Democracy protesters further as the government demonstrations are followed by more arrests targeting women. Spicer welcome to the program. Prodemocracy protesters have staged a huge rally in the thai capital bangkok thousands joined in a rare challenge to the monarchy they want curbs on the kings power fresh elections and democratic reform marchers handed a letter to guards at the royal palace containing a list of demands to the king these include removing the Prime Minister from office and a new constitution activists also installed a plaque symbolizing democracy the latest protests are the biggest seen in thailand this year. And our correspondent flora news is following the stories for us in bangkok floor and how significant are the scenes that have played out this weekend. Well for everyone that knows thailand and thailands often violent history what we have seen over the last 24 hours or so is nothing short of revolutionary not only have we seen the biggest and longest protests since the last military coup in 24 team we have seen how those protesters have installed a plaque that basically says this is for the country and this is for the people not for the king ride on the oil fields so one cannot overstate the significance we have seen how these protests in defiance of those struck kone in laws here in thailand that ban any criticism of the mauna kea and it is punishable by up to 15 years in jail they have marched to the palace grounds they have only been stopped. You know not far from it by the police but they have given their demands to representatives all feel florentines that they are actually criticizing and they are protesting against so this demonstration can be qualified as a huge success for the protest us. You speak of draconian measures are possible to take against protesters and how are the authorities responding so far that. Well overall the how thin quite lenient we had seen massive barricades being put up last night close to the Government House the seat of the government and the Prime Minister also massive blockades in front of the royal palace equipped with bob wires so that actually looks like a military zone so the police basically have confined themselves to just making sure that these protesters would not storm deeds sensitive. Ations but otherwise to have been pretty lenient they have even accepted that petition that the protesters originally wanted to give to a member of the privy council as a representative of the palace in the end they negotiated that the head of Bangkok Metropolitan Police receives that documents and he vowed to pass it on to the palace will have to wait and see if that really happens well looking forward where can we expect these protests to go that. Well tallent might still be in or will probably be in for another very interesting maybe even tens weeks so the protesters declared today that they will convene again already next thursday in front of parliament where a committee is supposed to set up to discuss gradual reforms of the constitution that was drafted under the military regime. And they have called for a general strike on october 14th so unless their demands will be met by then they want to have a general strike in the whole country and i dont really see their prime demands namely the Prime Minister to step down to happen before then so there will be some more Interesting Times ahead sounds like a real standoff laurean in bangkok thanks so much. President donald trump wants to appoint another woman to replace the veteran Supreme CourtJustice Ruth Bader ginsburg she died on friday republicans have vowed to bres ahead to press ahead with the nomination but democrats argue that the process should be delayed until after next months election. The steps of the Supreme Court have become a makeshift memorial to Ruth Bader Ginsberg the collection of flowers and cards grew throughout the day. In the eyes of some people can spoke was more than a leading judge a champion of womens rights even a liberal icon. It was because of the work that shes done that i was able to have a good job that allowed me as a single woman to support myself and 6 years to have a family to have reproductive choices that allowed me to. Delay pregnancy and still i was ready for it and then to choose to do it on my own. The next Supreme Court judge could be very different was some grieve ginsburgs passing moves to find their replacements i got to ring pace. President trumps ac could send a nomination to the senate as soon as next week the process will move i think its going to move very quickly actually i agree with the state that put out by ridge but god will. Do that actually 100 percent i put out a very similar statement you saw so i think were going to start the process extremely soon. We will have a nominee version of the statement President Trump is referring to is Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnells pledge to hold a vote on a nominee before the election thats angered these protesters outside his concert the home. Committee democrats complained that mcconnell refused to move on president Barack ObamasSupreme Court nomination 4 years ago. But theres no legal reason the republicans cant go forward. A 3rd of the president s have a White Justice is during an Election Year and some even appointed them after they had been defeated so there is precedent for that but the lack of consistency between 20162021 the part of the republicans is stark the stakes are of course high republicans could secure a 6 to 3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court that could have far reaching implications on issues like abortion obamacare and gun rights whoever wins the white house in november. Lets take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world president all trump is backing a deal allowing chinese owned video sharing up tick tock to carry on operating in the u. S. Washington had announced a ban on take tack because of security concerns new arrangements with see the partnering with American Giants oracle and walmart. Italians are voting on constitutional changes which could slim down Parliament Local elections are also taking place this weekend are expected to favor the right wing opposition the polls are the 1st big test for Prime Minister just seppi contes center Left Coalition since the coronavirus locked down. The greek government says more than 200. 00 migrants have tested positive for corona virus at a new shelter on the island of lesbians. Europes biggest refugee camp burnt down earlier this month leaving thousands out in the open most have moved to the new facility which is now full. Opponents of the hardline bellerose leader Alexander Lukashenko are calling for more mass protests later on sunday weekly demonstrations in the capital minsk have become the focus for the prodemocracy movement in an attempt to reassert control police have arrested hundreds of women. Only cowards beat women showed hundreds of women as they faced down the police but the thirtys no longer want to let this weekly march go ahead unchallenged. Police barely seem to hesitate as they pack women into the trucks even 73 year olds nina but he was briefly detained her defiance of the authorities has made her an i can of these protests overwhelmingly led by women. If you like look around and it was scary at the beginning but then you get used to it what can you do you know im more scared about living with the feeling that i did nothing when all this was happening in my country. The crackdown is getting harsher by the day and theres still little sign the riot police are deserving president Alexander Lukashenko who demonstrators say rigged the august 9th president ial election. But live here for what is democracy its been the majority has voted for the president you know what you think you know nobody voted for him. Women taking part in opposition rallies now not only have to fear for their safety but also that of the children authorities have been threatening to remove show than from protester parents a warning thats only been fueling the anger on the streets. And correspondent nick clegg. He was at the protest in minsk and he sent this report. It began with glitter balloons and relaxed smiles but just an hour in and this weeks womens march came to a screeching halt as riot police in balaclavas jumped out of unmarked vans in the protesters paul within minutes the police encircled the marchers breaking them down into smaller groups but only a handful tried to get away even though they had the chance to do so most it seemed resigned to the prospect of being arrested even if that could mean spending 10 days in jail. One thing you hear from protesters had time time again is this they cant throw us all in jail they just dont have enough space there are just too many of us and as if to prove exactly that point just as the arrests were reaching a climax a joint opposition flag appeared in the sky pulled by a drone all the police could do was scratch their heads. The last few weeks are anything to go by it seems that every time the government ups the pressure on the protestors it brings yet more people out into the streets against itself people who tell you whatever happens now tied up being scared. And heres a look at some developments in the Global Health emergency. People in britain who break new coronavirus isolation rules face fines of up to 11000 euros fresh daily cases in south korea have fallen below 100 for the 1st time in weeks and football fans in italy are being allowed back into stadiums 2000 spectators will be able to cheer on their teams in the series a. And football fans are back in germany as well by a new nick are the bonus thing is Gold Standard and dortmund very often the silver medalists cereal bonus they are runners up dortmund hosted mentioned glad back on saturday with more than 9000 fans in the stands it was germanys biggest football crowd since the pandemic began. There were more than a few bricks missing in the famous yellow wall dortmund kicked off their season. But even with that reliably Solid Foundation the home side went in front on 35 minutes Giovanni Raina slotting home to make it one nil the break i the 1st ever big disney goal for the young english born american. Last. 9 minutes into the 2nd half a polite but pointed exchange of views between poland and son over who should take a penalty kick i in the end the english born norwegian slotted home from the spot moved. The breakaway from a corner so sudden Julio Holland to see the 3 points on the pier was suddenly best friends. Straightening 1st and pass from the english born englishman a lovely dink from holland i was a fine start to the season for daughter but it hasnt escaped the pessimists that they already like 5 goals behind by and after just one game im an inverted bremen were hoping to get off to a flying start against her to berlin after a poor last season all saw them relegated her to lead to nil by half time davies scored a consolation from bremen but a debut goal by john cordova sealed a 41 win for the berliners bremen could only disappoint the few long suffering fans who were allowed back into the stadium. And we end in moscow where art lovers can now enjoy works from which vanished from public view a century ago the painting it dents in figure birth. Has been exhibited only once before in 1921 the exhibition at the Yeltsin Center showcases adam garde artists who flourished after the revolution but were banned when the soviet regime turned against abstract art show runs until january next year organizers hope it will tour internationally. Theyre watching t. V. News live from berlin up next a new documentary explains how the world would have been a dollar place without the music of beethoven im excited. And you hear me no no heres were going to you in a hydraulic stance gentlemen starts now were bringing you back all. The time surprised to see what is possible cool really what moves time i want. To talk to people who follow along the way maurice and critics might join us from apple sauce stocks