Devastated the worlds labor force with new n numbers showina dramatic reduction in work hours. The International Labor organization suggests that 17 of the worlds working hours were wiped out in the Second Quarter of this year. The Un Agency Says thats the equivalent of nearly 500 million fulltime workers losing their jobs. It compared the hours worked with last years october to december quarter. North and south america saw the largest drop at 28 . Working hours contracacted 17. 5 in europe and central asia. Other regions had hours shrink by around 15 . The ilo projects global labor income between january and september decline by 10. 7 from thee same period last year, a decrease worth 3. 5 trillion. It is clear that suppoport f jobs and labor income will need to be maintained and sustainine and continue into next year. Thats required to keep employment, businesses and incomes afloloat. He ilo director general stressed the need to continue economic measures over the long term. Japan could soon welcome foreigners from across the globe, but not tourists. The plan to drastically ease strict travel restrictions would apply to anyone with a visa for more than three months. It could be in place as early as next month. Translator the government will seriously consider how to resume entry into the country in the way that works with the need to prevent infections, including new entrance. Business travel to and from taiwan, vietnam and six other nations recently resumed. But japan still restricts entry for people from 159 countries and territories. The new plan would allow mid to longterm residents from the rest of the world to enter japan. That includes business people, medical workers and educators. The government would require foreigners to undergo Virus Testing and selfquarantine for 14 days. As Testing Capacity at airports increases, more people will be allowed to come to the country. In the United States, the decision not to charge Police Involved in a Botched Police raid with a killing of Breonna Taylor has unleashed widespread protests. The black woman was shot multiple times while lying in bed in her kentucky apartment. A grand jury decided to allow only one indictment. One of three white officers who burst into the apartment, using a noknock warrant, will face charges of endangering her neighbors. The states attorney general says other charges wont be laid because the officers were justified in using force to protect themselves. Taylors boyfriend first opened fire. Im committed to being part of the healing process. When tragedy occurs, we must mourn. We must also do everything we can to prevent it from happening again. Today, consistent with that view, im announcing that i will create a task force to review the process for securing, reviewing and executing search warrants in kentucky. The death of the black medical worker contributed to months of social unrest and protests against Racial Injustice and police brutality. As the announcement was made, hundreds once again took to the streets. The city of louisville was already under a 72hour curfew, meaning people must be off the streets by 9 00 p. M. The states governor also authorized a limited deployment of the national guard. In belarus, Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in as president , despite a wave of massive antigovernment protests thats been sweeping the country. Lukashenko was inaugurated for a sixth term on wednesday in a ceremony that wasnt publicized ahead of time. Lukashenko claims he won an election in august, but opposition groups say the vote was rigged, sparking huge demonstrations. Translator our country has been going through a hard time. But lukashenko added that there hasnt been a revolution in belarus. His main rival in the august election svetlana tikhanovskay, she called h herself the true leader of belarus. Translator the people did not give lukashenko the new mandate, and the socalled inauguration was a a farce. Thousands took to the streets of the capital to protest the inauguration. While russia has expressed support for lukashenko, the European Union does not recognize him as the legitimate leader of belarus, calling the election fraudulent. U. S. Researchers say north korea is preparing to hold a military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its Ruling Workers Party next month. The 38 north think tank released the latest satellite images of a compound that includes a parade Training Ground on the outskirts of pyongyang. Images taken on tuesday show a vehicle 20 meters long and 3 meters wide. The researchers say they couldnt identify it but noted its large enough to carry an intercontinental ballistic missile. Images taken on sunday show more than 40 vehicles on the roads at their Training Ground. The researchers say some are likely multiple rocket launchers. The north last held a military parade in september 2018 to mark the 70th anniversary of the countrys establishment. Nearly 500 whales have been found beached on a shore in australia this week. Its the countrys biggestst strandnding o on record. Ththe pilot whalales were firsr spotted momonday on the coast o the Southern Island state of tasmania. More than half have died. Rescuers have been w working to free thehe mammals. But Officials Say some were beached agaiain after they were carried in by the tide. The reason for the behavior is unknown. In 1996, 320 pilot whales washed up on australias western coast. Its been months of silence in the world of performing arts, as manany worry that singing cod help spread the virus. In our next report, we look at how a venue in western japan prepared to host their first choral performance in half a year and do it safely. Reporter two weeksks beforon orchestrtral and choral performance, this concert hall conducted anan experiment. With a doctor present, they checked whether any particles emitted by the chorus would reach the audience. They used smoke to determine the direction of the airflow. The experiment confirmed that most of the airflowed from the rear of the stage up into the ventilation in the ceiling, not out over the auditorium. Translator this study allowed us to ensure the safety of our audience. However the study also found that air from the front of the stage flowed to the rear. So, in order to prevent particles from a soloist reaching the orchestra, the venue added floor vents to create an updpdraft. Between the soloist and orchestra, theres an invisible wall of air. And acrylic barriers create barriers too. The singers are equipped with small fans to help the airflow upwards and transparent masks. This professional singer is a member of the choir. Its been half a year since he has stood on stage. Translator we are being super cautious about everything, and i hope that we can reach the ears and hearts of the audience with our music. The day of the performance arrives. The center has limited attendance to 400 guests, a fifth of the halls capacity. The performance is only an hour, half the usual length. This is the centers artistic director. Hes been d doing his best to bring singing back to the concert hall. Translator to my mind, the voice is the best musical instrument. Bringing back music m means bringing back singing. In the pandemic era, singers and organizers are showing a strong will to ensure audiences can enjoy musical performances in a safe environment. Now lets check the World Weather with our meteorologist tsietsi monare. Tsietsi, people in western india are dealing with heavy rain thats led to flooding and disruptions. Whats the latest on this . Yeah, its been a pretty tough time in india this past week. Lots of rainfall in a very short period of time. Some of it almost very close to the records that have been staying for quite a long time in just a very short period. In place such as santa cruz in mumbai, they recorded 286 millimeters of rainfall o over e last 24 hours or so. This is equivalent to what they have seen as a daily recordd about 17 or even more than 17 years, since 1 1970s b basicall look a at that. This is expected to continunue r the n next couplple of days. Lelets takee a look at thee vi. We see the impactt otheev s s downpos that s started on tuesdaday and continunued into wednesday. Y. The city receivedd more than 40 millimimeters of raiain in thee two days. S. Many vehicles were submerged. Train services were cancelled. Additional moderate to heavy rain is expected on thursday and friday. This situation that youre seeing now could still continue for the next few days. So, the next 48 hours, we will be seeing rainfall right across the west coast of india into the central part going all the way towards the northeast. People are urged to be vigilant and just be prepared for your commute and traffic to be disrupted for the next couple of days going into your weekend. Temperatures are still quite warm along those parts and thats going to lead to warm moisture flowing and leading to more rainfall from the northern parts all the way to the south and western side of india. Looking at the west of asia, we see rain conditions across wewestern china and chongqing. But the biggest concern is towards kyushu in japan where you can see between 100 and 150 millimeters of rainfall going into friday. So, a lot of mud slides and landslides are possible and also disruption are expected in certain parts. Lowlying areas are going to be a major concern. Temperatures are quite cool. If you look at japan, still in tokyo, it will be just around 22 degrees. Slightly warmer weather will be returning towards osaka. Towards the United States were still seeing heavy rainfall due to beta. Its across louisiana and mississippi and also parts of georgia where atlanta will reach a maximum of 26 degrees. Thats all your weather. Take care. Thats all for this edition of nhk newsline. Thank you for watching and hope youll join us again. Welcome to newsline in depth. The coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on peoples lives all around the world. Most of us have been doing our best to adjust to this new normal. But for some individuals, the situation is more than just a challenge. Its a stimulus, driving them to come up with innovative ideas to keep us safe and improve our lives. We start in kyoto, japans ancient capital, which is now world famous as mustvisit destination for tourists. When most people think of kyoto, they are likely to conger up an image of tradition and culture. What is less known is the city is the birth place of many japanese start ups that have international repeputationsns. Nintendo are all major corporations that originated as start ups there. In our first report, we look at a new generation of innovators in kyoto who are using startup power to create Business Opportunities that can bring positive Lifestyle Changes in this new coronavirus era. Reporter this laser is cutting out what appears to be numeral. But they are actually a clue for commu commuters. Translator its a product that allows people to hold train straps without touching them. Reporter the plastic device is marketed as a way to reduce coronavirus risk during public transport. More than 3,000 have been sold in the two months since its lawn. It was developed at a facility that rents space for start ups at a low fee. Tenants can use the latest laser cutters and 3d printers that otherwise they would be unable to afford. This investor is behind kyoto makers gararage. He wants to support innovation. Translator right now many are working on prototypes to solve issues that have arisen during the pandemic. Reporter this is Yosemite National park as seen through a virtual winw thats been developed here. The videos from around the world are intended as a pickmeup for people working from home. Another invention is a sensor for shoes that will use gps to measure the distance between workers at factories, sounded an alarm if they get too close. Many other products are designed to help people cope in the changing environment thats been brought about by the coronavirus. Watching the Development Process helps makino decidee how to invest. Translator we want to do everything we can to bring new value to society, by helping start ups catalyze Economic Growth during these tough times. Reporter this club is also stepping up with an online contest it ran in june. It received entries from 260 budding entreprpreneurs in n 40 countrtries. Participants metet online to discuss a topic of remote lifestyles. The group i included working adults. University students and even a 10yearold elementary student. Translator ent tremendous p entrepreneurs are best quipped to bring positive change amid negative impacts of the coronavirus. I hope we will see a growing number of them help society flourish. Reporter start up operators are building on kyotos reputation for supporting successful businesses. Theyey are presenting unique solutions for a unique time. Nhk world, kyoto. When the contest was open to applicants, it generated widespread interest, attracting four times as many entries as expected with close to 50 submissions. The winning idea was an Educational Support Software tool that allows children who are learning remotely to socialize while doing their hardware together online. The creators of this program believe it could be very valuable in education and have already set up meetings with Elementary Schools in japan. Next, we bring you a story from india, which as of midseptember, as the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the world. The Indian Government has started to ease restrictions on Economic Activities on the grounds that while many people have been infected, the per capita rate and death rate remain low. Subways are running again now for the first time in six months. But the number of passengers allowed on trains is limited, and everyone is required to wear a mask. However, there are people who are too poor to afford action manies n. June, we found a mother and son who have been doing what they can to help those in need. Reporter r in the indian capital of new delhi, people are required to wear face masks in public places. Popular brands sell for about 1 or 2. But some people are prepared to pay a lot more. At this trendy boutique, masks can cost over 40. Yes, im here to pick up lots of masks because im a fashion enthuse yis. I need security and safety, but at the same time i need to look fashionable. Reporter however, india is a country of many extremes and many people are too poor to buy masks at all. Translator masks are expensive. I cant afford them. Reporter the situation has inspired some novel solutions. These action manies are given out free of charge. To take one from the box, you just pull the string. Translator i didnt have any income due to the lockdown, so im trying to spend as little as possible. This mask is comfortable too. Reporter the masks were made by this housewife who is good at sewing. She started creating them as gifts for friends, using fabric she received from a relative who runs a factoryry. But she realized other r people might appreciate them m too. Translator i gave ten to a cleaner who was wearing a poor quality mask, and he was very pleased. Then i gave a mask to a delivery person who was just using a hand kerr schi hanker schif handkerchief, and he had the same reaction. Reporter she wanted to share with those in need and she found a way to do it. The box helps produce masks without touching anything else, reducing the risk of infection. Its a simple idea. Everyone one of us have seen the public washer, right . Its the same item. It works on the same principle. Whatever we can do, we are doing to save india, to save my citizens around me. Reporter he heads out with a box of new masks. 15 minutes after he puts them out, theyre all gone. Translator these action manies are famous in the area for their good quality. Everyone is eager to get them. I feel good when i see people wearing the masks but i also feel worried about the situation were in, where people need these. When will the pandemic end and we wilill not need masks. Translator i cant make masks for everyone, but i want to help as many people as possible. Reporter in a time of crisis, mother and son of Diy Solutions is bringing peace of mind to their community. Nhk world, new delhi. So far laxmi and sourav have provided about 500 masks. Theyve been offered fabric, but for the time being they plan to carry on as they have been using their own time and materials. To close we meet a japanese woman who makes figurines and elaborate accessories out of clay. After many years of practicing her art simply as a hob ri, shes on the cusp of international renown. Reporter even the colorful patterns are created in the molding process. Its the work of 60 kako who lives in miyazaki prefecture. She has been captivated by clay art since she first saw it on television 20 years ago. Translator i was fascinated and i wanted to learn the craft. Every piece of work is precious to me because they are all unique. Reporter flower motives representing the seasons figure highly in innoues works. She also incorporates traditional kimono patterns. She starts by combining clays of various colors, then stretching them into lengths. Next, she cuts them into thin slices, revealing a pattern in cross section. She then sticks the slices together according to the piece she has in mind and finishes it by smoothing the surface. Inoue uses this technique to create floral pattern, simple roses or cherry blossoms, or intricate ones with complicated lines. This autumn, three of her works will be exhibited Atn International art fair in paris. The event is one of frances largest art expos. Held at the same venue that hosts paris fashion week. At first, inououe was not interested in showing her work overseas. She just wanted to keep making things. Translator i declined the offer flat out because i didnt realize the event was such a big deal. When my husband came home that night and i members of the juried it, he scolded me for wasting such a big opportunity. In the end, i decided i would exhibit my work. Reporter this is cherry blossoms, one of the works inoue will exhibit at the expo. Creating the dazzling effect of flower petals layering on top of one another. It is a classic snapshot of jajapanese sceneryry and one th artist hopes will captivate viewers from around d the world. Translator i want my work to provide some comfort to people who are suffering from the pandemic and natural disasters. I hope to exhibit my works in paris as soon as possible. Reporter original creations crafted for a new audience, but inoue is staying firmly in touch with japans artistic traditions. Inoue says that right now people are unable to visit japan in person due to the pandemic, but she hopes her ceramic art will give them a taste a Louisville Police officer is charged in connection with the raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor. This is al jazeera live from london. A lolongawaited overhaul of e u rules, but and asasylum each c country will be expectedo share the burden. Civil disobedience in belarus after Alexander Lukashenko is sworn in for a sixth term. And russian Opposition Leader alexey