this is g, w, news wife of from berlin. tonight, argentina mourning football legend, diego maradona fans, and one is, are, is lining up to pay their respects. but some clash with police as authorities try to shut down the visitation. also coming up german chancellor angela merkel tells parliament the number of coded $1000.00 cases included $1000.00 deaths is simply too high, and that restrictions may have to continue well into next year. plus ethiopians fleeing for their lives as the government orders the army to start the final phase

of an offensive in the northern region of tikrit and in denmark, thousands of means sworn killed to prevent the spread of a coronavirus mutation. now the government is apologizing for how the cole was handled by brink off to our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states and to all of you around the world. welcome argentina has a declared 3 days of mourning for superstar footballer diego maradona. he died on wednesday at the age of 60 after suffering. a heart attack is lying in state in the presidential palace in born as our race where tens of thousands are waiting to offer their final respects. police clashed with the crowds to day trying to limit

access to the palace was cheering for their hero. one last time i was outside the presidential palace. and despite the ongoing pandemic, tens of thousands of mourners have been lining up for their chance to pay their respects. scuffles broke out when police moved to shut down, access to the presidential, palace and motions are running high as she is. and what i feel today the football has died. i have no words for me. he's the greatest and all carry him in my heart forever. yeah, good as you are and we got us on but more not. we can't believe it. he's a guy who made a nation happy with a ball under specially the poor. boy,

he made us happy in a way that politicians can't get a political moment. no, not when i said he made all of us happy, but there won't ever be anybody like maradiaga. i think crying since yesterday. yes. we want to see d.m.o. of the crowd sing. ever argentina's president, i'll bet a fernandez got his chance to pay his respects to the element of the ana, the national and international icon to a 1000000. people are expected to visit maradona's concert, a footballer who gave great joy to argentinians during difficult times. both political division and economic distress. 3 days of national mourning have begun in argentina. and more now we want to bring in correspondent, once he is a word he is inborn as our it's good afternoon to you months he has,

i mean we are seeing incredible seems there what's the situation like where you are right now. i'm here at the 9th of july street, the main street close by the plaza. some of the main square where people gather there are thousands of people. we see families here, but also football trust and in the last minutes now. but right behind me, we're seeing tense scenes. some riots happened. the police is now closing the whole area. they want to close it. they shot some tear gas to the, to the people, to the fans. so yeah, it's a tense situation and this will be a tough day for one side as for argentinians, because so many people want to see mara don. i want to participate at the death watch, but it's yet too much. many people from the outside college skirts of one of the errors there too much in order to be able to do this. death watch today and muncie

is in seemed to be the police underestimated how many people were going to be there to visit the palace. i'm wondering, what are they preparing for when they do officially close off the visitation and close off this area around the palace? to be honest, everything here is coded to let this death watch take place in the presidential palace was more or less a political decision. so it's not an it widespread, it's not a place where people can do this and in masses, so it's not the appropriate place to do it. and now we might, might pay the price in order not to be able to have participate to see maradona last time. so yeah, it's really not for sure what will happen, but it's caught it. it will stay as this until the funeral will happen in the next days. yeah, i mean, we're seeing it crowds there. you know,

people next to people bunched in together. the doesn't look like there's any social distancing going on. are there worries that this could become a super spreader event for the coronavirus? for sure, there are such worries because that many people would gather tens, hundreds of thousands. not only today, also on the day of the funeral, and there will be even more people gather here. i'm going to use will assist and follow the tracks of the body of maradona to private cemetery in the outskirts of cora's ayers. i think these will be read today and the funeral date to be spreading the winds and we, we're not sure what will be the result, but to be honest, i think for many to be a fan of maradona is no more important than the risk of infection definitely a volatile situation there. marty is birch with the latest from born as arias

smudgy as thank you. stacey ethiopia's prime minister abi ahmed to says the army has been ordered to move on the capital of the northern region in what he is calling the final phase of the offensive half a 1000000. residents of the capital of mecca, have been warned to stay indoors. it comes after an ultimatum expired for regional leaders to lay down their arms or report. we are only 80 kilometers away from the border into the region of ticket. i was heavy fighting, still continues this year and can't call it our call back home once housed refugees who fled if you're to spam in the 1980 s. . now the camp is expected to house several 1000 refugees. as the un refugee agency told us many more than the original capacity of 6000 people here at dusk, but they tell us water food and shelter scares. some of them have to sleep on the ground, struggling to get enough food and medical aid. the new refugees crossing the border

to the done worry aid groups. a representative told us, we are an able to respond to a growing influx camp once housed refugees who fled if your piece famine in the 980 s. . now some 9000 people have saved themselves once again, but this time it's because of war. in this hospital, people wait for hours before receiving treatment. like i got it, she, her baby and her father escaped the war in the town of which i was afraid because the bombs kept falling for 3 days. we just left without money without clothes. it took 10 days to come here. and now we here in sudan, we've been in this scam for 3 days. we don't have any shelter her

father has terminal cancer, since they got out, he hasn't received his medication. the u.n. refugee agency is bracing for more refugees crossing the border from ethiopia. people need very thing from water, food, and shelter. so at the moment we are catering for over 9000 people and the whole me that's not enough. and it's children who are suffering the most. it's estimated that hard of the best fiji's are children. many of them need medical treatment like 5 month old. he's been coughing and has had diarrhea since days. i can't breast feed him and here they don't have milk powder and the food the baby needs. outside the hospital we need whose house was bombed and who made up the side of reportedly some of the heaviest fighting between its european forces and the to grand army. he got shot in the leg. i'm

alone. my mom and my dad were killed by the bombing. these clothes are my only ones . i wear them for days. nobody helps me. i don't have enough water or food here. nobody takes care of me. it's more refugees arrive. i am fears that the situation could get even worse. in turkey, a court has handed down life sentences for 337. defendants accused of carrying out an attempted coup. 26 teams of these are scenes from outside the courts today. many of those sentenced are former army commanders and pilots. they were convicted of charges including murder, violating the constitution, and attempting to assassinate the president. the massive trial is one of dozens of court cases targeting alleged supporters of the u.s. based cleric for to live accuses him of orchestrating the failed coup.

well, critics are arguing that the turkish government is trying to silence the opposition rather than punishing those in the coup attempt. we put that question to our correspondent dorian. joe, it's certainly is the concern of the opponents of president one. the sheer scale of this crackdown off to this failed coup is breathtaking clothing to the interior ministry. true 192000. people have been detained in the aftermath of the coup, and also a 100000 people still in jail awaiting trial and 2 and a half 1000 life sentences. so far being given to those responsible for the failed takeover on top of that, you've seen over $150000.00 civil servants who's in a joke including teachers and academics. and while there was broad support for the government in the aftermath of the coup and condemnation of that takeover and also

support for the government's mind that putin and his followers will in support of this, excuse the scale of this crackdown is leading to growing concern that it is talking, being the opponents of the government rather than just couldn't support us. and those involved in the coup. the government argue that dylan and his network of developed a very sophisticated and dangerous organization that has infiltrated the. so if you state them want to take society and need such many missions. and so, although one did buy into this line initially with a very rare unison unification of turkey's beat, deep political divide in the coup, which is now seen increasingly, critics of feelin and oppose the government being jailed, including journalists and also leading members of the kurdish movement as increasingly leading to concerns of as uses, a takeover and an opportunity to silence the poets of his world. those d.w., dorian jones, they're reporting, here's some of the other stories now that are making headlines this hour. iran has freed a british australian academic serving

a 10 year prison sentence for alleged spying, carli more gilbert was arrested me than 2 years ago. after attending a conference in the city of calm. she described her release as the end of a long intro, mattick ordeal. state television said it came as part of a prisoner exchange for 3 iranians. hungary and poland. say they're united in their dispute with the european union over the budgets in budapest and garion prime minister big door bond said the 2 countries are insisting there be no respect for rule of law requirement to access e.u. pandemic financial aid. last week, both countries vetoed the e.u. budget over that requirement. and a powerful cycle own has lashed southern india with heavy rains and strong winds. the storm made landfall in the city of putting cherry triggering floods and cutting power lines along the coast to tell me all non jews, state capital. at least 3 people were killed in 2 states.

german chancellor angela merkel in the leaders of the country 16 states have agreed to tighten nationwide coronavirus measures because infection rates simply remain too high. restrictions will stay in place until at least december 20th. they could be extended into january. they include wearing face masks in all busy downtown areas and in workplaces. surveys show a majority of german support moves to tackle the pandemic. but in political circles, the chancellor faces hurdles in finding agreement on the best way forward. chancellor angela merkel explained the government's decision to extend the current partial lockdown and partly tighten it up to the german parliament. it's no secret that the chancellor would have liked to see stricter measures taken to fight the pandemic. but because of the federalist system, she had to find common ground with state leaders. the

worst has been avoided, our health system hasn't been overwhelmed. and so far we have avoided the resulting economic, social, and ethical consequences. that's a 1st success, but it's by no means a lasting one. the far right opposition party a f. d. alternative for germany objected saying there were strictures were damaging to both society and the constitution. he does it to you cause the most damage to our economy, ordinary people, and their constitutional rights through the so-called civil protection act. in record time, you've written yourself a blank check for disregarding fundamental rights for purpose. while you were making noise, we're looking for solutions. we are problem solvers in various roles and functions,

and that's the point to find solutions to keep this country pulling together in the same direction. and that's what distinguishes us from e.u. . the current measures help to significantly reduce contact between people and slowed growth of infections. but social contacts will be further tightened until december 20th. the hope is that staying apart now. well, allow families to come together over christmas and the new year surveys show most people understand it might have under. we do no matter what the government says, there are always be people who are against it because that's really couldn't leave . i think it's very sensible to be honest. i think the measure should be tougher for you know, of a foothold after fear that you will. i trust the government to make clever decisions. i'm happy that they've consulted scientist and an ethical commission. and i hope that means that the best possible decisions will be taken up or come to

grips. chancellor merkel acknowledged that the coming months will be difficult, but she said working together in germany would get through this crisis. well, the announcement this month of 3, vaccines said to be highly effective, has raised hopes that the end of the pandemic is within reach. a number of countries say they expect to start vaccinating the most vulnerable people by the end of this year. but what does that mean in practice? d. w has been looking at the logistical challenges behind delivering millions of doses from the production line to the general population. it can accommodate $12000.00 people. the velodrome in berlin is usually a sports and concert hall that now i but i have become a, is to set up one of 6, poland vaccination centers here of commons. if you have snow for fear, it is hard to imagine it. so i build this lego model to get

a better idea. this is where vaccination happens. these are the 5 cubicles where those receiving the vaccine get ready and have their medical history taken beforehand. 15 of these will be set up here. what is the biggest challenge in setting up the vaccination centers? of all is the biggest challenge is to finish construction by mid december. the other challenge is planning the logistics not only for the vaccine itself but also for the people receiving. it will have to come here almost a 1000000, vaccinations are to be given and the alone during the 1st 6 weeks. that's around 20000 the day. a lot of medical staff will be needed for this. it is hoped that doctors volunteered to help, but they are already extremely occupied enough. i am busy from morning to night at my practice. i ensure that all patients receive care. i can't suddenly say that

i'll close the practice or only come 2 days a week and help out at the vaccination center on the other days. and it will probably be the same for all the general practitioners. but not only doctors needed assistance and nurses who take care of registration and that ministration. poor catapults, who is responsible for organizing the stuff, says, finding the personnel will be difficult. of, i'm usually will have to request help from other aid organizations. the armed forces and hospitals in order to find the stuff to minister or that explanations. because we're not talking about a few 1000 vaccinations. we are talking millions it is hoped the sentence will be open by mid december. but a lot of what to go into making that happen are here's a look now at some of the other developments in the corona virus pandemic,

the c.e.o. of astra zeneca says the company is likely to start a new global trial of its covert 1000 banks seen using smaller doses, this after a study indicated the lower doses performed better then the fulda says, south korea has reported almost $600.00, do covert cases in just one day. it's the biggest spiking cases there since march as a 3rd wave of infections seems to be worsening. despite new social distancing restrictions, moscow's mayor has extended until the middle of january, an official recommendation that senior citizens and other high risk groups should self isolate and not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary., as the corona virus continues to surge across the u.s., health officials are warning that thursday's things giving holiday could become a national super spreader event. after more than 8 months of social distancing,

many are eager to get home for family gatherings. millions have already taken to the roads, rails and the skies, but with air travel down significantly from the same time last year, it's clear many others are heeding warnings to stay put and to keep the celebrations small. well, staying home and avoiding large get togethers is especially hard for the elderly, particularly those who live alone. but a washington based restaurant owner is trying to change that thanksgiving celebrations have always been about fruit, lots of fruit, provisional cornbread, stuffing sweet potatoes. and then of course, the turkey they say people game 7 pounds over thanksgiving. this one will probably do it this year though many americans will eat alone. corona has turned

cooking and eating with others into a danger, especially for the elderly. this is where mark buker and his team stepped in. we want to make sure that the older population had a thanksgiving meal. because there's one meal that's really hard to make it not impossible to make for one person this thanksgiving. so we can make it for them. marc posted his offer of a free meal for people over 70 on social media. he was expecting about 200 people would reply, but 5000 asked him for dinner. we found a group of our population that starving. and they are scared to death to leave their apartments. and as a result, they just don't want. i think it's giving dinner. they're depending on a thanksgiving dinner. so he called on his restaurant stuff to get it working. the meals are paid by donations, volunteers bringing

a sequence of solidarity as well as dinner. it's thanksgiving. thank you. often went to family or to my friend's house for many years. and this year no wedding can't go anywhere. how do you feel about this? pretty sad is that, you know, locked in a house for a long time and you're by yourself. but you know, it's you in the cat, just me and the cats. so that's how i'm spending, except now i'm going to have the meal. it's very scary. when you can't buy food, the way you use to buy food, i just picked in the back looked wonderful. what a bright moment in hard times, and new priorities for a restaurant owner. this isn't my job. or this is my responsibility.

or the danish prime minister has apologised to the country's meek breeders over a mass coal of me. earlier this month, denmark ordered the killing of the animals after a mutated form of the corona virus was found to have been transmitted between means in humans. the order led to mass protests among farmers and the government has now apologized for acting too quickly and for making mistakes along the way. these pictures are of a mass grave on military land in denmark. thousands of the country's famed mink would buried here after the government declared a mass call. now hundreds of them have begun to resurface as gases build up as the mix decompose. the government ordered the car laughter about a dozen people were north and denmark were infected by a mutated version of corona virus. one found and makes the cull order outraged farmers and spark huge protests. many accuse the government of acting unlawfully

and to quickly to get rid of what's seen as an undesirable industry. they decided to go after the mink farmers and they did it overnight without permission, without having the law to back them up. and they have to be punished for that. the rest of us are not allowed to go through a red light. the move is already having global economic consequences. denmark is the world's largest exporter of make fur. and the culling of its mink population is being felt as far away as china. the sudden mink price increase in europe has put great pressure on both production and marketing of make for clothing here. china's fur clothing industry has seen its exports plummet sharply and feels like a rollercoaster ride. nobody imagined this could happen. the price of mink fur accounts for about 80 percent of the cost of fur clothing. the sudden increase has put

a lot of pressure on us. now even more pressure is being put on the danish government with about 9000000 of denmark, 17000000 minks, already called some local authorities, are now calling for the animals' remains to be exuberant and cremated, saying in their current location, they pose a threat to nearby water supplies. it seems the government's hasty actions could be coming back to haunt it. for here's a reminder that top story we're following for you. the people of argentina have been paying their last respects to football legend. diego maradona. there have been clashes with police as authorities try to limit access to his coffin are gone. it is lying in state in the presidential palace in. german, chancellor angela merkel has warned that the a number of coded 19 cases and deaths is still too hard. in an address to parliament, she outlined new measures to curb the spread of the virus, including an extension of a partial walk down into the new year. you're watching b.w.

news live from berlin after a short break. i'll be back to take you through the day tonight, thanksgiving in the u.s. christmas in germany. are we looking at the holidays as a super spreader of the stay with us? we'll be right back.

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