t. Gray have begun to surrender. As the 3 week regional conflict continues. But local military denies that saying its destroyed an Ethiopian Army unit, and are still fighting back. Politicians from rival libyan factions will hold a joint parliamentary session for the 1st time. In years. Representatives from both factions agreed on the united session during talks in morocco and peace based in both tripoli and to brooke will meet in the libyan city of her dahmus. In the coming days. Libyas parliament was elected in 2014, but split during the ongoing civil war. A full session is needed to certify any agreements made. During recent un backed peace talks. At least 7 people have died in 2 separate car bombings in northwestern syria. The 1st attack happened in the city of bob in aleppo, province on a string group, say 5 people were killed, mostly Police Officers. A 2nd blast killed 2 in nearby are free. In both cities are under the control of Turkish Backed opposition. Forces around 40 people were wounded in the attacks. At least 14 people have been killed in 2 explosions at a market in central afghanistan. Interior Ministry Says more than 40 others were injured in the blasts in bamyan city. Comes after un secretary general, antonio terrorists called for an immediate and unconditional cease fire. In afghanistan, he was speaking at the conclusion of an International Donors conference for afghanistan hosted in geneva, but taking place mainly online. The European Union pledged almost one and a half 1000000000. 00 in aid, but there is continuing uncertainty over the slow progress of peace talks between the Afghan Government and the taliban in qatar. The world has come together today, both the International Donors, community and a number of regional countries. And a large number of International Organizations have come together to express emphatic support to the people of afghanistan. What is the message we stand with you . The Worlds Largest maker of latex gloves is closing more than half its factories after almost 2 and a half 1000 employees tested positive for corona virus, top glove, or closed down 28. 00 production sites in malaysia to control the outbreak. Hostiles that house hundreds of workers have been placed under tight surveillance with police and Army Personnel guarding the entrance top. Gov has racked up record profits this year after demand for its products skyrocketed because of the pandemic. Russia says its sputnik 5 Coronavirus Vaccine has proven to be 95 percent effective into medical trials. The calculations were based on early data obtained 42 days after the initial dose. Officials say the tutors vaccine will be sold internationally for less than 10. 00 and will be free for russian citizens. The country plans to start mass vaccination in january or tuesday, russia confirmed 24326. 00, new corona, virus infections, and 491 deaths. The job of the we believe the russian vaccines book movie will be one of the most accessible vaccines to me, cost distribution transport. And the just takes international travelers, choosing to fly on australias Qantas Airline will have to be vaccinated against code 19 in the future. Is the 1st Major Airline to confirm such plans. Governments and Companies Worldwide are considering the eventual introduction of socalled vaccination, passport. But some experts have questioned such immunization certificates, same people who hesitates to get the vaccine, could become victims of discrimination. When its just one way lines are trying to get people back in the sky. But the damage caused to the industry has been thrown into stark relief. The number of passengers has collapsed from 4 and a half 1000000000 last year to us than 2000000000 this year, according to new data from an industry body. And a long for recovery next year will only be partial with 2800000000. 00 passengers expected. That means the Financial Impact has grown from the 84000000000. 00 loss that the International Air transport association estimated in june to a new forecast of more than 118000000000 dollars written off this year. And nearly 40000000000. 00 more next year, in a total loss of 157000000000. 00. The traffic should be at the end of the 21. 00 of what it was in 29. 00. So its what it is for the 20 should be 20, it will run one 3rd of what it was. But its still a very, you know, got picture if i mean, so were forecasting a new group, but not something that is, are totally irrelevant. Londons famous black taxi cabs are an international icon. But the Creative Arts not down has seen the u. K. Capital empty of people, and demand for taxis has collapsed. Many cab drivers have handed back their car keys and have given up. And socalled taxi graveyards, have started appearing around the capital for brand reports. In a field just outside london is an extraordinary sight. There are more than 200. 00 london cabs here. Gridlocked in the green belt. This is one of the citys growing number of taxi graveyards vehicles that no passengers want to hire a new driver wants to rent. We are struggling with some finance companies because they need their funds paid in. However, if youre not renting the vehicle, you cant. You cant pay whats not coming in. Retained june and november of this year. And then the 4000. 00 of these iconic london black cabs came off the road. Thats more than 20 percent of the total. And theyre ending up in graveyard such as this a couple of 100 here. Hundreds more in other garages on lock up areas all around the capital. And the question is whether any of these vehicles will ever make it back out onto the road again . Among those drivers still clinging on at the taxi ranks. The view is bleak. Yesterday i worked 6 hours. I went to leeward 28 pounds. So today out nearly 4 hours now i have done only 2 jobs. Kathleen has worn that with more than a quarter of the Current Fleet being 0 emission electric vehicles. Taking taxis off the road is actually doing more harm than good. We really industry back in march. That was a best in 50000000 pounds a week in new electric vehicles, a new electric infrastructure, and those vehicles now are in danger of being repossessed. Were in position where we could be going backwards rather than forwards. An absolute disaster that sentiment is indorsed by this clean air campaign. I have not had the support that other sectors of the economy had of had. And what i would like to see is the government putting support in and using this moment the, the billions and hundreds of billions of money that are being spent into driving the taxi industry and other industries towards much cleaner vehicles. Since its, introduction in the 1950 s. , the london black cab has been a british design icon. But nostalgia and style cannot by themselves. Keep these vehicles on the road. Paul brennan, aljazeera essex. The family of the libyan man found guilty of the lockerbie bombing is still fighting to clear his name. I dont guess at a mcgrath he died of cancer in 2012. Now the high court in edinburgh is hearing a posthumous appeal against his conviction for killing 250 people when a jumbo jet was blown up above scotland. 3 decades ago, under simmons has been abdel baset al mcgrath. He died 8 years ago after his release from jail on compassionate grounds. He had terminal cancer, yet his family have continued campaigning to get him cleared of calls in the lockerbie bombing. In 1988, he was found guilty of murdering 243 passengers, 16 crew and 11 residents of lockerbie, when pan am flight 103 fell from the sky in pieces. Now the high court in scotland is hearing a 3rd attempt at overturning the verdicts. His family, his lawyers have said the u. K. And u. S. Governments have lived a monumental life for 31 years. They described the verdicts as the biggest miscarriage of justice in british legal history. And they maintain that iran was behind the bombing, not libya. The fat finger of blame has long been pointed in the direction of iran, but having ordered a syrian Palestinian Group to carry out a revenge attack for the downing of an auburn iranian by the United States. 6 months earlier, which killed all she wanted in 90 people on board. Macgregor, his lawyers claim u. K. Intelligence documents may show that the bomb was made by a member of the p. F. Lp, the palestinian front for the liberation of palestine. Britains foreign minister dominic robb had signed a secrecy order last august to withhold intelligence documents relating to the case on the grounds of National Security. Mcgrath his lawyers say those documents should be before the court. Instead of being held in the foreign office. It was in 2009 just before his return to libya, the mcgrath, he abandoned his 2nd attempt at an appeal in this the 3rd attempt to prove his innocence. Lawyers say the documents that are being kept secret are at the center of their case. Andrew symonds, which is in scotland, will become the 1st country in the world to provide free and universal access to period products. The Scottish Parliament unanimously agreed the period products bill on tuesday and marks the end of a 4 year campaign. Thats changed the public conversation around menstruation, Charity Groups a period poverty, which is the struggle to pay for basic sen, a product. So on a monthly basis has surged during the current of our spend amec. And of course, for similar legislation in several other countries around the world. Because like a fox fallon is trying to help a greek island grow green, the company has teamed up with a great government to roll out an electric transport system on the island of us to paddle you. As a sex successful, it could help europe revolutionize transport. And reduce Carbon Emissions transfer operas as well. But in your view, says he works 365 days a year. And so does his car carrying feed corn and water to his goats spread across many hillsides. To do this, he spends at least 7000 dollars a year on diesel. So the idea of an electric car that costs less to run appeals to him. If something is good for this island that it should happen. If it doesnt bother the goats and the grazing grounds of the island, that it should happen. German carmaker volkswagen. It will sell people as that trick cars and factory prices, which the greek government will further subsidize charging stations will be installed in the islands parking lots. The idea is to eventually make all transport electric and to create a system of mobility on demand, whereby people can book a ride on a publicly owned car or scooter through a mobile phone app. Theres no need for everybody to own a car to do 5 kilometers, having 3 kilometers there. The point of this whole experiment is to see whether we can have fewer privately owned cars and less energy spent on transport. The man who wants to go further, like most islands, is powered by diesel generators during peak demand in the summer. They burn up to 7000 liters of fuel a day. Its an expensive way to produce electricity and electric mobility would further raise demand. So the mayor is seeking an investor to build a wind and solar power plant, going back to a nubile Energy Tradition because of its isolation, as the buyer has always been selfreliant just like greece is ancient. So he states, it produces most of its own food and has done to this lake for water. The petrol economy made it dependent on fuel imports for its energy and transport. Now it has to revert to the selfsufficiency. It has always known. This is not music to everyones ears. Rents cars that run on petrol. And 3 years ago he built a petrol station. Because most of these are for the betterment. This frightens us a bit. It happened very suddenly, we werent informed this issue came from the government and the mayor seems to have gone along with it. Our island is unspoiled and our businesses are small. We worry that an enormous corporation could upset that for the next 5 years, electric cars will be so cheap here, though, undercut conventional ones. But it marks the beginning of the end of the road for the fossil fuel economy. And if the experiment works in the us, the, it could spread rapidly across europe to jumpstart opal, us aljazeera. I stick by that. A corner i spend on a hasnt been completely bad news for some communities. Indigenous people on thailands largest island have seen fish stocks return and the sounds of nearby construction silenced as tourists were banned, but with the chance of visitors returning less concerned, they could be kicked off their Ancestral Lands under schapelle has more in the blue waters of the endowment see, some chunk uses a harpoon to catch fish, including lobster and other shellfish. From the charley. People have lived off the bounty of the seas for hundreds of years since migrating from what are now malaysia and indonesia. They are known as the sea gypsies. The people of the sea, but times have changed. But we are surrounded by National Parks and tourists. So our fishing zone is limited. This is a child theyve village in rely on the southern end of thailands largest island paquette home to the community for generations. But they dont own the land believing that no one person should own the land and sea. Many havent even registered for thai citizenship, making it that much more difficult to fight off. Developers who want to build there. More than 9000000. 00 Foreign Tourists visiting pook at last year. But 8 months ago the Thai Government closed access to visitors because of the corona virus pandemic. In the wild life is quieter now and the sea gypsies can reflect on their past and better times. This village elder knows the history of the bones. Some that belong to his ancestors are on display in the village. Others are traditionally buried on local beaches so they can still hear the sound of waves. But the villagers fear what will happen when Building Work starts again, move up the construction will affect our lives block access to our religious sites, and we wont be able to get to the jetty where we float. Our boats will have a huge impact on our community. There are around 1200 child in the area who face eviction of Property Developers get their way. This year has given them a bit of a break. With no Foreign Tourists or chartered boats. Its been easier to fish and with Construction Projects on hold. The airs been cleaner. These people of the sea would like it to stay that way. And aljazeera still ahead this news out. China makes its lunar ambitions clear. Embarking on the 1st hunt for moon rocks in 40 is good and officiate venton zimbabwe, where conservationists become part of the competition thats coming up in sport. Chinas Mission Space mission is on its way to the moon hoping to bring back the 1st song, pulls of the newness surface 40 years. The Chinese Government is spending billions of dollars on the Space Program and hopes to launch a manned mission to the moon by 2036. More from beijing on its way to the moon, a mission chinas government hopes will take the country one step closer to becoming an international space. Power. The spacecraft. 5 from the southern chinese island of heinlein. Early on tuesday, its chinas boldest luda venture, yet aiming to retrieve samples of moon rocks for scientists to study. It could pave the way for chinese astronauts to be sent to the moon within the next 20 years. Where you can see very far and simply being based on scientific needs and take legal and economic conditions. Future Lunar Exploration activities should be carried out in the combination of man and the machine named after an ancient chinese goddess chang. A. 5 is the 1st mission of its kind to take place since the 1970 s. The Chinese GovernmentSpace Exploration is now a priority and source of national pride. China 1st sent a man to space in 2003, the 3rd country after the United States russia. Its since invested billions into various strategic missions. In general, 21000, china became the 1st country to lead a rover on the far side of the moon. In july, the genuine one said calls from mars and is expected to land in may next year. And by 2022, china hopes to have its 1st space station in orbit ready to host chinese and International Astronauts for long term scientific research. The chinas abilities havent always matched its ambitions. Its long march rocket failed to successfully launched 3 times earlier this year. The Chinese Government, your Space Exploration is vital to bursting the economy and advancing technologies that will benefit the military and high end industries. Because of this, rapid progress in space has become another aspect of the u. China rivalry. Nasa has been bad from collaborating with china juge security concerns in may the trumpet, ministration flagged what it described as chinas weaponize ing of space as a threat to the u. S. Beijing has dismissed the accusation, saying its space activities are peaceful. Its unclear whether china will share any lunar samples it brings back from this latest mission with the rest of the world. But discussions are reportedly underway with the European Space agency. The chunk of 5 spacecraft is scheduled to return to earth and land in chinas northwest in the middle of december. Aljazeera, beijing has ended with a sport. Thank you so much. Lauren. All the president s of footballs governing body says hes confident coronavirus will be under control by the sun. The cats are 2022, world cup kicks off. Fifa boss john infancy, you know, has been checking on the progress of the 80000. 00 seats, at least sale stadium in france. And also confirming that 22. 00 National Teams will take part in next years faith hour of cup that will be hosted by cats or to help with their preparations for the world cup. The vaccine news is a very, very positive news for all of us, not just with regard to the world cup, but for humanity or for our world. This is a very special period. This is a very complicated period. But with the vaccine, im sure we will have well have the situation under control so that we can enjoy the world cup in got out as we did for a previous world cups in the past without any risk and any danger of what anyone. Now 3 of qatars world cup stadiums are currently in use is the country house, the group stages of the asian Champions League. Chinas beijing f. C. Have beaten the melbourne victory to secure their 3rd straight win. A human in 31. 00 smith, top of group a and inside of a place in the last 16. Now, these teams play each other again on friday. Group f. South korea is also high and i hit back from being a goal down to be perth, glory. This is when i came in stoppage time put on top of their group bottom points from 3 games. Severe and chelsea became the 1st teams to qualify for the knockout rounds of the European Champions League survey be cross no doubt. See one chelsea secured fixture overran by the same school and chelseas victory virtue of a last minute winner from french work. When Olivier Giroud there into the last 16 see games to spare for Mohamed Salah set to make his return so action for liverpool. The club confirm egypt has now recovered from coronavirus. Salah tested positive. After attending his brothers wedding in car, i was away on International Duty earlier on this month, liverpool due to its highly inside at a lancer in the Champions League on wednesday. A world of rugby has been remembering the life and career of christophe dominate. The former French International has died at the age of 48. He played 67 times for his country, starred in the famous french team and knocks new zealand out of the 1999 rugby world cup. There are fishing events in zimbabwe is putting conservation on a par with competition. Organizers say theyre catch and release system is helping to preserve dwindling stocks in africas largest manmade lake hermits us reports organizers say this is the largest single species for man Freshwater Fishing tournament. In the world, but those who regularly take part, so they arent catching as many tigers fish as they used to. But this is a way to get a lot of breeding. Unfortunately, were getting a lot of really going into a lot of really governments around the area in many other areas. So this is very important that we preserve the fishing and the environment as a whole. As the size of tiger fish in lake becomes smaller, they are to make the invitation tournament more environmentally sustainable. Including conservation, angling. Power that basically works is very simple. We have an app on the cellphone, which records actually takes in the measurement and the weight to the fish. The weight of the fish is obviously what counts. So an angler will then catch a fish, bring it to the bird, was this happening . He will video it, they will then release, take the work off way, the fish, and then release the fish into the water. The target fish that are caught, ive eaten or kept as trophies. I did that every day. But 1st, a from National Parks collect data about the fish, including size, weight, and gender information that is used to influence environmental policy. Actually evidence as it does in picture 80. 3 of the fish although it is known for its tiger fish, they are also catfish bream and up into years of drought. Have taken a toll on the lake and lead to low water levels. Zimbabwe and zambia africas largest manmade lake fishing is vital to both countries. Conservationists, a Climate Change and years of pollution, and the times overfishing have led to depleting fish stocks. The curry by invitation tournament turns 60 next year. Organizers say the catch and release system helped reduce the number of fish killed by 80 percent this time long term. They want to see that rate increased to 100 percent aimed at protecting and conserving this unique ecosystem. And all the animals that rely on and how to meet us aljazeera. The moment i am a film made some history during the game between the early rams in the tampa bay buccaneers. For the 1st time, the league assembles an all officiating crew, referee is a 17 year veteran of the league. He was in charge of the super bowl in 20 or 36. 00 force looking for hours cut back. So lauren, in london, thanks very much. Andy, very spent 4 years defying the norms that come with his office. But theres one tradition donald trump has kept, and its a very important duty for americas commander in chief. Born your bag, your corn was the lucky bird to receive this years thanksgiving. Pardon at the white house, wasnt as lucky. They both will now see out their days rimming free at iowa state university. It was a relatively rare appearance for trump, whos largely avoided the limelight since losing the president ial election. 3 weeks ago. Thats it for me. Ill be back in a minute with more news. Thanks for watching. I feel what was described as the worlds longest long downpours the largest exodus since the creation of independent and dia and 947. 00. Experts believe india is still less than the stage of infection, but the long down has already created a humanitarian crisis and driven the Unemployment Rate for 6 to 23 percent. And its also highlighted an equality religious tensions, and a Health Care System that isnt equipped to deal with a pandemic. The following weeks, one child of the peace and Mass Movement of people will accelerate the spread of the corona waters from indian cities to its rural hot in a notorious waterside community. What came some folks whom one theater director ventures to state to play their economies. These ads to empower the women down the old monsoon route day, send down to school out dances and redefine their status in society. This is that nigerias women walk on water, witness on aljazeera. Weve never had a president who has literally for 4 or 5 years repeatedly attacked our democracy loosely related to them financially. I dont have a narrative. I have a question. Youre hitting their family where you think youre treated unjustly. Sure. Even further. Join me Richelle Carey on outfront as my guest from around the world. Take the hot seat and we debate the weeks top stories in pressing issues. Here on out, is there a its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from us president elect joe biden introduces his cabinet after the transition of power. Finally begins that Economic Optimism over Coronavirus Vaccines. 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