Independence. Im rebecca riches. Welcome to the program. China has condemned the mass resignation of prodemocracy lawmakers in hong kong as quote political fast and a blatant challenge. The opposition bloc has said it will resign on mass. Out of 4 of their colleagues were expelled from parliament for what china described as being unpatriotic. Who carried out a way of saying they were the last remaining prodemocracy lawmakers in hong kong. Now they are resigning in solidarity with their colleagues who were deemed threats to National Security by beijing. It is yet another blow for their prodemocracy movement. Well, i got that they got over i think the decision made by the National Peoples Congress Today is extremely ridiculous. It shows that the Central Government has completely given up the basic law and given up one country 2 systems. Dennis kwok is one of the 4, expelled lawmakers. He told d. W. That despite the setback, they are not giving up. But i think he can still feel the passion, local community, the hearts of people, the aspirations for the rule of law and progress. I think that is not going to go away. Beijing defended the new resolution and denied its restricting Hong Kong Special freedoms. They were implemented in 1997, after the city was handed back to china from british rule not tell me where you went, you think didnt do their share before. It is a necessary measure in order to maintain the rule of law in hong kong. And the Constitutional Order of the special autonomous region where you verify it is rational and reasonable and in line with the constitution and laws they recently moved to clamp down on opposition, voices in hong kong by imposing a National Security law. After months of antigovernment protests, hong kong semi autonomous status was originally guaranteed until 2047, but for some the end date has already arrived. One more time by data joyously in hong kong choice, china sees the mass resignation as an open challenge. Could we expect repercussions from beijing . Yes, although the mosque resonation off the prodemocracy can. Its expected and with encapsulation off. But the hong kong and Macau Affairs Office Released a Statement Today saying that it is a political, fos, and an open challenge against the Central Government. So a lot of people expect that in future elections, the ones resigning today will not be allowed to run and future elections will be oppositional. Micahs have vowed to fight on, but what options has the prodemocracy Movement Left . Not many options. Left quality of prodemocracy movement because the road to democratic election in syria, the step which meant to the last legislature bought by beijing sikri from now on, anyone who is deemed unpatriotic or politically incorrect could be from the legislature. So getting into the legislature would not be meaningful. Fought the fight for democracy as well as Antigovernment Movement on the street under the National Security law, imposed by beijing in july. Going onto the streets has become more and more dangerous. Well then, how are people, how hong kong is reacting to the imposition of this new little from china . I think most hong kong people are prepared for what its doing that this qualification off the prodemocracy law makers. But im also very shocked and angered by beijings move because it is a huge paradigm shift that the largest later were no longer have an Opposition Force in the council. And not even more democrats or on choice lee in hong kong. Thanks very much for the update. And lets look at some other stories making headlines around the world. This morning. The u. S. President and president elect have attended separate veterans day events. Donald trump attended a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National cemetery. It was his 1st official public appearance since losing the election. Joe biden mocked the day that honors servicemen and women at the Korean War Memorial in philadelphia. Protesters have taken to the streets for a 3rd day in armenia, calling for the resignation of the prime minister, responded by giving up large parts of the disputed new gono karabakh region in order to seal a pace agreement in the conflict with neighboring azerbaijan. A summit on libyas future has achieved a breakthrough and un backed talks in tunisia, warring parties sketched out a roadmap to elections within 18 months. The negotiations are the latest push to end a decade of violence in libya. Typhoon vanco has lashed the philippines. Rescue teams were overwhelmed in the mirror. Came a city close to the capital manila where around half of the houses have been flooded. Its the 3rd typhoon to hit the philippines within as many weeks. The storm has now weekend and is heading towards vietnam. Era been union hopes to start vaccinating people against the coronavirus as early as next year. The e. U. Is also setting up a health union to coordinate policy among member states. Brussels has bought up to 300000000 doses of the vaccine developed by germanys biome tick, and pfizer of the u. S. Mass inoculations is seen as the best hope of breaking the code 19 chain of infection. Earlier we spoke to right till silverman from the center for global development. We also hear about the likely obstacles to distributing the vaccine in developing countries. There may be a limited distribution to the developing world, but there are several issues for why this act scene is unlikely to be distributed in mass to the developing world. So 1st is the total supply of the vaccine 1300000000. 00 doses. Its not enough to go around, but my back of the, on the lookout believes and 6 wealthy country purchasers. And one of those is the european cup union are accounted for over 1100000000 and there is so theres just not that much left after those countries are accounted for. The other major problem is that even if lower middle Income Countries could get their hands on, the fact in this vaccine needs whats called an ultra cold chain, that means it needs to be stored at negatives, that endearing, make it 80 degrees celsius. This requires specialized equipment, specialized transport, specialized distribution networks. So this logistics where this have been in progress, been planned for many months in europe and the united states. But the enterprise, ensuring that ultra cold chain in most low and middle Income Countries would be a nonstarter, if not in the house, in some major cities. Right, to sell them and speaking to us. And lets take a look at some other developments in the penn demick. Germany has recorded nearly 22000 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll in the u. K. Has passed 50000. Thats higher than any other european country. Knew that restrictions around to have been announced in new york restaurants bars, and james will have to close at 10 pm. Private gatherings are now limited to 10 people, and turkey has banned smoking in public places. People were saying to be lowering their face masks in order to smoke polish nationalists and right wing extremists have clashed with police in the capital will sold the rally to mock polands Independence Day went ahead to despite a ban on gatherings and pose. During the pandemic scuffles between the police and far right, protesters in Warsaw Police in riot gear, used pepper spray and rubber bullets to push back the demonstrators after they threw stones and firecrackers thousands. The fight a ban on public gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, and marched on warsaw streets to mark polands Independence Day. The far right groups who organize the march had asked protesters to take part in their cars to respect social distancing. Many stuck to the plan, others parked their cars and continued on foot. Marchers waved banners with n. T. L. G. B. T. Messages chanted slogans of god, honor and homeland, and calls for more sovereignty for poland. I call on the government to start behaving like the government of an independent state to start behaving in a server in way to stop kneeling in front of the capitals of brussels, berlin, and washington, so that the holiday commemorates polish independence after world war one. But in recent years, massive marches organized by far right groups have frequently led to clashes with left wing groups and police. Organizers say the marches are a display of patriotism. But for many in the country, they are celebrations of nationalism and far right extremism. And now to a story of bravery and basketball and somalia, it takes courage for women to take part in the sport. Many face Death Threats from extremists and anger from their own families simply for playing the game. They love basketball practice in mogadishu. In blistering heat, its a tough routine for the all female team. However, its not only these conditions that make it hard. Most of the girls come here against the wishes of their family. And theres also the constant threat of attack by gunmen who think women should not play sport publicly. Why after mogadishu is risky, we cannot openly say were going to play. But we put our plain clothes and shoes and bags and carry them like that to the field. And we pretend were going to school or university measure, despite the insecurity and with no government that the carriages also sorts us that we still love playing basketball or hit the house or not. Katherine is some man and the coach is happy to have a space to play at all. No one supports us and gives us equipment, and we do not have anyone supporting the players with uniforms balls and shoes. We even do not have a proper court. They may have a good idea that the local commissioner, however, backs them and offered the space for free. Other than that, its enthusiasm and dedication that keeps on going. Before islamist attacks urged somalia had a National Womens team and mohammed was a player for them. This enables her to pursue her passion and help the girls come back and i decided to train girls after i saw that the girls enjoyed and needed someone to train. And this is also voluntary organisation. So i came to train them for dowser trains hard. She would love to make it into the national team, but there hasnt been one for the past 7 years. For now, the dream of one day be able to play in the open again. And maybe starting teams across somalia keeps the girls going well, go see us. Masters is under way to late at 7 months because of the pandemic during a final practice round. Thats funny and a spaniard it john rum hit, a shot that simply has to be same to be believed. He skims the ball over the water. There it goes on purpose, which is pretty impressive in itself and he manages to get it on to the grain. Unfortunately, the pandemic means there are no pangs fix hanks has this week bought. Thankfully, the cameras were rolling as the bowl, then winds its way down the slope. And in, wow, one of the greatest golf shots ever played. And the perfect birthday present for rahm on the 8th of the masters or is impressive. Youre watching it day, devaney new. Stay tuned for the business headlines of state beardsley. Ill be back with more news at the top of the hour, and dont forget, you can always stay up to date on our website that state dot com. Im rebecca reeses, inverted thanks very much for watching. Good job to go to bob you ali
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