Matter how it will come russia is celebrating victory day marking 75 years since the defeat of nazi germany in world war 2 this years commemorations have been scaled back because if the coronavirus with the red square military parade and a large scope recession both postponed. Russias parade of military might took to the sky today far above moscow where coronavirus precautions kept the streets nearly empty this picture a day. It had been planned to be an especially large celebration this year as russia marked 75 years since defeating nazi germany in world war 2. But the mass perceptions were off postponed by the pandemic president Vladimir Putin did lead a scaled down ceremony at the eternal flame war memorial. But not a word about the virus instead his speech was a rallying cry to the nation. This is name your debut we know and firmly believe that we are invincible when we stand together but i think of us congratulations on victoria day or about. A day of pride in russias past. But people here have plenty to grumble about corona virus infections are on the rise and the economy is shrinking. Presiding over a time of National Crisis putin faces plenty of challenges ahead. Correspondent Emily Sherwin is covering the commemoration for us at moscows red square emily this is anniversary celebrations were meant to be a major showcase of power for president Vladimir Putin who is very invested in this day how did he approach scaled down commemorations. Well let me or putin essentially didnt mention the coronavirus at all in his speech today he did talk about the importance of this victory day for all russians he said that the commemorations are part of the russian peoples soul and he also said that we will have a celebration we will have a parade at the moment its not clear when that postponed parade will take place of course today is a very important day for russians. After all an estimated 26000000 soviet citizens were killed during world war 2 which is known as the great patriotic war here and for Vladimir Putin and for russia as well it has always been an opportunity to showcase its military power and its political power and bloodier putin had hoped of course that this year for the 75th anniversary that World Leaders would attend the parade and the festivities but unfortunately because of the coronavirus that one happening leaders hadnt attended since 2014 since the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula by russia so well have to see whether people will come if these postponed festivities take place later in the year. And we you mentioned and talked about a fairly muted ceremony due to the Coronavirus Process besides the circumstances you mention of being part of the russian soul doesnt resonate with younger russians. This day really resonates i think through all generations and i think its a sad day for people because the festivities and the traditional parade isnt taking place usually today there would be people all over the city in moscow its a holiday today people would have come out to watch the parade and people would be kind of walking through the streets carrying a parade carrying photos of their their deceased loved ones people who died in the war people who theyre mourning to remember them in what is called the him. Wardle regiment that will all be taking place online this year there are photos being shown on state television that people are finding their own ways to celebrate at home and also through concerts to veterans for example from balconies from courtyards and there will be a firework today as well i think this is a day that people are still remembering and that is still important despite the coronavirus throughout all generations and only show one in moscow thank you so much. Or at lets turn our attention now to the latest developments in the corona virus pandemic and more than 3900000 people have now been infected with the coronavirus globally and more than 270000 have died egypts president says he has approved amendments to his countrys state of emergency that grants him and security agencies additional powers he says they are needed to combat 19 meanwhile south korean authorities have closed more than 2000 not clubs and bars thats off the dozens of corona infections were linked to establishment that reopened last weekend. Well friday prayers have resumed in up to 180. 00 towns and cities in iran only mosques deemed to be at risk from the coronavirus were allowed to open their doors that comes as a rant started easing restrictions despite fees of a spike in infections. Oh for these worshippers in iran friday marks a return to communal prayer with some differences they had to wear face masks and keep a distance from each other. Sermons was short and the a pollution the process of washing before prayer was performed at home but scenes like this werent repeated across the country due to the risk of infection mosques in the capital tehran and other major cities have been forced to stay shots. In thailand where muslims make up around 5 percent of the population mosques reopened after a month hiatus here the measure is a bit more conspicuous with a list of instructions for worshippers on a rival and prayers owns mount sounds on the floor but despite the easing of restrictions muslims here and elsewhere and still having to observe the holy fast of ram it down at home. Now to georgia in the United States where authorities have arrested 2 white men over the killing of a black man who had been jogging down a suburban street the charges were only filed after a cell phone video of the incident emerged on social media this week more than 2 months after the Fatal Shooting of a mother and not to have used that some might find this footage just a. This video appears to capture the last moments of a model. As the video continues. Theres a 3rd shot im odd are very staggers and collapses despite having the video of the Fatal Shooting from early on authorities in georgia took 74. 00 days to charge the 2 men who allegedly pursued in their truck and shot him at close range. His accused murderers Gregory Mcmichael a former investigator for the County DistrictAttorneys Office and his son travis they said they thought our very was a burglar. The murder charges came on the day im odd or barry would have turned 26 years old his mother says the former Football Player was exercising i do believe that a mom was just out for his daily job. I have to believe that since day one. Doing this for 3 years. Oh i run with ma demonstrators chanted as they marched to the scene of the shooting the video was leaked online this week prompting protests across the u. S. State authorities have sense launched a new investigation and politicians have been scrambling to take positions. Earlier this week i watched a video depicting mr over his last moments a lot of i can tell you its absolutely horrific and georgians deserve answers my heart goes out to the parents and to the love ones of. The young gentlemen its a very sad thing the president s democratic rival joe biden went further calling it a murder in cold blood. After a long wait for charges and arrests are will have to wait even longer to see if anyone is convicted now for a brief look at some corona related headlines from germany restaurants in the northern german state of mecklenburg western pomerania have reopened after the Regional Government eased restrictions its one of several Eastern States with lower infection rights than in other regions hotels will be allowed to reopen to tourists on my think. Thousands of people have protested in the german city of god against lockdown restrictions to control the coronavirus pandemic the demonstration was allowed to take place off to germanys Constitutional Court overturned and though the abandoned police said those attending mostly to physical distancing groups. Well of all countries in latin America Brazil is being hardest hit by the corona virus its death toll now tops 10000 as the country struggles to deal with the impact of the outbreak and then geo created by a group of former prisoners has stepped up to distribute aid to the most vulnerable in Rio De Janeiro those living in the favelas. This banner reminds residents of the power of petrified villa and Rio De Janeiro to stay home but not working and staying home means going hungry many havent had work since business restrictions were imposed in the city and unable to feed themselves or their families now they rely on food donations in some days im not able to buy oil for cooking not even a coffee so what can i do its all in gods hands to do and its about to go hungry not have anything to eat and to have your son ask you for bread kooky when you dont have anything to give him. Together with a group of ex prisoners threw out a silver founded the n. G. O. Us so we will which translates to i am me they are trying to protect poor families and the fabulous during the krona crisis. To the possible so our approach is to distribute food we also give them masks and talked about the necessity of wearing a life of being clean of washing your hands to avoid being infected by the virus distribution in the favelas crowded Living Conditions make social distancing more difficult here the call that 19 death rate is much higher than in richer neighborhoods for now all the people here can do is to rely on outside help and wait for the virus to pass. Well one battle for those lucky enough to stay healthy in the pandemic has been the one to somehow stay fit in a lockdown in china where the worst of the outbreak is now over some gyms there are finally able to reopen again thats a relief for fitness junkies perhaps getting a little soft in the middle and gym owners of course 2 who have found themselves carrying a heavy financial weight during the crusts. Its time for beijings gym lovers to start pumping iron again Fitness Centers in the Chinese Capital and now allowed to reopen with a number of new cases of coronavirus in the country dropping to manageable levels for some members after nearly 3 months away hitting the gym never felt so good. During the outbreak i felt my whole body slowed down but after coming back to the gym been able to get my blood my circulation going again and get my muscles flexing again this feels fantastic. Managers are deploying stringent measures to minimize the risk of spreading the virus including temperature checks at the door and regular disinfection of equipment daily spot checks by authorities keep them on their toes the kohinoor of beijings me fitness gym you may says even after reopening its a difficult time for her industry. Our whole sector is struggling but i hope that my fellow g. M. Owners who feel they cant stay afloat can keep going somehow failed because this sector has a lot of potential when it comes to getting the nation fit and fighting and resisting this epidemic in our sector should keep going i hope that the situation for all of my fellow gym owners and workers will get better. With a vaccine still a long way off and a 2nd wave of the pandemic considered likely in many countries to members are using the time that they have to put in the hard yards. Youre watching news and you are up to date erm on that before we go you can get the latest on our web site thats d. W. Dot com and you can also follow us on twitter and instagram at g. W. News theres more news coming up in 45 minutes time for now though on their free health from the team here in berlin thanks for watching. Hey listen no. More video game music sounded like 30 years ago. Today these tracks take the experience to another level partly thanks to him talk composer nobuo uematsu. Featured in. 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