blue ah ah, reminder the top stories here al jazeera, these europe in government says it's detained. 16 un staff under the country's new state of emergency because of their quote participation in terror. the un is calling for their immediate release. thousands of migrants are stuck on the batteries border amid plunging temperatures, blocked by polish troops from entering the u. ponens as people are being ushered over the border by better russian armed units. and analysts say the pledges countries have made a cop $26.00 to tackle climate change this decade would still lead to a $2.00 degrees celsius temperature rise the century. that's far more than a $1.00 degree limit. they promised india's taj mahal has been shrouded

in smug with abolition hitting dangerous levels across new delhi and other parts of the north. a severe deterioration and air quality has been blamed on farmers violating a ban on crops, double burning, and agricultural states. people who also ignored ban on fireworks to celebrate devali. one survey found 80 percent of families in the region have reported ailments like headaches, breathing problems and runny noses due to the air pollution. toxic foam has covered parts of the yamuna river flowing through the indian capital. new daily local i to visit was caused by the illegal dumping of industrial waste and untreated sewage. water that comes as hindu devotees. place to mark the chassis, roger a religious festival, to thank the sun god. india's water supply board blames industrial waste and untreated pollutants from neighboring states, or the rivers, worsening pollution. finally, the harbor, more than that,

the water is extremely dirty, but we don't have many options. and it is a ritual to take a bath in a body of water. so we have to come. i hope the government pays attention to the cleaning of yamuna, inducing a massive spike in dingey cases. most of these are coming from 8 states. hospitals are being asked to redirect cobra 19 beds to take in patience with the mosquito borne disease. i've named michelle reports from new delhi. this was supposed to be a festive time for the caution family. they're sending out invitations for their oldest son's wedding next month. but the sudden passing off his aunt combination, davy, days after she contracted dingey means celebrations, will be muted. something glare dickie daniel. good bye. after she went on the ventilator, the doctor warned us that for being he patients, laker, there was only a 5 percent away when it died, even after the fee was up. say to you, there is a disk of organ peter had treatment. luca financial on our family, india has reported more than $120000.00 cases of danger this year. while pen jobs

case load has reached an all time high. several other states have reported more cases over the last few weeks compared to the same time last year. in new delhi hospitals like this one are converting other wards to cope with the influx of patience. the city recorded 1100 cases last week at par with the total case count in october. at least 10 people have died their dang jakita. the current situation of dangling is very bad in delhi. we are getting many cases of fever, almost 250 to 300 cases of fever, and out of that to 70, to 80 percent. and angie cases, exports blame the extended monsoon this year and improve testing for the recent optic in cases change in rainfall. pattern, coupled with rapid openings ation could increase dangly season in india and make it more deadly. another issue is that the o system good will use the stanton systems and all the him, you know,

system is getting stronger in terms of distinction. while some civic bodies have carried out fogging and fumigation to arrest the spread of dangling, the central government has dispatched public health experts to 7 states to improve testing and manage response. the local re, 19 caseload in the country has made it easier for the underfunded health care system to address the dang he outbreak. even as the normal state of order for this is c, a sergeant cases of the vehicle virus export say cases of both diseases. wilson declining in a couple of weeks as temperatures continued to dip ahead of winter. pardon me, little al jazeera, who deli, another 6 former associates, or former us president donald trump had been ordered to appear before the congressional committee investigating january storming of the capital building. senior advisor, steven miller and former press secretary, katie mckinney,

are the latest to be subpoenaed. they've now been issued for $35.00 people, including national security advisor, michael flynn, former senior advisor, jason miller, and attorney john eastman. more than $670.00 people have been charged for taking part in the right at the capital building on january. the 6th, the top court in the us state of oklahoma has overturned a $465000000.00 ruling against drug make a johnson and johnson over its alleged part in the nation's opioid crisis. the pharmaceutical john was accused of fueling the epidemic through deceptive marketing . but the time a supreme court has ruled the de la cord wrongly interpreted the states public nuisance law in 2019 or a half a 1000000 people in the u. s. died from period overdoses. in the last 2 decades in miami, that's quite a reversal, isn't it?

it is essentially, this was the 1st case to be kind and i was there the day that the judge made that room ruling in norman oklahoma and essentially all the other states we're looking at this is the template of how to make big pharmaceutical companies like johnson and johnson pay for the damage they say they have done. there are 2700 pending court cases. and what the supreme court no close said was look, you misuse this public nuisance law. so now they've thrown that entire case out. i remember very distinctly outside the courtroom meeting, a mother who lost her son. he'd been an athlete got hooked on these pain killers and ultimately died. and she was very happy with that decision at that point in time. so this is a severe blow, i think, to the hundreds of thousands of families that have been affected by this opioid epidemic. same. and he mentioned the, the families and how it's affected them. what kind of other recourse should they have if they do want to try and go through the court system?

well, as i said there all these other pending court cases in every other state in the country, there's currently one going on in california, the 2700 other cases. and i think if they're going to take a lesson from what happened in oklahoma, it is not to use such a broad reaching law as public nuisance. it will ultimately be very difficult, i think, to blame companies like johnson and johnson for this opioid epidemic. and the company itself, along with several of those, have offered to settle all of these cases to the tune of about $4000000000.00. but in oklahoma, they were actually asking for around that amount of money just for that one state, because they say the treatment programs are so expensive to treat people who become hooked on these opioids and these painkillers. they wanted that much money for that one state alone. so what happens next is unknown. i certainly think it will have an effect on the other legal cases in all other 49 states. and again, i thank you very much indeed. united nation says west africa is becoming one of the

world's major transit hubs for drug trafficking. the amount of cocaine seats in the region grew 10 times between 20152019. liberia is one of the countries where drugs are making their way from latin america to the european markets. nicholas hark met one former warlord, who now says he's on the right side of the drug school. this once feared warlord during lay barriers, decade long, civil war says he's now fighting a drug epidemic he's my pops says this man. i would kill for him in these ghettos in the capital monrovia, the children who once fought for him have now grown into gang members and drug addicts. they call him general, but naked because he fought without clothes alongside children hooked on drugs. he provided before going into battle, bly says he and his army of child soldiers ate the hearts of children. they'd capture. i'm looking for g. you promise me and i you were given

foreign pitcher greg bullet ish for what purpose? asked this man. the enemy is back in the most brilliant children. that's why you seated that one warrior. that mission is going to be struggle. little if no rescue these guys. the enemy, he refers to our drug lords in monrovia were told to leave, and that gangs are after us. the un says liberia is among several west african countries used as transit hubs for cocaine and heroin coming from latin american asian countries to european markets. the next day we meet bly at his home in his backyard, our barracks for the teenagers. he's picked off the streets. they say nigerian gang members are distributing drugs in the ghettos hooking children on heroin or pharmaceuticals. like the painkiller tramadol, i want to become a lawmaker because no one will talk for us in the house of representatives. we are

vulnerable on the streets, smoking drugs. i want to become a law mikka to protect my friends. bly has admitted to the country's truth and reconciliation commission that he is responsible for the killings of more than $20000.00 people during the civil war. now he says he's these children's protector . the work that the former world saucer boy has done with treat children has attracted roblox sympathy, and as protected him in effect from public prosecution. despite the recommendations made by the truth and reconciliation commission, one possibly says protecting children as a way for him to repent for his past crimes. that's what i bid were wrong, and there was no excuse for it. and me and others who did this should be for if we're as i'm with him for justice, i want to be giving back for this former warlord. liberia has become the frontline of a drug war. it to not afford to lose. he says it's a battle he will fight out of responsibility and killed for his past crimes and for

his country. statements that few here are in a position to challenge. nicholas hawk al jazeera monrovia 20 children killed by a fire in a school and near have been buried by their families in the city of muradi covered in the national flag. the victims were taken to a cemetery after a ceremony at a mosque. on monday, 3 classrooms made of straw, were consumed by the fire at a preschool and primary school. children killed were aged between 3 and 8. dozens more were injured. and he's 26 schools. her girls have reopened in afghanistan's 3rd largest city, herat girls there can now 10th grade $7.00 to $12.00. despite the taliban ban on classes for older girls in the rest of the country. no other secretary schools are known to have reopened for girls elsewhere in herat province or to seizing power. nearly 3 months ago the taliban promised some form of education for girls under

international pressure. women and girls were banned from school and work when they were in power in the 19 ninety's orders in y n a. can i do that? that them, i got the better i wish that schools all over afghanistan would start soon, and that girls and women have the right to study because half of society is made up of women. job. afghanistan has launched its 1st polio vaccination campaign since the taliban came to power the amos to immunize millions of children against the crippling disease and dismounted vow reports the campaign signals, a change in policy towards vaccines. from the countries, new leaders, medical volunteers in the afghan capital cobbled going from door to door to deliver anti polio vaccine color that you do want to come point during this campaign around 1300000 children will be vaccinated targeting we have $7130.00 volunteers carrying out the program in there. the ultimate aid, though is to reach all eligible children below 5 years old. a total of $10000000.00,

including about $4000000.00 at remote, or previously inaccessible areas. us benefiting vaccines in afghanistan hasn't always been an easy process. well, i think, i mean, better than lake as the challenge is massive when traveling between provinces, what and there isn't much transportation. it's not easy for the teams to go to the rural areas to vaccinate the kids, while cynically of a sudden we had to wait until afternoon because the regional counselor wasn't allowing us to start vaccinating. we got harassed on the road because we are women working on this program valenzuela before coming to paula, the tally body, ported that he prevented the delivery of vaccines in some of the areas under their control. the allegedly used to warn villagers against the vaccines as a western plot to steady lies muslim children. that styles seems to have changed on the coach in the now with the grace of allah. all we look after all the 34 provinces and 400 districts. there is no conflict now there is peace and

coordination under the taliban. we are on coordination with all ministries, media groups, international health organizations and donors. aversion to vaccines, however still lingers among presidents in the far flung regions. campaigners are trying to both access to and spread the wellness in those areas. vaccines are coupled with an extra those of vitamin a to help strengthen the children's immune system. the you and his planning more vaccination companies in both of got a son and pakistan. the only 2 countries who are polio is still endemic, had fun dizzier, south careers facing a major shortage of a vital fuel additive that threatens to bring its transport industry to a standstill. the chemical compound known as urea, is essential for the operation of diesel engines. there, but it's been supplier, china is cutting exports as priyanka. gupta explains this vehicle is

running short of urea and silkwood millions of diesel cars, buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles. across south korea. the fuel additive is imported from china, but it's putting on the brakes. here maddy or your me so the situation is really bad. i drove about 70 kilometers to a petrol station to just get some urea for my truck. and there were long queues and vehicles and my turn didn't come. so i just left entry 100 drivers, a panic buying, and they were ports of hoarding. fuel stations are running out of store with isn't loderman 8 or 9 truck drivers out of 10. don't come any more. leave ross 80 to 90 percent of our big customers. they always ask why we haven't secured enough urea, so we feel very sorry for them. no. you. your water solution is used to cut toxic emissions of nitrogen oxide from diesel vehicles. in 2015, in an effort to cub rising air pollution,

the south korean government made it mandatory for all diesel powered cars, buses, and free trucks to use the chemical china is the country's biggest supplier. but since october it's faced a cold shortage that's created. it's worth power crisis in years, and b ging has now tight in exports. in south korea, the president is calling for come to him, while soupy turtle the government is doing our best to solve you, rear import issues promptly and find alternative sources. so there was no need for excessive concern or military aircraft as being for just really to get supplies or do her utah a little. we firstly arranged when urea from australia and the currently in talks in government levels. regarding this, the defense ministry is also preparing support for rapid transportation. many fear the shortage could force millions of cargo trucks off the roads, causing major disruption, informing businesses, industrial ad factories,

the overall production of any kind of material. here, korea is threatened to be, to be hauled here. so this is a supply chain crisis for home here inside korea, but also for exports in korea is a search and the importance of exporting country in the global scale. so this could also mean global impact. aisha for the biggest economy has so far managed to offer much of the economic damage from the crone of ours pandemic to strong exports. but many here are worried if the urea shortest continues that recovery could get a lot tougher. priyanka hooked up all the 0. stella had this news and after a current of ours and forced into both the curtain rises again on the doha film festival at his sport. barcelona new coach says he's ready to leave the team away from the most difficult moment in the cops history. and he's here with that story. ah

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whole ah ah, ah, cinema was one of the industry's worst hit by the pandemic. and return of film festivals is seen as a key element of its recovery. over the next 5 days, the agile festival in cat o's, capitol, doha, is highlighting the best movie talent from the middle east and further afield. dasa jabari went down the red carpet to take a look. 031 feature films and 54 shorts. that is the line up for this years. as yell film festival. the organizers are hoping this year's events will be

a fresh start since the pandemic force most events to be held remotely last year. yet that the land, nothing on as yet. film festival returns with this years, the press play out is to move forward out of pause mode and rekindle people's passion for play, exploration and discovery through shared cultural experiences. shut off and keep you close on this film festival highlights talent in the middle east. and now includes more countries. the program has 85 films from 44 nations, nearly a 3rd of them made by women filmmakers. i'll mention wanted vento, this is the trailer for the latest film from to time academy award winning. a radian director asked pharaoh di the movie. a hero is a compelling slice of life story that won the grand prix at cannes film festival earlier this year. so that's it. iranian act, your m u j. d d plays the lead character,

a man who is down on his luck on the surface. but as the twist of fate unfold, a rich tapestry of human behavior and deep philosophical quandaries are revealed humana. angela says that's exactly why the film has global appeal bonanza. the mom before to the engine, this films about humanity and human relations. and sometimes you have a film that's about to specific society which differs in each country because of cultural differences. but once you have a story but people in the relationships, then it doesn't matter where the story is told, it's universal. and that's why a global audience can relate to this phone. a hero is opening the film festival this year and its ron's official submission for next year was academy awards. director ask how these work is being screened alongside other award winning films from loving on turkey and germany. all of which highlights the broad reach and impacts of this event in the world of cinema ah, international films are just one part of the meeting cause our section plays an

important role in expanding the country's culture footprint to an international audience. one such filmmaker is katara much to me, he is short film and then they burn the she has $12.00 international wards. the film is about his mother's gradual and terminal memory loss. over the course of many years, a lot of makers need to be represented to within the places that they're in. and i think because it is sort of a platform that celebrates all kinds of backgrounds. people that come from all places, but that call up at home. i think that really isn't important. platform, as you know, means generations in arabic, a fitting name for a festival, with the goal of supporting emerging talents and influential artists for many years to come door such a part, i'll just 0, doha. now he's ending with a sport. thank you so much on all england's t 20 cricket captain says the racism scandal engulfing the country's domestic game

. isn't something his team hiding away from morgan side to getting ready to face new zealand in the world cup, semi finals, england looking to win this competition for a 2nd time and follow that triumph in the one day will come back in 2019. they be using the not memorable final a couple of years ago. the semi takes place and i'll be back on wednesday. the build up like game. what has been completely overshadowed by accusations of institutional racism in yorkshire county cricket club report, finding the former player as emer feet was the victim of a racial, harassment and bullying. but the club initially said it wouldn't be disciplining any one. he has since received an apology. from yorkshire and several senior figures have resigned from the club. when matters are serious nature ever particularly when it comes to discrimination we. we told her that situation in divers libraries.

so we try and share stories as much as we can. we were all products of can be tricky age rather korea can get his stansell rolls. while we've been talking to the daddy merritt cricket correspondent, dean wilson, he says, the handling of this racism case is damaging the games. reputation in england. any enemies problem at the moment? that's for sure. when you've got a team out here trying to compete for the 2nd woke up in a row. but all the stories, all the coverage about the game, front page back page and broadcasting bullets in all been about this issue of racism, yorkshire and, and it's been a real issue that goes deeper than just one club. i think the game is really looking at itself in terms of a and you know,

they're called for evidence now to try and get a real picture where the game is in regards to this issue. but it's been very difficult weekend and certainly a bad image for the game at the moment. there's no doubt that the story has been the subject of a lot of conversations within the england camp. and there are a number of players who play for your friends and colleagues involved in the story . so they certainly have impacted the guy that here. but, you know, as i say there, i'm just sitting there reading environment is a very healthy, diverse and inclusive one. and i think, i think there is a feeling that i wish that that could be replicated throughout the game of a clubs and the dressing rooms. i boss alone as a new head coach. chevy says he's ready to lead the team away from the most difficult moments in the clubs history. chevy has taken charge of training for the 1st time since his official introduction. on monday he want,

every possible trophy is about supplier, including 4 champions, leagues and 8 spanish. the titles right now though, the clip off the title pace and have debts of more than $1500000000.00. many plays away and international gc this week, some bad news for french work when a whole pauper, the manchester united midfield, it could be out of action for the rest of the year after injuring his own. during training, france, pike has extended name woke up qualified on saturday. a goals european. so we'll have a new name from next season. we are global players, especially we are game j. it's to become b, d p. we'll talk more featured new events in the united arab emirates, japan, south africa, and belgium. the total price fund across the season will be an excess of $200000000.00. we embrace and 2022 d p. world tour will feature the richest total price bond in our tours history.

we believe that is an incredible accomplishment coming out of the pandemic and, and it's something that we are very, very proud of. and so the world's top tennis players are getting ready to finish the year in style. the season ending doubly t foreigners kick off. on wednesday, the tournaments involves the world's top aid available players. 6 of the 8 participants are competing in the event for the 1st time or in a saddle anchor is the top seed after? well, number one, ash parsi decided not to travel to mexico. oh my god. yeah, this is something special and i don't know. i was in to qualified for w t. finance and i have this feature in my market it's, it's really important for me and i'm really happy to have it. i mean, you know, it's a different event. it's my 1st time playing w, the final. i'm very excited. it's great. i mean, you're having a great time, new mexico. everything is very well organized and way to start. okay, better say sports looking for now let's get back to lauren in london. and he,

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keeping many visitors awake. revenue from tory isn't enough. here at the outset national park and you all ceremony has been launched the whole creation than individuals pay $5000.00. yes. dollars to name an elephant. the aim this year is to raise $1000000.00. much of it for conservation in michigan. ah. 16 un staff are detained in ethiopia. capital, the government has accused them of participation in terror. ah, lauren taylor, this is al jazeera live from london, also coming up hundreds of migrants and refugees are left freezing at the poland. belarus border where the ear.