Thousands rally to mark polands independence. And hong kongs prodemocracy legislators resign en masse. Together, we stand. Brent 15 lawmakers walked out after four colleagues of theirs were sacked under a new law banning representatives deemed to be threats to National Security. Im brent goff. To our viewers watching on pbs in United States and around the world, welcome. The European Commission has signed a deal to secure up to 300 million doses of a covid19 vaccine. The vaccine, developed by biontech and pfizer. The eus health minister, saying today the eu is setting up a healthy union to improve the response of coordination of Member States and future health crises. The next scene is seen as the best chance to break the chain of covid19 infections. Biontech says it could start shipping the vaccine to eu countries by the end of this year. To talk more about this, im joined by the European Parliaments Public Health committee member. The eu has a population of 450 million people. This is better than a good start, isnt it . Absolutely. This is really promising. This is a better situation than we would expect. Still, we must say there is a third phase to go through with the last clinical trials, so we must keep that in mind, but still, it is really promising. Brent assuming that the vaccine is approved and is successful, do we know exactly how it will be distributed within the eu . I would not say so. But there is of course a plan from the commission. On how to do with. And also to make sure that the membertates focus on the vulnerable groups, professional groups. That need to work with health, for example. So of course, theres a plan. But me for cinelli as a parliamentarian, would not going to that. Brent what about the logistical problems that could be countered here . The vaccine has to be stored at extremely low temperatures and transported that way. Has that been thought through, about how we can distribute the vaccine and keep it cd the entire time . Tomorrow, when we discussed in the European Parliament discuss in the European Parliament, we will talk about the importance of having in the contract public awareness, to show publicly these things, like where the vaine is to be developed, so we will be aware of it. I also find it really important that we know about the access and also how the price will become a the cost of the vaccine. There are several things that need to be public. This is one of them. Brent so we dont know yet if the vaccine will be affordable for everyone in the eu. Has that been decided . This is one of the things we in the parliamendemand from the commission to showhen the contract and show publicly, because we want to know how that is to be handled. We really want to focus that we know that the access is key for us. And the liability is also key. We really need the commission to show how that is handled. Brent the commissions work is certainly not done yet. From the eus public of committee, we appreciate your time tonight. Brent belgium has one of the highest covid19 death rates. A sharp increase in new cases has forced the government to reimpose a partial lockdown. As our correspondent reports from brazils, the rules are bring brussels, the rules are being rigorously enforced. Reporter time is up for coronavirus Rule Breakers in belgium. The warnings did not work to convince people to wear masks, limiting gathering to four people, and obeying the evening curfew, so the next of history enforcement by police inspectors, like them. They have become the belgian authoritys last line of defense against the skyhigh infection rate. Their weapon, a 250 euros fine euro fine. Their orders are to accept fewer excuses. He was not wearing his mask while we were passing there. A lot of money for somebody that age. Yes, but Everybody Knows the rules. It is the same for everyone. It is not up to us if he is able to pay it warn us. It is not our business. Reporter their business is what the Prime Minister has called the less chance to get control of the virus is not wasted. The fear of having tickets, having a fine is going to stop some people from committing infractions. We hope the behaviors we are enforcing are indeed something the disease. Reporter theres one area where officers are being more tolerant of now than during the first wave of the pandemic. That is for people who cannot stay home because they do not have one. During the last lockdown, many of them received fines. This officer is any special police unit designed to help get people off the streets. He and his colleagues asked the corona patrols to take it easy on the homeless this time around. The ideal scenario would be that we have a place and shelter for everybody, but we are not in that situation for the moment. We have to be a little bit flexible for those people and more working since obliged to wear the mask, to keep their distance. They are part of the streets. They are in the streets. Reporter as a last resort, those who must or want to stay outside can now get a document to show the police and avoid a penalty. But he agrees that for the rest of the population, the tough approach is necessary. When you have people that dont want to listen and always make the same mistakes, have to give them a fine. They have to feel it somewhere. Reporter hundreds of those infractions are still being issued every week, according to the brussels police. On this night, however, by the 10 00 p. M. Curfew, downtown is deserted. Officers say they hope this means people finally comprehend just how bad the corona situation is. If everybody saw what was happening in brussels hospitals, maybe people would take it more seriously and respect the rules. Reporter the Government Strategy seems to be working. Since the reinforced measures to affect, belgium is a longer in first place no longer in first place for the highest rate of new infections in europe. Brent lets take a look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. The u. K. Has become the first country in europe to record more than 50,000 coronavirus related deaths. A grim milestone that it now shares with the eu, brazil, india, and mexico. The government imposed a monthlong second lockdown in england last week. At least six migrants died when their over crediting a capsized in the mediterranean. Around 100 others were rescued by the ngo open arms in International Waters off the coast of libya. The spanish ngo rescued 88 others on tuesday. U. S. President donald trump has mades First Official public appearance since losing the election, attending a wreathlaying ceremony in washington today. President elect biden marked the day that honors servicemen and women with a visit to the korean war memorial. Back here in europe, polish nationalists and rightwing extremists have clashed with police in the capital, warsaw. Dozens of people defied a band to join the annual rally. Scuffles broke up between officers in riot gear and protesters, who waved flags and little flares. There were reports of some injuries. Poland celebrates november 11th is Independence Day. I am joined now by our journalist, who was in warsaw for us. Is in warsaw for us. We have seen pictures of violence in warsaw. What can you tell us tonight . Reporter we know thousands of people are participating, most of them are hooligans and farright nationalists. We have seen many videos and instances of clashes with the police. The people who participated in the march have thrown bottles, stones at Police Officers. Theres one video which goes pretty viral at the moment, which shows how those hooligans basically throw a firecracker into a flat and set the flats on fire. On the building, we saw posters of women protests and lgbt flex. It is clear why they chose this flat. We have not seen that much violence throughout the last years. Brent marches are common on s Independence Day on polands Independence Day. Where we seeing this one this year become so violent . Why are we seeing this one, this year, become so violent . Reporter since 2015, a conservative party is in power. They have asked their moderate conservative supporters to join the marches, as well. Basically, that made the marches way bigger and also more moderate, more peaceful. We have seen those marches also before in the government, before line justice. Then, it was the same as we see now. It is kind of a throwback to those times, what only hooligans and far right nationalists protested. When only hooligans and farright nationalists protested. It is because of the pandemic. Those normal, moderate protesters and participants of the marches stayed home today. Brent these hooligans that we are seeing in these clashes with riot police, do they feel emboldened by what they are seeing happening in the current polish government . Reporter well, yes, definitely. We have seen already on twitter many of them saying exactly that, seeing it as a counterculture war to the protests for a rights and against abortion bans. During the womens protests, there were far right extremists attacking those protesters. Brent olivia, for us in warsaw tonight. Thank you. Is there systemic racism within the german Law Enforcement community . A new study has found that people of color are more likely to face harsh treatment by the police here. The findings are fueling a debate about alleged Racial Discrimination in germanys police departments. Reporter he says he has been subjected to racist violence by the police. He is a german with lebanese roots. One day during the muslim holy month of ramadan, he and his family were breaking the fast, when the Police Showed up to investigate alleged disorderly conduct. He would not let them in and tried to close the front door. In the situation escalated. Bend the situation escalated. They called us lebanese scum, dirty foreigners come and so on. After they took me away, my sister told me one of the officers said this is not your country and you cannot behave like animals here. He claims the pole hit him, as well as other family members, as he tried to help him. He is now facing charges of resisting police authority. He has also filed suit against the police department. The police would not talk to us about the ongoing investigation. For the moment, it is his word against theirs. That is a typical situation. She is part of a team that is researching racist violence for the police in germany. They have conducted more than 3000 interviews. The key finding is that people of color are from or from ethnic minities are regularly treated more harshly by the police. What we often hear is that nobody believes them. Whatever they say is questioned. While Police Officers are afforded more credibility. Reporter she says that kind of bias has serious consequences. Victims of Police Violence often end up losing faith in the state and its institutions. The numr of unreported incidents of physical harm is very large. Victims often do not file charges because they simply do not trust the system. We reay need to cast light on this hidden figure. Reporter the criminologist says external independent oversight is needed to improve the situation. The police say that is not necessary. Will live in a country where the rule of law prevails. As a police officer, i have full faith in the states. We have control mechanisms that work. You can file a complaint or file charges, and there are various ways to make a formal submission to the authorities if you object to actions on the part of state institutions, including the police. You should stick to these trusted methods. She says most people in germany have great confidence in the police, but acknowledges that a more open dialogue between police and the blic would be a good idea. He says he experienced Police Racism firsthand. The study might prompt the authorities to address the issue. Brent hong kongs prodemocracy lawmakers have resigned en masse after the territorys government removed four of their colleagues after a lull was passed allowing the chief executive of the island to expel legislators with out going through the courts. Beijing has defended the legislation is necessary tool pulled the rule of law in hong kong to uphold the rule of law in hong kong. Some say it will spell the end of their fight for and my credit rights for democratic rights. Reporter 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. The decision made by the National PeoplesCongress Today is extremely ridiculous. It shows the Central Government has completely given up the basic law and given up one countrytwo systems. Reporter dennis is one of the four expelled lawmakers. He told dw despite the setback, theyre not giving up. I think i can still feel the passion and the aspirations within the local community in the hearts and minds of the hong kong people. The aspiration for the rule of law. The freedom that they have been promised. I think that is not going to go away. Reporter beijing defended the new resolution and denied it is restricting Hong Kong Special freedoms. There were implemented in 1997 after the city was handed back to china from british rule. 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. It is rational, reasonable, and in line with the constitution and laws. Reporter beijing recently moved to clamp down on opposition voices in hong kong by imposing a National Security law after months of antigovernment protests. Hong kongs semiautonomous that is was originally guaranteed until 2047, but for some, the end date has already arrived. Brent earlier, our correspondent told us how carrie lam justified the removal of those for lawmakers four lawmakers. Theres an existing mechanic to oversee a lawmaker. But now the resolution simply empowers the hong kong local of ministership to unseat anyone they see as endangering National Security. That is why some of the politicians are positioned to say that this is [indiscernible] this could be anyone in the future to be unseated by the government. Carrie lam denies such accusations, saying that this is totally constitutional and legal, because beijings Top Legislature has the power to interpret and clarify the law. This is indeed a major setback for the opposition, because as we know, after the imposition of the National Security law, we can hardly see any kind of activism to be carried on on the streets. Because people are too afraid. The rules deter people from proceeding with the activism. Now, without the parliamentarians inside the chamber, it leaves the Opposition Movement even more vulnerable. Most of the mps we have spoken to remain cautiously optimistic. They say they are going to return to the community and possibly run for an election. For next year for an election postponed for next year. Brent police in the are median the armenian capital have arrested protesters. There were calling for the resignation of armenias Prime Minister. Mondays truce ended a six week conflict. The deal means azerbaijan will keep deals made in the fighting. The philippines is getting ready to face their third typhoon in as many weeks. 50,000 People Living in the path of the typhoon has been ordered to leave their homes. Much of the use of the country is still recovering from thai phone from the last iphone, the most powerful this year, which swept across the country just last week. A u. S. Court has rejected a bid by pop star britney spears, to have her father removed as conservative or of her estate. The singer is afraid of her father and will not perform again as long as he is in charge of her career, she says. Her father was made guardian in 2008, when the star was having frequent public meltdowns. The u. S. Masters starts on thursday seven monthly because of the pandemic. As players practice, spains player hit a shot. He have to see it to believe it. He skimmed the ball over the water on purpose and only a limited number of onlookers were there to see this. A truly remarkable holeinone. It was his birthday, on top of that. There you go. Possibly one of the greatest golf shots ever played. And the perfect warmup for the biggest tournament in the sport. The coronavirus rescheduling gives him a big advantage. The softer fairways mean the ball might not bounce as far. But as the ball is hit so long, the bounces do not matter. I think people realize hitting a farther recep for an easier way to play the game. Is an easier way to play the game. No matter what, ascetics are going to be top of mind and sports. Athletics are going to be top of mine in sports top of mind in sports. Reporter he will complete for this years muscle of the chambeau. What hes done in the gym has been incredible. What hes done in the rage and in the range and this entire team, its never been done before. Reporter the course looks little different compared to the spring. It will be a u. S. Masters like no other. Brent from the course, to the court a story of bravery in basketball. In somalia, it takes courage for women to play the sport. Many of them face Death Threats from extremists and anger from their own family for simply playing the game they love. More now on some very dedicated women and girls who are defying the odds. Reporter basketball practice in the blistering heat. It is a tough routine for this allfemale team. However, it is 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. They think women should not sleep should not play sport publicly. It is risky. We cannot openly say we are going to play. We put on our playing clothes and shoes in school bags and carry them back to the field. We pretend we are going to school or university. Reporter despite the insecurity , with no government supporting us, we still love playing basketball. Reporter and the coach is happy to have the space to play at all. No one supports us or gives us equipment. We do not have anyone supporting the players with uniforms, balls, shoes we even do not have a proper court. Reporter the local commissioner, however, backs them and offered this space for free. Other than that, it is enthusiasm and dedication that keeps them going. Before islamist attacks searched, somalia had a National Womens team. She was a player for them. This enabled her to pursue her passion and help the girls. I decided to train girls after i saw they enjoyed and needed someone to train them. It is also voluntary organizations that train them. Reporter she trains hard. She would love to make it into a national team. But there has not been one for the past seven years. For now, the dream of one day being able to play in the open again and maybe starting teams across somalia keeps the girls going. Brent slam dunks in somalia. Heres a reminder of the top stories he eu has secured 300 million doses of a promising coronavirus vaccine. The makers say the drug is more than 90 effective at preventing covid19. The first deliveries are expected by the end of this year. Polish nationalists and extremists have clashed with police in the capital, warsaw. Several officers have been injured. Thousands of people defied a pandemic related band to take part. November 11 is celebrated in poland as Independence Day. After a short break, i will be back to take you through the day. Stick around. We will be right back. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] hello, you are watching live from paris on france 24. Im thomas waterhouse. The french president leads commemorations with Emmanuel Macron presiding over the reentering of the remains of world war i writer. Several people are injured in a bomb attack at another memorial in jeddah. Stepping down in protest and standing by their colleagues, hong kongs prodemocracy lawmakers quit en masse after four cag