this is news coming to you live from berlin e.u. states shut out britain to contain a new strain of the coronavirus germany and other countries have banned travel from the u.k. for a new more infectious version of the virus is causing a new law and more fees also coming up united states congress finally agrees on a new code $1000.00 relief package after months of wrangling

a bipartisan deal is struck worth 900000000000 dollars to support an economy by the pandemic. football bowl sport go into the winter break in 4th place after sneaking past should go. plus celebrating the season in the safety of your car some folks get in this christmas spirit by getting behind the wheel and heading for a drive through wonderland. hello i'm terry martin good to have you with us a growing number of countries have barred travel from the united kingdom to block a new strain of corona virus sweeping across southern england germany france and 6 other states plus canada have blocked passenger traffic with the u.k. with more states to follow suit the new code mutation spreads more quickly and has

forced the british government to impose a strict lockdown on the capital london and nearby areas. some of the last u.k. passengers to arrive in the netherlands this year. they arrived in the country just hours after it was announced that all travel from the u.k. to the netherlands will be banned for at least 2 weeks. these were the final passengers from london to belgium who also shut up their borders to u.k. travelers. several other countries across the world followed suit with many of the nationals having to change travel plans just before christmas going home for christmas was working as being with family so i think i just took to going to want to read those ideas very very 250 pounds for for you yes very pregnant

women say their home for a good one no soldiers can say from quarantine envoy here and then get to see her family and friends the e.u. are holding crisis talks and brussels on monday to decide on a coordinated response to the new variant a compulsory negative test maybe one of the correct or is it the travel. whatever the measure will decide on a 48 hours time it's probable the p.c.r. test will be compulsory that's why invite people to go and get tested because there's a delay before getting the result there. until a solution is reached people and goods will remain stuck within the borders. let's get more now from did i get my ass in london bigot how is this new break together with the travel bans affecting the u k. well i like your accent and report britain is effectively an isolation. that's how it feels like that's how several newspapers

are describing the situation with travel ban with many countries across europe that of course is a bureau for many people who are returning to the comes in and a bill for many people's christmas plans but then there's obviously also there's the fright so soon norreys are not allowed to going back to france going back to the continent so many lorry drivers are stuck in dover and while this is a temporary measure of course the fear is that we don't know how long this will be extended so will there be any disruption for example when it comes to to food so all these are unknown and this is a new is a new variant and of course that in the south for a lot of british people is scary because we don't and we don't know that much about it it's said that it's mostly more transmissible not in itself more dangerous but

of course being stuck in london for for many people in south east of england yes isn't is a not not really a good feeling this moment so scary prospect british prime minister boris johnson has put several regions in the u.k. under strict lockdown as a result of this new strain of the virus this is just days after his pledge to relax rules over the christmas period house going to. yes i mean lot of people's christmas plans of really being disrupted absolutely at the last minute because it was always until the middle and the next week it was still so that christmas there would be that allowance that people could go and see their family and mix with their grandparents and this for those people who are living now in this effective lockdown is not possible and in one there was a lot of criticism towards the prime minister because opposition politicians had

also said it is actually getting the virus already it's spreading so fast how can you still allow people to make so over christmas that's going to get the numbers and hospital through the roof the health service will be overwhelmed it's irresponsible to do it but the prime minister had insisted really still last week middle of the week that people can can go ahead and in fact to be mocked who are asking for more restrictions so this is where the messaging all of the government is on the heavy criticism at the moment. the prime minister is planning to hold an emergency meeting i understand today to address these latest developments what can we expect. well he obviously has his has his hands full and i think one really important issue for him is not only to consult with

this european counterparts over this travel ban and how this will work out in the next days and weeks but also he has been asked for example by the scottish the then they can the studs and to extend the deadline to come to an agreement with the european union because we know that we still don't have any agreement when it comes to the future relationship between britain and the european union so britain is leaving this so-called transition period on the test of january. we don't know if that's going to be a lot of disruption if there's no deal between the u.k. and the e.u. so there are calls to actually allow the negotiators to just come to an agreement so that we don't face on top of this disruption through the coronavirus and another that will be through a no deal breaks it there thank you very much to get must there in london. let's take a look at some of the other developments in the pandemic the european union's drug

regulator meets today to present its assessment of the biotech pfizer vaccine it's widely expected to approve the shock which the e.u. commission aims to rollout across the block from december 27th so the korean capital seoul and surrounding areas will ban most gatherings of 5 people or more later this week the country reported its highest daily death toll on monday amid a surge in infections thailand has become has begun testing of thousands of people after its work at worst outbreak to date the infections have been linked to the country's biggest seafood market which is located outside the capital bangkok in a region that's now under. a report by amnesty international accuses spanish health authorities of effectively abandoning residents of care homes during the coven 1000 pandemic and one of the supposed serious allegations report states that many people in facilities for the elderly have been denied

access to hospital care the w.c. on philip schultz reports. there is just time for a coffee before one by battle has to go back to his care home in a month that its suburbs now at least the 81 year old can leave the home for a short while in spring when the pandemic began it was different for months one was imprisoned in his 10 square meter room at the same time every hospital in the city was told not to admit and he'd walk home. was she not of course i heard about it and it made me think i asked myself what happens if i'm sick then that be no one to help me anymore that makes you scared to be 3 months alone with these thoughts on me i believe i could speak to my family but it was all very hard in the early. one says his little drawing strife away the doc faults one in 5 residents in his care home has died of covert 19 states ignacio fought this wrote

a report for human rights organization and is the international in spain spending on the pandemic in his view the country violated several basic rights of the people . there is no way that a human rights violation could be the solution for the problem we're talking about one day and this is what happened here these people couldn't go to the doctor couldn't go to see the help to go to the hospital this is an acceptable because he says cremation against a specific group and a group this case people. in madrid and barcelona particularly people's rights were being abused still hop he said about spain's health minister. also came under criticism i'm aware that investigation should be stationed of course i cannot make any pronunciation of the seizures before the day or right body to do to make

a judgment and he has probably to stay sure what i may say he said it was a clear. instead. from the. measure over the p.c. . describing any kind of discrimination. more than 30000 care home residents in spain have died of covert 19 though the situation has gotten better recently doctors representative say many cases would have been avoided both had the cow homes been better equipped. with christmas just around the corner spain seems to regain some optimism infection rates are falling some restrictions are being relaxed however the discussion regarding the violation of basic human rights of people during the pandemic will certainly continue after an hour outside one by bad old must make his way back to the care home he likely won't leave even for christmas the risk is that apparently too high and he'd rather be alone in his small room he says than see a return to the conditions of spring. take

a look at some of the other stories making headlines today talks between britain and the e.u. on a post bags of trade deal are expected to continue on monday after negotiators failed to meet another key deadline for compromise european parliament had warned that it would not vote on a deal secured after midnight on sunday it's believed significant differences remain over fisheries. around a 100 people have been detained in minsk following sunday's anti-government protests crowds of people took part in rallies scattered across a veil russian capital the country has been gripped by months of protests after a leader alexander lukashenko was returned to office in a disputed poll. eastern iceland has been hit by some of its heaviest ever rainfall triggering mudslides that destroyed at least a dozen homes an entire village has been evacuated but no one has been injured.

leaders of the u.s. congress have reached agreement on a $900000000000.00 relief package for the country's economy which has been battered by coven 19 republican senate majority leader mitch mcconnell said that a bipartisan deal had been struck that will provide the 1st new aid in months it would be the 2nd largest economic stimulus in u.s. history following a $2.00 trillion dollars package passed in march senate minority leader chuck schumer had this to say about the latest deal which is set to be formally passed in the coming hours. the agreement on this package could be summed up by the expression better late than never well though i know many of my republican colleagues wished it was never but after a long and arduous year after a year full of bad news finally we have some good news to deliver to the american people. so why did it take so long for the deal to be finalized stuff and simmons

is in washington and explains things. because of politics there was a partisan stay in made for months and months remember the last stimulus package in terms of coronavirus help was passed in april april 2020 now it's december so that went on the since the summer the congress the democrat let's congress then wanted to issue a stimulus package and help aid package of 2 trillion dollars and now with a compromise in december $900000000000.00 yup partisan stalemate and knowledge of course also partisan finger pointing even today as they announced this deal the republican senate leader as well as the. democratic minority leader in the senate. exchanging punches verbal punches that each other who is responsible for the delay

and so long of a wait for this $900000000000.00 help and aid package for people who suffer from coronavirus economy here and the breakdown of. their job structures and so on. now the penn demick has battered tourism around the world and the prince polity of monaco on the french riviera is no exception but lately the tiny city state has seen a little boost with a steady stream of day trippers seeking a reprieve from tighter restrictions across the border in france. a sunny lunchtime in monaco a few minutes away confronts the restaurants are closed because of the pandemic and the sit to stay that way to january 20th at the earliest he added they opened and he was people too many of them fringe people. you knew who you are going to who say well they can sell for the new owner we're from a nice we've come to eat in

a restaurant because in france we're not allowed to. parents give us orders. you must leave the house you mustn't go in. but we are disobedient teenagers we don't listen to our parents. so we cross the border to come in and out. of my home. wouldn't. you don't see it's an excellent thing it keeps the economy going do you think essential to the same thing. yes it would be a step towards getting back to normal economically coming up and down. and it's not as if there are 20 covert missions here in fact there are quite a lot of. it's. just also did you know the old tables have to be one and a half metres apart. no more than 6 people potato.

looked at the reservations only. cost must must come no later than 2 pm for lunch and 8 at night when the curfew starts. we give them a permit so they can go home later but everyone has to be out by 930. you know. monaco is an independent country that's smaller than london's hyde park everybody knows everybody and people don't want to send the thing that might displease the prince the family holds the economic as well as political power when she sounds one person who thought monaco's coded policy was too lax he would only speak anonymously. i'm really against leaving the restaurant open it's less about freedom of thoughtlessness and showing off freedom stops when other people's freedom starts you tread on other people's liberty you're not

defending liberty any more on the contrary. as the heart of the season gets underway support the prince on this there's too many others with their feet who have bellies to different people celebrate the years with a grand restaurant you know not this year not in france in any case good many will be coming over. to the restaurant here. a verdict is expected today in the trial of a man accused of committing germany's worst anti semitic attack since world war 2 last year a 28 year old german killed 2 people in us forces attack on a synagogue in the eastern city of hama prosecutors are demanding a life in prison for the man who has shown no remorse for his actions on yom kippur war the holiest day in the jewish calendar more than 50 community

members and guests were celebrating in the synagogue in holland. at midday a heavily armed neo nazi attacked the synagogue he fired shots at the door and threw hand grenades. but the synagogue solid wooden door withstood the attack saving the lives of those inside. among them was max piva hot ski chairman of hull is jewish community the experience has left him traumatized. never had a problem with the fireworks on new year's eve in the past but i noticed this year that they make me feel a bit i wouldn't say they make me nervous but i really don't feel comfortable i so see them with the attack. in the does me. when they attack or fail to enter the synagogue he shot

a woman walking by who had spoken to him he then storm to a snack bar and opened fire killing a customer the gunmen filmed everything on his own helmet camera streaming the attack live on the internet. a sign in the window kemmer rates the 2 people who were killed. 9 months later the trial of the alleged perpetrator began. the 28 year old confessed expressing his extreme right wing views he showed no remorse. max play the hard ski has twice found paper swastikas left in front of the jewish community office once he saw a police officer surreptitiously removing a swastika he finds this unsettling. and mankind. does mind if i can't feel completely sure the police or security authorities are

safe. and that's bad. politicians in holland and throughout germany stress that combat ing anti semitism is their highest priority all the same very few jews in holland dare to show their religious affiliation in public. the synagogue door which saved their lives has been replaced with a new one that is even stronger. in the bonus league votes for head into the winter break and 4th place in the table after a tight victory at home over stuttgart awards accomplish the job you know after coronavirus protocols played havoc with their roster. stuttgart coach pelligrino matzoh ratso had good cause to smile after his side were handed a boost ahead of the game opponents votes for its plans were thrown into disarray

as 2 of their players tested positive for corona virus just hours before kick off with 3 others having to quarantine. but it was the hosts who had the best chance early on getting hard twice went close to scoring the opening goal but was denied by gregor coble and the post. got fired back and almost took the lead when c. last one i'm going to go went through on goal. but the wingers slid his shot just wide . nil nil at half time but vosburgh finally broke the deadlock soon after the break with more than a hint of good fortune. free kick took 2 deflections that wrong footed coble and the bull dribbled over the line. stuttgart should have levelled the scores in the 70th minutes but nico gonzalez completely fluffed his lines and his missed kick was easily cleared. the visitors couldn't find an

equaliser and that meant vosburgh either came there coronavirus chaos to claim a victory that puts them in the bundesliga top 4. in sunday's other much freiburg continued their recent good form with a convincing home victory over struggling how to berlin the hosts took the lead when chancellor grief headed into crossing just the 7th minute. early in the 2nd half how to hit back when dhoni you look back you snuck in unmarked at the back post. but freiburg retort the lead through our medina dimmer of h. and added to further goals for a final score for one. so let's take a look quickly if it's been asleep at table to see what all those results mean by in munich finished the calendar year at the top ahead of and both sport leapfrogged

dortmund into 4th place in the bottom half of the table mines and shocker going further and further adrift they'll be hoping for a change in fortunes in 2021 feet one of the biggest traditions at this time of year here in germany are the christmas markets they normally draw visitors from around the world but this year the pandemic is keeping tourists away and most markets are closed there are some exceptions though one town on the river rhine has come up with a novel idea to spread some holiday cheer a christmas drive through market. it's a magical winter wonderland filled with bright lights thrilling fairground rides and evocative christmas aromas wine popcorn gingerbread and old they are to be

enjoyed from the safety of your own car. as a sea of lifting it's just like a real christmas market we've got our men stuff the apples free chocolate whatever you want but. it's not just germans and there are millions who flock to christmas markets normally people come from all around the world just not this year thanks to the corona virus but this leisure park in western germany has come up with a way for visitors to have fun without risking infection. vs an idea for certain that were 100 percent buyers free to get safe in their cars the entire times families don't even get out the whole trip is done in the car. as many as 650 carloads of visitors a day can take the 2 and a half kilometer trip through the winter playground open air christmas fun instead of being stuck at home it's a big draw but still with social distancing. yeah i'm

going to times attack but you got to have some fun as well it's nice to get away from everything isn't for all we just want to forget about the coronavirus for a while there are heavenly bodies to entertain the car bound visitors some more earthly creatures are also on hand. and if you're hungry there are fries from across the dutch border down the road. and jugglers ready to thrill with their daring exploits. christmas markets are all about spreading a little happiness. and a chance to put aside worries about the pandemic at least carwile. just reminder the top story we're following for you here today on the news countries across the e.u. have banned passenger traffic with the united kingdom after

a new more contagious version of the credit was discovered their british government has imposed tougher laws much of southern england where the new version is spreading. you're watching news coming to you live from berlin we've got our science show today coming up next which will be taking a close look at the very spot. mental health during the pandemic i'm terry martin thanks for watching.

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