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hank tongue is sentenced to more time in jail for coordinating a vigil to remember victims of china's gentlemen square massacre in 1989, it's the latest blow to free expression in the territory. also coming up, the fire at south africa parliament flared up again, firefighters battle to safety, historic complex. just a day after the blaze was declared on the control. european countries debate further karone of ours measures, new infections remain high with our micro becoming the dominant variant across the continent. plus, we meet an unconventional entrepreneur breaking down stereotypes. i believe american belgian mother of 5 launches multi lingual internet channel to share her favorite recipes and glimpses of her daily life. she hopes to dispel prejudice.

ah, i'm good. how about us? welcome to the program. and we begin in hong kong where the court has convicted a prominent lawyer and human rights activists of inciting and unauthorized assembly . char hung tongue was sentenced to 15 months in prison for organizing vigil. for the victims of china's bloody cracked down on protesters and gentlemen square in 1989, she was arrested a day before the anniversary of the killings. it was last, ju, hong kong media tycoon. jimmy lie has already been jail for 13 months for joining the voyage. from on that verdict, let's cross over to hong kong. we're a correspondent. a phoebe kong is standing by phoebe. what's the significance of this verdict?

what the charges relating to that sentence was basically about the the, the, the article was and the speech of ch house that have that she has released ahead of june 4th, tonya tonya, one that you heard just when the related to a facebook and twitter post are take towed a lighting a candle is not the crime stand. once ground wire chow home tone posted on her social media account and also an article published on the new local newspaper named candlelight carries the weight of conscience and hong kong people. persevere in telling the truth. so these kind of speeches and opinions expressed by how was, are become, are become evidence of her confection. and that during the ruling, the magistrate met amy chant a told of the public and also on defendant that she believed that these kind of post and articles to men to encourage and persuade a members of public to attend a band visual. and that's why the mountain to incitement to the an authorized our

assembly. but we have observed as i shall home tony told of the court after the verdict in tears that she read out of the testimonies of the family on the back terms of the 1989 cracked down in bay jane. and she thought that the court should consider and heard the voice of those are victims, that this kind of voice or word that the authority is trying to buried and silence in this case. and it said that it can be forced in that the public space to this question of commemoration and massacre are, would be further, are silenced. tell us more about your hon to lucy. but shall hotel is a $36.00 yo barrister and also the 5 chairman of the now defunct hong kong alliance, which is a vigil organizing group of the very iconic commemoration in hong kong. for the

past 3, that is over 3 decades actually that the alliance was i thought to the saw are in 2021 after police investigation and under the national security law. and also a serious over of arrest on his co members, including chow hung tone and a chairman leech, again, a permanent pro democracy that goes in hong kong. that how hong kong is one of the key factors in the command, the ration campaign, the hong kong, which was very iconic, because these campaign has a basically distinguish home from the rest of china. that hong kong used to be one of the remaining places on chinese soil to a legally commemorate to tenement crackdown, which was still remaining as a political boy in china. and now it seems that this all has gone. phoebe call reported from combat. thank you. phoebe here

europe, new cove at 19 infections remain high with the army from very quickly becoming dominant its 5th numbers for climb even further. as more testing is done following holiday travel and gatherings, francis parliament is debating whether to restrict access to more public spaces and allow entry only to vaccinated people across the continent. countries are grappling with the way forward, rome days away from tougher restrictions. italy is one of so many european countries, again, faced with and braced for increased hardship in the form of regulated movement, tougher economic times and overflowing intensive care units. the director of this room hospital says for a month we have been systematically full my the, i mean the be any stark contrast to last summer and fall in rome. when infections

were down, restrictions were relaxed, italy was reopening, and business was on the upswing. such was the case across much of europe as countries took a breath in hopes the worst might be over then came winter and the spread of a micron in southern europe. and in the north, like italy, denmark's reopening was brief. now it is breaking caseload records with the highest ratio of infections per $100000.00 inhabitants in the world at yahoo liked it every . it's certainly worrying that we're seeing a continued high level of infection. and we're now seeing this more infectious omicron has taken over. officials maintain extensive testing has pushed denmark's case number's higher than countries that do less testing and less vaccinating countries like romania we're a 5th wave appears eminent, especially after gatherings during the holidays. this in a country that is next to last in europe when it comes to vaccination rates. that

means it's near the bottom in what is now the global epicenter of the pandemic. that's got more on this from the w correspondent, a jack barrack who joins us from brussels. a jack, what is the reaction there in brussels to the high number of cases in many european countries? i get well at the moment they are sort of sitting and watching exactly what's happening here in brussels. we're back into a period of the pandemic, which is really about the health care situation on the ground in each of the european union union member states. and the reality is still that health care is a national competence in the european union. so each country is deciding exactly what it needs to do due to its case those numbers, as we heard in the report. there are huge numbers as nearly 850000 cases a day in italy, for instance, here in belgium, where i am the case numbers have doubled in the last week. and although we,

we understand and a lot of health care professionals and public health officials the saying that the m a chrome varian has mild symptoms and doesn't result in so much hospitalization. the written, the countries in europe where we are seeing such huge numbers are starting today. i've considered different measures. in fact, before christmas, the european center for disease prevention and control rates concerns about oma crohn and said that they would expect these huge surges of numbers in each of the used member states. and they actually suggested that there should be non sanitary measures. so things like lot of times for instance, but we've seen over the weekend, as will know in amsterdam for instance, huge anti locked look time protests in which 30 people were arrested. there were violent clashes between the protest and police. so politicians across the european union are nervous about bringing in any measures. gout? yeah, similar in germany, there were large produce the example of denmark, though, shows that

a high vaccination rate against an infection with all the crew is just not sufficient boosters. a good answer are european countries now ramping up vaccination campaigns. they are certainly trying to, and the boosters have been a priority here in europe, and indeed, across the world to try and prevent the serious effects of a coven 19 infection. as you say, denmark has a pretty high double dose infection rate, so they've got somewhere near about $83.00 and a half percent, but they are only about 42 percent boosted. so that leaves a large part of the population. who could be potentially, you know, susceptible to some of the more serious effects, if they've only had 2 doses, as we heard in the reports while remaining or is very low on pieces. they've actually got just over 40 percent of people who've had that 2 doses. and only just over 5 percent who've had a booster shot and across the european union sort of the highest numbers are in to the 40 percent. but most countries that somewhere between maybe 15 and 30 percent

of booster shots. so that really is the priority. now, on top of that, the additional measures of being considered so controversial measures being considered in france. and italy, for instance, limiting the green pastor, the vaccination 26 months after you've had your booster. and also in those countries that considering restricting it so that the green pass that allows you 20 clubs, bars, restaurants, cinemas, et cetera, can only be used with vaccination. and that the p c. r test isn't enough. say that people that don't want to be vaccinated would be, would sort of consider getting vaccinated more because it will hinder their life if they don't pack them brussels for us. thank you jack. and while we're on the subject, here are some are more of the latest developments in the panoramic and brief australia is reporting a record number of new infections and hospitalizations. the country has now passed

a total of half a 1000000 cases in the u. s. army kron is spreading rapidly among young people. regulators have now authorized booster shots with a biotech pfizer vaccine for children, aged 12 to 15. and here in germany, more than 20000 people have taken to the streets nationwide to protest against restrictions. they're especially angry about a possible new compulsory vaccination law that's being considered by government. israel has become the 1st country to offer a 4th dose of corona virus vaccine to risk groups. that includes any one over 60. the aim is to protect the vulnerable from amico infections. the government has previously run successful vaccination campaigns. a 3rd dose last year did slow the spread of the delta vary. we visited one vaccination center in tel aviv where there was a palpable feeling of urgency. no, ma'am, we're much more much of a really busy, lots of people are coming after the announcement. the fall vaccination is now

available. one of the we, we worked really hard to day show for so little a so can, if she wants me to get vaccinated to protect myself from the people around me, that's why you get the job. and i hope others do it as well as all them. i played maryland, it's very scary on the oma cranberry and is spreading everywhere for name. and since we have the vaccines available, one should get it. why am i doing it? because i'm 77, and i'm considered in this in the danger region. so we're doing is i want to see my grandchildren. i want to enjoy life. and that's the way to do it for me. but earlier we spoke to nadar of the v, the which is advises the israeli government on a virus policy. we asked him why a 4th shot can help in give me a 2nd though. so we see that after 4 months there is a reduction and also break rules. i think we can see the logic out that there are

a few very se, so. busy very similar to what is will be the 2nd dog we finally decided because of that you drive in that case, is that the way you communicate the safety of the vaccine, even though we don't have a you know, enough time to be waiting, we decided to finally go there, you mean a compromise just now we've done it also for people that are over 60 and for good workers. and some of the other stories making headlines are on the well today. a former silicon valley start up stock has been found guilty of defrauding investors . elizabeth holmes built up a paper fortune worth billions. she claimed a blood test, a technology developed by her company terran us, could revolutionize health care ohms,

now faces up to 20 years in jail. yeoman's hootie rebels have sees the cargo ship and the red sea hoot is, are backed by iran. they say it has taken over military hardware and a vessel registered in the united arab emirates, the u. e, which is fighting the oldest, says the ship is carrying medical equip will denali has a lot of these really army says 2 of its pilots have been killed in a helicopter crash over the mediterranean sea. the aircraft went down during a training flight. a 3rd crew member was rescued. training missions have been suspended. the fire at south africa's parliament has flared up again. even though emergency services said it was under control. flames and smoke billowed out of the historic assembly building in cape town. as doesn't a fire fighters were called back, a man is due to appear in court on charges of arson. ah, as night fell,

south africa's parliament was burning again. the fire re ignited by winds, a full day after the initial blaze was brought under control. dozens of fire fighters called back to tackle the flames, which have destroyed the national assembly chamber. president, cyril, rom, oppose. i visited the scene where he met with emergency services. you he said archbishop desmond tutu who was buried last week often prayed for parliament unfair. it's key role in south africa's hard one freedoms. well. busy this is devastating you a turbo and devastating event, particularly after we gave the arch what i would call the best the sand off

yesterday. the historic building houses thousands of national treasures from important books to works of art. officials say these of all being saved. but it will be months before south african lawmakers can be turned to the heart that the countries democracy of a more this story were now joined by gentlest and talk on a natania and cape town. a fresh fire as you opted yesterday a day after it 1st went up in flames. how did that happen? well, from what we understand, there was some wood and as well as wind because kids holland is quite windy though the wind fled up some of those flames. that's why we saw the fight coming back again yesterday. i was up at the parliament building up until 2 am in the morning and fall off. i was still at it, but a short while ago i spoke to the parliament who told me that the fire is now under

control. and now the hipaa lindsay in place now investigating the source of the fire in the cause of the fire, but they were delayed. it was supposed to that that was yesterday because of the flow up, they will be late. and now that was the 49 year old man apparently has been arrested, suspected of us. and what more do you know about this suspect? well, we know that i'm here at the magistrate court in cape town and this is where any minute now the 49 year old suspects is expected to appear. we understand that some goods that belong to parliament were found in his position and that security service is a parliament founded when they saw that there was a fire. so whether the 2 i related it is after this court to decide if this man who the hearing today has anything to do with the fire itself in parliament. but he

will be taught and what is called the national key point x. and that isn't as the put takes place is like the national assembly where parliament he's parliament with miss allison. but one thing that i can say is that people are now beginning to us. why is it that you have suppose you are supposed to have it? and that's the point print plus you're supposed to have proper security. and yet you had this man who was able to, at least according to security, entered the building, and then be in a position where we are now suspecting him, of being in these if you match the question have been raised. indeed was a deliberate talk on the seat of south africa democracy. so, but this has not been proven yet hasn't no, no, no. as i spoke to him all up on top of today, he said to me that a grade for review,

whether or not later to the awesome and whether or not this was a deliberate attack on the seat of problem is, i mean this is a place where decision for this country, but of course i have a question about the desire by some members of a, particularly from the ruling party to move harlem and toria to have the seat of the government of that africa in one place. at the moment you have the executive in control. yeah. and you have the legislature tied into town. so these are just but i'll go back to the statement by local top or the following next week. when with jason, investigate have now in place to determine the source in the cause of the fire at parliament and to tell us what on a johnny in cape town for us there. thank you. inflation in turkey has hit its highest level in 19 years. prices in december rose 36 percent

year on year. the weak turkish lira has pushed the cost of food and fuel sharply higher. critics blame president recipe type ad on for pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates follow turkeys. lira is plummeting in value, and price is a soaring official figures. put inflation at 36 percent independent economists say in reality it's 80 percent or more prices arising so fast that many people and now having to make to with far less than they used to do some of them. yeah, it's a terrible situation. however, you look at it, it's terrible. people can only buy one or 2 pieces of fruit. now, we used to buy one or 2 kilo's. now we're just buying individual paces. hey, this is melissa, president, wretch of todd own, one has promised to bring inflation back on the control angelic day. heard in this and we're sad that our citizens are having to face the situation. but in all of

turkey's history, we have the government that has done the most to fight inflation thought in if there, so let me just leave it on. the lever has lost more than 40 percent of its value against the west dollar. but edwin says, turkeys becoming more competitive, low wages and cheap production or increasing exports. he claims for thy struggling on may get salaries. it's poor consolation. let's have a look at some of the other news headlines today, which is near geoffrey of a woman who says she was sexually trafficked to britain's prince. andrew receive $500000.00 to settle her lawsuit against the late fee to fall. jeffrey epstein, the epstein supplement also shields other potential defendants. jeffrey says epstein introduced her to his friend andrew, who she says, raped her when she was a minor. and who denies that allegation. brazil's president jebel

dinero has been taken to hospital with a suspected intestinal obstruction. aids say, the 66 year old is doing well, but bolton arrow was also treated last year. he was wounded in the stomach, in a knife attack in 2018. many migrants here in europe often face difficulties and prejudice when they try to find a job. this is especially true for some muslim women, but the w met one woman of moroccan origin, living in belgium, who did let setbacks in the conventional job market stopper. instead, she took matters into her own hands, light camera cook, who really buffering around her kitchen in brussels, maryanne lucy, and shares her recipes with hundreds of thousands of followers world white. the belgian moroccan mother of 5 is know a successful business woman, but she had to build her own career ladder though. good day. sometimes people he had don't think of this a different background as really belgian. a thought it. miriam married at 16 and

soon had children, but she wanted more from life. take almost ellis. actually. i started looking for work, but a redo i knocked on was slammed in my face, that they would simply ask me, are you willing to take or fuel he jammed by thought as once that got to do with anything. what. what matters is what's in my head, not what's on it. is that a doll at it? discouraged, she stayed at home until one day, an aunt asked miriam to film for her how to cook a favorite dish, lazy and had a brain wave and thought launch a huge of channels. nation you. marion began uploading simple moroccan inspired cooking videos in french 4 years ago. i don't know. her creations have become a thriving enterprise. she's launched 3 more channels in other languages. so michael, arabic and that her the cool, alabama zip my, the the berber language revision leaking said chapter genie and hindi or as well as

sharing recipes miriam shares insights into her home life to boss stereotypes about muslim women in belgium on up mom, single people seeing as, as women who are subservient to their relationships, bless my husband and i are equals when it comes to attacking the household. chores go the cooking, taking care of the kids in life, electrical, despite her reams of fans. miriam still faces islam, a phobia online. well, that's what i've been quoted, terrorist islamist, sullivan. i have to say that breaks my hanukkah. it's in times like that. she says that the family feels more important than ever. miriam is grateful. her sister samira is steadfast supporter. despite initial doubts. in the beginning, i was not so comfortable with the fact that she opened the doors to the walled lit with time. i change my opinion. people can see that. yeah, we are happy we are have, having a normal library is nothing special in how live. in fact, miriam still has big plans for her businesses and her outreach efforts. but for to

day it's a rap heavy snow and strong winds are disrupting prosper. links across much of the south, southeastern united states, several government offices in washington, d. c. have had to shut down the icy conditions also abroad. $100000.00 to join in a mass snowball funds. split into 2 sides on the national mall to pommel, each other with freezing missiles organized, coordinating the fun on social media dubbed it. the battle of snow. me chrome. no, you watch indeed. avenue is a reminder of the top stories we're following for you. a prominent hong kong lawyer and human rights activist charl hung thom has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for organizing a vigil for the victims of china's bloody crack. down on protesters and gentlemen

square in 1989 uncle media tied to jimmy ly has already been jailed for 13 months for joining that vigil. a fire at south africa's historic parliament building has flared up again. firefighters are back had the seen a day after the blaze was declared under control. the fires left the national assemblies chamber in ruth, and that's it for me in the early team heritage w. news for now don't go away. kickoff is next with a portrayal. 3 goodness, they got gold getters and i'll have well news update for you at the top of the hour . i'm gabby office in berlin. thanks a lot with with

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