sued the government for its perceived mishandling of the. relatives lost to the coronavirus we speak to the. clients were not informed about the presence of the dangerous and. up until march but it was little more than a tribble and. people aged over 60 can now get. the country's health ministry approves its elderly people. and russia's long awaited 5th generation fighter. we get up close and personal with. 57.

displays the answer is an old. boy from moscow thanks for joining us today. welcome to the program. relatives of the coburg $900.00 victims have filed a criminal negligence lawsuit over the government's handling of the pandemic the reeve families are demanding answers from the country's prime minister health minister and president of the badly hit long body region one of the lawyers told us more about the case. my clients were not informed about the presence of a dangerous and highly contagious virus in italy we were told up until march but it was little more than a true problem fashion residents were told to go about their lives as normal italy was their 1st country to have such a high death toll those who have joined

a civil action are not only from lumber de region you come from all over in the. $500.00 families filed at the civil lawsuit against the authorities asking for $100000000.00 euros in compensation they allege that italian officials didn't have an updated national pandemic plan and were slow to respond to the outbreak in one body and other regions they also believe it took too long to declare an emergency literally bore the brunt of the pandemic in europe in the 1st half of the year the initial covert deaths emerged back in february with the pandemic quickly spreading across the country in march the government imposed a national lockdown to tackle the outbreak or since the beginning of the pandemic more than 70000 people have died from ministers there because he has previously denied accusations that the that he underestimated the crisis however families behind the civil action insist the government was slow to respond. known as the bout nothing was done * to prevent the spread of the virus and then obviously we

were not ready we didn't have intensive care oxygen masks prepared adequately so regardless of where this virus developed elite was not ready to face said up to now not one politician has responded to the committee or those representing victims to explain the 70000 deaths we've heard nothing from lumber to his regional government help ministry and prime minister contact you are obliged to take a position or to write a deed in court and provide an explanation to all of italy's citizens. russia. has been approved for elderly people following earlier success with the younger age group troll and its effect on us for those aged 6 the above. reports what we might be wrapping up on 2020 but still the big news stories it keep coming in the washing health ministry has just announced of the efficacy of the sputnik of a vaccine against covert 19 in the age of 60 plus is 90 percent what does that mean

well it means that when the time is right those citizens can take the wilds fast register job against corona virus with full confidence now the testing will not catch we finished on the 24th of december and this is what officials have to say about the findings. of the clinical trials have been carried out some people over the age of 60 the studies of confirmed safety and effectiveness the ministry of health has approved amendments to his medical guidance people over the age of 60 can also get vaccinated now. now this is an important development because until now we don't you know the results from trials on people aged between 18 and 60 this fresh announcement shows that for people over the age of 60 the protection that the vaccine provides is just as convincing as for the younger population now what also reiterate the findings of the phase 3 trials which is that immunity only increases

over time so on the fast day of the job the efficacy is around 91 percent but that jumps right up to 95 percent on the 42nd day that's as the antibodies multiply and they start doing their work properly a mass vaccination campaign was rolled out here in russia in early december at the moment it's front line workers that are leading the charge we're talking about medics law enforcement transport workers teachers it's thought that around $200000.00 people so far have been inoculated in russia at the start of next year it said probably in february the general population will get its chance and now of course we've been told people over the age of 60 will be able to be part of that if they want to apart from of course truly changing the lives of those people over the age of 60 who being an at risk category have spent the best part of this year at home in isolation really this news comes at a crucial moment in russia's fight with covert 19 today the country passed the grim

milestone of $3000000.00 total cases this week proved to be one of the most fatal on record since the start of the pandemic with daily deaths between 5 and 700 daily new cases averaging 28000 so this latest development really inspiring hope and of course confidence at a decisive moment in the crisis with covert and subsidy for those who have been watching so tirelessly on the sputnik the job over the last 9 months also a sign this is living up to its name the we found out only recently off to much speculation being the victory. in the meantime the american made it my den our covert vaccine is under scrutiny after a doctor in boston reportedly suffered a severe allergic reaction after taking the job 6 or so similar cases are being investigated off the shots of the pfizer job were taken to dr southern azadi who has an allergy to shellfish said his side effects included his heart rate doubling

dizziness and plummeting blood pressure he was the nephew ben to level his adrenalin and was sent to the emergency room he's since been released and has told c.n.n. the company is looking into the incident we heard from preventative medicine professor william schaffner it will leave the allergic reaction is nothing out of the ordinary all rare and i think reaction can occur after these vaccines you know we've used mostly the pfizer vaccine so that's been associated with pfizer the murder maxine is made in a very very similar way to pfizer and so that we have a reaction a one of these severe allergic reactions with them or the exene is something that's not surprising and rather expected when we're now giving this vaccine to millions of people so i don't think it's a major concern but we have to contend with that going forward and the plans are in place to do this the maximum safety

a little trump is upping the ante on congress as he tries to boost funds being put into a coronavirus they're going to spill u.s. leaders to get the thought off on the aid package saying americans are not getting the help they need from it why would politicians not want to give people $2000.00 rather than only $600.00 it wasn't their fault it was china give our people the money. congress has finally agreed on a $2.00 trillion dollars stimulus package this week including $900000000000.00 in pandemic aid and includes a one off $600.00 payment to all americans who qualify it also extends moratorium and a $25000000000.00 in rental support funds with the trump however has urged congress to shell out more and give $2000.00 to each citizen when the president also received backing when he said having foreign aid included in the package was outrageous it was some 40000000 americans of course are unemployed with the jobless

benefits program expiring this weekend millions are also facing mortgage foreclosures and evictions and with the president reluctant to back the bill a government shutdown is looming large economist richard wolfe says the crisis is being deepened by political power plays the americans have been waiting now 8 or 9 months many of them for the kinds of help that they need because that help has not been adequate they have accumulated rents they haven't pay debts they haven't pay income that they have not turned they really are desperate and this is the lay out 1st by the congress out by the president playing their political games is actually running the number of weeks between now and when this bill expires in march and so yes it is squeezing people who are desperate and it is a lesson from the mass of the american people that will have. to ration the car.

ethiopia will elect a new parliament next year after months of ethnic violence in the african nation united states has joined others in calling for peace but could there be additional reasons for america wanting their voices to be heard the loudest is it a trend to with more. not even the pre christmas joy could silence the guns in northern ethiopia earlier this week the un warned the bloodshed is far from over the fighting is said to be continuing particularly in some areas of north central and south integrate we have received delegations concerning violations of international humanitarian hul and human rights little including nazi restrikes in populated areas the deliberate targeting of civilians extrajudicial killings and widespread looting it's been ongoing for almost 2 months now this area is the world's newest war zone that's not much different than the looting

you. with. even if you can some of them. however what makes it different from other hotspots around the globe is how it's almost impossible to get reliable news from the battlefield there's pretty much no access and phone lines are only just beginning to be restored what we know for sure is who's spearheading the warring sides we've got the ethiopian prime minister ahmed who came to power and 20 taking up against the people's liberation front the p.l.f. had basically been in charge of the country for almost 2 decades before it lost all indolence in the capital 2 years ago and settled and the now troubled region under

t.p.o. left ethiopia became a major investment hub for china abhi ahmed's rise to power was largely backed by i'm sure you are about to say that the us now just to unravel this a bit more the international community is calling on both sides. and the war immediately and start talks this is from the african union the to person appeals for the immediate cessation of hostilities and calls on parties to respect human rights and ensure the protection of civilians it's the prime minister and the government forces that have gained the upper hand in the weeks of fighting so have a guess at how different washington's reaction is to the rest of the world and we get the question immediately what about many asian why don't you hop on an airplane get over there mediation i think it's very important to underscore it's a tactic it's a way to get to the goal it's not a goal in itself i mean our goal is a quick end to the conflict so right the u.s.

is taking the boxes by saying its goal is to end the conflict and by sending millions worth of humanitarian aid but the tricky language and the background i brought up earlier could point to some extra hidden goals like to sideline beijing ethiopia has very close relations with china with beijing and the finances and construct a number of very important infrastructure projects in the european around africa in the trump administration. even though there was a positive relationship between president trump in prison beginning. from the interior policy outlook to china. and you may remember jumbo in 2008 made clear that to me reason the united states is involved in africa is to stop china so there is an effort to stop china and look my the united states

and part of its policy maybe these goals are exactly the reason u.s. officials didn't mind pointing the finger at the rebels for their atrocities but didn't sound the alarm over a recent killing of 100 civilians in a different region which is thought to have occurred because of government security for pa. the russian military has received its 1st combat ready 5th generation sukhoi fighter jets taken over 2 decades for the su 57 to go from the drawing board to the skies and now into production. of out of a brings us up to speed. a unique combination of speed stealth and super maneuverability the su 5 to 7 miles

who will fight who currently has the most modern russian military plane saying here it is all in one it's been designed to gain superior say in that meaning it's an interceptor killing going guided missiles it's also fallout being able to strike our naval target if the flying is a place of satellite by that place of it's current but there it takes out and it's a topic close range stuff i don't think so it's out stuff like when you are busy work is got that but let's give you say. the as you have to 7 is a single seat jet the duties of the copilot are now the form by also official intelligence the plane combines the functions of an interceptor and a strike aircraft the jet is being billed as a self by the banks to break down all those materials those things that shape its bombs and missiles accountings special instrumental weapon space that makes it hard to get invisible to any range that it would be using infrared our it's obvious diode that the outcome of the aero combat primary depends on the skill of the pilot

these guys the test pilots are the ones determine what to remove and what to retain in the planes in order to set limits for comedy pilots they have to push their jets fan beyond those limits looking over the edge and risking their lives number 4 did so he was serious in the water we are the link between all the departments that develop various systems equipment displays information and control field goals for every new generation of aircraft turns out to be more complicated so our task is to make an aircraft easier for combat pilots the more comfortable the pilot feels the more effectively they fulfil their tasks if he's plans that by 202876 mass produced as. 57 aircraft will be in service with the russian air force. powerful the weapon the more likely it will never be used i believe it's an element of deterrence like any other weapon we're not creating things to attack someone but if it is required that we defend ourselves we must be able to do that adequately

and respond properly to all the modern challenges of science technology and a.d.h. this still quite a long road ahead for the se 57 it has yet to showcase its enormous potential and meltdowns will hear more about it as it will definitely be on the razor journal and my the aviation industry. justice for joining us the twitter being pushed by fires of american movie star johnny depp off the netflix reportedly remove his films from the u.s. platform his supporters say they'll now boycott the streaming service. in a court battle with the british tabloid which claims his ex-wife he lost the initial case but has filed for retrial so is joining that the latest victim of council culture. not in the caribbean or wonderland apparently johnny depp has disappeared drug yourself search for his name on us netflix nope he's gone is it counsel culture or censorship the streaming side doesn't say but he's fans think is

because he lost a libel case surrounding murky claims against one of hollywood's most iconic actors accusing him of being a wife beater i said you hit me i was crying i said time you can kiss and i start hearing things being smashed and i said honey hit you hit me you hit me in the eye in my eye my eye and i start crying so do want to watch the actor or hayes private life unfold in 2016 heard made those claims against depp but it wars and $7000000.00 settlement later it's case closed right well not really a year later at the height of the meet to movement amber heard to the media to double down on domestic abuse allegations 2 years ago i became a public figure representing domestic abuse and i felt the. distress for women who speak out that's one things began to unravel for deb and his career he was found

guilty by how he would be for any court had ruled now toxic it was no longer jack's barrow he was. kicked out by and past the beast and made to walk the plank by the pirates of the caribbean and man worth 10000000000 for the box office was done and it's not just him whole cast have fallen to the filmography of many banished from screens but here's the thing depp is a free man there is no conviction and now the claims of abuse have been flipped perhaps he was the victim all along his career definitely is and it doesn't matter anymore if a top director is one depp to play their lead roles it's a. plea won't happen it will waive online and the idea is over take tim burton and the reboot of the addams family a perfect match you with thing not anymore but who cares cancel culture and now

looks have combined they've judged and it's a live band. zone president has given his christmas address the nation despite it being a tough 12 months he did try to look on the bright side of the pandemic the good going on phil citizens what a year has been a tiny virus took possession of our lives and our thoughts thwarted plans and shattered dreams and the demick reminded us how vulnerable we are how fragile what we call our normal life is what we were also able to experience something else how strong we are when we look out for each other and are there for each other. meanwhile i'm going to celebrated her last christmas as german shots are after a decade and a half in charge she's promised to leave her post next year and speculation is already arrived about who will take over the top job these are all of the gives us his festive take on who and what is next for germany. every year at this

time i get to look back on and forward to what is going on in germany in european politics with let's face it a usually pretty forced best of moti 2050 the most and the most cheerful of years here in europe a budget if you will that i've been able to get a hold of the letters to some said it was written by mrs anglo merkel from with me to germany where i could have. been elected to the role of leader of the christian democratic union party this year's a bit special though it's the last festive period with angola merkel as german chancellor she said this step down from the top job next autumn but i'm also well aware not to use these festive wrap ups in the past to announce the retirement of a major german political figure only to have them turn over the far more important position stepping down. their long serving outspoken leader interior minister

horses the office said that he hopes to see all restrictions disappear that's why i've enlisted the help of a very special guest to go through the content is looking to take up residence in the chancellor's office just behind me he's made a list he's checked it twice he's going to find out who's most likely going to win the nomination for the c.d.c.'s you party and then according to reputable polling most likely the election next autumn not really is catchy is the original is it oh oh thanks for having me can i just ask you one question before we start shooting your sons it's just the accent it's a bit more ne england north pole and i'm pretty sure pretty sure the vast reindeer is a dog in a reindeer suit. but notice further i would call if i were you reserve and i wanted to remain along the nice list well quite you mention here. famous least they're

using math so how do the runners and riders of buying to be the next german chancellor stack up at the moment it looks like whoever gets the nod for the c.d.u. c.s.u. casi pretty much got it so look tough and they were it's a good time to be a roman catholic more loyal to the worst of the country whose model of the 3 brain called tenders for induction brackets and all lovesong things voters are likely to find rorty as well as nice and several analysts will video some to explain to say that well i've done this now.

they aren't the only possibilities though are they. there's also a very small chance that. turn all of the decision to stand there to health minister yet. could throw his hat into the ring you should get that c.d.u. c.s.u. nomination should be sorted out the early next year but current coalition partners the social democrats they aren't doing too well with polling among voters are they nor to you list the way they were it would seem at least with the voters anyway i couldn't possibly tell you what's on my actual list data protection rules you see.

to keep an eye on the greaves though they have big 'd big cases in recent months while it may be a stretch to say they have a chance of government they may well have a big say in its makeup thanks very much for coming to talk to me it's just been your busiest time of course anything coming up in the near future for you safe around of golf with these the body next month and then sometime in march supposed to go. through with the tooth fairy that's the pending lot of back say you know call some months before that i want to wish all of the boys and girls though how old you are a very merry christmas wow well that's quite the existence or what's left for me to do is wish you all a parent merry christmas from all of us here in the german capital for all of us. he's left i mean his reindeer.

ok wrapping up with a few headlines stories from around the from around the world we go to israel. the police had to intervene as thousands again right outside the prime minister's residence in jerusalem demanding his resignation and to be let in your he was caught on trial for corruption but is still aiming to secure yet another term israel's parliament was dissolved on the wins they are failing to pass the budget meeting voters face their 4th election in 2 years but. the syrian refugee camp in lebanon has been set on fire apparently after an altercation between residents i don't know call lebanese family several people have been injured and taken to hospital the lebanese army and civil defense force brought the blaze under control while police worked to restore calm. in the drones managed to get up close to mt etna is the latest paro classic performance europe's most active

volcano only italian island of sicily sent a huge column of smoke and ash into the sky from its southeast crater this follows a spectacular option of 4 hours ago which saw fountains of lava released reacted tonight with recount continues here in our international that's up next do join us again in half an hour for the latest headlines. chemistry has also given us fulfilment in many ways by guaranteeing and abundant food supply if we look at our world today there are still famines but there are political famines are caused by political problems are not caused by an inability to grow food and if we look at infectious diseases if you were in the middle of a pandemic now with a pandemic is killing less than one percent of the people that are in facts and in past times pandemics could kill 30 to 70 percent of the people that were infected

so chemistry has given us a much improved quality of life in many ways and then we have to ask well with these unintended consequences that are causing species go extinct that are causing environmental injustices how can we make things better because certainly we can handle those things better than we have. an entire village in alaska has had to move if another country threaten the wife of an american. we do everything in our power to protect. wanted me to skipping climate change poses the same threat right now. seems some of the fuss just coastal erosion in the world we lost about 35 feet. 35 feet of brow in just about 3 months while we were measuring. is fast and that

means the river is 35 closer to how the end was near or i think were part of a 1st for. joining me everything on the alex salmond show and i'll be speaking to get a feel of the world the politics sport that's less i'm show business i'll see that . americans love buying homes. this was a fundamental part of how our political leadership and our country at large understood the bargain you get a hoe and then you know rebel right that's the things you don't revolt if you have

a stake in the system. of the really interesting to dial it back and think about the longer deeper history i'll play housings men in the united states not just that question of the american dream but the bigger question of who the dream has been for. welcome to redacted tonight this is the comedy show we're americans in america covering american news are called foreign agents ok by now pretty much everyone knows the latest stimulus bill is a giant middle finger to all americans it gives billions to weapons contractors regime change programs the israeli military and even people who all right forces i'm not kidding i would be life angry if.