Conservative south korea. Choosing to become morticians. Welcome to do that you could join us. China launched a rocket today to the moon seeking to bring samples of new no rocks and dust back to the john 5 name for the ancient chinese moon goddess. Took off successfully from china. Its the 1st mission in 4 decades. And if successful, it would make china only the 3rd country to bring back samples from the morning after the u. S. And the former soviet union. And for more on this launch, im joined by mark mccall cohen, Senior Advisor for science, an exploration of the European Space agency. Mark, welcome rocks have been brought back from the moon before all. What is the scientific importance of this mission . Well, as you know, the Apollo Missions and also soviet Unmanned Missions brought back rocks in the sixtys and seventys. But the Chinese Mission is going is actually interesting. Its a much younger region of the moon than the Previous Missions have been to the top of a volcano, a very
Far . One has to say that the german public has been very patient in accepting many of the restrictions. And as we just saw in that report, people on the street also feel that the restrictions are correct, that there should be tightened even further. Possibly, the recent poll suggests that 2 thirds of german germans at least support these measures. In other words, we can expect that the measures will meet with approval. Whether that will actually lead to reduction in the infections is not clear yet at the moment. You know, we talk about flattening the curve. Whats happened at the moment as the curve has been flattened in germany, but at a very high level, the experts talk about a plateau in the curve and thats obviously too high. The hospitals are still under pressure. So it seems that such increased restrictions are necessary while taking into account where you have just referenced. It makes it difficult to understand why exceptions are being made for christmas. How does the governmen
This surge in pieces of code 19 im coughing, its good to have you with us. America is strongest when it works with its allies. Those were the words of joe biden, just a few moments ago as he formally introduced some of the top picks for his incoming administration. The u. S. President elect is said that his team will lead by the power of example. Is a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. And its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. And then went on to introduce his National Security team underlining their years and decades of experience. And he said, diplomacy and mole time, lateral lism are back. Former secretary of state john kerry, he will be taking on a new post as special envoy for the climate in for sizing. Bidens commitment to the environment in fighting glob
Tikrit. And also coming up a court in turkey, hands down dozens of sentences for some of the nearly 500. 00 defendants. Accused to be cool attempts in 2060, former soldiers and civilians face the worst of their lives in jail, and fans pay their final respects or Diego Maradona will look at the ups and downs of the life of one of the worlds greatest footballers. On way lara . Thank you so much for your company. Everyone always. So what chance on where america alicia, she has agreed with leaders of germany 16 states to tighten nationwide coronavirus measures because infection rates remain high. All the restrictions will stay in place until at least december 20th. But are likely to be extended into january. Well, as next tuesday private gatherings will be limited to 5 people from 2 households. Children of 14 are exempt from this facemask must be worn in all busy downtown areas and in workplaces. The number of customers allowed in large shops has been cut in half. Sports and leisure activi
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