And touched down for a capsule carrying samples from a distant asteroid that scientists hope could explain how the solar system for. Those meant to be a rally to back to Senate Candidates has turned into an opportunity for donald trump to once again falsely claim that he won last months us president ial election is been campaigning in georgia for republicans facing runoff votes next month the poll will decide which Party Controls the u. S. Senate our White House CorrespondentKimberly Hauck it read for some georgia. Donald trump was not the declared winner in last months president ial vote but that didnt stop these georgia voters from attending trumps 1st postelection rally. Thousands here believe trump defeated joe biden even as the president s court cases to overturn the Election Results have overwhelmingly failed and i said joe biden stole the election and won reelection landslide are aware slight we see all the fraud we see all of the balance there were piled up there were. Brought here in boxes and in trucks at 3 oclock in the morning and even though he agrees trump was in the Southern State to tell them to go to the polls again this time in the Upcoming Senate elections that will decide whether the u. S. Congress is controlled by democrats given biden the ability to push through legislation but theres a new challenge for republicans some supporters say theyve lost faith in the vote and may not even show up if you go and change their go anyway theyve already got a vote. Probably already are fraudulent in my opinion but. Im just on the go bowden and if they dont turn this election around or if the governor dont do something to make me change my mind. Both republicans and democrats are spending millions trying to win georgias 2 senate seats but trump insists republicans will keep a grip on the senate warning georgia voters the future of america is at stake you must go vote because at stake in this election is control of the u. S. Senate and that really means control of this country the voters of georgia will determine which party runs every committee writes every piece of legislation controls every single taxpayer dollar trump also continues to insist he defeated biden on november 3rd he claims the mail in ballots received after election day shouldnt count he qs as democrats of stealing the election and vows he will take his challenges to the Supreme Court to win a 2nd term they cheated and they rigged our president ial election but we will still want it we want all right a new poll shows just 25 percent of Congressional Republicans acknowledge bidens president ial win thats why his supporters are fighting to overturn poll results and to block democrats from winning again in georgia. But democrats are also fighting the day before president trumps visit here president barack obama made a Virtual Campaign appearance and president elect joe biden will also be making a visit to georgia before its january vote can really help get al jazeera valdosta georgia. The us has reported a Record Number of covert 1000 infections for the 3rd day in a row nearly 230000 cases where recorded over the past 24 hours according to Johns Hopkins university and have been more than 2500 deaths in that time the u. S. Has seen a huge resurgent resurgence rather of the virus over the past month putting immense pressure on hospitals the United Kingdom meanwhile is repairing to roll out the Coronavirus Vaccine made by pfizer and by intake possibly as early as tuesday but leading doctors are warning that vaccinations will only have a small impact over the winter in an open letter to Health Workers in your case for chief medical officer said it could take 3 months before theres a significant drop in hospital admissions. U. K. Media is reporting that the british cabinet has given its backing to Prime MinisterBoris Johnson over a no deal breaks it that says the u. K. And the e. U. Remain at odds less than a month before a deadline to reach a post rex it trade deal british Prime Minister boys johnson and European Commission president orson of on demand admits major differences remain but the 2 leaders have told negotiate is to keep talking we welcome the fact that progress has been achieved in many areas nevertheless significant differences remain on the 3 Critical Issues level Playing Field governance and fisheries both sides underlined that no agreement is feasible if these issues are not sold. And whilst recognizing the seriousness of these differences we retract a further effort should be undertaken by our negotiating teams to assess whether very can be these issues can be resolved now has more on the negotiation some random. Theres been a lot of talk in the press about british on happiness or the European Union trying to insist on a long perhaps 10 year transition period before e. U. Access to british fishing waters would be reduced the European Union have been saying no that is not going to be a problem there is somewhere we can meet in the middle but perhaps a bigger problem is the idea of unfair competition european diplomats have been Briefing Journalists that several countries not just france but belgium spain denmark and so on have been unhappy about the prospect of Michel Barnier giving ground on the rules of what they call the level Playing Field on state aid for example to British Companies and also on what say what happens if one side wants to move away from the common standards of workers rights on Environmental Standards and the like so these are clearly sticking points it will be seen by some people as good news that the talks are going to resume on sunday negotiators being asked to get back together in brussels on sunday and sort of underlying and boris d johnson talking again on monday lots of people did predict that in fact the whole file would be handed over to the political leaders before any ratification but if there is to be such a deal it has to be done in the next few days because it has to be signed off by the British Parliament and by the European Parliament theres an e. U. Summit on thursday and friday theyll want to know the exact details as well and even if they have got a deal on paper its going to be very difficult a big challenge to get it pushed through by december the 31st theres talk that in fact it might be have to be put in place provisionally without the European Parliament greenlighting it. A committee in the us has found that directed microwave radiation is a likely cause of Mysterious Illness is among american diplomats in cuba and china at least 2 dozen diplomats reported dishonest pressure and cognitive problems over a period of nearly 2 years from may 2016 the study didnt say who was responsible or whether it was an actual attack but it did note that the former soviet union had done Previous Research into such injuries. Venezuelans are choosing a new congress in an election boycotted by the opposition in the us and valse latin american countries are calling it a sham vote that will enable president murderers running socialist party to take over the last state body currently controlled by the opposition a lot america is a human records. Like a great many even his whalens who live in low income areas of caracas and employed Baker William it is says he has much Better Things to do both in Sundays National assembly elections. Like for example preparing since sheets and wood as a stove because he has no cooking gas but. Its always promises promises and every day things are worse over government does is blame those who have no power this is one of the worlds richest countries but we have nothing because of this terrible administration the problem he says is that voting in the legislative elections wont change a thing. That mainstream opposition is alleging fraud and isnt even competing thus making the outcome a foregone conclusion oh theres a joke going around in venezuela it says those americans should follow our example we know the winner of our elections long before they even take place critics say it would be funny if it were true. This is the new Electoral Commission which is stacked in favor of the ruling that is well and socialist party and these have been as well as new electronic voting machines. They were bought after a mysterious fire burned down all the ones that had been audited by an independent body is the visions are far worse than the ones that were your past. Year in 2017 with the problem that most americans a great soul non. Technical basis has been a leader. Among the candidates for president white celia flotus and his son jr. Apart from declaring the leadership of the largest opposition parties illegal the government controls and censors the media and while voting isnt mandatory at a recent rally the party strongman deals that look of ale said those who dont vote dont eat there wont be food for those who dont vote. Government supporters say theyre counting the days until they take over the National Assembly the only Democratic Institution that isnt nominally controlled by the opposition. But. This is our opportunity to Expose Congress who for the last 5 years mistreated the venezuelan people and indeed theres no doubt about the winner the only real question is how many people may heed the oppositions call to staying home and abstain and see in human aljazeera. Australian authorities are battling to contain bushfires that have now burned half of a World Heritage listed island people in a coastal town on Fraser Island have been told to evacuate immediately a wild fires which have raged for 7 weeks now were sponsored by an illegal count fire experts warn the fires are unusual in their scale intensity and timing. Still ahead on aljazeera homeless wonder and struggled to find food and shelter after being hit by 2 of the strongest storms of the year. Of those relief and after a 9 month wait football fans in london are allowed back into stadiums. Of the northeast monsoon settled in nicely now its in hans in the shadow of a pick him up at least in the South China Sea the next day or so well yesterday some more in sumatra weve had flooding in the north recently but its going to be concentrating i think in vietnam and if you follow the wind and theres a hint of a circulation just happening to the southwest of job and i think we shall be enhanced but then this is more about head down towards the northwest of australia which is a forecast of big rain but just to play with your mind briefly this happened in victoria and unwelcome surprise visitor in some parts of melbournes appears to be Something Like tumbleweed which you saw her he had in arizona didnt you know here it is in melbourne well the winds still going to be blowing strongly with the showers and its not exactly brilliant summery weather temperatures in the teens here where sydneys up to 30 and if you want to really blow your mind perth goes from 33 up to 38 is not a record pretty certain pretty warm weather the same time that is a potential circulation happening just the northwest of australia now most of the weather that comes out of the Southern Ocean is catching victoria tells me theyre headed towards new zealand as a one year wet weather today it will be going north tomorrow and continuing. But for. 2020 the year of lock downs and social distancing he cant reach across the screen and give someone a hot alleyway explores one of the global pandemics biggest side effects loneliness everyone who lives alone has been forced to be surfing for the 1st time or highlighting its effects on physical and Mental Health and discovering unique ways of coping control its being alleged to get back in episode 2 of all hail the lockdown on aljazeera. Welcome back a recap of our top stories on aljazeera in his 1st postelection run e. U. s resin donald trump has again falsely claimed to have won the election in georgia is campaigning for 2 republican senators ahead of runoffs in january that will decide which Party Controls the senate. U. K. Media is reporting that the british cabinets will support Prime Minister voice johnson over a no deal breaks it the u. K. And the u. S. Still at odds less than a month before the deadline to reach a deal talks are set to continue later on sunday. And in venezuela people are choosing a new congress in an election boycotted by the opposition the u. S. E. U. And most latin american countries are calling the vote a sham that will enable president of adorers Ruling Socialist Party to take over the last a body controlled by the opposition. Saudi arabias foreign minister says its allies involved in the blockade of qatar on board to find a solution to the gulf crisis earlier the emir of kuwait said he was pleased with how talks had been progressing that sentiment has been echoed by the Qatari Foreign minister mohammed bin up drama now funny saudi arabia bahrain the u. A. E. An egypt imposed ally and c. N. N. Of qatar in june 2017 were a nation with all partners and. In the straw. With the prospects that we see of very positive towards a final agreement and all the steps we have taken so far have been as i mentioned in coordination with our partners and the eventual resolution will involve all parties concerned. Its been nearly a month since 2 hurricane slammed into Central America many areas are still under water in honduras thousands have been left homeless and thats making the already Critical Health emergency from the pandemic even worse the honduran government has admitted its struggling to cope. Reports. This is baby joshua he was born just over a week ago at this makeshift shelter under a bridge in san pedro sula. His mother 23 year old. Tells us her family lost everything during hurricanes ada and iota 2 powerful back to back storms that flooded the city last month. And i am i weve been here for more than a month now 8 days ago my baby was born inside this tent it was very hot i was expecting to go to the hospital but i had no choice but to give him. Ada and i otoh were 2 of the strongest storms of 2020 in one of the most active atlanta hurricane seasons in recorded history. The impact of the storms in honduras has been particularly devastating bridges and power lines collapsed roads buried under mudslides and entire towns flooded many are still underwater more than a month since the 1st storm hit. Him says she hadnt finished clearing the mud from the 1st storm when the downpours from hurricane iota flooded her home for a 2nd time. What that puts on the i think of the people suffered more than myself i thank god because even though i have nothing left inside my home. Fulls is Still Standing and that something. Honduras is one of the poorest countries in the americas the destruction left by the storms has exacerbated an already critical situation and complicated efforts to curb the coded 90 outbreak here. Relief workers Say International assistance has become more important than ever and warned that in many ways the crisis is still worsening. I really serious day. There are certain reserve displays. Destroyed. And theres not a small number. And they are in a soup show or international and medicine. The honduran government says state shelters or at capacity meaning that thousands are now left to fend for themselves on the streets any hopes they have left now depend on the kindness of others who are willing to lend a hand when you end up a little aljazeera far more because imperil have temporarily blocked a major highway to appeal for better working conditions theyre demanding a pay rise of around 7. 00 a day they brocks the roads for 5 days last week until Congress Repeal a decades old i recall child all of the farmers say they wont stop protesting until new salaries are agreements holes have opened in romania spawn im entry elections but turnout is expected to be no because of growing coronavirus cases 329. 00 seats out for grabs in the chamber of deputies the principal body for many is legislature Prime Minister noda they call bonds centrists liberal party holds a narrow lead in opinion polls over the rival socialist party 18000000 romanians are eligible to vote. And voting is also underway in camerons 1st ever Regional Elections president. Separatist groups in the countrys English Speaking west by granting more local powers but the opposition is boycotting the election saying its a move by b. Yet to consolidate his grip on power. Even for the candidates of the governing party camerons 1st ever Regional Election campaign is proving rather dull municipal councillors are voting for regional delegate candidates campaigning explain how municipalities regions and the National Assembly have to work as one for the unity of the nation but with pictures of president paul b. Everywhere the opposition believes this isnt about local issues but a way for the 87 year old head of state to tighten his grip on power with most political opponents in prison the opposition is boycotting the vote saying it will not be credible but the governing party likely to win most of the votes. In the English Speaking regions of cameroon separatists have warned people to stay indoors until their grievances for greater autonomy is addressed this issue critics say that it was to put it into Regional Elections because there is a difficult crisis that is going to need in the sense of just regions of the country that is the English Speaking regions of. That is. We will these. Killings. In the self the streets of the country. Armed separatists called the English Speaking regions of cameroon amazonia they see it as an English Speaking country struggling for independence from a french speaking nation for the government this is an armed rebellion that requires a military intervention against separatist groups as a result of the fighting 3000 people have been killed and nearly a 1000000 people have been displaced among them 2 additional chief. Im scared to return home if i go back ill be killed even talking in front of camera is dangerous im worried for my Children Family and my community how can i support them from here. For the government of pulled me out the vote is a step towards greater regional autonomy addressing the aspirations of those displaced in an attempt to bring an end to conflicts pleading camp rude but the campaign has failed to garner the attention of a population accustomed to one party and one man dominating and controlling the Political Landscape for the last 38 years because hawke 0. And japanese space capsule carrying samples from an asteroid has been retrieved after a successful landing in the australian outback the Mission Began with the launch of the a to a spacecraft 6 years ago it created a fireball as it really entered the ethics atmosphere japanese scientists hope the sample could provide clues to the origins of life on earth professor trevor island is with the Australian NationalUniversity Research school of Earth Sciences and will be analyzing some of the samples explains what sort of information researchers are hoping to get. The subsurface sample gives us sort of a ground truth for understanding whats been happening on the surface that the real issue of taking an asteroid robins as sampling of a meteorite is that we can actually look at the skin of the asteroid and understand how its evolved in the solar system what age it is how long its been exposed to solar wind of the sun and things like that so we have both the sample from inside the planet as more as well as the surface then we we basically are starting material and the supposed material on we can ever do a much better job of figuring out the history of that object the interesting thing about the asteroid that weve gone to its a seed known as a seed type asteroid going to we think the closest analog to those asteroids of the carbonaceous conroe its quite a rare type of meteorite but those of the meteorites contain a lot of latakia a lot of. Organic compounds and things like that so these are potentially the seeds of life on earth and so we can relate that this most common type of asteroid to these sort of remedial rocks and we have an Interesting Association that tells us a lot more about whats going on in us solar system or that these rare meteorites are not so rare operable because the asteroids will turn out to be very common. Colombia has been trying to restart its economy after months of coverage 1000 restrictions a Christmas Holiday season is seen as a lifeline for Small Businesses but with cases rising many fear a 2nd wave of infections. As wholesale markets i grandstand mall is bustling get to in the morning i think the small resellers and regular buyers from all over colombia muscle for the best and cheapest garments of them are gone or great early rise the biggest gloating wholesale fare in the country taking place this year in the shadow of kobe the 19 go to the market one can be this family has had a stall here for almost 20 years most of them for i dont see this year is different but even more important because were all struggling to rescue our businesses from failing to save the sacrifices of so many years those are coming i could be the restrictions of hip columbias economy hard especially Small Businesses that are only now starting to recover the weight infections rising once again many feared a lucrative Christmas Season might be cut short if it only causes that but selling these clothes is the only long support for us the only way to pay the bills pay off some debt keep our head above water because we havent received any help from the government i traditionally demand to go in with take place every december night but this year it has been cut down to 2 per week Shopping Centers of reduced capacity and increased security measures to avoid becoming a new focus of infections but the biggest worry lies outside the malls im sure hundreds of informal vendors occupied the streets with merchandise and thousands of buyers crowd them often without Wearing Masks or maintaining any distance the mayor office is threatening to shut down the entire fair unless the crowds are something. Brought under control but the seller circe say that would could not make up faster for suffolk county. Its complicated and contradictory the government has the right to impose restrictions they see fit but what about our right to survive i mean i love this where experts say that allowing these events is like playing with fire. Its a difficult period even if the government has been orienting people day in and day out people are tired at this point i expect that off this Holiday Season well have the same situation we are now seeing in europe or the United States people might still fear the virus but theyre done with the restrictions so its a balancing act between the Economic Needs of the people and the reality of a pandemic that is far from being overcome by listening and just. A pandemic has deemed a festive cheer in bethlehem while the Christmas Tree outside the church of the native if he has been lit on your celebrations have been scaled back only 50 people have been allowed to man just square where jesus christ is said to have been born thousands of pilgrims usually come from around the world for the event he the abraham is in bethlehem in the occupied west bank with more. Of the both of you years it was very hard for us to find at least. Cover the Christmas Tree like to get the trees live without people they are watching the super hard line the 50. 5 what is on the top i think it was here that looks at the photo that was the topic of the 2009 theme for the faith here to talk about like this here was exceptionally that. Many who work on agendas in the hotel owners went to separate in a very busy season and more tourist season so they took loans and expanded their business not their in debt not only them but the employees many were laid off and have been looking for alternatives but no one is hiring a digital. Unemployment rates are soaring and with an average of around 2000 cases each day of the. A 2nd lockdown is looming this could only mean bad news for a city that has always depended on tourism specifically during the Christmas Season an english stunt man who spy pass authorities to scale some of the worlds tallest buildings is up to his antics again in spain onlookers watched john king a climb bossa known as 38 story by tower without bulbs or Safety Equipment he says he wants to lift peoples spirits sharing the pandemic he serves 6 months in a u. K. Prison for climbing londons solus building the shot. Now after 9 months fans shut out by the pandemic have been allowed inside the stadium to watch a game in the English Premier League while it doesnt apply to all games fans in london were able to watch Manchester United beat west ham 31 a change in knock down goals now allows up to 2000 people to watch Outdoor Sports stadiums will remain closed in areas still classified as high risk. Everybody i know more of the courtroom through for exactly so youre just going to grab. Her bows from. Me come on just be quiet i guess you must throw yeah. But if you talk about it more emotional really im so pleased to. Know again im fully back to go with the headlines on in his 1st postelection bonnie u. S. Prison donald trump has again falsely claimed to have won the Georgia Election is campaigning for 2 republican senators ahead of runoffs in january that will decide which Party Controls the senate our White House CorrespondentKimberly Hockett has more from georgia. Its his 1st probably since joe biden was declared the winner of the nov 3rd president ial election still donald trump says that he is not giving up on challenging and trying to overturn those results and win that a 2nd term in the white house donald trump is also