Im melissa chan welcome to news asia thank you for joining us despite a rapid rise in cases in September Indias daily case count is now plummeting and the government claims the country with the 2nd highest number of cases after the u. S. Is now past its peak but the Holiday Season that leads up to devalue has now taken off and Prime MinisterNarendra Modi has appealed to people to continue taking precautions during it but will they listen believe finds out in delhi. Mob the Mohan Bhagwat stooge forced watching her father perform and then joining him at the age of 14 every year for over a decade. Magdy has participated in this Festive Season production of the hindu epic opera mayan. Many august shores have been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. But thanks to extensive precautions taken by what he had to accompany the bar 3 oclock in the mob the streak remains unbroken tears are thought made after spending almost 7 months on the lockdown when an artist comes on stage again its a different kind of joy we are thrilled that we are able to perform its a really big deal to us that we can take to the stage again stage home in that the artists hero with death to 2 weeks before the show started and then again closer to the deep they have been given the option of staying at the Theater Institute if they choose to isolate from their families during the run of the show. As for audiences only a 3rd of the usual capacity is permitted. Temperature checks im sanitization told the calls are being strictly followed. Even on a smaller scale this production is a reminder of normalcy it has been a tradition in that im up to the body for over 60 years but its not yet time to celebrate. After recording close to 100000. 00 cases every day in the middle of September India daily care found half come down significantly there are concerns however that gathering during the Festive Season will cause another spike. The discipline off the tear its completely missing in the festive market. Crowds are strong here for the seasons shopping and sales. Social distancing and temperature checks seem a distant reality. For people here only the festive cheer seems to be infectious impermissible things are much better now many more customers are showing up because they do ali it feels like the old times in this market is more of the mindset is all teens no goal it is nothing like a hoarder no the scene is certainly simple everyone is going to what you can see it on this so much of actually but i got fed up with this logged on and all those things thats why they are. Frustrated and they are stepping out staying off the speech was frustrating for marjorie too and she is hopeful that there wont be any more long absences. The epochal from mayan speaks of the victory of good over evil. A valuable message she says during a pandemic. Joining us is the mission guys on the mission in the u. S. Part of the conversation is if you dont test for it well then the numbers would of course drop and i guess my question is whats driving the drop in covert cases in india is inadequate testing part of it or did people really flatten the curve because as you show in your report many people have let their guard down. And that is that we have to know what that has not. Its testing all the last month it has largely been distant and this is not seen as we just backed up why is and was a consistent all of the last government and has also said that india has crossed it speak in the way last september but it was just come for the want to find out it is the Festive Season coming out and large gatherings are expected to what it meant the brainless to conserve as one people against doing this and the bad explained scene that you just passed and speak from in september or is contingent on the fact that you should in addition theres also an expectation that some numbers that you convinced include other that might be an unseen rescue says west side high testing is not possible. So the government is worried but is there a lot of chatter about the possibility of the case count climbing because of when or just among people talking amongst themselves there are some we have seen on the one hand but on the other hand there is an expectation of gatherings during the Festive Season and we have people wanting to gather because of the long lockdown but there are also people who are against it because there is the possibility to continue possibility of going in factions are calling these gatherings just a short while ago this was the best one understood of spike was after this best of both and this is what the government is warning against in addition there is another fact interactive into which is a phrase never been used in boston was desperate to diseases how going up jordan biggs an execution that i vented one day is good. Why do you think people have let their guard down. Let it go if indeed that mean in general just so because ive seen one state just lockdowns anywhere in the world and this got started almost 7 months ago so do you want indians but i didnt complete lock down this is gradually been eased my dopamine to almost be completely open now and be leaning toward history os if it isnt ill hand you must now to look at the go out as the government seems to agree that there is an economic imperative one wants to limit our us because the e. U. G. D. P. Has been the what i am going to want to do whats mine now the women you look at the numbers that it is that has ever been so they dont even dream of the people but also insisting that the need to be taken on must buy a new man. And he should as well thank you. President donald trump started his term with a warning from outgoing president barack obama that north korea would be his biggest security challenge one that had potentially Existential Nuclear ramifications 4 years later where do things stand on thursday nights Election Debate the 2 candidates trump and former Vice President joe biden had very different ideas what has he done hes legitimize north korea hes talked about his good buddy whos a fog of fog and he talks about how were better off and they are have much more capable missiles able to reach us territory much more easily than ever to be flemmi for you know what north korea will not know or we have a Good Relationship you know people of us of having a Good Relationship with the leaders of our country have a lot of hunting and they left us a mess and obama would be i think the 1st to say it was the single biggest problem he thought that our country. Whoever wins the white house will almost certainly look to china in americas decades long attempt to gain new colorized north korea but aging and pyongyang have strong historical bonds underscored this week as both countries marked the 70th anniversary of chinas entry into the korean war a conflict on the Korean Peninsula was the 1st and only time that u. S. And chinese troops have faced each other on the battlefield. Chinas last remaining veterans of the korean war celebrated as heroes as it marks 70 years since entering the conflict chinas resurgent nationalism is on full showed in a week of ceremonies and commemorations. The war is a formative chapter in communist Party History a story of resistance against u. S. Aggression victory over superior foe with tensions mounting once more between beijing and washington president xi jinping issued a shop warning. Sure we will absolutely never sit by when our National Sovereignty security and development interests are threatened. And we will never allow anyone or any forces to invade and split the sacred territory of the motherland you know 5 if ever such a situation occurs the Chinese People will deliver a painful head on blows. North korea is also flexing its military might as Nuclear Negotiations with the u. S. Remain deadlocked. At a parade earlier this month leader kim jong un unveiled a new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile one of the Worlds Largest one small raising the stakes for regional security. Came up this weeks korean war anniversary by paying tribute to the chinese war did. Fabulous another sign that pyongyang is courting favor with its powerful neighbor are preparing for a new dealings with washington after the november 3rd election. Protesting requires a lot of energy i can definitely confirm that having covered many of them as a reporter and in thailand prodemocracy activists have taken to the streets every day for almost a week and have been out there throughout this summer thats a lot of energy and energy requires a lot of calories. Street food in thailand is a way of life indispensable even in times of political unrest but rev of this protest theres food these of endorse can always smoke the best opportunities. Business is good at the protest sites and managed to sell about 6000. 00 baht each time. Thats about 160 euros quite decent in an economy thats suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. To get the best sport they have to arrive earlier than anyone else even before protesters and police the sellers urge to nickname c i 84 their collective intelligence gathering before staking out the territory. We dont come to the protests randomly we plan beforehand and see if protests are happening or not if its shit for much later than we anticipate then we dont go we follow the protests news on every channel we read the comments and everything oh yeah all. The food vendors also Exchange Information on their chat group cia mobile fishballs for protests so they can all move in an instance once to test a nation is clear protest groups of an announcer rarely cites at the last minute to confound police. And their presence is a blessing for many demonstrators this is how it should be anywhere theres a protest the economy flourishes people need to eat so theyll have to strength to keep shouting i think its a pleasant thing to see. You know. Many of the purchased is also willing to spend money on street food rewarding the vendors for being one of the most informed groups of people in thailand. Thats it for today theres always more on the w dot com for asia we leave you now with more festivals in india now getting under way and the concerns over the pandemic with you next week. Every day. For us and for our planet. Global ideas is on its way to bring you more conservation. How do we make cities screener how can we protect animals and their habitats. What to do with all our waste. We can make a difference by choosing reforestation over to be forced to recycling our disposable Smart Solutions for steam sending our earth is truly unique and we know that the uniqueness is what allows us to live and survive the ideas the environmental suit called 3000 on g. W. And on. Welcome to news from the world of arts and culture heres whats coming up today. Bruce springsteen is reunited with the street band on a new album called letter to you. And stevie nicks of Fleetwood Mac. Famous just released a new concert film called 24 count. And joe bidens Campaign Team for the u. S. Presidency is a list of the. Bots we begin with an exhibition in italy featuring the quite unique work of frida kahlo in fact it is much more than an exhibition rather interactive journey where visitors going to merced themselves and the extraordinary life of this mexican artist carlos sense of self and identity are explored in frida kahlo the chaos inside and its a laugh. Center in milan until next march. Few words about as easily recognizable as those on free to come here in mainland visitors can immerse themselves in more than just how would the exhibition also recreates the life of mexicos most famous artist. But i think that this exhibition. It is more about food is life than her art her paintings we wanted to show the room where she spent hours and hours painting. Studio the entrance of castle with its garden its kind of like Walking Around castle. And we took advantage of the fact that we live in the 21st century and made the most of multimedia in all its forms to present the exhibits like this. The exhibition recreates carlo studio featuring her paint and pastels. Following a bus crash carlos suffered serious spinal injuries and spent most of her life in debilitating pain. She used it in her art to embellish plaster casts and of course its decorated by the artist herself carlos preoccupation with her own image and unique said to style were inspired by her disability but also stems from her desire to celebrate mexican identity and indigenous heritage. Predikant hughes fashion not only for selfexpression or as many writers have said to hide her physical laws. She also used it as a way to express her political ideologies. Carlos love life is also illustrated through the many passionate letters she exchanged with her husband and fellow artist diego rivera. During her lifetime frida kahlo was best known as riveras wife now she celebrated in her own right as one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. Now a photographic book with a very simple concept photos of famous people as children from Alfred Hitchcocks. Jack its being compiled by the concept. And its called simply children see if you can read some of them before we reveal. On the front a for. On the back of the name it works like a guessing game who is who. This little girl grew up to become the most powerful woman in europe and the america. And he was this innocent looking chap. He looks really cheating cuddly. Decades later hed look like this at all hitler kids become grownups of varying caliber as well you just cant see the future coming i think thats whats so funny about it theres lots to discover and its always surprising. A fresh faced girl in 1940 years later Brigitte Bardot and this little kitty became the famous philosopher seem on the beauvoir. These chaps identity is less perplexing than his film plots as a baby Alfred Hitchcock look like Alfred Hitchcock. Andy warhol is seen here on the right as a child. In this photo he looks so sickly and fearful somehow not really present. Sometimes the pictures hold the cling to the future a young princess elizabeth perched legally on a chair and this cowboy grew up to be hollywood rebel modern brando. Even as a youngster this boy stood out in a crowd. Nature Freddie Mercury performs before millions. Make jacka big and small. Lady diana and the princess she became world famous diva maria callas. The most surprising of all is this fun filled groups not this is on the right is a summer bin ladden. Its a very strange photo is laughing at of course he doesnt have a beard yet. Hes still too young i think its a really nice picture its one of those that makes you think someone is cut out for a completely different future. Children shows as innocent youngsters as unmarked canvases with the potential to become artists scientists actors politicians philosophers or terrorists nothing seems completely predestined. Right now theres lots of rumors about the us election being interfered with information internet how ever the candidates are allowed quite legally to have the ties online because of the corona both sides have had to rethink. The democratic challenger joe bidens Campaign Team a popular game called alamo crush. Candidates. More than 22000000 people play animal crossing meaning horizons the online game allows players to design their own island. They can deck them out however they like including putting up virtual election process provided in this case by joe bidens Campaign Team. Joe bidens Campaign Team are trying to reach specific target audience is animal crossing is an effective way to reach a relatively young mostly female target audience. Also its difficult to assess the efficacy of animal crossing or other online games in campaigning in this case theyve definitely managed to grab the medias attention. Biden is not the 1st u. S. Politician to use online games in 2006 mark warner then a Party Favorite in the democratic president ial primaries made a Campaign Appearance in the virtual. Universe of 2nd life. This defeated by barack obama went on to set up Virtual Campaign headquarters in the run up to the 2008 election his campaign ads appeared in both sports and racing games. And political campaigns are interested in people who play online games is the same reason theyre interested in all of us its about reaching particular people every strategist ask themselves how they can mobilize and reach people not necessarily to convince them to vote for a particular candidate but more to build a Supportive Community motivate people to take part or to donate funds. To spend. Democracy activists in hong kong have made content available for use in political messages. As has the black lives Matter Movement like it or not players of animal crossing are likely to be the target of political messages for the foreseeable future. Are joined by some music news adrian a member of rock aristocracy is back with a new album thats right Bruce Springsteen has dropped his new album letter to you into our post box its his 1st album with the legendary street band since 24. 00 tings high hopes of course Bruce Springsteen has a role in the interim he wrote a bestselling memoir born to run which inspired a one man show on broadway and he released the country favored western stars only last year but this is a new album with new songs already being hailed as springsteen rock n roll and lets hear the boss himself introduce it. The 45 year conversation. Surrounding. This summer that. Classic sprigs the those who said tell us more on 1st listen very good 7 new songs are 6 songs that were originally written in the 1970 s. Its. Reflective intimates a lot of musical references to early works basically a real treat for fans ok now obviously gets your seed of approval stevie nicks of Fleetwood Mac. Fame now also has a treat for our fans thats why but before we get into the details of our think we should mention thats one of her 970 s. Hits with Fleetwood Mac went back into the charts recently after nathan apple duckers a tick tock video of himself writing his longboard while lip sinking dreams went viral Mick Fleetwood and stevie nicks joined in the tick tock fun and this is introduced Fleetwood Mac to a whole new generation and its actually quite a good time because shes got our new single out and shes going to be in the server as well thats why this is stevie nicks 24. 00 karat gold the concert its showing its the most worldwide on october the 25th the album is actually from 27 seeing stevie nicks favorite all time nicks tells the stories behind her so. Penned song nicks of course enjoyed a make a successful solo career while remaining in Fleetwood Mac n roll she has sold 140000000 records records so it will be released as a line of album on october 30th. 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President ial debate where time is running out to convince crucial undecided voters vote democratic candidate joe biden and President Donald Trump needed a way we ask who really came out on top also coming up turning points libyas warring factions agree to a permanent cease fire the u. N. Is praising the deal as a historic breakthrough but will this latest truce usher in a lasting