California not far from l. A. At least 90000 people evacuated as high winds and dry conditions create whats being called the most dangerous fire conditions this year. And german chancellor Angela Merkel is going to really planning to announce strict new voices to slow the surge of coronavirus daily cheeses in germany are expected to take 20 down to 6 by weeks end. Welcome to the show we began with the widening backlash against french president and. Anger and the muslim world is growing over a controversial comments he made about islam following the brutal murder of a french teacher since then massive anti france rallies have been taking place across moslem lunch already countries with protesters calling for a boycott of french goods. The target of their anger is clear. Here in pakistan protesters in karate and islamabad accuse the french president of attacking islam. For asking the behavior of the french government is actually an insult of billions of muslims across the world its open terrorism an attack against the muslim world a slump of home life. So we should boycott french products muslims should boycott their petrol stations which is one of their main products we shouldnt use that fuel at all. In the bangladeshi capital dhaka there were 10 scenes as protesters renewed calls for a boycott of french products. By demonstrations also took place in gaza and in tel aviv all in response to microns defense of satirical cartoons including some of the prophet mohammad. His comments follow the brutal murder of a French School teacher who taught a lesson on freedom of speach. Leaders in several muslim countries including saudi arabia and iran have condemned france turkey to weighed in with president editor one saying mcallen needs mental checks over his attitude to islam but the french president is sticking to his stance saying we wont give in ever. His interior minister echoed his opinion. So to think its our sovereign right to define what freedom of expression is is what is public order if you get whats freedom of worship what is and isnt acceptable except the acceptable. Words that one served to calm the growing wave of anger sweeping the muslim world frances warning its citizens in several muslim majority countries to take extra security precautions. Earlier we spoke to a lot of. Religious Affairs Analyst and i asked him whether this is really just about different values or of politics is also playing a role. I think that my current has given a great opportunity to a different set of leaders that have found themselves in difficult situations said tome so or go on with a gun on me has had sort of an ongoing confrontation with friends recently and a group territorial waters saudi arabia is seen thats one of the actors approaching. Warming up to the israelis so that its also causing discomfort in the region and you know finding finding now with sort of the french taking this position is quite convenient at the very same time i think that the french western its a question that really does have to do with values and even the fact that ferdie a sort of fairly standard. Muslim understanding so islamic understanding of blasphemy is that it should be met with violence the question that you know francis us king is where there is that kind of eastland that interpretation of islam hes actually compatible with French Republican values that have a look to you tolerating those things that we find in fact offensive and this is a question that will be i think really quite difficult to answer not just politically but culturally. Lets now take a look at some other stories making news around the world opposition lawmakers in poland have disrupted proceedings and parliament in protest at new draconian anti abortion laws members waved placards backing womens right to choose prochoice activists have also taken to the streets to oppose a court ruling amounting to a near total ban on abortion. At least 4 people including 2 children died when a boat carrying migrants to england capsized off the northern french coast around 18 people have been plucked from the sea by rescuers in an operation that went on into the night. The Opposition Leader all the time saying an island of zanzibar has been released hours after being arrested while voting early in the president ial election the official polling date as wednesday Security Forces have shot at least 9 people in the election related clash. To huge wildfires are burning out of control in Southern California not far from los angeles heres winds have been both driving the flames and making it difficult for many aircraft to find the blazes are threatening developed areas in Orange County with at least 90000 people have been evacuated at least 2 firefighters have been seriously injured the Weather Service describes fire conditions as the most dangerous this here. For more on this lets bring in l. A. Based journalist jason compound only on jason 2 separate fires raging and Orange County do we have any information about how these blazes started. Well there sharing any one of them may have been spared bad charging like. Edison and which is a Parent Company that is nation and county senate mall santa was county. Sandra. Dependent of water and power and that. Ensure that the winds had been really erratic in his county when guys are going to 90 fan as an air in some spots in the canyons and winds are gusting around 60 which is really fueling the flames. Were talking about the conditions they seem to rule really difficult firefighters make any progress at all. And today theyre out and you know going to play when gas when that is and will so theyre able to use water dropping and grafters and and planes and then i think a nap when the wind stares the gust of wind and then 50 miles an hour all day is aircraft are named dan and they have to go in and and remove any and that the 2 fanfan has ever injured battling those fires were actually part of and crews going in there running towards the flames not away from their families whens are expected to blow up for much of Southern California possible sparking more wildfires are people really who are bracing themselves are just hoping at long had that. We had to be ready said frank grande and everybody who is in and shared danger is to be at the ready right now which means. Your medication is packed youve got back youve got the kids ready to go. Over you can think and to keep them busy and just be ready to carry better. Than your day and you can just get in your care and evacuated at a moments notice. For help a lot while the rest of starring jason composition and los angeles thank you very much thank you. Here in germany millions are bracing for some strict no rules aimed at slowing the spread of cold at 19 as the country is saying a big surge and infections the economy minister is warning that new daily cases could approach 20000 by the end of the week chancellor maclin state leaders will reveal just which restrictions dell imposed meanwhile ordinary germans are preparing for life under a socalled lockdown lights back much tosca in berlin squats but district this is one of 10 busy streets in the german capital where people have to wear a face mask germany has seen record numbers of coronavirus cases has been particularly hard hit now all 12 districts here are considered hot spots pressure is growing here in germany for politicians to introduce new stricter measures against the coronavirus especially as numbers continue to grow this is something that is being debated on a daily basis here in germany both on the streets but also in the german press the latest topic to be discussed is a possibility of introducing a socalled lockdown right under this proposal which is reportedly favored by chancellor merkel schools on day care would remain open except in the worst hit areas restaurants and bars would have to shut and large events would be banned so far most restaurants have to close only between 11 pm and 6 am for many berliners new measures are necessary even if they mean fewer freedoms but others are more skeptical we all have to give ourselves a push now and see that it goes in the right direction. The numbers are always going up so you have to do your part to make them go down again. For the census and hope that we will be spared but unfortunately we cant rule the salt completely although im not sure if it will really help to contain the pandemic. People for most people i assume that there will be new measures theres nothing you can do about it. We have to get the infection under control the. New restrictions are expected on wednesday off the charts and meet with germanys 16 regional leaders. Lets get you up to speed on some other developments in the coronavirus pandemic now russias foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is self isolating after being in contact with a person who tested positive doctors in stereo are warning of a cold with disaster in the country they say the disease is spreading unchecked across overcrowded refugee camps in the north and new york citys mayor bill de blasio is urging residents to travel over the approaching u. S. Holiday season starting with thanksgiving next month to Champions League football now and defending champions barring munich found themselves in a tight match playing at moscows local montes tuesday the home team if we see the pictures youll see them in green managed to outplay byron through much of the game and have the score tied at one apiece in the 2nd house but in the 79th minute kim if scored from just outside of the penalty area and byron s. Caved with a 21 when. Some of the other scores from the evenings Champions LeagueGroup Stage Match ups now once again byron munich just got pass of moscow. A 2 goal lead to share the points with wales and drag Manchester City had no trouble defeating marsay and liverpool labor and to a 2 mil win at. Denmark. A soccer club in conservative mexico is working toward greater inclusion for the community the team is tackling stereotypes and showing discrimination the red card. Sometimes a team has to create its own enthusiasm and build from there these are members of mexico citys Football Club called the mooses and they are building themselves up along with the rest of the community. Theyre doing it in a country where a vast majority of people are practicing catholics where football is the number one sport as played by straight men. From being one which is. What were breaking many stereotypes because soccer has always been seen as a game for heterosexual men in fact we played in heterosexual tournaments and were always discriminated against but we knew how to get through it is that i think. The mushes are named after the indigenous transgender women who have been part of southern mexican culture for hundreds of years their black uniforms are adorned with a rose and a soccer ball and have slowly gained prominence she giant nike has come on board as a sponsor. And they could put that as its was a in a heterosexual teen you cant be who you really are or when you get to an l g b t team its completely different. Its an Inclusive Team you feel comfortable if youre not discriminated against these could mean an ingrown moment though you. Know the next step for the motion is within the l g b t Community Growth to include more lesbians gays bisexuals and transgender people a Training Center will open this coming spring meaning more chances for more roses to bloom. As a reminder of the top story were following for you last protests in several muslim countries to condemn french president and one last call and demand apply caught a french products theyre angry about black calls recent comments i want you to find that part of the muslim prophet mohammad and described as a legend and prices. At that time all coming up after a short break africa stay tuned for that and dont forget you can get all the latest news and information around the clock on our web site thats w dot com for me and the entire news team thanks for tuning in. Why are people forced to hide in trucks. Since. There are many cancers. And there are many stories. Make up your. W. Made for mines. This is news africa coming up on the program alleged killings on a crackdown on the opposition stands for president ial elections on wednesday so what does not speak 1st and so i go fully 6 v lection does your position have a chance well hear more from our reporter also coming up. Fast this movement in south africa is accusing foreign nationals in their country of committing crimes and taking jobs. They want them. I. Welcome to the program tensions are rising in tanzania ahead of wednesdays parliamentary and president ial elections in Major Opposition Party is accusing police of shooting dead at least 9 people in the island region of zanzibar ahead of the pole the u. N. Has called on all political leaders to refrain from violence president john michael fully is seeking a 2nd 5 year term is spotty the child much shopping doozie or c. C. M. Has held power for decades his time in office has seen rapid Economic Growth but also on the opposition and on political dissent. Rallying his supporters before the election incumbent john magaw is running on an economy that until recently was growing fast. I ask you my fellow tanzania to vote for me on the 28th i want to bring. Changes to tanzania you were all witnesses that in my 1st term in power i have brought a lot of changes to this country. But economic record has taken a hit from the coronavirus pandemic critics say the government has covered up tanzanias outbreak maghrib fully said the country had conquered the virus through prayer the government stopped updating its infection numbers earlier this year the opposition says thats part of a trend of suppressing bad news and press freedoms and brutalizing rival political parties. Todo list who heads a coalition of opposition groups he spent 3 years in exile after an assassination attempt he claims the government is ratcheting up its crackdown on rival groups. The kind of violence that we we see were beginning to see. Is is is is different this time i. Mean is is can. Be violent because in a free and Fair Election fair and square. Voters see the 2 sides in starkly different terms sickness didnt mean that you can use it when you know there are roads you always see you you cant just if youre if youre we dont see it anything can just. Receipt. Something we are here because we are patriots and because we are tired of the oppression that is happening in our country. Our country has a lot of resources which could make it rich but unfortunately our leaders have a lost for power and are denying us that. The government has limited the ability of International Media to cover the election and tonight accreditation to International Election observers thats cast further doubt over whether the poll will be free and fair for one. Who is covering the election he starts by telling us more about the alleged killings by the police and what that means for the election. So there have been such allegations insensible because the whole position of supporters to go and vote today that its not the date certain date as i say its only for the for the special groups. Runs about so but ive had to interview this. Together with the Police OfficersPolice Officers in towns about and they have denied such allegations but they have said that they have been some confrontations with the police because some people were insisting to go in for today so there have been some confrontations but the police have denied such allegations but of course when you talk with the Opposition Party that they said he was a window they emphasize that some people kid their Opposition Leaders have also been arrested by the police ok there seems to always be some confrontations there in that country the president has been accused of crushing dissent and abusing his power what exactly is going on. So there have been allegations from various International Bodies toward stands and there that the current president is abusing his power i mean we have heard this from from the Reporters Without Borders complaining about the situation of journalists we have had recently that the government wanted their local media to get special interests in order to get connected to the International Media so we have also had that. Some people of have in of last current the current opposition president ial candidate for example to do this so was short almost 16 times so all there have been quite some situations whereby International Communities of always say that the current regime is over retired and well of course with the current region the regime has been denying such allegations and for example with a case of too little being short several times ok these are some of the these are some of the issues which investigations according to the government that investigations are still going on lets lets talk about the d. Day itself what are the main issues people are voting on. So there are some people for example who who are voting for like new regime so they want changes serum has been in power since independence and even before this here theyre pretty says i was called tunnel so this has been a party which was in power which has been in power for so many years since the appendices so there are some people who want change they want to see what their opposition can do when they when they get a chance to rule the country so this is on the one hand the people who would support their position but are the other side they will be there are some people who see that the incumbent president has done a lot so when you look at Infrastructure Projects that have been quite some projects including their current. Project standard gauge rate they have been the president has been rev