A mock up of their own on to an 18th century palace. It seemed to capture what may well be one of the strangest and most important g. 20 summits ever. Lets go to our Brussels Bureau chief alexandra phenomena who is following the g. 20 summit for us alexander good. Have you with us distribution of the covert . 19 vaccine is the issue of greatest urgency this weekend. Have any agreements been made . We are still waiting for their leaders to adopt and sign a joint declaration later today. But as you mentioned, we expect them to pledge to pay for a Fair Distribution of cobbett 19. 00 of the axioms so that no country is left out. And there are also expected to extend debt relief to poor countries who really needed. And theyre also going, as we expect to strike a more balder tone on International Trade and on climate change. Climate change is the most important topic today. So they seem to be quite united one prominent exemption. You as president dont seem to be the only leader, not talking about how to tackle depend demick globally. Instead, she was praising his own administration and the u. S. Economy. And his match message to the you to the g 20 leaders that he wants the u. S. Citizens to get vaccinated 1st. You mentioned the u. S. President there already. This is his last g 20 summit. How is he expected to bow out of the entire International Arena . While he is handling this in his own way and his statement yesterday, it was quite awkward. He told the leaders that he was looking to working with them together for a long time. So he seems still not to concede to the feed. Then he apparently was tweeting during the Video Conference he left the meeting earlier, only to go gold thing. And this behavior is not very surprising when you know how little respect he has for Multi Lateral events and groups such as the g 20, alexandra riyadhs, human rights record as part of the conversation in the lead up to this summit. But have World Leaders formally, right . The you shoe with saudi arabia no, with saudi arabias human rights record. Its not officially on the agenda. Some leaders indicated this issue is going, its being talked about in by literal talks. And i also asked the u. Commission how they are going to handle this, this topic and was told that this is a multi national, multi literal event with a lot of important global topics. And its not about saudi arabia. Russels bureau chief al xander phenomena, thanks so much owes on this day, november 22nd of 2005, exactly 15 years ago today, and glimmer of hope was 1st sworn in as germanys chancellor, when the countrys crisis manager in chief wraps up the final year in office. She will have equalled the record of her late mentor. Helmut kohl for the longest serving chancellor in german history. And after a challenging decade and a half in office, she looks poised to go out on a high note president angle america, accepting the vote in 2005. She has been rated by Forbes Magazine as the worlds most powerful woman, 9 times since being sworn in. During her time in office, she has become known as a diplomatic powerhouse working to build relationships with World Leaders. Boss watching. Many of them come and go through with merkel has built up her reputation as a crisis manager from the 2008 financial crisis to this years global pandemic. The 2015 refugee crisis was perhaps the most emblematic moment of marcos chancellorship. When she allowed almost a 1000000 Asylum Seekers into germany, the controversial policy exposed deeper rifts in german society, but she justified terry decision softened us. We can do this, we can do this. This so called eternal chancellor says she will step down from her role when her 4th term comes to an end. Next year. A recent poll shows more International Confidence in angola, marcos leadership, than in any other world leader right now. Ok, lets take a look now at some of the other stories making news around the world. Long lines as americans travel home for thanksgiving, despite u. S. Authorities urging people to stay home. A holiday usually sees millions of americans traveling across the country. Coronavirus cases have now surpassed 12000000 by forcing many cities to reimpose lockdown measures. A federal judge in pennsylvania has dismissed a lawsuit by the Donald Trump Campaign of budging voter fraud. The u. S. President wanted to invalidate my lean ballots, but the judge said the campaign presented quote, strained legal arguments without merit and speculative accusation. Its official reserve results rubbish. Biden won the state by more than 80000 protesters in guatemala city, have set fire to part of the countrys Congress Building and made growing demonstrations against the president and lawmakers. The demonstrators unhappy with their leaders for approving a budget with cuts to education and healthcare spending. Thousands of people have protested against israeli Prime MinisterBinyamin Netanyahu in jerusalem. Demonstrators braved the cold weather to demand his resignation of alleged corruption. And the governments handling of the coronavirus appended to the polls as opposition. Parties born of massive fraud in the general election already threatening not to accept the results. President rock casts his vote in an election of the shadowed by rising jihadist threats is expected to win reelection. The opposition candidates have criticized his failure to contain the violence. It will be no votes cast in one 5th of the country. The jihadist attacks almost every day correspondent funny is on the ground in but with more people going to the polling stations today to cast their vote, both for a president and from members of the parliament for the next 5 years. Not everyone has the opportunity today to actually make it to such a polling station due to security concerns. In fact, a government of incumbent president that nearly half of all 13 regions have limited or no access to polling stations. The incumbent president says he has no intention of delaying to selection because he says this would result in more chaos. And then there are 12 other president ial candidates on the ballot, least today. 2 of them stand out for one thats always the party of the format ousted president. And then theres the former finance minister and main rival of president. His name is now all of the opposition candidates are promising change to bring much needed stability and peace. But the very same promises to be made by president , probably in 2015, if you doubt any significant change. There is heavy security to protect voters heading to the polling stations today, like here in vodou, in the capital city of. Now regardless, who will be the next president . Only a few here expect life to get better in the bundesliga for she adores might have close to within one point of the top after thrashing out a bell and took the true shot from a to screw off time. Was stung into action after the break irving hall and scored 4 goals as the visitors stormed to a 52. 00 victory. That leaves them breathing down bines neck in the league standings. And thats because of a rare wobble from the bundesliga leaders by munich that saw them draw one all at home to vera bremen and some fine play from american just sergeant set up on the stroke of half time in germany. Internationals cool, finish giving the visitors and im likely to lead a pinpoint headed by from kings they come all in the 2nd half hope the champions save face, but it was nonetheless a surprising setback for by well, the European Space agency has Just Launched the latest technology into orbit to help scientists accurately measure sea levels. The sentinel 6 f. A lot is expected to provide some of the most advanced research to date on rising seas, with the hope of protecting vulnerable communities. And communication for the satellite will come from here in germany. With simple physics physics said the launch from the Vandenberg Air force base in california. The space x. Falcon 9 rocket is carrying a European Space agency satellite. The 1st joint mission between the u. S. And europe. From here out Mission Control will be operated from darmstadt. Germany thankfully the launch went well, its always suspenseful. Earlier this week we had a failed launch with a different rocket. But in this case, the satellite will end up in the right orbit and fear. And weve already received a signal. Nasa has hailed the sentinel 6 satellite as a game changer for measuring sea levels. It sends out rater impulses that reflected from the sea surface and transmitted back. The data also be shared across europe and evaluated by scientists studying weather and climate change. There are no can know when we even know exactly where the satellite is. We can determine sea levels with millimeter precision. I always call it, you know, sweeps. The satellites have been providing data about the oceans now for decades. And theres that no 6 will work in tandem with its predecessor to jason 3. The 4, taking over a smooth transition in space is crucial. At present to see level is rising by about 3. 00 millimeters each year, and scientists predict this number could increase to one. Wed heard by the centuries and with dire consequences for any one metres elevation in the pacific islands, which are very flat, would have a dramatic impact. It could mean that entire islands would be submerged, and people would have to relocate would go with that. Europes right sports life is up next here on day w. Dont forget the websites there for all the latest information. Warnings coming up and the 45 minutes, top one, continent, 700000000, people all with their own personal stories. We explore every day life what europeans fear and what they hope for her own d. W. What secrets lie behind swap, discover new adventures in 360 degree and explore. Fascinating World Heritage sites t. W. World. Heritage 36. Getting up now with people who have been climbing since the dawn of time. Originally for practical reasons, on the lookout for food predators today, most people climb for Recreational Purposes in the great artificial cliffs. So since then to simply in one test, going on in faith and hes got this in has made the most of those possibilities. Now 24, she was 2019. German champion in the olympic combine, discipline 2800 national bouldering champ, and is always up at the top in world cup competitions. She has a sights set on a limb. Pick glory is climbing without a rope or harness up to a height of 4 and a half meters, where you can still detach safely without a real risk of injury. Thanks also to those cushion floor mats. The competitive variety is against the clock. The athletes are free to choose their path to the top, but there are predetermined tandem. Footholds at the start. The objective is to maintain the top hold for at least 3 seconds and split, honestly, arms from him to simply an employee, discipline as an affable. This is all fun and complex climbing as a sport really took off. In the 1970s, the International Federation of sport climbing was set up in frankfurt, germany in 2007. And currently has 81. 00 countries signed up. Its the organizers of the World Championships and world cups. And in 2021 for the 1st time, the olympic meets picked up in the sun and youre only part of this program for the union. But i think climbing is booming in popularity. Germany, where it tends to be in the cities now has over 500. 00, indoor venues with around 25. 00 more each year. You can choose always new challenges. And when you, when you climbed, you focused only on, on the wallet, on your way. And you think about nothing else, only your way climbing has a dizzying appeal to people of all ages and levels of ability. For some, its an after work all weekend whole week where the indoors or outdoors finish this position and havent been seen often on the German Alpine Club has the hof a 1000000 members. As i begin, i know well my best sponsor is one of almost 2000 competitive climbers in germany. And one of the select few who had hopes of featuring in the 2021 summer olympics in tokyo. Solely for stern fun olympiad. Does him softly live what i most of my life and its often said what is and yet is every lie. Just stop us. Guns was one of those after the months. Nice. Ok. And also sport presents this in the irish. But even when michelle, its on and its not just climbing that set for an olympic debut in tokyo, skateboarding karate, and surfing will also feature for the 1st time. Continuing a trend, the International Olympic committee has been trying for years to incorporate sports with bigger appeal for the younger generation, such as mountain biking, rugby, sevens, beach, volleyball, and b. M. X. Sports economist and former olympic rowing Gold Medalist boys going many has been following the development of course it will help financially as well. Sports like climbing and skateboarding prng with a lot of Attention Media attention and this will secure thats the i. O. C. Will have a high incomes thats safe from t. V. Revenue for example. Also in the future. d the olympic premiere for climbing will involve a newly devised format, a limb pick combined with 3 disciplines. Speed needs no explaining. d first to the top is the winner. The lead discipline involves different difficulty levels on balls up to 15 metres high. And bouldering. All 3 exact, the ultimate dedication from the athletes. The training regimen has become far tougher, and the constant jump between the different disciplines is not just a major mental challenge in london, are you with us whenever i 1st got the climbing bug as a young girl from the wardrobes in her parents home to trees and cliffs outdoors. She grew up in weimar. Not a city with mountains close by, but she managed to find a productive Training Program by accident its been in or if you havent even told us we also and as she scaled new heights on the climbing wall, so did i almost career in 2012, she competed in her 1st International Youth championships, and 3 years later was invited to join the national team. Now shes climbing in International Contests around the world. Together with a personal and professional satisfaction from climbing, the sport also comes with its setbacks as best father found out in march this year when she suffered a serious elbow injury that meant surgery and then no training and as for the olympics is uncertain. A lot of folks also got a lot of support from her fellow climbers who helped her overcome this difficult time and it would be a challenging road to recovery after the surgery 1st physiotherapy to get her muscles back in shape. And then in may, i return to basic a low stress climbing session. Unlike other athletes to postpone the summer games to 2021 provided an additional motivation for the fish up his act. One type one mr. Tom often for some of them. Yeah. In august was able to put full strain on her arm again, also enabling her to step up. Her training, working with weights has been an important part of that. During one exercise session will lift a total of around 4 times together with her coach. Shes been trying everything to make a swift return to her former level of performance. This november will be in moscow for the european championships, which is also her last opportunity to qualify for the olympics. Cantered, says she, im sure there call that cancel. And miss me. Doesnt fit us each country can send 2 women and 2 men to tokyo, for germany. Alexander may goes and young, who have already secured their tickets. Both are highly experienced climbers. Alexander golts came 2nd in the lead climbing discipline at the World Championships and is a multiple winner of world cup event is a bouldering specialist discipline. Hes already won a number of domestic titles in but taking part in the olympics has a very special a little to both of them from the internet and its presented in the common its own grounds for the common its own importance to prolong the Upcoming European championships in moscow will see plenty of competition for the prospect of the olympics is a massive motivating factor. Theres only one spot left in the german squad for tokyo and grabbing it will demand nerves confidence and perhaps a bit of luck. Here. When i 1st extreme few in this moment, or understand them in the courts outside of this after the cut and spent, its time when its no longer for your career when youre finally allowed pursue it. Its your opinion. When you can finally say it is freedom more important than homeland. We need artists in exile living in berlin, 20 next on d w. The way norway, it wants to fight climate change. By storing Carbon Dioxide emissions in the ocean floor. Problem solved. The project promises to be a lucrative business, but critics of the technology feared new copland and are calling for a return to natural c, o 2 story and should 60 gets along in the height of climate change. Africas mix of whats in store for the future. Called for the major cities to get inside culture. Im an author and witness to world events. You know, thats all it was the hardest decision of my life. Because i didnt want to hold on, they came to germany and was like a child. And half blind. Or