this is news wire from berlin jordan's former crown prince says he's under house arrest prince chooses jordanian leaders of corruption and incompetence the military has warned him to stop damaging the country's stability also coming up. steps up security on easter sunday 2 years after the worst in the country's history for alaska security analysts why no one has been brought to justice. plus the showdown between the 2 top clubs financial life see why they're still number one.

a michael ok welcome we start in jordan where former crown prince hamza bin hussein is claiming to be under house arrest in a videotaped message to king's half brother sharply criticize the government but denied being part of any plot to overthrow it the army says homs is not under arrest but warned him to stop damaging jordan security. jordan's crime prince hands of bin hussein on his wedding day in 2004. an embrace from his half brother king abdullah. 6 months later the king would strip pam's of his title of crime prince and give it to his

own son instead. but hamza remains popular in jordan close to tribal leaders and seen as in touch with ordinary people he now says that's why he's been targeted. in a video sent to the b.b.c. hamza says he is under house arrest after being warned that he got too close to critics of the king he says he is not part of any conspiracy but he does openly condemn jordan's leaders this country has become corrupt from them and in this one. state t.v. earlier announced that hamza had been asked to stop activities targeting quote security and stability it said security agencies arrested multiple former top officials as reports world of a plot to unseat the king the army denies that the former crime prince himself is under arrest but alarm bells are ringing for jordan's allies which see it as a key bastion of stability in the volatile region.

recent protests against coronavirus restrictions found concerns that stability could be wavering after years of austerity. but king abdullah has the backing of regional leaders and powerful friends the u.s. and saudi arabia are among those who have expressed support jordan security forces say investigations into prince hamza are ongoing. in other world news ball gary and sir voting in a parliamentary election today which will decide whether prime minister resawing returns to power aris off has governed for more than a decade and been the target of anti corruption protests his party is expected to top the poll but could struggle to form a government. thousands of people rallied across england and wales to oppose a plan to give police extra powers to limit protests there were scuffles between

police and demonstrators in london the proposed legislation would allow officers are shut down or banned protests. pope francis has led a scaled down vigil in rome he said he hopes the dark times of the pandemic will and and people can rediscover quote the grace of everyday life the service began 2 hours earlier than usual so participants could get home before 10 pm curfew security has been stepped up across sri lanka on the anniversary of the largest single terror attack in the country's history on easter sunday in 2019 suicide bombers targeted churches and hotels killing more than 260 people the islamic state group claimed responsibility but despite an investigation no one has yet to stand trial for the attacks chilling surveillance footage shows a suicide bomber with a backpack striding into

a packed easter sunday 2019 moments before the deadly. the explosion here incense of us since church north of the capital colombo killed 150 people i heard about he was drawing and i jumped into the head and i saw that my daughter. who works on the floor. creamiest them all taney attacks also targeted 2 other churches and 3 luxury hotels most of the dead were shoreline can catholics although a number of foreigners were also killed the commission set up to investigate the attacks recommended prosecuting sri lanka's then president makes the policy ricin or it said political infighting surrounding the president had led to a lapse in security and a failure to act on warnings from foreign intelligence services. but families

of the victims say they're not interested in a political blame game last month catholics across sri lanka came to church dressed in black to express their sadness 2 years on those who organized the attacks have yet to be identified. the archbishop of colombo has said if the authorities fail to come up with answers by april 21st the 2nd anniversary of the bombings he will call for a nationwide campaign. sri lankan security analyst going to secure a witness the attacks 2 years ago he shared his experience of those tragic events but i still remember i was with my. 2 kids at the show. when the bombs went off and i was a few minutes behind going to their. 'd suffering.

the body. to the fullest life to us. yes the memories us to society and me and my family. we share the pain and yes. some sort of. the authorities report the presidential commission of inquiry to the point which is the latest report is incomplete there are names that i've been. hearing mention such as the prison. defense secretary on negligence. there was also a. report on basically their report highlights says there were recommendations so why isn't getting into them and then why isn't. the

question that the general public has. me it's quite sad. and there's not be. an ease of charges i knew him but even the response of. security analysts assange begun to secure a speaking earlier now for some of the latest developments in the krona virus pandemic france has entered its 3rd national lockdown for the next 4 weeks schools and non-essential businesses will remain shut it comes as france reports a further rise in the number of patients being treated in intensive care units turkey has logged a record high of almost 45000 new cases in a 24 hour period infections have surged since anchorage eased restrictions a month ago and a brazilian supreme court judge has overturned a ban on in person church services this easter weekend the ruling comes despite an alarming rise in covert 1000 infections and deaths. to southern africa

now and namibia where coronavirus restrictions have clearly had one positive outcome a reduction in illegal why no one but the lockdowns have also heard anti-poaching organizations who've been left without money to operate conservationists are now warning that poachers may start making up for lost time once the pandemic is over. the world. today us which was ready for a snack these rhinos great conservationists and it all off she's looked after runners on a property for 30 years protecting them from parts is. a . life which just peace dast i mean this is just it's just nothing. that fewer

than 6000 runners and now live in and. and it all of us and her family are trying to save been. left. but with the tourism industry taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic anti-poaching organizations are worried they will lack the funds to survive leaving the rhinos vulnerable to poaches. we withdrawing from certain farms because of the financial impact and leave the rhinos. up for grabs i mean and we are seriously concerned about the fact that the budget will be coming soon again. rondo's one hunted for their horns they're made of keratin the same substance in human nails and have no healing properties but in some asian countries it's considered a symbol of wealth. the whole millions on the black market.

during the coronavirus long down but conservationists fear that once the pandemic passes poachers will want to get back to business. turning sports now in the big match on saturday title contenders leipzig welcomed a buy in munich sign without its top score robert levin down a win would have put leipsic within a single point of bahrain but the champion showed why they're running for a 9th league title in a row. judgment day for the young pretenders like sick coach. and his players knew that a win against a buy in sight depleted by injury and suspension would be a shot in the arm in the biggest league title race a loss could see their championship hopes slip away. but by and strength in depth has helped them see off all comers since 2013 and did his best robot leave an

impression asian to put by and one up after 38 minutes from thomas miller an emphatic finish. fought hard to get back in the game but danny almost failed to hit the target from a great position on 52 minutes. the goal was 9 minutes later but manuel neuer broke late hearts this time. goes man was left to rue those misses has by and held on to win one with the champions no 7 points clear with 7 games to go few would bet against the byron bandwagon from ruling on to another title. also on saturday dortmund played frankfurt where both sides looking to secure champions league qualification the teams went into halftime with a goal reach but andre silva as of late header for frankfurt gave the visitors all 3 points that strengthens their bid for champions league football next season

dortmund and now fighting for a spot in the last clamors hope of. europe egypt i should say has staged an elaborate tribute to its ancient civilization on saturday night 22 while mummies were escorted through the streets of cairo to a new national museum egypt hopes the pharaoh's golden parade as it was called will help revive the country's all important tourism industry. glorious parade for the fairies of ancient egypt. the 18 kings and 4 queens carefully carried in climate controlled cases from the egyptian museum where they have to welsh for over a century now they will have a new home in the national museum of the gyptian civilization. ramsay's the 2nd is among those being married as is queen hardship suit one of

ancient egypt's few female pharaohs she was sent to wear full spirit to overcome the traditional gender roles of her time. the ceremony and to showcase egypt's rich history on one level by doing it like this with great and circumstance the mummies are getting their due these are the kings of egypt i mean these are the pharaohs and so it is a way of showing respect people who understand that there is an incredibly important historically and also important now because this is part of egypt's economy. to reason is in fact one of egypt's main economic sectors with the pandemic halting global movement the country is eager to draw to wrest back. the message it's very important what good it did the people through the but it is the egypt to say we need people to come back. these kings and queens of ancient

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