And donald trump is not going to quietly the u. S. President is pressing ahead with legal challenges to the electoral process. And he still enjoys the support of many senior republicans. Plus this woman suffered lifelong injuries in a terror attack on the u. S. Embassy in nairobi. 22 years ago. She is among many survivors excluded from a new compensation package. But now shes hoping the incoming tide and ministration full transform for fortune. Im sorry, kelly, welcome to the program. All of hong kongs prodemocracy lawmakers have resigned in protest after the territorys government disqualified 4 of their colleagues. His family is now the hong kong chief executives. Decision came minutes after the Chinese Parliament passed a resolution allowing kerry and lamb to expel legislators without having to go through the courts. Beijing has recently moved to clamp down on opposition, voices in hong kong by imposing a National Security law. After months of antigovernment, protests rocked the city. Last year, Chinas Foreign Ministry spokesperson defended the decision to not tell me where you went. You think you can do this year to feel 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 thought you were killed. Where you are. The fight is rational, reasonable, and in line with the constitution and laws. And we are joined now by denis chua one of the 4 prodemocracy m. P. s that the Hong Kong Government has expelled from parliament for allegedly violating their oath of office. Welcome to the program and thank you so much for joining us. Id like to just begin by asking you about hong kongs chief executive, which says that you were disqualified for quote, in danger in that security. Whats your response . I think ludicrous allegation and i dont think they actually believe it minds, you know, we are just peaceful lol full citizens and also of course we are, we were makers and we were following. Ready the basic law and rules procedure we believe and we try for a long time to make one country 2 systems work. Unfortunately has not panned out the way we hoped, but to say that we endanger National Security. I think that is a curse. So what signal do you think that beijing is trying to send by eliminating voices like iran . I think the one country 2 Systems Design all the original spirit of it, if any is now gone. And im free to Constitutional Order. What we supposed to have. Also, example the separation of powers that on call is also finish because with this law they issued executive could basically pick off any legislator that she doesnt like this week. It could be next week and could be someone else. So i think the Constitutional Order that we are rich and we enjoyed and believed that we have is now gone. So what happens now Going Forward because in the wake of your expulsion, we know that 15 of your prodemocracy colleagues have now also resigned from the legislature. It is now the 1st time that no opposition m. P. Is in the Parliament Since hong kongs for turn to china, quite historic there. What can you really achieve now Going Forward if youre not in the legislature any more and have your colleagues just given up . No, i think you know, 1st of all weve been receiving a lot of messages from the hong kong people today from the hotel. Also coaches saying that they support the resignation because they believe that we should be lending credits to the idea that we still lucia. And i, we still have an independent list. Thats number one. Number 2 is, i think a lot of my colleagues will be going back to the grassroots communities. Lets not forget that we won 90 percent of the District Council seats last year. And i think a lot of my colleagues who are from the districts will go back to the grassroots and interact with the hong kong people that way. Wish in many ways is much closer to the ground, much closer to the whole people. So i think you will be seeing people going back to the communities to work on that level. What does that mean in terms of having an actual impact . Because we know, for example, the National Security law is really quite restrictive. For example, and make street protests nearly impossible. So how should the prodemocracy movement, how should the opposition camp carry on with your false . I think, you know, it would be an understatement to say that we are going through our very tough period. We are through a very, very tough period and we will see that difficult trying times for hong kong people as a whole. But i think the can still feel the passion and aspiration in the local community in the hearts and minds of the hong kong people. The aspiration for the rule of law, the freedom that theyve been promised. I think that is not going to go away. Dennis clark, thank you so much for joining us to share that perspective. As we mentioned, one of the specific party, youre one of the disqualified for members of the hong kong legislative council. We appreciate it. And you feel, well now the European Commission has signed a deal to secure 300000000 doses of an experimental covert 19 vaccine developed by germanys by attack. And the us pharmaceutical giant pfizer Commission President funded line describes it as the most promising vaccine. So far, the makers say that their drug is more than 90 percent effective. Here in germany as elsewhere, there is guarded optimism over the development. When human trials of b n t, 160. 00 began earlier this year, no one knew if they would lead to a corona, virus vaccine. The reports that this substance is in fact highly effective, brought new hope. Germanys Research Minister is cautiously optimistic. Has been there for him with an untold im very pleased with naturally encouraged by this beginning, and hopefully we will not have any setbacks with vaccines. Youre never sure about that. But these positive initial reports give us a lot of hope to lift their health and the German Government has put more than 350000000 euros into this research over 40000. People have received doses of the maxine at the same time, the approval procedure has been speeded up. Could that mean the drug isnt safe . Oughtnt to say that we have not lowered our standards at all. People can be sure if this drug is approved, that will be according to the usual standard. Were used to here in germany. The surveys suggest 2 thirds of germans are ready to be vaccinated. Thats enough to get coded under control, but not everyone is yet convinced it will work. Ill wait and see, but im not a risk patient. I should vaccinate those who need it 1st and then ill get it. If theres any left impishly all will happen to you. Of course theyve tested it on people who are relatively young and healthy. How will it affect older people . Those with Health Problems . Im not sure. Yeah, sure, i think i would. Yeah. But i mean, it can also like grow into something else, so it might not even work. I might trust a vaccine production has already begun in expectation that the new vaccine will get full approval. The European Union says it will order up to 300000000 doses. We have many countries back in lockdown measures. Theres an urgency to have a means to beat the pain dimmick seem tough. It doesnt seem as though there will be an initial vaccine in the 1st few months of 2021. Gives me confidence. Its encouraging. Its a light at the end of the tunnel and this is least amended astronomers. For most people, the new vaccine cant come soon enough. And brussels barrow chief alexander phenomena is standing by alexander the e. U. Now has a deal. Why is the so significant it is significant, of course, because we are talking here about the most promising fix seen so far. A product that was shown to be 90 percent effective, at least based on preliminary tests results. So it was important for the European Union to make sure that europe will be getting this vaccine if its get if its got approved. Of course, how would the vaccine now be distributed . Whats the outlook . So the european, the union, the European Commission is saying that every e. U. Member states will get their hands on the vaccines. At the same time, there will be distributed on the basis of for the population. But of course there are still so many questions that need to them. And the European Commission is calling on the old e. U. Member states to sit together and to develop a common strategy, hold to transport big scenes how to store them and how to deploy them and who is going to be vaccinated 1st. Ok, so those are the questions on the side of logistics on theres also a lot of questions when it comes to safety. And this vaccine is the e. U. Concerned about potential side effects and how does it plan to deal with that . Well, the u. S. Stressing thing, its important that this vaccine has to be approved. So we still need to see if its going to be successful and used. And the u. S. Also stressing that its not thrilling only on those 2 companies. It is now the forest deal sealed by the European Commission, and there are at least 2 more to come. And if everything is successful in the end, the European Commission is securing up to nearly 2000000000. 00 doses of potential shots for europe, alexander, phenomena, but the view from brussels. Thank you. All india is also playing a key role in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine. Multiple trials are underway already. The worlds biggest producer of vaccines. India is ramping up capacity to turn out no use of doses. As soon as these are approved by regulators. Service has always been important enough from donating blood since a young age to pointing treatment the grapes. He was disappointed when he couldnt join the indian army to serve the country. But then another opportunity and his not Indian Students only brought that came along. He volunteered for the Clinical Trials of over acts and a covert vaccine developed in india. People told me it was risky, but for me it was an opportunity to be of service. Im happy to dedicate my body to my country, my fellow countrymen, that whenever i needed it, ill be there. Im just isnt just individuals in india who are trying to play their part to help deal with this. Pandemic. 1400 kilometers away to western city of 20 is home to the Worlds Largest vaccine to do so the sediment student and get producers over 1500000000. 00 vaccine dollars every year for use in 1000. 00 to countries. Now it is poised to play a crucial role in the global bid for the coronavirus lackey. Already this facility is producing 13000000. 00. This is all fuel for a back seat. Every month. It is set to stop by in 300000000. 00. This is by the end of the year, we rejigged out capacities problem. We sacrificed a lot of products that we were going to launch in europe us. And thats why we were able to have that much Spare Capacity available for making these 45. 00 different covert vaccines. And only at the low cost of a few 100. 00 rupees. Duffy fortify your doors. With the help of the gates foundation, the institute is investing to provide vaccines to over 91000000 combine trees at an affordable cost. For other back cvs at different stages of trials are also being produced. None of these have been a food yet. But the companys c. E. O. Or other novella is confident that starting production already with the support of the Indian Government is the day if and when the vaccine is licensed, we have a lot of product, but we can distribute of course, its a risk of the product for whatever reason fails of the last minute, which no, let me see, looks very unlikely. Now things are looking far better, at least for the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine. We do not follow expects emergency approvals for the oxford vaccine to come through early next year back and drop back. Not need to still be going in for for their tests next year. That check how well he is doing with the back seat. And he will not be alone by his father was at 1st, voted for the safety of his son. He has now been swayed by love, needs enthusiasm, and one of the spirit who is now of vaccine trial volunteer as well and proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with his son in what he sees as a service to the country and to the world. And lets look now at some other news stories from around the world by irans Prime Minister, prince khalifa has died at the age of 84. He led his country for decades and was one of the worlds longest serving Prime Ministers. His premiership survived the 20 levon arab spring protests that demanded, he be ousted over corruption allegations. Myanmars military backed Opposition Party has called for a rerun of the countrys parliamentary elections. It says that sundays vote was conducted on fairly the Ruling National League for democracy led by unsung suchi has claimed victory over all, citing its own unofficial tally. Alexion observers say the vote lacked transparency. The philippines is bracing for its 3rd typhoon in as many weeks 50000 People Living and typhoon from coast path have been ordered to leave their homes. Much of the eastern philippines is still recovering from typhoon tony. The most powerful typhoon this year that swept across the country last week. European leaders also had the u. S. On their agenda e. U. Council boss sean. The show wants to revitalize the transatlantic alliance. America, and mccrone both spoke to joe biden, for the 1st time in his capacity as u. S. , president elect and british Prime Minister boris johnson, also invited mr. Biden to next years Climate Summit in glasgow. The incoming u. S. Leader wants to repair relationships that were strained under the trumpet ministration. Were all looking forward to being able to from Great Britain to, to france, to germany, to canada, etc. In our reception and welcome, weve got round the world for more. I want to see more friends has been real and i have a number of other calls to return. So i feel confident that were going to be able to move from truth america back to the place of respect that it had before on. Meantime, trump is still refusing to accept the election. He insists that it was stolen from him and is pressing ahead with legal challenges. He continues to enjoy the backing of many prominent republicans were system is set up these demonstrators in front of the Supreme Court dont like it. But nevertheless, donald trump and his party are still in charge, and theyre rushing to fulfill a Central Campaign pledge just before the transition of power. Republicans want the Supreme Court to get rid of obamacare and opening arguments have just begun. Trump promised his supporters, hed roll back one of obamas major achievements. Its just one of the reasons many here voted for him again. And many of the 71000000 americans who voted for trump, believe him when he tweets. We will win and ballot counting, abuse trumps lawyers have presented no credible evidence of election fraud. But many Top Republicans still support trump and his legal efforts to challenge the Election Results. Anyone whos running for office can exhaust concerns about accounting in any court. There will be a smooth transition to a 2nd trumpet ministration. Right, were ready, but the world is watching whats taking place that were going to come all the votes. When the process is complete, will be electors selected. Theres a process, the constitution lays it out pretty clearly. The health care system. Republican leaders do not want to antagonize trump space, which they urgently need in georgia, where 2 republican senators, face runoffs in january. The republican majority in the senate is on the line. It is time past time for Republican Leaders to stand up and say, we should accept the results of this election. And i continue to work with colleagues to urge them to do so. They call me to say, you know, congratulations, please convey my well wishes to the president elect. But i cant say that publicly yet. That might be because despite losing trump managed to mobilize 7000000 more votes than in 2016, that helped his party hold on to their majority in the u. S. Senate and their hold on many state legislatures trumpets remains a powerful force in america. Every president from was also very young people or throwing around our threats. Trump alleges the Election Results are fraudulent and has taken his case to the u. S. Justice department. Attorney general william barr is authorized the department to investigate clear and apparently credible allegations of irregularities. The election is over, but it looks like donald trump is still well in control of the government. His vote is and the party kenyan victims of a horrific bomb attack on the u. S. Embassy in nairobi have criticised a new compensation deal more than 200 people were killed and thousands more injured in the al qaeda atrocity in 1998, the u. S. Imposed sanctions on down which provided indirect support for terrorists. Now that changed last month when sudan agreed to pay over street 100000000. 00 in compensation to victims who worked at the embassy. But other survivors, mostly kenyan, will get nothing. Reports. Esther remembers that day like it just happened on the 7th of august 1998 at 10. 30 in th