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china ends travel restrictions for inbound passengers just as cove at $19.00 infection serge across the country. ah. hello, i'm darren jordan, this is av 0. live from dough are also coming up. iran faces international condemnation. after it executes 2 men for killing a power military officer during protesters rushes $36.00, our seats fails to stop the fighting. as the cranium celebrate orthodox christmas, and the most severe drought in 70 years, the un warns millions of people could stop and countries across east africa. china has lifted pandemic restrictions on foreign travel,

ending almost 3 years of self imposed isolation. quarantine is now no longer required for inbound travelers, but several countries are demanding pre departure, coven test for people heading abroad. it follows a surgeon cases in china and recent weeks after the government abandoned its strict 0 covered policy last month. well, the lifting of restrictions coincides with the thought of the lunar new year travel rush, china's health minister says it's concerned about the virus spreading as people gather for celebrations, the governments urgent people to wear mos on public transport. katrina, you as more from beijing will here on sunday for many people living in china. it knocks the real end of the 0, covet 19 policy because before to day it was impossible to leave china and enter without having to undergo weeks of strict government central. and home quarantine, so from to day people feel very excited and quite liberated to go and travel outside the country. according to a major chinese travel business website searches for outbound flights compared to

this time last year jumped by more than 80 percent in the favorite destination. was thailand, you could see the embassy, a few 100 meters behind me. they're going to be very busy. no doubt over the next few weeks processing visas. other favorite destination searched for include japan, south korea, the u. s. and australia. some countries up to 20 have impose restrictions on passengers screening restrictions. ask them to take an a cobra testing if they are found positive, they weren't able to pull their flight. so these countries, most recently joining this list include portugal. the netherlands have joined the likes of the u. s. u. k, and canada. this weekend marks the beginning of tune, which is the 40 day travel period leading up to and around the noon and new year period pre pandemic. it was described as the largest annual human migration in the world. and this year authorities are expecting 2000000000 trips to be made. nationwide, a lot of demand is going to be coming from migrant workers. you've been here

working in the cities. many of them have not returned home to see their families in rural remote areas for the past 3 years. and the government is very worried because right now the country's experiencing a surge and covet 19 infections. and the worrying about exposing these rural remote areas which have less developed health systems to outbreaks of the virus. and tony chang has reaction from thailand, the top destination, the chinese tourists. well, i think they see this as an opportunity at the same time beyond those who are directly involved in the tourist industry, there is a certain amount of trepidation. people are very aware the time that was the 1st country to see a cove infection outside of china. how, when the pandemic started, and i think the concern is with those, the variance spreading, that there is the possibility of a new varian coming with infection rates high and china, to that ends. the authorities here have said that people arriving from china will be able to buy vaccinations, cost oh,

that they're not going to be forcing anyone to do so. i think there's a consent also. the chinese vaccines are not desperately effective. again, tyna was one of the 1st countries to get sino back. there was one of the 1st vaccinations available here, but it was shown not to be desperately effective. and i think the hope is that some of the tourists arrived from china will take the opportunity to get madonna by is that some of the other vaccinations that are available here that aren't on offer in china? that said, i think overall people to hoping that the economic benefits will outweigh the possible concerns about that, that further spread of curb 19th, once people start traveling back in that situation will normalize that the money will come flooding back in that's been international condemnation of iran not re hang 2 men accused of killing a member of the countries revolutionary god. in november, ahmed mattie teremy was a national karate champion onside mom at her seine, was described as

a volunteer coach for children. amnesty international says both convictions relied on forced confessions. the you says it's a pulled, the u. s. has demonic stopped. what he calls sham trials. nika motors are. he's a journalist and host of the iran podcast. she says recent executions or any feeling more dissent. it seems like the government by rushing through these cases and while human rights organizations on this international specifically saying without any resemblance of justice or due process is essentially trying to instill fear and send the message to the rest of the protesters in the center is that this is what's going to happen to you and that they're using any means to try to crash the protests and to essentially send the protesters back home. the previous to execution, follow the same hot or young man failure on known and executed through rush courts and also abruptly in the early hours of the day. and this time also to say to man

$20.21. and both hang especially the, this is the fear of what it's actually doing is generating more anger's generating even more protests. we're seeing funerals of protestors turning into new protests themselves. actually, the 2 men that were hanged were arrested around the protests that were for the funeral of one of the other killed protest. so it just seems to be generating more anger and more intervals of protests and essentially energizing more people to join this body else. movement and mom and miranda, some of the university of toronto, he believes as little popular support for the young man says rights groups have an ulterior motive. we have to be careful about the human rights organizations are funded by western governments or funded by institutions closely related with

western governments, amnesty international. we know how we're supporting nato and honest on a it is posted later when the political establishment in the united states. we have to remember that over 60 police officers were murdered during this period. if you compare this to that, say the united states found be roughly comparing it. we're taking into account that the population of the united states is 4 times greater than iran. that would mean like 225060 police officers in the united states being killed by ryan. so i think if we take a look at things in, in this sort of context, then it would be far more complicated than what these western human rights organizations are saying. ah, russia unilateral 36 hour ceasefire in ukraine for orthodox christmas has ended,

but has been no let up in fighting over that period. that's left orthodox christians in ukraine, celebrating christmas in the shadow of conflict. charles dropped the reports now from keith. oh, churches have stood here for almost a 1000 years. cubes, elaborate cathedral is one of the most important also talks christian institutions in the world. but this, she is christmas. syllabus is different. if you're a buddy i love the 1st time the liturgy is being delivered in ukrainian by recently formed ukrainian orthodox church. for centuries, the ukrainian church was conducted the christmas service in ancient slavic, and russian times have changed. she has them, i saw it. i think people have changed, the state is changing. we see historical justice and the nation is being formed. it's very important to eradicate everything russian from ireland, i guess,

or russian church that. oh, was here before i ever supports in like her russian or z and put is, was you. oh so no. when we gen have rudy korean church i, i'm really glad to oh, sentiments like these have been growing since roches illegal annexation of crimea and areas of the dumbass in 2014. they have now been institutionalized in the country that suffering a full scale invasion and more than 10 months of war as the newly formed orthodox church of your gray and holes christmas pres. here for the 1st time, the ukrainian church affiliated with moscow has no choice but to hold a service at another site close by you crean accuses it of supporting and even helping russia in the wall. something the church vehemently denies the priest. he

is one of a number on a ukrainian sanctions list. the police and army have rated numerous russian orthodox churches across ukraine since the war started orthodox priest metropolitan . clement says his church has no affiliation with moscow. other than a spiritual one and accuses ukraine of flouting its own constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion worship. so does not sheep girl simply let us have thomas sure. this is shown by the fact that the contract for the use of the cathedral by our church was terminated without appropriate procedures. another denomination was allowed to conduct the christmas service in the church, and course you as it is aggressive and discriminatory towards the worshippers of our church. it reminds us of the situation that existed in the totalitarian days of the soviet union were kansas city. there are a few of worshippers at this church on christmas morning, but it isn't under should get some later. sure. of course, we're

a little sad that today we're not in a cathedral, but if god's well, the main thing is to pray humbly and then go to decide as needed. rushes invasion hasn't only pushed ukraine into the arms of the west. it's further dividing. it's all said ox christian communities to chance travel al jazeera keith where the election of the new government in israel christmas celebrations have been tense for orthodox palestinians, who say they're facing increasing hostility. a christian cemetery has been desecrated in jerusalem and church, and the land is being occupied by israeli settlers. when of smith reports from ramallah in the occupied west mac. oh, the world's oldest christine community says it's feeling the pressure like never before. rama's orthodox church was packed the christmas day mass. even though christians make up just one percent of the population of the occupied west bank down from 11 percent at the end of the ottoman era in 1922. and now with the most

far right is railey government has ever been few here see that trend reversing. who thought tail as urban? what are the plans of these extreme parties and what they believe in are based on expelling the other from holy places in jerusalem and all of palestine? that is unrealistic because we palestinians have a long history here. we are very rooted in this land. israel's occupation, the stranglehold it has on the economy and the security situation, or what drives most palestinians to leave. church leaders here have warned that christians become the target of frequent and sustained attacks by fringe radical groups in jerusalem and the holy land. it's a reminder of the palestinian christian say they suffer as much under israel's occupation as muslims do. and this conflict is much more about land than it is about religion. settlers occupied this privately held church land in jerusalem with police protection 2 weeks ago. they say that carrying out archaeological digs,

the church says it's not granted permission. bottom 30 christine graves were desecrated earlier this week. israel's foreign ministry says the vandalism wasn't immoral act. that is an affront to religion. to teenagers have been arrested william m t out of the list the hard we are exposed to. is there 80 aggression and settlers edition the not the damage corps on roads destroy places. we are used to that yet either. it's not noon, but it's increasing with the new administration need that resale it. the message of christmas is that one day, this landlord had turned to the palestinians who have the right to it, and that rate will never be lost with mercury lie allen on face the whole world, the west and the arab well can see what is happening here we hear the words, but we do not see their action is not a burden us issue. palestinian christians are often called the living stones of christianity because they can trace their history to the birth of the church 2000 years ago. and in a speech to mark orthodox christmas present mahmoud abbas said our people will

continue to stand firm on our land. the land of our ancestors, bernard smith, al jazeera ramallah in the occupied westbank. not more so to come here now does air including my responsibility. our responsibility is to our country. the many challenges facing kevin mccarthy was elected us house speaker after 15 votes plus our californians are weathering a waiver devastating storms which continued to batter the coastline more steamers. ah, hello, the weather is pretty a wet across much of the middle east at the moment, including here. the cats are, you can see that a long line of cloud that's been bringing some heavy downpours, little localized flooding across central parts of saudi arabia through canada.

other side of the gulf pushing across into iran or western disturbance, dis, just gathering up towards the afghanistan, received some snow there. that'll make its way across northern parts of afghanistan push on towards pakistan, scattering a showers around the caspian sea. just running back to was that eastern side of the mediterranean, and they still those who go on 3, monday by monday, where to where the may will make his way across iraq through q weight, northern areas of saudi arabia. i think we should be in the clear hair and cut up by that stays doha. around 20 degrees celsius with some present spells of sunshine, sunshine, a shower mile across northern parts of africa. we got some water to showers just around the coastal fringes of libya and northern areas of egypt as well. west africa generally try but along the coast again here we might just see one or 2 showers, but real heavy showers. they are recalls draped across the tropics, more very heavy rain there, into the democratic republic of congo, just around the riff valley, more showers, the zimbabwe,

and also for mozambique. ah, the harmful pathogens are increasingly affecting our lives with terrible consequences. a new documentary asks why that we've learned any lessons from the h. i. v epidemic in the fight against coven 19. how we ignored the global. so to put profits before people. and it won't cost ah, time of pundents on all. just lou . ah!

we'll get back to provide about top stories here. this china has lifted pandemic restrictions on foreign travel after almost 3 years. corn to he's no longer required for inbound travelers, but several countries are demanding pre departure covered tests for people heading . iran tracing international condemnation offered hanging to men accused of killing a member of the countries revolutionary god. in november, the you says it's a pulled, the u. s. is demanding an end to what it calls sham trials. and rushes unilateral. 36 r c sly in ukraine for orthodox christmas has ended. keep did not agree to the true san said russia continue. this attacks accused moscow trying to use the situation to reposition troops. countries in east africa and the horn of africa are suffering the most severe drought in 70 years. the un has worn to famine. if aid is not provided soon, catherine saw report some tacoma in northwest kenya. this is

a familiar site in somalia, capital mogadishu, hundreds of families, i heading to the capitol from areas across the country. they are fleeing a drought that has wiped out their livestock and left them without food and water. some of their children have died many r malnourished. amena mohammed recently arrived at his camp. she's struggling to make ends meet soccer and that will show it. when i wake up in the morning, i make jail popcorn. this will be my children's only meal. the last 2 years have been hard on people in countries like somalia, kenya, and if you appear for rainy seasons have failed. it's likely the 5th season won't make much of a difference across east africa. at least 36000000 people are affected, including children who are severely malnourished. 11000000 ethiopians and 4000000

canyons are close to starvation more than 8000000. so marley's have nothing to eat . millions of farm animals have died. and 16000000 people cannot get enough water. we normally of averted the farming was the tuition still are critical or also so affected the food production? ah, which means 70 percent of her who bought ocean somalia has been affected by the by the throat ah, on so it's affected the agitation where all those young people under age who offered to buy the drug are not going to go to the school agency. say some districts are heading towards a family in the last time one was declared in somalia was in 2011. 0 boy realty is the low surgeon, but at the same time we are calling to focus on the recovery under. yes. does most

important to us as we wanted to prevented the cares of the humming height is in canyon leaving in irish areas are relying on the government and humanitarian organizations. kenya has declared the trout a national disaster because all through the year are 0, visited several counties in the north to cover the d to your rating situation. people are receiving main and cooking oil, but this whole does not come often. and villages are we are talking to say it's not even enough. doctor's dealing with malnutrition cases say some children who leave in remote areas often come to the hospital when they're already too weak to be saved. wildlife has also been affected. the government estimates at least 200 elephants died because of the drought in 2020 to the region as in the middle of

another rain season. some areas have hard rain fall, but weather experts say it may not be enough. that means millions of people who desperately need help may go into the next year. even was off katherine sawyer, all jazeera nairobi, 46 soldiers from ivory coast accused by malia being mercenaries of returned home. a group was pardoned on friday, 6 months after being detained. there were flown to be commercial capital of abidjan . i reco says the soldiers were part of a united nations peacekeeping mission, and molly arrest bought that debility ral between the 2 countries. see you as president, has congratulated republican kevin mccarthy and being elected speaker the us house of representatives. joe biden said he is ready to work with a party whose divisions were laid bare during a bruising 5 day vote. alan fish a report after an historic queen and to leaking into the

after a night of drama and contemplation, it was 15 time. lucky for kevin mccarthy, the california republican finally flipped enough foods to secure the position. a speaker of the us house of representatives. the speaker, the house, my ultimate responsibility is not to my party, my conference, or even our congress. my responsibility. our responsibility is to our country. he told everyone he had the votes to win on the 4 people and he didn't. 2 votes of present. gates. gates essentially blocked his way to the chair as he fell short of the number of votes required by one. it led to incredible scenes on the house floor with the to be confronted by colleagues was exchanged, fingers pointed, and physical confrontation, apparently avoided. as one congressman had to be held back by colleagues,

the conversations continued and suddenly to adjourn to monday was rejected. mccarthy wanted to go again. the scene summed up by one democrat if he offered his parties, no money for the poor. madam clerk, i rise to say, wow. and then it was done. mccarthy finally became speaker of the $118.00 congress. kevin mccarthy moved into this because of his earlier this week, but several times in the chamber. it looked premature. a group of ultra conservatives blocked his elevation, but slowly he groaned them don't offering a raft to concessions, including a change of rules and who could challenge the speaker and the promise of seats on influential committees. democrats congratulating mccarthy on his when the warranty pieces, problems to control his own party. when republican said the issues of the last few days will have no impact on his parties, long term prospect. the 2024 presidential election weeping ever closer. i think it's been hard on the party and a little bit frustrating,

but i don't think it's left a scar. i don't think it's anything permanent, as i've said a number of times as well. 6 months from now. no one will be thinking about this. and that could be an issue for kevin mccarthy. he has an extensive agenda. he wants to push through congress. but to do that, he needs the united party and it has been anything, but in the last few days and hours, i was fisher, i'll just eat up on capitol hill in washington. hundreds of protest as of march through the us border city of el paso in texas. they had a visit on sunday by president joe biden comes to days off the announce measures to reduce a surgeon, arrivals at the southern border. thank to the deportation of up to 30000 migrants in refugees every month from cuba, nicaragua, haiti, and venezuela. people in the u. s. state of california are trying to clean up off a days of devastating storms. money, a pricing for more severe weather expected to sweep northern regions. in the coming days, alexandra buyers report dominic kings restaurant would normally be

full of dinars, enjoying food, an ocean views. but not any more. the village of capital, it was among the worst to be hit by last week's storm. it stirred up some of the biggest swells in years waves as high as 7 meters tore up historic piers and damaged homes and businesses in, sorry, family restaurant. you know, we've had it for like a decade it's, it's definitely places where we've had a lot of good memories. it's more than just a business. so it's, it's really hard to see it kind of in the state that it is. utility companies are working to restore power to tens of thousands of people. california's governor declared a state of emergency to help with the clean up. but the damage bill is in the millions for they're reasonably feeling just traumatized. i mean it's, it's,

it's emotional as our community. we know that, that when you look around at the wreckage, there with the rebuilding, looks like in an arduous process. the storm was powered by 2 phenomena, a large airborne stream of moisture called an atmospheric river. and a hurricane force system known as a bomb cyclone. for 2 days, it battered the region with fierce winds and torrential rains. we actually witness the appear go down, and it was not only your sight to see, but to hear it to hear the pi launched, rapping against each other. and the destructive force of the water was just incredible. and now to come the day after and to see it works like a war zone here. it's the 3rd storm like this to hit california in a week. researchers say climate change is making them worse and more frequent. the severe weather has killed several people since new years and as communities try to

pick up the pieces, there's no reprieve just yet to back to back storms or barreling in from the pacific. and more than 15000000 californians remain under flood watch. alexander buyers al jazeera, it's been a month since peruse, left. his president was removed from office after trying to dissolved congress. pedro castillos arrest sparked a wave of protest that left 22 people dead. and as prosecutors build a case against the former leader, my name has support to say they've been betrayed by the government. marianna sanchez as more from one of castillo strong hopes. oh, from their mountain homes to the streets of the small town of lipa high up the dns . oh, under to farmers doing danny? the moment demanding the rights to promises former president biddle castillo,

made during his campaign, yet little. lydia bianca says she will not give up on the expectations she had when she voted for him 18 months ago. 11 the laws are made to favorite. the rich, we don't have a voice or a vote. we want a constituent assembly to close congress. and we want president dina bullard to, to resign. she does not represent us. well, many protesters here see kathy's removal from office and arrest making a political prisoner disorder. cathy, you ordered the dissolution of congress and the rest of the prosecutor investigating him and corruption allegations. now he faces charges of rebellion and up to 20 years in prison. oh theo, one with more than 80 percent of the vote. although people here say he didn't pull any of the promises he made this. the lawmakers was point to bill because not allow me to worry though, gusty, you,

these farmers see their expectations for better living conditions slipping away. they blame the new precedent. deena vulnerability, i have an idea that it castillo promised agrarian reforms, and we voted for him. but noble artie has betrayed us. she was our sister, but now we want her out. for a months, it who has witnessed protests, death, and destruction. the country is in a state of emergency. farmers here are continuously on strike, taking turns to block. the mean highway is key asked amok on thursday, mid hunting. we are so tired, all of us annoying the elderly children young, but we're not taking part in the fight and that's the only way lonely come. if they don't listen to us, we will continue with our fight. you well contin what? one month on bitter castillo as a symbol fading away. but the people of what he perceive his promises are now a force for renewed hope. and the only way for change they say is to continue fighting men innocent.