cost a trillion dollar man we take a look at president biden's plans to revive the pandemic it on a meat and create millions of jobs but scant he meant fences with america's traditional allies we talked to multiple foreign minister for the view from the. counting the cost on al-jazeera. must testing and quarantine centers in hong kong and china as infection saw beijing is urging people to scale back on travel ahead of the lunar new year holiday. last. so raman you're watching al-jazeera live my headquarters here in doha coming up in the next 30 minutes as hospitals are overwhelmed in brazil protesters called for president. to resign over his handling of the pandemic also exposed tomasky

malaria and everybody here says that there's hardly any food to eat or clean water to drink. we meet some of the thousands of people displaced by the fighting in central african republic. the sound of music the festival in chile that will be silenced by the coronavirus pandemic. bus testing is underway in hong kong for thousands of people in neighborhoods sealed off due to a corona virus outbreak people in $150.00 residential blocks of the bitten from leaving until testing is complete the area accounts for half of all of new corona virus cases in hong kong over the past week and the city is struggling to contain an upsurge in infections over recent weeks there are similar concern in mainland china where all saudis are rushing to build new quarantine centers and province

just outside the capital beijing the country's seeing its biggest wave of infections since march and the largest clusters are focused in its northern provinces the rush to stamp out the infections comes weeks ahead of the lunar new year holiday and that's when tens of millions of people are expected to travel back home already beijing is restricting residents from leaving for non-essential reasons sarah clarke has more from the current teens in hong kong. on saturday they conducted around tested around 2 thirds of the 10000 people that live in this area behind me maybe i'll see some movement behind me this morning and most of the day we've had these mobile units set up where the residents can come down to be tested they're also the health authorities have been going into the apartments to test those people who live here today on the 2nd day. i hope to at 6 pm tomorrow morning and this is where they're hoping that these residents have been here for 40 can return to work we've seen

a spike in prices. in hong kong. and of course a quarter of those from this particular area and how i can describe this area it's probably one of the lower socio economic groups minority groups and they live in these subdivided apartments so they crammed areas where thousands of people are forced to live together and as a result they've been able to adhere to these social distancing rules and as a result of the been tested and we've seen some of the. numbers at this particular district. and the last few weeks we've seen 70 to 100 cases on a daily basis as a result we've seen the restrictions and put in place. which is the 1st of the last 12 months and next week we do expect the government to target the next area which will be the airport and we're hoping to test to put in place mandatory testing for around 70000 staff at the airports ahead of the chinese new year celebrations which is in the coming weeks so people have joined convoys across brazil calling for

president to be impeached over his handling of the crowbars pandemic but also angry about a vaccination program being delayed. is being imposed a whole spittles in the capital but remain overwhelmed by actions. reports rio de janeiro. is among the lucky few in many. thank god i am much better after a lot of work and physiotherapy it is called me a lot of hospitals in the largest city of the brazilian amazon have no room and oxygen is scarce 2 new strains of the corona virus have only made things worse for millennia. we were told to treat him at home because they have no capacity to receive more patients results or lack of oxygen tanks for patients and the called those a full. many have died of suffocation but his modest children were able to see their

60 year old father by improvising in emergency care unit in his home they bought an oxygen cylinder on the black market and hired physiotherapist to help him breathe don't want yeah it's a war with no gunshots but there are fatal victims the federal government and other states have helped my mouse and other cities of the amazon a state by sending oxygen tanks and that scene is indigenous people in remote villages have received the 1st shots of the chinese corona back vaccine. corruption has put in operation in the amazon a state on hold health professionals the elderly indigenous people considered to be more vulnerable should have been vaccinated 1st but there are again for some people like rich businessman have managed to escape the law in. brazil has the world's 2nd

largest proven 1000 death toll but it was late to start inoculation when it finally did a week ago there weren't enough vaccines to go around. 2000000 doses of oxford's astra zeneca vaccine have only just arrived from india. the thousands of brazilians took to the streets to protest against the government's handling of the pen demick treaty what the people want to vaccines for. everyone people want emergency support people want botton are out brazil's president jalal scenario has always downplayed the virus he's once more doubted the efficiency of the vaccines that infections are also growing in big cities they found barlow and rio de janeiro some bulbs governor is imposing new restrictions to stop them from spreading my nickel janor i'll just see around rio de janeiro the italian government says it's considering legal action against vaccine maker astra zeneca

after it announced plans to cut its apply to the european union the company has reduced its offering by 60 percent for the 1st quarter of the year claiming production problems it's a major setback for the blocks vaccination program last 3 pfizer said it would delay its shipments of the vaccine for up to a month ukraine is struggling to import doses of coronavirus vaccine north already say vaccinations could start by mid february although no fixed delivery date has been announced all of the countries neighbors have started vaccination campaigns or about to the care of has yet to receive a single dose. the u.k.'s vaccination rate is speeding up though the country is struggling to keep infections down some senior ministers are demanding it tougher penalties on those who don't have a lock down rules but others are instead calling for new policies to address people to address people in casual jobs but there are fears that low income workers don't have enough financial support to self isolate joined

a whole lot more. laura is among tens of thousands of food delivery riders considered critical workers out and about despite the coronavirus lockdown i only had what. i currently have i think they pull it out of my account it does feel like a moral decision. is specially now with peak time winter and often time is when we have most deliveries and when we are off it most rewards as well she admits that it's common among her fellow riders to bend the rules sometimes the widespread sort of attitude is so if it's not going to happen i'm not going to pass it on or i'm not carrying it it's kind of like sweeping under the rug in favor of your own personal life instead of really considering the global situation. government discussions reportedly underway about whether to offer fixed payments to anyone required to self isolate only serve to highlight what many say is an abject failure of test trace and isolate measures that the prime minister once promised would be

world beating it seems britain's pandemic never stops breaking new ground highest death numbers record hospital admissions even its own deadly variant and while the vaccine rollout is currently the most advanced in the world the current lockdown is also projected to be the longest one yet this in part is why recent government research shows that only 17 percent of people with symptoms are coming forward to be tested and just 11 percent of people actually self isolate when asked to do so by n.h.s. test and trace in many cases these are the lowest paid who can't afford not to go to work. there is no point in testing unless you can get people to self isolate because that's where you stop transmission we now know and actually we've known for months and months that the very people who are the most exposed to this virus who

are those on the frontline and low paid for example i care workers who can't afford to sell isolate and literally they are in that really difficult position where they have to choose between self isolation and putting food on the table so laura is not alone among society's least well off the cleaners carers and supermarket workers short of being physically ill herself she says if told to self isolate she'll instead go on delivering food to british doorsteps she has no choice journal how al-jazeera of london. the u.s. and u.k. have condemned what they call harsh tactics used against anti-government demonstrators in russia tens of thousands of protesters from the far east to moscow and st petersburg defied police warnings on saturday to demand the release of kremlin critic alexina valley sunny day ago i was from the far eastern city of

lagos dr was the only supporters faced off with police in subzero temperatures was the searches have denied permission for the demonstration was such a was that it didn't stop the crowd gathering to call for the release of the man leading russia's most prominent opposition movement. in the capital moscow tens of thousands could gather it was at least using batons on the crowds so more fierce backed by protesters as a childhood freedom alexei navalny was was was there you're from are you among those detained never alys wife u.t.m. . apologies for the poor quality she wrote in her social media page very bad light in the police van was as much as president vladimir putin has attempted to play

down relaxing of ali's influence the arrest of one of russia's most prominent opposition leaders has only inflamed his supporters. was on the law is being trampled on can an absolutely incredible man at this arrest is one of the most serious violations of human and civil rights in the russian federation but it will set a precedent that could lead to the destruction of all our civil liberties. of a glove in the euro way at the with him earlier in the week in a valley had released a video alleging president putin was the owner of a 1000000000 dollar property on the black sea this was denied by putin spokes person. one of only supporters corruption is a major source of a discontent and the constant crackdown on their movement is they say an attempt to silence them all check out the real. mystical i'm fed up with keeping quiet we've been silent for too long and it's probably time to speak that's my position time to

say that we have the right that we have the freedoms and that we have the desire to live in a completely different country. the only may not pose an immediate danger to president clinton's power but economic problems in the country are only growing as is the discontent and some analysts believe the kremlin fears the potential of a bella roost style mass dissent and the prospect of more protests. sunny day you go out jazeera. well still ahead here on al-jazeera was the call for change in tunisia demonstrators say they're fed up with broken promises corruption and poverty i want the government to ours. also he was considered tough but sad legend dream u.s. talk show host larry king dies at the age of 87.

it's time for the perfect jan and the weather sponsored by qatar airways there's a pretty obvious weather past that moment throughout europe it all confident in the atlantic goes down to the mediterranean then dives and moves northwards through eastern europe now this is active stuff is windy and wet this is slow moving and you can see there are lows all over the place so there are breaks of snow currently this one system coming into the british isles in france as well in germany going up through part of the baltic states and then there's the one that's the western windy one through italy and the atrium. attic luxemburg represents what's happening really over the european plain so snow snow showers or snow so pretty gray skies versatile and cold subzero beinart but the radioactive stuff with potential damage i think with the strength the winds coming in particular the foundation coast is

this stuff here so it's really rain or snow at heart and then across the balkans right on the coast and snow it's hard once more that's the case for the next couple of days sarajevo represents this sort of weather sleet becoming snow says drop in temperature there because subzero the sun comes out on wednesday the wind by that time much lighter some of it is catching the far north of morocco or our geria otherwise most of those africa remains remarkably quiet. sponsored poll qatar airways. has their own. tell us all really a case where us with some being compensated civilians or we listen to the only music you hear if you own the most beautiful music in the world is silent we meet with the global news makers and talk about the stories that on the edges iran really understand the differences and similarities of cultures across the world so

no matter what music we add to the news and current affairs that nasa team. or are. willing. but you watch al-jazeera of the cell robin a reminder of our top stories must testing is underway in hong kong for thousands of people in neighborhoods sealed off due to a corona virus outbreak 1st similar concern in mainland china which is seeing its biggest surge an infection since march thousands of protesters in brazil have called for pleasant tribal snorers impeachment over its handling of the pandemic a resurgence of the virus has led to a shortage of oxygen in overwhelmed hospital. and the u.s. and u.k. have condemned what they call harsh tactics against anti government demonstrators

in russia more than 3000 were detained nationwide protests demanding the release of kremlin critic alexy evolving. the un refugee agency says more than 60000 people have fled the recent violence in central african republic the fighting escalated last month around a disputed presidential election there was malcolm webb got exclusive access to a remote area of the neighboring democratic republic of congo where people have fled the violence and said this report. killing looting and rape by fighters from armed groups in the central african republic to send tens of thousands of villages on the run many of them have crossed this river. in dugout canoes on the other side is a relative safety in remote villages in the democratic republic of congo only accessible by boat he went to look for them with the un refugee agency.

and we found them in their thousands sheltering in villages along the river bank. our arrival crowd people here say they've been waiting for help since they arrived here last week they lined up hoping we brought it. and more. keep coming. others go back to retrieve possessions from their homes or crops from their farms. that's what elites back home are tried. and she came back with nothing. the rebels attacked our village last week we had a lot of gunfire they destroyed everything they raped girls and they kidnapped some of them we didn't see exactly what happened because we had to run. violence escalated into elections last month which political opposition says were rigged the armed groups say the government must go. about 2 thirds of the country including

most of its gold and diamond mines the armed groups now control the villages that we can see just over there on the other side of the river people who live on this side say they can hear gunfire when they're fighting this is one of the homes of one of the usual residents of the village of somber lower basic in the villages being completely overrun its population small and by about 20 times of the new arrivals those lucky enough to have a mosquito net sleeping on the way out in the open many others have just built basic structures made of branches and leaves they're exposed to. malaria and everybody here says there's hardly any food to eat or clean water to drink. people told us they're eating whatever edible plants they can find in the bush the local office of the u.n. refugee agency says it doesn't have funds for the new arrivals are supposed to treat them with dignity and so let me just saw with that absence and i want it up

on the wall well i mean all. i want to see their promise is that. it's not safe to go home but without help they can't relocate and settle here in congo. they're wondering how long they'll be stuck here. after a few hours we had to leave people here desperately hoping somebody will soon come back and help malcolm webb al-jazeera song democratic republic of congo. a pro independence group in disputed western sahara has launched an overnight attack in the un patrolled buffer zone near the border with mauritania the policy front says its fighters fired rockets towards a gate go out in another group a declared an end to a 3 decade old cease fire after american troops carried out a military operation in the area. the government has extended a night curfew and banned gatherings to curb the cave of 19 pandemic but it hasn't

stopped hundreds of people from protesting against repression unemployment and poverty as more. people want to bring down the regime a child that 1st emerged a decade ago has made a comeback on the very same streets what's newsy is just one revolution unfolded. despite it bringing political change people in the capital tunis and several other cities all angry thousands have once again been protesting demanding further economic social and political reforms better living conditions and an end to police brutality that it will work if you go to protests you will die if you go to school you will die there is always police repression and yet we haven't seen their presence when there are murders fasts rape and terrorism. you know the f.i.d. believe i will demand about the politicians have mercy on this country we're tired

of the incompetence of their lies and robberies. we want this country to stand up again we've had enough. yes. some of this week's demonstrations have turned on. and security forces responding with tear gas and water cannons. activists say more than $1000.00 people including minors have been detained or charged with theft and vandalism all the young men who marched the past few days must be released this is our demand and we will not give up they can say that they can suppress us with the police but we are not afraid of the police or the public prosecutor i to musea faces severe economic problems made worse by the pandemic than a 3rd of its youth on employed with some even trying to migrate to europe in a national address on tuesday to see him prime minister his german machine she tried to calm the situation and i won and when i am well aware that there is anger

and frustration in many areas i know that they cannot make a social situation is a crisis deepened back over 1000 your voice is heard and your anger is a legitimate it is my role and that of the government to work towards the demands and make the dream of to come true. the government has announced a ban on gatherings until mid february and extended a nighttime curfew because a growing number of coronavirus cases and even deaths but many are defying not to demand change so high that. all of the world's most wanted man accused of running asia's biggest crime syndicate has been arrested in the netherlands nor course taken in by dutch police on australia's request they want him to be extradited to face trial. they've gotten us talk show host larry king has died in california he was 87 conducted more than 50000 interviews in

a broadcasting career spanning 6 decades gabriel and takes a look back at his life and career why did it with his trademark suspenders and rolled up shirtsleeves larry king was a legend of broadcast a fixture not only in america but around the world larry king died on saturday at a hospital in los angeles cause of death unknown he had been hospitalized earlier this month from coping 1000 king conducted nearly 50000 interviews over his career with presidents and heads of states celebrities you name it he interviewed them earning himself the nickname of the king of talk and count his so warts and recognitions like this lifetime achievement award bestowed on him in 2011 i'm very proud to have. been in this business still. going to be doing other things i can't leave it i couldn't retire born in new york to orthodox jewish

parents from eastern europe king started in radio before moving to television it was larry king live his trademark interview program on c.n.n. from 1985 to 2010 where he often landed interviews with world leaders who rarely spoke to western media news outlets our special guest tonight is brother leader moammar gadhafi the leader of the nation of libya what you used to be called colonel what changed from colonel to brother leaving. what sort of relationship do you want now with the united states. being. a king or not recruited in any way. king who married 8 times faced numerous health challenges later in life but as he aged and his career while. down he was able to remain relevant party has never he never fully retired working the final years of

his life hosting an interview program on a russia government backed r t an english news channel larry king as guy he was on saturday after his death was announced this scene at his star on the hollywood walk of fame and sadness by his passing by those who had listened to his voice for so many years i mean this tour star was here so kids i used to listen to him up on the theory see it was a crap piece of celebrities to barbra streisand tweeting in part he was one of a kind rest in peace ellen generous i can think of few people in the world of television more iconic than larry king i don't know what to say except to you. my audience. thank you and instead of goodbye. i'm of soul larry king was 87 years old gabe rosendo.

miners have been rescued in china as the stuff of being trapped underground for 2 weeks they were among the 22 caught in the blast at a gold mine sundog province at least one mother is known to have died while the condition of the others is. musicals festivals have taken a back seat during the pandemic but some of us have god on line and that's allowed them to accommodate even more people than usual a lot in america at a listen you may want to check out one such festival and los angeles in central chile being hosted 3000 meters above sea level. and the end is mountains surrounding the port deal ski lodge are often filled with the sound of music. 50 especially gifted young musicians from the americas are chosen each year to partake in classes from world masters all expenses paid. this year the pandemic is silence the noisy halls and salons of the port deal

international festival and academy of classical music but it's going ahead regardless good morning welcome to a new day of the party your international music festival simply or not as we now know chilean conductor and violinist alexander all is hosting a hybrid version of. resistance from many of the world's most prestigious orchestras are giving students personalized classes online we have this urge to to be able to communicate now even if we if we are so far apart there is a silver lining because the festival this year is being broadcast via streaming globally a far larger audience can now take part in master classes that aim to showcase the often unrecognized power of music not just to dissolve distances but often to repair fracture hearts and minds

a lot of the spanish psychiatrist and therapist typical middle left many speechless when he showed how music can stimulate the brain and revive memories in people with all timers disease and dimentia. this video demands. treating how hearing the music of swan lake reconnected former prima ballerina medical and sallust has gone viral. or should thankfully it's been scientifically demonstrated that our musical memory loss and told very advanced stages of alzheimer's you can forget your son's name or your birthday but songs or music important in your life are main in an area of our brain that is less damaged . nuala just to show that music is key for developing a creative mind but classical music is timeless says conductor killed that the god of the handbook state opera is just in touch with the common man who are you system

of. greek humanism all of the movement of what. he says that the shared mission of musicians is to ensure that these humanitarian ideals stay alive and relevant in these times of upheaval especially when art and science are being shown to be increasingly codependent you see in human al-jazeera scientists chile. your child is their movement so rotten a reminder of our top stories mass testing is underway in hong kong for thousands of people in neighborhoods sealed off jews were coronavirus arbroath people in $150.00 residential blocks in the 2nd day of lockdown the area council halls of hong kong's new cases over the past.