Islands. As growing numbers of migrants arrive by boat from africa, critics accuse the e. U. Of turning a blind eye to a burgeoning new migrant crisis. Im well come to the show. The number of new Coronavirus Infections in germany has risen again with more than 22000 cases reported over 24 hour period. Thats despite almost 3 weeks of a partial lockdown. The increase comes as lawmakers in germany voted on wednesday to strengthen government powers for tackling the pandemic as lawmakers deliberated outside the parliament building, but in berlin, police had to use water cannon pepper spray to disperse crowds, protesting the coronavirus restrictions a short time ago. The head of germanys Public Health authority was that the pandemic situation in the country was still very serious. But the overall case numbers are much too high. The number of civilian cases and the number of patients in intensive care are also on the rise. Its the number of deaths is also still very high. As we know this is i
Or no deal. Time is running out for brussels and london to ensure smooth trades come january the 1st. Hello and welcome to do business on what to johnson berlin. Good to have you with us. The chinese president xi jinping, hits back against suggestions china could be looking to go it alone amid a rise in protectionism and trade tensions speaking at a virtual Asia Pacific Economic cooperation forum. She said global collaboration on issues from free trade to Vaccine Development is needed now more than ever. Critics, however, were quick to point out chinas increasing aggression towards trade partners such as australia and its lack of progress on long pledged commitments to open its economy. As most of the worlds Major Economies struggle to deal with, the coronavirus pandemic repeated his message. Thursday, our doors are wide open. At a video meeting with asia pacific c. E. O. s, the chinese president pledged to Carry Forward with efforts to open the chinese economy and warned that the risi
Hokkaido residents are also urged to avoid traveling to or from sapporo, where new infections have surpassed 100 in recent days. Officials have confirmed cluster infections outside the city. The surge in cases is hurting the local tourism industry. One hotel in a hot spring resort is suffering an exodus of customers. Translator we are suffering cancellati cancellations, not gradually, but all at once. We dont know if or when this will end. Its like being in a maze without an exit. Now, new cases also remain high elsewhere. Tokyo reported nearly 300 on tuesday. In total, there have now been more than 35,000 in the capital. As of tuesday evening, more than 1,600 new cases had been confirmed nationwide. Over 122,000 people have been infected since the outbreak began. The death toll exceeds 1,900. Nhk world nochi haruka spoke to an expert as more people stay indoors. Translator i think we can y we are in the third wave. Reporter rapidly increasing cases were confirmed throughout japan this
Youll take the opportunity during our interview to join todays discussion by submitting questions as we go along. You can do that by clicking the q a button at the bottom of your screen. Today, as sidney mentioned, we are joined by my friend bob zoellick. Bob zoellick has served america and served her well across multiple administrations and in a range of few roles. In the late 80s, he served as counselor to secretary of the treasury, undersecretary of state as well as White House Deputy chief of staff. In the george w. Bush years, he served as trade u. S. Trade representative and later president of the world bank. Hes received numerous honors, the state departments highest award, the treasury departments Alexander Hamilton award and dods medal for distinguished public service. But the American Government werent the only ones. The German Government awarded him the Knight Commanders cross, the Mexican Government awarded him their aztec eagle order of merit. These days, among other posts
Lawmakers are expected to work on the 2021 policy bill, a vote to advance the measure scheduled for 1 30 p. M. Eastern. Now, live to the senate floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, we sing of your steadfast love and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Make us one nation, truly wise, with righteousness exalting us in due season. Today, inspire our lawmakers to walk in the light of your countenance. Abide with them so that your wisdom will influence each decision they make. Keep them from evil so that they will not be brought to grief, enabling them to avoid the pitfalls that lead to ruin. Empower them to glorify you in all they think, say, and do. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the repu