A vote asking people if they want president Nicolas Maduro out of office. Hello thanks for joining us americans will receive their 1st doses of a Coronavirus Vaccine from monday as the u. S. Experiences a period of the pandemic so far the Pfizer Vaccine is being recommended to those aged 16 and older nearly 300000 people have died of cope with 19 in the worlds worst affected nation john hendren has the latest from washington d. C. In the nation most devastated by the Global Pandemic the 1st doses of the 1st approved vaccine or on the move within the next 24 hours they will begin moving vaccine from the Pfizer Manufacturing facility to the u. P. S. And fed ex hopes and then it will go out to the 636. 00 Locations Nationwide the 1st 145. 00 sites in the u. S. Are expected to receive the vaccine on monday with the rest receiving it by wednesday now front line responders like dr ben you sachin colorado will be among the 1st to be vaccinated against cove of 19 i am going to be one of the tips of the spear when the 1st people to step in to help generate is herd immunity which is sold toward the us to get a grip on this terrible disease those 1st vaccinations will happen just days after the u. S. Food and Drug Administration approved it on friday science and data guided the f. D. A. Decision we worked quickly based on the urgency of this pandemic not because of any other extra no pressure that external pressure came from President Trump who on friday tweeted to han to quote get the damn vaccines out now. The vaccine has shown to be 95 percent effective in preventing covert 1000 transmission but it must be stored it all true cold temperatures the road to immunity across the u. S. Is likely to be paved with pain and tragedy the head of the u. S. Centers for Disease Control says over the next 60 to 90 days some 3000 americans thats more than were killed in the 911 attacks will die each day of covert 19 and then there are the conspiracy theorists and skeptics who say they will refuse to take it i think sometimes. And. I dont think i. I dont know why. It has this a lot of people that represents just one of the logistical conundrums for president elect joe biden he has set a goal of inoculating 100000000 americans within 100 days of his inauguration on january 20th John Hendren Al Jazeera washington. South korea has reported a 2nd day of record high corona virus infections more than a 1000 new cases were confirmed on sunday many in seoul earlier the sira south korea was hailed as a success for stabilizing the virus without having to shut down the economy but infections are now rising sharply the government has warned it may have to increase restrictions to the highest level lets bring in jim who is the director general of the International Vaccine institute hes joining us from seoul via skype thanks very much for your time with us on aljazeera says were safer most of the south korea kept its coronavirus numbers low and now its in the midst of a wave record high infections whats going wrong. Here with us mr kim can you hear me. Yes i cant thanks for joining us on aljazeera so just tell us what the situation is right now in south korea because as we understand it its managed to keep its numbers low for most of the year but now its experiencing record high infection so whats going wrong so you know i mean i think that no matter where you are on the planet now over 1000 has managed to find every week spot and the south korean system which was test track isolate and treat is probably still the best way we have to try to deal with the virus short of law towns and what they have now is a different type of spread theyre still breaks maybe a quarter of the cases but theres also spread in the general population in and in settings where we dont see massive outbreaks as we had earlier in the pandemic the government is doing everything it can its increasing the number of Testing Centers 150. 00 new test centers in seoul itself theyre changing the diagnostic test to add on a rapid what we call antigen diagnostic test they are you know doing things to try to increase the number of people who are available to do tracking theyre trying to increase the number of hospital beds that are available and all these things to again to try and get a handle on this you know i think the big thing to emphasize here is that until we have a vaccine and enough safe and effective vaccine then you know the the masks the distancing the hygiene avoiding crowds these are all going to need to be a part of our lives and you know we should go out into the street and so you see people with masks. You know and when youre outside and when youre when youre doing things when youre at work i mean we were masks but its in those settings where were not ready where the masks are off at that that transmission is occurring as thats so when you said it right so would you say i mean to what extent then is you know we keep hearing about pandemic 15 other countries also around the world to what extent is that playing a role in a higher number of infections in south and south korea and also new moves off the upcoming vaccines are people just simply letting their guard down at this point no you know so south korea was in a relatively low level of endemic control a few months ago and the government has steadily ratcheted that up they reached the 2nd highest level level 2. 00 only 6 days ago and so really you know were watching the numbers go up but but the impact of the increasing level to 2. 5 in seoul is probably not going to be seen for a week to 10 days after the actual changes were were put into place the government is now considering you know going even higher to to level 3. Which would add additional restrictions on the normal regime a social distancing short of a lockdown whether theyll need to to go beyond that were hoping that were coming up on the Holiday Season here but you know controlling the pen demick is is a is one of the chief aims of the government here and hopefully it will succeed what can you tell us about the vaccination strategy because they Health Minister recently said that south korea will be quick in acquiring vaccines but more cautious in administering them so what does that exactly mean. You know the thing is that you know the only way around the pandemic is is not through treating our way out but to to identifying those groups of people who are the highest priority for vaccination so Health Care Workers the elderly and then setting up of prioritization of different segments of the population that need to be vaccinated i think the government here has made a commitment to vaccinate 30000000 people at least which is roughly 60 percent of the population in the hopes that that will achieve what we call her protection that the level of immunity in the community will be sufficient to prevent large outbreaks of coping 1000. 00 from occurring you know whether thats going to happen or not is up in its a scientific hypothesis its definitely testable i think the other thing to remember is that right now we only have 2 months worth of data on safety and efficacy for these vaccines and so whether its pfizer or moderna or amalia. We still dont have all the information that we need to say that at 6 months and 12 months these vaccines will continue to be safe and effective we are hoping that they will be theres every suggestion that they will be but we at this point have to say that we dont actually have all the information rights ok thank you we thank you very much for speaking to us from seoul my pleasure thanks now Afghan Police say 3 people have been killed in attacks in the capital a prosecutor was shot dead in the east of kabul and in a separate attack 2 people were killed in a bombing that targeted a member of parliament no group has yet claimed responsibility on saturday eisel fighters fired 10 rockets into kabul as International Airport killing at least one person. Hundreds of students in nigeria are feared missing after a gunman stormed a secondary school and kidnapped a number of children the attackers arrived on motorbikes of the boarding school in kent care of their strength in the northern Katsina State harbor and go to reports. These are some of the boys relieved to be going home after the school raid in which many of their friends were taken hostage there leaving behind parents anxiously waiting for the return of their missing children. Sincerely speaking we here in Katsina State are in a terrifying condition we dont see the value of the government i have a younger brother and a child taken by the kidnappers im from dan jacques Katsina State and ive been here in the school since dawn and yet there is no update. Its not clear how many children have been abducted from the all Boys Boarding SchoolNigerian Police say they forced the gunmen to retreat after engaging them in a shootout for more than one hour but this anger that 6 years up to more than 270. 00 girls were kidnapped by the armed Group Boko Haram at chip uk Nigerian Security forces appear to have once again failed to keep School Children safe for rates to be that we have illegal tragedy of. Hundreds and hundreds of students once again in the country is an indication that we learned no lessons from the previous tragedy there is something called the sis initiative this government should ask itself how seriously it has to conduct initiatives. Abductions have become increasingly common in nigeria just 2 days before the School Abduction a village elder along with 20 others was kidnapped in the same state the governor has ordered the immediate closure of all boarding schools while investigations are underway. Aljazeera of a gray and well who is a geo political and security analyst that after a free politic excuse me he says Katsina State is a long way from local how doms usual area of operation in the northeast its very likely that these are bonded not not because like we saw happen in 2 in 2014 but is because the air off oppression here its. Not with ninja particularly cussing usted and this this disgusting was done for us that the northwest and is known to have serious. Attacks from from bandits on called need to groups that dont really have any any my line intention against these states or trying to impose any policy on the state or citizens understood that we have a book this is a criminal element operating freely i would see in northwest and europe so even before i have them kidnapping they also have been reports that be particularly invested in illegal mining also to fund the operation this inlet addicted to love them for us its shutting down all my minds just like you saw us in the governor of course not that i was even close on boarding schools you know in the state following the u. S. News and issues you we are losing you reactionary. Booster when it comes to protecting life and propriety you know in northwest and. Pretty much yourself and you and your. Still ahead on aljazeera the 1st International Aid convoy reaches the capital of ethiopia as were very ranging. And will tell you why this in the knees and religious leader handed himself to the police. Once again the weather in northwestern europe is becoming increasingly cloudy breezy and not particularly cold that big unfurling low is the reason for it that same time weve still got unsettled weather in the Central Eastern bed nets been running snow and rain up into the cold air with some interesting results in here for example with freezing rain giving slippery pavements not that much continue the temperatures still hovering around the freezing mark but the focus is going to be up here if the time being tempers in double figures now for london paris and this is throwing rain through france to most countries and towards scandinavia where its still cold enough at height to be extensively snowy between the 2 still credit quite that the snow stopped falling in the alps after that record was 3 meters in the telling outs but still its a very active than the southeast corner so was piracies temps above above the average by 4 or 5 degrees with recently fine weather and the breeze thats not true in turkey here this massive cloud has brought proper winter to the east in particular arrive van this is now the condition that shepherds find to try and find some food for the sheep temperatures are low nuff to start to stay on the ground just about but elsewhere its rain. But. We heard scott realistically having to do with institutionalized corruption in this country. We listen if this breaks up until conflict between august on and india this has implications for the rest of the world we meet with global news makers and talk about the stories that matter on aljazeera. A diverse range of stories from across the globe from the perspective of our networks journalists on aljazeera. To the end. Coming on the top stories on aljazeera the u. S. Is due to roll out the 1st doses of a Coronavirus Vaccine to the public from monday regulators have cleared the pfizer job for emergency use to be recommended for people age 60 and downs above. South korea has reported a 2nd day of record high corona virus infections more than a 1000 new cases were confirmed on sunday many in seoul the government is warning restrictions may rise to the highest level. Hundreds of students are nigeria referred missing after gunmen stormed the school and kidnapped a number of children about 800 students attended the school in Katsina State many fled join the attack and police say 200 have now returned. International aid has arrived in the if european city at the center of recent fighting a convoy of trucks from the red cross is distributing medicines and other supplies to hospitals in mckellar outs in the northern to grey region alexia ryan reports. Precious cargo carefully packed and headed for may calais a city thats been cut off from International Help for weeks inside these boxes is aid made since Surgical Supplies and disinfectants the main reference was who has been unable to function of the. Drugs and supplies for over a month now but dealing with a large number of trauma patients conflict but also their regular caseload chronic care patients delivery of babies meghalaya is the capital of ethiopias northern to grind region that became the frontline and a power struggle between the Central Government and regional authorities. Ethiopias army says its captured make away and declared victory forces from the to cry Peoples Liberation front say theyre still fighting back each regard. Adds the other as illegal and the conflict has threatened to destabilize the country and its neighbors. Will and 50000 refugees have sought shelter across the border and slow down many terrified and traumatized. And more evidence is emerging of mess killings in the region this man tells of a message in the town of make khadra november so now after the fighting began. They just hid any body they slaughtered them with knives to cut them here with a machete there was so much killing a saw about 300 to 400 people who were did it and. This video said to show the aftermath of the attack which refugees like to blame on the military ethiopias government though says to gray and forces were behind it an Informal Group of youths. Who are supported by militias. But having said that id also like to point out. That weve so far released nature. Last month Prime Minister ahmed denied any civilians had been killed by his forces during the operation. But some analysts suggest thousands of people have died its hard to confirm whats actually happening the governments restricted access to the region and theres been a communications blackout. Rights groups are calling for an independent investigation and say while this 1st convoy of International Aid to to cry is a step forward its not enough they warn of an all out humanitarian crisis both in ethiopia and across the border whether or not you know when we dont have any plans for the future everything we worked for is now useless we are just a sleeping on the ground without even a change of clothes life for these people is on hold and they feel scared and far from home. Brian al jazeera. The u. S. Government has adopted a new map of morocco about includes the the student territory of Western Sahara theyve decision to recognize robot sovereignty over the region came as part of a washington brokered deal for morocco to normalize relations with israel they are Pro Independence policy area front and algerian Prime Minister have both condemned the move. But as well as opposition says millions of people participated in a nonbinding poll called by Opposition Leader one hi joe voters were asked to support calls for president Nicolas Maduro to step down and hold new elections arline america editor alysia newman reports. The fact that their votes would not be recognized as valid by the magruder government did not stop these venezuelans from casting ballots in an opposition organized referendum aimed at showing the International Community that they want president Nicolas Maduro out jacki and that is what were plagued by government violence their armed groups everywhere we need the well to intervene one way or another to end this. Despite reports of armed gangs loyal to mother attacking some of the estimated 3000 makeshift polling stations Opposition Leader one by door said millions had voted online or in person you know they have a look at this the illegitimate unconstitutional and fraudulent electoral process carried out last sunday by madeira has been defeated. Here in chile the turnout was very low the same in colombia home to the narges to venezuela an Expat Community thankless ition leader Leopoldo Lopez who escaped venezuela 2 months ago was in bogota to send a message that Stronger International sanctions and coordination are needed to obtain what he says is the main goal free and fair president ial elections what else can the International Community do short of an invasion to dislodge nicholas a lot theres a lot more that can be done a lot more pressure diplomatic pressure the use of sanctions with Strategic Focus the political pressure the pressure to isolate my god oh i see what it is a criminal and i can tell you something to say that we will continue to go forward we will continue to do. Whatever it takes in order to promote freedom and free elections in venezuela because we dont have another option and the other option is to surrender and we wont surrender. Perhaps not but more and more venezuelans are leaving the country rather than fighting for change at home and after nearly 2 years of failed attempts to force out rekindling face in the current opposition strategy they take more than a symbolic referendum to see in human aljazeera santiago. David frost has arrived in brussels as a deadline looms to agree on a trading deal but you have warned a no deal outcome is most likely one of the main sticking points is whether european fishermen will still have access to waters off cape coast more than half of the 70 countries involved in the un climate talks have unveiled additional goals for 2030 they include cuts to fossil fuel projects an expansion of wind and solar power but organizers say its still not enough to stop dangerous Global Warming the century saw a report. The time the crisis of a Global Pandemic another danger is waiting in the wings the Climate Emergency fueling Global Warming and according to the United Nations with devastating consequences for humankind if we dont change course we may be headed for a get the stuff you temperature rise of more than c. The goodies the century get any body still deny that we are facing get the domestic emergency. If you are today i call on only those worldwide to declare a state of Climate Emergency in their countries and you can open to is reach. 5 years on from the launch of the un Climate Summit with 196. 00 countries signed on to prevent the rise in Global Temperatures the organization is sounding the alarm of a failure is to curb Greenhouse Gas emissions. West some countries have acted on their commitments others have not one country which has seen the effects of Climate Change is australia the worlds number one exporter of coal its economy is heavily reliant on fossil fuels and over the past 5 years it has moved away from its commitment to cut carbon emissions. In recent years devastating bushfires have ravaged the country set off by record breaking temperatures as well as severe droughts and the us where in the past 4 decades the yearly wildfires in the west have grown 8 times larger the outgoing President Donald Trump controversially pulled the country out of the a court a policy that left many dismayed yet the commitment by president elect joe biden to rejoin the accords was welcomed at the Virtual Summit was a moment we find ourselves in an important moment days after the United States president elect joe biden has expressed his desire to rejoin the Paris Agreement and i really want to tell our american friends welcome back welcome home the impacts of Climate Change have been more evident in recent years from melting ice caps to intense hurricanes and rising sea levels while there have been extra efforts to setup green of forms of energy the question will be how leaders deal with the current economic slump caused by the pandemic will they stick to their promises or will Economic Growth once again take precedence in a world that is experiencing more extreme weather phenomena sun agle aljazeera. Will have an interview with Patricia Espinosa things like you know secretary of the un framework on Convention Convention on Climate Change you can watch that next on talk to aljazeera. A muslim cleric in indonesia has turned himself into authorities for breaching covert 1000 restrictions on soft organizing gatherings that attracted thousands of supporters rejection hobbit as the leader of the islamic defenders front which demands the adoption of islamic law in indonesia just go washington reports from jakarta. The recent shihab is seen by many as a polarizing figure in indonesia after ignoring police requests to come in for questioning he turned himself into authorities over accusations of preaching covert 19 protocols. Today god permits i can come to the Jakarta Police to attend to the investigation into me in accordance with the law was sick return to indonesia last month after 3 years of selfimposed exile in saudi arabia thousands of supporters showed up at the airport to welcome the leader of the islamic defenders front or f. B. I. Back to jakarta since then hes been involved in several events that drew large crowds including his daughters wedding i mean that the bible remember was that promoting this topic that he didnt come for questioning when the austin the 1st time all the 2nd time we stated that we would a raised him but today he has come here raise it is accused of ignoring covert 900 protocols by hosting large events in a country with more than 600000 confirmed covert 900 cases but human rights organizations say theyre concerned there is more to this case than just Health Violations 6. We have an increasing concern about increasing crackdowns by indonesian government to with the islamists or those perceived to be a slum is said to ready calloused. And you know those who are not in not aligned with the government met the narrative all nationalism. In its early years the f. B. I. Was accused of beating lanty isnt targeting nightspots western embassies and some minority communities f. B. I. Is considered a hardline organization by many and although its membership is significantly smaller than mainstream religious groups its leaders are able to organize large demonstrations i was when thousands took to the streets in 2017 to protest against the governor of to counter a christian ethnically chinese man over allegations of blasphemy. Was seen as a key figure in the demonstrations that were viewed as a challenge to indonesias secular identity. Before travelling to saudi arabia recently was charged under the countrys pornography laws those charges were later dropped now he could face 6 years in prison for violating covert 900. 00 regulations the concert just makes period will be precisely how the government manages what it clearly is clear that i see them as a political problem. How they manage the perception that theyre actually using our goals to repress the group for political reasons rather than actually broken the law or days ago police shot dead 6 alleged supporters of police say the men were armed with guns and a sword indonesias National HumanRights Commission is investigating the incident and whether the killings were lawful and police in jakarta say they will continue their own investigations into Research Jessica washington aljazeera to contact. Her again the headlines on aljazeera the u. S. Is due to roll out the 1st doses of appear in a virus vaccine to the public from monday regulators have cleared the pfizer bio untag job for emergency use for people aged 16 and above the virus has killed nearly 300000 people nationwide south korea has reported a 2nd day of record high corona virus infections more than a 1000 new cases were confirmed on sunday many in seoul