this is d.w. news live from berlin the world rallies to help india get through its covert 19 nightmare much needed aid in the form of vaccines and ventilators is arriving but infections and deaths are still searching along with anger at the government over its handling of the crisis also on the show clashes erupt in the german and french capitals during traditional may day rallies demands range from stronger workers' rights to the easing a pandemic prescriptions. and for these worshipers it's the orthodox easter miracle

christians joined together to celebrate the holy fire in jerusalem and the end of social distancing. omarion i haven't seen it's good to have you with us and international relief effort to help india deal with this devastating 2nd wave of covert 1000 infections is gathering pace countries ranging from germany and france to taiwan and russia are sending aid but india's vaccine rollout is being hampered by a shortage of shots and new cases and deaths are still hitting record levels. people lie in the corridors of this hospital in much of projects. those with a bed hardly better off without oxygen relatives can only watch as their loved ones

run out of breath. we haven't got any oxygen at all now that's what put her in a prone position so that she can feel some relief i asked the hospital but they can't give me any because they don't have it either the. precious oxygen is delivered to this hospital in delhi under police escort but it comes too late supplies ran out about an hour earlier 8 people died waiting. we told them that we are doing the best we can despite the lack of oxygen and what was about to happen we begged them to arrange oxygen from anywhere they can. medical supplies are flying in from germany ventilators and from russia vaccines once a vaccine exporter india is now desperate for imports. several states have run out of vaccines even as the inoculation campaign expands to all adults. those who get

a shot know they're among the lucky ones. but the situation is this unique i mean of course there is on the boards that can explain the sufficient excuse he gives the system is our biggest but us and that's the reason why the greater good that's needed as early as possible but these lines in punjab entre vaccinations seek to vote seeds are cramming together in a shrine religious gatherings have been partly blamed for india's corona virus outbreak even prime minister nuri andhra modi joins the crowds some indians blame his leadership for the crisis like this woman who lost her father you'd have been the big figure in mogadishu piece of the nation but still be cheated you don't feel ended could you please note that it is going to i. don't think i didn't tell

young guys who are you going to leave everything. from. across india anger burns like so many funeral pyres. we're joined now by our correspondent chattery in delhi. some heartbreaking scenes that we just saw there and meanwhile we're also hearing reports that a group of scientists in fact that advise the indian government warned that a new and more dangerous virus variant was discovered and this was back in march and yet the government ignored their warnings apparently what more can you tell us about this. this is a horrible scientific way which was set out in december last year and yes they have come out and said that they want the government and they do get health ministry as

early as early lots that he may be seeing. in the number of cases be rebuilt see a decrease in the number of cases and they also wonder about a new new tenant wires which will be very very contagious much more than what we saw last year but as to coming out and saying that the going to not be sheep to these worms inside of the government didn't go ahead at all in a massive election rallies in the tristan's been thought of court order or the be flittered the government also allowed a huge religious government to keep taking place over a period of a couple of months hundreds of thousands of people gathering every single day and as i just of the same people who have said that the government has not taken into account signs and evidence when setting up what it sees for dealing with the situation has there been any response from india's government to these accusations that the they ignore these warnings from their own scientific advisor i mean what are they saying about this when the government a lot really come forward and said anything yet but then again the government has

not been just wanting to a lot of ordinary questions that are being released and the 2nd movie star gave it back what the i.c. is a political blame game bush has started and of course also suggested the government had been in a very defensive and dismissive morte retribution for these questions. and now of course we know that despite being the world's biggest producer of vaccines many states in india have had to stop their vaccine a roll of because they don't have enough doses how is vaccinations going right now . well as he would know we started be expanded to vaccination campaign yesterday to be a lot of 18 years of age but added or suggested it was an experience that people have spoken to that these are no lawrence juggling even just one that actually shift to the government side even getting. their appointment to get. this interesting that they are in talks for to be in the back seat and batteries to be example of the

production and saying that they are actually ramping up the production now and that i was also seeing the op relating to the size of the amount well. but the fact that multiple states that going forward to see that they have to call this can't be because it will not have enough number of those this is what we will declare and their situation w.'s minera choudhary in delhi thank you we appreciate your reporting on now to another country that struggling with the pandemic brazil where more than 400000 people have died only the united states has seen more fatal cases many in brazil blame their government's handling of the outbreak well now activists have stage a poignant protest in rio de janeiro. rio's famed copacabana beach a brazilian flag is symbolically laid to rest but human rights groups organize this protest in memory of brazil's 400000 coronavirus to see poker small saw the bones

of our government is responsible for this tragedy played down the risks of the pandemic and is rolling out vaccinations too late there's absolutely no national pundak strategy the job. brazil's hospitals are still under pressure in some places patients are treated in the corridors the government's vaccine rollout has repeatedly been delayed and interrupted due to a lack of supply. water birthmark government doesn't have a magic wand to solve everything is once what we're working on behalf of brazilians every day. brazil's congress has launched an inquiry into the bowl tomorrow government's handling of the pandemic senators are looking at what mistakes were made. worst hit by the pandemic of being brazil's poor many who have lost work especially those who are job before the crisis. and because of the country's slow

vaccine rollout brazil's agony looks unlikely to end soon. all right let's turn our attention now to some of the other stories making news around the world that north korea has accused u.s. president joe biden of making quote a big blunder by calling pyongyang a security threat state media say biden is intent on maintaining a hostile policy towards north korea in the warrants that the u.s. will face consequences in a speech to congress earlier this week by them said north korea's nuclear program posed a serious threat to global security. vigils have been held in israel for the victims of a stampede at an overcrowded jewish pilgrimage signed a national day of mourning has begun for the 45 people killed at the lock but all their festival at least 10 children and teenagers are among the dead. nasa space x. dragon capsule has undocked from the international space station and is heading

back to earth the astronauts on board will attempt the 1st nighttime splashdown since apollo 8 more than half a century ago the crew spent 5 months in space 6. well may 1st international workers day demonstrations have been taking place all over europe but in some cities protests were also directed against coronavirus orals in paris police clashed with activists demanding stronger labor protections. back on the boulevards the french left in all its shades of red turned out in its thousands in paris. the pandemic forced protesters off the street last my 1st. on the margins of the much fire and fury and broken glass clashes and has confronted the place who used tea gas sending the crowd scattering.

she gets to in belgium big images can to save these things no workers' rights gathering instead it was a protest party organizers by the young. and those who feel like they're losing their youth to the lockdowns police said the party violated covered rules and broke up the event the protests by people angry after being called to see the time is a sign of just how much the dive work is this chimes. in istanbul with turkey entering a lockdown like the day advance and police detained hundreds of people. opposition lawyers accused them of specifically targeting journalists attempting to film police during the rally. you know. a little. kid in the sixty's who just. decided from all the protests there's another side to my guy too in many countries

to work his day has been declared a holiday in china many travel this year the great wall was jam packed with sightsee is enjoying a break from all that life. there are also clashes have made a protest here in berlin and the demonstrations drew several 1000 people rallies began peacefully but clashes with police escalated after nightfall some 5000 officers were deployed the german capital has often seen heavy clashes on the traditional workers' day officials say the pandemic has increased tensions. all right soccer news now and births endure are through to the german cup final after thrashing 2nd division side. teenage attacker gio raina scored the 1st 2 goals as dortmund won a 5 nil victory in the semifinal they'll face rb live sick in the final in berlin.

orthodox christians around the world are celebrating easter worshippers in some countries must still observe and demick restrictions others have been enjoying more freedom in israel christians are not allowed together last year at this time around things are very different. some call it a miracle the holy fire a true slim's church of the holy supposed her belief to come from jesus' tomb itself appears again on the day before easter. israel's vaccination drive has brought infection numbers down to just a few dozen allowing orthodox christians to celebrate their most important holiday together and one of many you get last year was a sad here for the 1st time jerusalem was locked down in the holy fire today and the church was closed the patriarch only had 4 priests with them this year is better not like before though when pilgrims from all over the world were visiting the country. but while israel loosened its restrictions only after reducing case

numbers some orthodox countries have thrown caution to the wind potentially putting worshippers at risk. ukraine's government also lifted restrictions for the holiday despite having 100 times as many new cases as israel in the past week. they could have extended the lockdown but they were worried people would get angry and bored the government cares more about keeping people entertained than about health it will have a woman it was. similar scenes in russia where the vaccination rate is a 10th of israel's. president vladimir putin made a surprise visit to a moscow church officials there say there's no need for restrictions around the easter festivities ok. and finally one of the world's most recognizable buildings is celebrating and.

first story new york's empire state building has turned 90 the 102 story skyscraper was topped off on may 1st in 1931 it was the world's tallest building for almost 4 decades now there are taller structures though few are as famous you're up to date now on d. w. news up next is reporter omarion evans dean thanks for watching. important movies. smoking is totally opposed to solids are good for the being a. global warming doesn't exist.