that would 1st require a trial in the u.s. senate as their majority leader mitch mcconnell has rejected a quick process saying there is no chance of a feral serious trial before the president leaves office donald trump denies his fiery speech last week incited his supporters to storm the u.s. capitol building shortly after his impeachment was announced he released a video online in which he distanced himself from the violence. mob violence goes against everything i believe in and everything our movement stands for no true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence no true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great american flag. it's unclear if lawmakers will get the 2 thirds majority needed in the senate to officially convict trump of incitement of insurrection but now it does seem clear

that any trial will take place once he's already left office and william glu croft joins us now for more william 1st of all walk us through the significance of this moment especially considering that some republicans voted to impeach the president as well what happens next. yeah not only is this the 1st time a president has been impeached twice it's also the most serious charge against the president accusing him of inciting insurrection against the country and the 10 republicans who voted along with democrats to impeach that is a record number of people from the same party of the president of any impeachment process of course or had not been many impeachment especially of presidents in u.s. history so not a lot to go on but it should also be put into perspective that there are still many more republicans who either because they believe that trump did nothing wrong or their staunch supporter of him or some who do believe they did something wrong but were are scared to speak up because of districts they come from and

a sense of of voter fear from voters did not vote to impeach and we should also note that many of the republicans even those who disagree with donald trump and want to see some kind of consequence for his actions that led to that mob violence we saw they've been peddling much of the same rhetoric that dollar trump has for many many years so we're going to see this impeachment now move into the senate when and how exactly that happens remains to be seen it will probably happen after biden takes office and after democrats take control of the senate mitch mcconnell the republican majority leader will no longer be in charge because of that runoff in georgia that puts democrats on top but we're going to see exactly how this shakes out a kid last many many months or it's not even quite clear when it will start how about the inauguration in just 6 days time william and washington i mean there's obviously already a stain on the peaceful transition of power in the country with this capital and suresh and how big a risk to trump and his supporters still pose to

a peaceful transition of power. the f.b.i. is warning that not only in the nation's capital but all in all 50 states all capitals of all 50 states should be prepared for potential violence for a militia groups for these kinds of people who by the way are not new they've existed for decades in the united states but are coming to the surface now because of all this heated rhetoric we're seeing not only from donald trump but for many of his supporters we've seen thousands of national guard troops stationed inside the capitol to protect it and congress people members of congress members of government this is something the united states has not seen since the civil war to see federal troops heavily armed in fatigues sleeping on the floors you know doing their their mission getting ready to protect the capitol against potential violence that really is some stunning scenes coming out of washington right now and i want to play william for our viewers

a flip now from democratic congresswoman. as she was in the capitol when it was attacked she said that she had an encounter where she thought she was going to die she also said that the behavior of the trump supporter shows republican party claims that they are party of law and order are essentially a lie let's have a listen you don't give a damn about we're going to give a damn about about safety they give a damn about white supremacy they care about preserving the social order and the mythology of whiteness the electoral college is built on a compromise with flavors the senate is rigged in their favor this presidency and the last great key and the pardons of people who have betrayed our country all of it rigged in their favor and they can't even reason with the who deck stacked with them they can't even win with the deck stacked in their favor and

so what they were willing to do is set a match and light our entire democracy on fire on fire. some pretty strong words there well yeah i mean she is she's saying it's not just trump who she also by the way calls a traitor in that video she says that the entire republican party that's a problem yeah of course we're very used to hearing such fiery words from the congresswoman i think the important thing to realize is all of this upheaval is not beginning with trump the republican party for years it's a largely white party and they are for years been appealing to white resentment especially in rural areas in less urban areas a to win elections and they've been using very very divisive and dangerous rhetoric long before donald trump to to get people out to vote for them we saw this for example you know in the immediate aftermath of 911 when there was

a vicious debate about national security and the protection of the united states and you had republicans calling democrats you know as allies to terrorists and not being strong on defense and not doing what it takes to defend the homeland so as i mentioned these militia groups these kinds of white supremacy groups they've been around for a long time federal law enforcement have been warning about the risk that they pose the united states for decades and it's now because they have a leader in the white house who has who has essentially appealed to them in a very direct way more so than republicans have in the past that they really come to the surface and we're seeing the consequences of that right now why am glue croft thank you so much. polls have opened in uganda as presidential and parliamentary elections veteran leader you're wary of a 70 who has been in power for 35 years is seeking a 6th term in office his main challenger is the singer turned lawmaker bobby why now the campaign has been marred by violence against both opposition figures and

their supporters and there are fears the violence could again flare up on election day. long lines of people waiting patiently to cost their vote and riot police out in full force off to an election campaign that seen almost daily violence that ugandans remain undeterred. we have to move the story cool. cool be so used. to this nation. and of 2 mit students that. it's a clash of generations in one of africa's youngest countries incumbent uare most of a knee is one of africa's longest serving leaders the film a guerrilla leader has spent 35 years in office in a country where the average age is less than 30. ugandans because today.

we have able to see. our economy is strong the ime is strong. and the experience is the 4 position. vote. the state's election pits him against opposition frontrunner bobby wine who voted me a compiler with his wife on thursday morning the former reggae artist has managed to channel the frustrations of a generation into a viable challenge against most of a nice ruling national resistance movement the n.r.m. has cracked down on opposition candidates bands social media and messenger apps and cut off all access to the internet pre-election violence has also taken the lives of dozens of opposition supporters one recently appeared at one of their funerals.

were not preparing a loved one when they are rushing her for her. birthday i haven't made it there on that morning. the an r. m. promises the elections will be free and fair but without the presence of many outside observers the international community says the vote will lack accountability and transparency. and let's cross over to our correspondent. who is standing by with a view from kampala he joins us now on the line we see images heard reports of long lines of voters since the morning what is that stake what is going on right now. what is going on right now is exactly what you just have a lot of people it's very many important that i would point you to what is most important to be selection it is the youth vote at the center stage more than fully

out of every voter the people of age of 40 that is a very significant influence drugs the campaigns the frontrunners appeal to the youth of which many are voting for the very 1st time one of the thing was their being in prison again because they have for support you need to keep him to innovate for his achievements and sacrifice has also been working for his failure with a lot of promises a queue of us future will be one want to get evolve into in uganda oakridge leadership. very interesting point you make on especially considering that the vote is so young and you have the incumbent meantime who is one of the longest serving leaders in africa in power since the 1980 s. many of these young voters they're relying on social media in order to get information. there's been an internet blackout we understand what more can you tell us about that and where that leaves the level of transparency in this election and

figuring out what's going on right now. i must say it is really disturbing just to the voters doesn't rely on those pictures and it's a commission now is that we experience departure in kind of just where i get to decide suspicious social media were blocked by the government defending the decision makers and were given a yes big that you are going we got yes posters bill can give will be right there on minnesota forgot about most of the lot of your meetings where they've got going to get your brain critical shut down you're going to vacuum them on this week 7 was using facebook i guess get the courts to deny you guys information what has been going to be good to do with. i get back we're going to not be going to shut down other. after the election. commission has been court cases complaining that shutting down the senate. delaying voting in many places.

people going to communicate as they used to. because many would still like the media. rate to give. you leave just briefly i have to ask you how high is the risk of enron. within the police and the military prison in many places but. i think it did come they can get money can be extended into the evening you can have a very peaceful election but it is also another purpose to watch it is an area of contention because the government wants people to go. in to avoid this period of coronavirus people because i guess. if people are going to want to speak with clash with the police which has

a structure and sustain them all that's going to be a recipe for confrontation which might. be peaceful purposes. are sponsored gone well who's joining us some time paula uganda where the election is underway thank you for your reporting let's take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world a huge fire has swept through rohinton refugee camps in southern bangladesh destroying hundreds of sand shelters and leaving around 3500 homeless families sifted through the charred remains in the hope of salvaging belongings the un's refugee agency said that no casualties have been reported authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. north korea's 2nd only party congress in more than 4 decades has wrapped up with performances from the military and civilian groups leader kim jong un and other officials gathered at an indoor stadium in the capital pyongyang to watch the closing of vent the main theme of the show honored

kim's leadership. an endangered indian rhino has been born in poland zoo to welcome news in the push to save the rare creatures the indian rhino was close to extinction but a protection program has helped increase their numbers to some 3600 currently. into pilgrims have flocked to the ganges river in india to mark the start of the mail up good way just festival. the annual event attracts millions of people over several weeks now school has awarded the bathing bathing ritual cultural heritage status. and scientists from the world health organization have arrived in the chinese city of on to investigate the origins of the corona virus pandemic the international team with that's earth's will 1st spent 14 days and quarantine before researching how the virus may have moved from animals to humans early on it was

traced to this what market now shuttered up for wildlife was sold as food it suggested that it was here that it made the leap and the delayed trip follows months of diplomatic wrangling china and michelin denied entry to the scientists it argues that the virus may have originated elsewhere we'll have more on that story in news asia at the bottom of the hour but 1st germany has recorded its highest 24 hour death toll in the pandemic so far the public health agency for infectious diseases the robber cough institute reported almost 1250 deaths in a single day. its president called upon employers to allow more work from home warning of the new coronavirus variant presenting a serious the act especially to believe is possible that the situation will get worse that's why it is all the more important that we consistently and here to the current measures we must prevent the new covert 19 variant from spreading through

any student most i'm going to syria travel should be avoided all cases of the strain that we're currently aware of in germany because of travel. recounts in order to shore and the w.h.o. is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the new variants of the corona virus there are concerns that the variance may be much more infectious than the 1st strain that emerged in china and could potentially render some vaccines less effective global virus cases now stands at over 19000000 with some 2000000 dead and several countries are experiencing their worst day yet of the pandemic at this london hospital doctors are treating 3 times the usual number of patients in intensive care units. they say they are struggling to cope this is going to be with me and when the ball doesn't move through this is. something very tough.

stuff wise where we respect. the wife or the god if we're ever going to work you know for a shopping increase in serious cave in $1000.00 cases and record deaths come a month after a new variant of the corona virus was detected in the u.k. many countries have since restricted travel g.-h. the british variant but it still spread to at least 50 territories according to the world health organization other new variants have also been reported including in south africa and brazil the consequence of an ever changing virus. it is. the buyers and the more the more it spreads and control. in many places at risk the chances we're getting the writers to. be really empty streets again a feature of countries worldwide as governments extend over time pop restrictions

to try and limit the spread of the virus variants. model 30 say there's no evidence the british and south african variants make the virus more severe they share a common trait that's believed to make them much more contagious. and elsewhere in the pandemic a british study has found that people who have had covert 19 are highly likely to have munity to it for at least 5 months but there's evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus in australia queensland state premier is considering using remote mining camps to quarantine international arrivals and pope francis has received the coronavirus vaccine the 84 year old pontiff had part of a lung removed due to an illness in his twenty's so he would have been a high risk patient if he were to contract the virus italy is facing a new political crisis after former prime minister material renzi pulled his

party's ministers out of the cabinet frenzy is angry about government spending plans for billions of euros pledged by the european union for kovan $1000.00 relief the ministers withdrawal is significant as it leaves the ruling coalition led by just have a contest without a majority. italy has been plunged into political turmoil at the worst possible moment the country is again struggling with the coronavirus pandemic as well as a worsening economic crisis on wednesday evening the italian parliament voted on a more than 200000000000 euro code relief package from the european union but 2 cabinet ministers from the junior coalition partner former prime minister matteo renzi vivah party abstained and then he announced their resignation. prince's party disagrees with prime minister tzipi qantas plan over how to distribute the economic aid. but there are also deeper political frictions between

content and the frenzy that led to the crisis. reserve yowie program it's often placed a left political let's solve your problems that's politics it's populism to believe that you can result in with a post on instagram story the government demands respect for the parliamentary rules there must be a turd to especially during a pandemic in a crisis like this. qantas a male avoiding a new election at all costs for that he either needs to cobble together a new majority in parliament or win over a tally of or you know move to more durable if this is the political will i will work until the very end to create confusion among the majority parties it will never be my own personal matter the interests of the people have to come 1st for that is for the future that even. if the government does not reach awful new elections could be on the horizon. into the bonfire

munich have been dumped out of the 2nd round of the german cup by 2nd division keel and a major shock mark meadows here from v.w. sports to tell us more buyer not so mighty after all no there will be a trouble this season that's for sure we can actually have a look at some of the shots from the game it actually ended 22 with a game by i took the lead but they peel it back twice including very very late on the false extra time then went to penalties and keel prevailed on penalties very happy that it was mark of mark rocker of. the proof ok they wander off quite despondent then the snow and yet it's bad for hands you think this is his 1st big setback really having won pretty much everything while he's been coached by him how worried should. iron fans be because i mean they it's not just this game they did out of form for kind of a while exactly in the last last friday in the bond as they go against club back

the still top of the table that's only because over teams slipped up as well but even before that game there were problems i mean 8 times in a row before that game by and have gone behind and have to fight back to have a draw or win so there's something not right fans will say it's probably tired given what's happened with the coronavirus office of the season's been concertina they want champions league in august and then have to start a new born as the season again in september this game actually was meant to take place in late december but by and asked for it to be moved to january to give them a bit more time to prepare and it didn't work but to be fair to hans if it wasn't really making many excuses let's have a listen to what he had to say oh this is to lose the way it panned out and it shows where we are at the moment we just have to look forward we've got lots of work to do we can't make any more excuses. i think we showed for 120 minutes that we are fate and can still impose ourselves.

but a world where time kill mark i mean what a moment yeah great moment for them mostly a shame for them there were no fans in the stadium there's a bit of criticism about the celebrations they were bit too hands on in coronavirus time but you can understand their elation it's mainly humboldt town keel so for them to suddenly be in the football spotlight is something new they are actually doing quite well in the 2nd division they've been knocking on the bone as they get off for a while got a good chance of coming up for next season so maybe we'll see more of them i have no hope not mark meadows due to the sports thank you. coming up next in d.w. news asia a w.h.o. team begins its probe into the origins of the corona virus but a communist party insider tells you it didn't start in china and malaysia is double disaster heavy flooding in the middle of a corona virus outbreak. my colleague parish energy has all that work for you in just a few minutes if you can stay with us i'm sara kelly in berlin and there's always

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