last summer, the ferry's owners relented and gave the boat a new name, "historic white's ferry."t two centuries, there have been more than 100 ferryboat crossings from one end of the potomac to the other. this was the only one left. so for the sake of convenience and history, people here hope the landowners on opposite banks of the potomac will find a way to keep that history alive. chip reid, cbs news, dickerson, maryland. o diaz: still ahead on the "cbs weekend news," we go on the hunt for a nearly-invisible enemy polluting our oceans. mornings were ma nz... a pill for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis when methotrexate has not helped enough. xeljanz can help relieve joint pain and swelling, stiffness, and helps stop further joint damage, even without methotrexate. xeljanz can lower your ability to fight infections. before and during treatment, your doctor should check for infections, like tb and do blood tests. tell your doctor if you've had hepatitis b or c, have flu-like symptoms, or are prone to infections. serious, sometimes fatal infections, cancers incl

basically, ferries took people across the river, not durham boats.uver well going across the river. it is a real art form. you have to row them up the river and against the currents to get them into position. so they were really meant to float down the river and be pulled down the river and steered with this big sleep oar that is in the aft end of the boat, which you see out here today. they are not real maneuverable when you're going across the river. and it takes a little bit of skill for these guys to be able to do it. >> my name is leon vaughan, and i'm portraying a member of colonel glover's marbleheaders. 14th regiment out of marblehead, massachusetts. cod fisherman that helped george washington get across water. >> how was the crossing today? >> the crossing today was very easy. some years it has snowed, some years it has rained, and it has been cold. but today, perfect weather conditions. >> tell me about your portrayal. why do you do this? >> i do this because it is not in the average american history textbook about the 40% of colonel glover

so, the durham boats were used, and in particular, a ferry was used.hy they came to the ferry so that you could get artillery across, horses across, because , obviously, he will not be able to get any of them into a durham vote. -- a durham boat. ♪ >> [indiscernible] >> glover, how do the conditions look? >> your excellency, my marble headers have just returned from traversing the river. they report to me that the river is swift, that the river is strewn with ice. but they are confident, sir, and they're determined to convey our army across the delaware this very night. >> excellent. and remember, it is victory or death. we will not bail. please turn to your troops and prepare them for inspection. thank you. dismissed. ♪ ♪ >> we have asked congress for many things that we are short of. food, tents, provisions, blankets. we have had citizens of philadelphia coming up to provide us with at least some blankets to keep you warm. it reminds me of the crisis by thomas payne. your sergeants have read to you. he wrote, "these are the times that try men's souls

they get on the ferries and whilst their on the ferries, customs check everything is in order and ifything is in order and if everything is in order and if everything is the lorries will be able to drive off when they reach france. slightly different in the opposite direction with the traffic from france into the uk because the british government says for the first six months or so there will be a very light touch, so very few checks if there is any disruption or delays they are likely to be seen more on this side of the channel. 0k, more on this side of the channel. ok, simon, thank you. this was the reaction of some people on the streets of brussels to the uk's departure. it's a shame. big shame that it has had to go down like that. kinda feel sad about it. yes, don't know what the relationships are going to be in future. it is a shame that we won't be able to travel or go to england as easy as we could have done before. i respect the british people's decision. but at the same time, i think it's a pity. joining me from paris is nathalie loiseau, former french minister for european

iam i am live in dover where the lorries are arriving, the ferries are sailing to france but everyonegetting used to a new regime. the uk's chief medical officers defend the plan to leave 12 weeks between coronavirus vaccine doses, after criticism from doctors. bringing in the new year — from new york to scotland, countries adjust their celebrations to fit their covid conditions. hello and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world. a new era has begun for the united kingdom, after completing its formal separation from the european union, leaving the single market, and the customs union at the end of the brexit transition period. under the new arrangements, there will be no import taxes on goods crossing between britain and the continent. the government has warned there will be some disruption in the coming weeks as new rules bed in for travel, trade, immigration and security co—operation. northern ireland will remain in the eu single market for goods, and will apply eu customs rules at its ports. borisjohnson said the uk had "freedom in our hands" and the ability to do

, and whilst they are on the ferries, and whilst they are on the ferries, and whilst they are on thee details will be checked by the french customs. it follows a n checked by the french customs. it follows an order, once they arrive in france, they will be allowed to dry off the ferry and continue their journey into the eu. if things are not quite right, then the lorries may be pulled over for further checks. heading in the opposite direction, when you have got ferries coming from calais over to dover, the british government says there is going to be a light touch for the first six months, so limited checks, so first six months, so limited checks, so things should run smoothly, so if there is likely to be delays or disruptions, they are likely to be seenin disruptions, they are likely to be seen in the british side of the channel. added to the equation, anyone headed from the uk over to france needs to have a negative coronavirus test. that will be reviewed but for now that is another layer of bureaucracy to deal with. soi layer of bureaucracy to deal with. so i think this morning th

aticers were kept overnight the tavern here at mcconkey's very -- ferry.icers were taken to newtown, pennsylvania a few miles from here. >> it is always the familiar history, where you have come from so you know where you are going. you try not to repeat some of the same mistakes. when i was in school, i hated history. the teacher was always teaching me about what somebody else did. i joined this hobby to learn what i did not learn in high school nor in college about real american history, all-inclusive american history. one time i was given a lecture at an office of homeland security. it was there black history month black historyr month program. after i gave a short speech on black involvement in the independent dutch war for independence. involvement in the war for independence. whyy stood up and said " are you here teaching is black -- ory --black us history history?"s black teaching blackot history, i'm teaching american history." thehat do you think of painting? >> i think he was telling a story. he was trying to inspire people in germany at the time

cross-channel ferry traffic between the u.k. and france has moved smoothly on the 1st day since beggs it came into force no serious delays reported as hundreds of trucks crossed into france by ferry and through the channel tunnel. iraq explosives experts are trying to defuse a naval mine found attached to an oil tanker in the gulf on thursday the vessel was refueling another ship in international waters near the iraqi port of basra iraq's army says it evacuated the vessel is not clear who was responsible. there's rising tension between the u.s. and iran almost a year after the assassination of iranian military commander. he was killed in a u.s. drone strike in baghdad when earlier this week the u.s. conducted b. 52 bomber flyovers and sent a nuclear submarine into the gulf over concerns iran may be planning an attack on the anniversary also to bari takes a look back at the assassination. in the early hours of january 3rd 2020 shortly after arriving at baghdad international airport major general hossam so in mind he was killed in

but also in the us some countries have already flights and ferries from the u.k. like the netherlands for example so this is countries trying to protect themselves against new variance so this new variant is now dominant in the u.k. and other european countries are hoping that they can keep it at bay because it is transmissible and now it seems also possibly more deadly the u.k. itself though also wants to protect itself because the inoculation program is pretty successful here so far over 7 percent of the population has already received . experts medical experts are hoping that this would have an effect and the u.k. does also debate whether there should be border closures in order to protect the u.k. from other variants across the world indeed well the a you would be right to be concerned because europe's coronavirus vaccination rollout is facing a bit of a setback with drug maker astra zeneca telling the commission it won't be able to deliver the agreed volumes of its coded 19 vaccine within the agreed time frame astra zeneca which developed its vaccine the univ

has been fairly smooth there have been no major delays in the cross-channel movement of trucks and ferries to and from france paul brennan reports from the english port of dover. the countdown to the new post relationship was projected across the departure gates at the french side of the euro tunnel rail link moments later the 1st lorry was having its documents checked . the trade deal agreed on christmas eve means no tariffs and no quotas but there is significantly more paperwork and most of it needing to be done in advance the year it'll operator is get a link the change is a really about. formalities it's time there is a truck can you fear they have to show us the. i have done. online before coming here it's a significant change for logistics and haulage firms on both sides of the new trading frontier the u.k. is expecting $220000000.00 additional customs declarations every year at a cost to business of some $9500000000.00 the ferry crossing between the english port of dover and cali in france handle some $2500000.00 freight vehicles every year but less than a 1000 lorries were set you

state after colorado and california to report a confirmed case of the new more infectious code 900 ferry and 1st identified in the united kingdom that more infectious variant is considerably widespread it geographically colorado california florida basically 3 corners of the country that suggests that it is considerably more widespread in this country but epidemiologists and the public health authorities are not sure exactly what next step one report that came out on friday from a california based genetic testing company called helix indicated that their research indicated that the new mutant strain may be may have been circulating in the united states since october. well dr bruce lee's from the city university of new york school of public health he explains why the states are struggling to distribute vaccine there's been several issues to one is if you look at this d.d. cove in 1000 backing tracker only 12400000 doses have been distributed it is a state that's well below the actual number that you need to backdate the target goal of 20000000 people yeah i think that there's trouble is th

there are fears hundreds might have drowned when a ferry capsized while crossing a river in the democratic republic of congo. and 3 months after he was freed by prison from prison by protesters nationalists other jumper all of that is on course for a landslide victory in carrick astounds presidential election. we begin in the united states where democratic leader chuck schumer is warning that the threat of violence remains high after the storming of congress by supporters of president donald trump joe biden is due to be inaugurated in washington d.c. in 10 days time which could potentially provide another flash point for protests she says he's urged the f.b.i. director to relentlessly pursue the perpetrators to avoid a repeat of wednesday scenes in the coming weeks it comes as the democrats continue to draft new articles of impeachment against president trump as still urging donald trump's cabinet to remove him themselves and even form a supporter says a calling on trump to resign. i think the best way for our country charges for the president to resign and go away as soon as possible. i a

single mocking customs union has been fairly smooth movement of trucks and ferries between the u.k. and the e.u. is continued without any major delays that's largely because of the coronavirus pandemic and a long weekend holiday meaning the traffic was lighter than usual a new trade barrier is now operating between northern ireland and the rest of the u.k. this means commercial goods require a customs declaration and many british food products will need help that if it gets and some physical checks passengers on the 1st eurostar train from london have arrived in paris many of those travelling will now face new restrictions including travel documents insurance to cover health care and limits on how long they can stay in e.u. countries while paul brennan has more now from the force of dove the main sea trade link between the u.k. and the european continent. the countdown to the new post relationship was projected across the departure gates at the french side of the euro tunnel rail link moments later the 1st lorry was having its documents checked. the trade deal agreed on christmas ev

this is a bird's eye view of the ferry building area. i want to point out that now it's by traffic and you have it in both directions at the crosswalks. including the block one. you can see here. you can also see the floating area. it's hard to see in this image, by giving the width of the embarcadero. phase 1b will be a capital phase that will upgrade intersections and crossing to improve safety. it would add pedestrian crosswalks. it would replace the existing pedestrian area through the secondary crossing. and remove the traffic signals on to the islands which would significantly shorten the roadway and exposure people wanting the vehicle traffic. as they would with phase 1a only to be crossing two lanes of traffic. it will be allow to cross the bikeway at any time. we're looking at ways to traffic the bike way through the potentially race crossing or narrowing that bikeway so that experience is comfortable for pedestrians. at washington street, i want to kind of share with you some early schematic ideas to give you a preview what we'

sounds an alarm over the new coronavirus ferry prime minister bars johnson says there's now evidence to suggest as well as more contagious the nummi taishan might also be deadly. and it was goes goal as gladbach put on another put another dead frog in dortmund's point as they could title hopes in a thrilling battle of the bush. if i'm anthony howard welcome russian police have made hundreds of arrests as supporters of jailed opposition figure in the valley take to the streets for nationwide protests drive place use bacchis against protesters in the southeastern signified of all stop calling for. release the atmosphere was less hated to the north as authorities detained demonstrators place presence was however boosted in the capital moscow ahead of a planned match on the kremlin. was sentenced to 30 days in jail upon his return to russia last sunday. well i must go correspondent. and really what's happening now. well i'm standing in the middle of a crowd of people who've gathered here in the center of moscow on pushkin square you might be able to hear that they're chanting they're cha

under which there will be no taxes on goods, but there will be more checks and paperwork, the first ferryeft dover and arrived in calais. the government has warned there will be some disruption in the coming weeks as new rules bed in for travel, trade, immigration and security co—operation. for today though, few lorries attempted the crossing, leaving freight moving smoothly across the channel. prime minister borisjohnson said the uk had "freedom in our hands" and the ability to do things "differently and better". france's president macron however said britain would remain a friend and ally, but he described brexit as the child of "many lies and false promises". our political correspondent nick eardley has more. all quiet as a new era begins. lorries travelling from dover to france face new paperwork from today, but it might be a few days before we know what impact that will have. traffic is traditionally quiet on the 1st of january. 11 o'clock last night, the moment when the brexit transition ended. the uk officially left the eu 11 months ago, but it's now that the rules will change and

he was as much a part of liverpool's story as the mersey ferry and the anfield kop. # alone...# girlsnd his band, the pacemakers, were spotted by beatles manager, brian epstein. he gave them a song that had been turned down by the fab four and adam faith. # how do you do what you to me...#. how do you do it was a huge hit on both sides of the atlantic. we'd never heard ourselves on tape before and it got to number one and we were very pleased. the beatles were upset and so was adam, i think. he chuckles. newsreel archive: the girls are at the top of their screaming form, if the reception they give to gerry and the pacemakers is anything to go by. # i like it, i like it...#. more followed, as the mersey beat swept the world. # the funny feeling being here with you. # and i like it more with every day. # and i like it always hearing you say you're liking it too...#. # so, ferry, cross the mersey...#. but it was as a singer of gentle ballads for which he'll be remembered. ferry across the mersey was a nostalgic expression of his love for liverpool. # walk on, walk on...#. and then, with

ferry across the mersey was a nostalgic expression of his love for liverpool. # walk on, walk on...#s and hammerstein musical, gerry marsden struck a chord with fans at his beloved anfield. the band may have split up in 1966, but as he proved, nearly half a century later, at the 25th anniversary of the hillsborough disaster, musically and emotionally, he'll always be a part of the heart and soul of the club. gerry marsden, who's died at the age, of 78. that's it. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. have a very good night. hello. this is bbc news. i'm clive myrie. several european countries have announced further coronavirus restrictions, including slovakia, which has begun a new lockdown, and closed ski facilities. but in switzerland some skiiers are taking to the slopes, albeit under new guidelines. sylvia lennan—spence reports. hitting the slopes, european style. from this ski resort in southern romania to a packed car park in austria where thousands rushed to take advantage of the perfect skiing weather. from resorts in andorra, open exclusively to residents... ..to t

union has been fairly smooth there's been no major delays in cross-channel movement of trucks and ferries to and from france that's largely because of the coronavirus pandemic and a long weekend holiday which means traffic was lighter than usual officials say many british businesses have stockpiled goods in case of the new border requirements causing delays and disruptions of those new measures came into force said 11 pm local time on new year's eve 4 years after the 2016 referendum paul brennan reports from the english port of dover. the. countdown to the new post relationship was projected across the departure gates at the french side of the euro tunnel rail link moments later the 1st lorry was having its documents checked . the trade deal agreed on christmas eve means no tariffs and no quotas but there is significantly more paperwork and most of it needing to be done in advance the euro tunnel operator is get a link the change is already about. for many teams ok now it's time there is a truck coming here they have to show us that they have done. on a line before coming here it's a sign

he was as much a part of liverpool's story as the mersey ferry and the anfield kop. # alone...# girls the early ‘60s. gerry and his band, the pacemakers, were spotted by beatles manager, brian epstein. he gave them a song that had been turned down by the fab four and adam faith. # how do you do what you to me...#. how do you do it was a huge hit on both sides of the atlantic. we'd never heard ourselves on tape before and it got to number one and we were very pleased. the beatles were upset and so was adam, i think. he chuckles. newsreel archive: the girls are at the top of their screaming form, if the reception they give to gerry and the pacemakers is anything to go by. # i like it, i like it...#. more followed, as the mersey beat swept the world. # the funny feeling being here with you. # and i like it more with every day. # and i like it always hearing you say you're liking it too...#. # so, ferry, cross the mersey...#. but it was as a singer of gentle ballads for which he'll be remembered. ferry across the mersey was a nostalgic expression of his love for liverpool. # walk on, walk

very quiet moment morning we've just see a handful of trucks rolling up and down here behind the ferries we see in them on my back there's been a bit of traffic coming in as is usual but it is very quick and very smooth because of course is the big companies who knew about the changes that were coming up they could prepare it is going to hit a lot of the smaller transport companies that carry mixed to lose that for instance carry and the modes that carry foodstuff and so on afford them life is going to be much more difficult and of course all this will really come into in effect because we have a long weekend now next monday and then we might see those traffic jams that everybody has been warning about and we talked to a few truckers who had been waiting edid truckstop about what they think about the changes that will come up. that's going to change yeah but. it doesn't make a start you know i mean you've just got to get on with you know mean that that's where it is so you just got to bite the bullet and you're just going to do it go with the flow that's all you can do that's such a. pap

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dozens of dead and dozens more still missing after a ferry capsized while crossing a river in the democratic republic of congo. and 3 months are she was freed from prison by protesters nationalist souther jumper of except for a landslide victory in kyrgyzstan the presidential election. we begin in the united states where senate leader chuck schumer is warning that the threat of violence from maine is high after the storming of congress by supporters of president trump joe biden is judy to be inaugurated in washington in 10 days time which could provide another potential flash point it comes as the democrats continue to draft new articles of impeachment against donald trump and more details are also merging of what of wednesday's dramatic events on capitol hill patty cohen as more now from washington. this video obtained by the washington post shows just how few police officers there were to keep rioters some armed with restraints and weapons from getting to members of congress or the. members say when they were trying to get out the last available exit there were only 3 officers holding the

under which there will be no taxes on goods, but there will be more checks and paperwork — the first ferryver and arrived in calais. the government has warned there will be some disruption in the coming weeks as new rules bed in for travel, trade, immigration and security co—operation. for today, though, few lorries attempted the crossing, leaving freight moving smoothly across the channel. prime minister borisjohnson said the uk had "freedom in our hands" and the ability to do things "differently and better". france's president macron however said britain would remain a friend and ally, but he described brexit as the child of "many lies and false promises". we'll have full reaction from around the world, including our correspondents in the us and china. but first. vivienne nunis is in doverfor us, and bethany bell is in calais. vivienne, we have been hearing that things are pretty quiet. yes, they have been. i think those businesses that can avoid shifting things gci’oss that can avoid shifting things across the channel are doing so at the moment. they want to wait in there is any signifi

border under the new trade deal finally equate last week the movement of trucks and ferries has continued without any major delays but that's mainly because of the coronavirus pandemic and then the long weekend holiday meaning that traffic was going to be lighter than usual anyway for one and has more from the port of dover the main sea trade link between the u.k. and the european continent. the countdown to the new post relationship was projected across the departure gates at the french side of the euro tunnel rail link moments later the 1st lorry was having its documents checked. the trade deal agreed on christmas eve means no tariffs and no quotas but there is significantly more paperwork and most of it needing to be done in advance the euro tunnel operator is get a link the change is already about. for many teams ok now it's time there is a truck community here they have to show us that they have done for darkest and the courage shown on line before coming here it's a significant change for logistics and haulage firms on both sides of the new trading front here the u.k. is expecting $

single market and customs union has been fairly smooth the movement of trucks and ferries between the u.k. and the e.u. has continued without any major delays but the corona virus pandemic and a long weekend holiday meant that traffic was lighter than usual. meanwhile 20000000 people in the united states have now tested positive for the corona virus that is almost a quarter of the wealth cases in just one country it's doubled its number of infections in less than 2 months the u.s. has also experienced more than 340000 deaths are just there is an account has more $20000000.00 cases and according to reports i've been reading almost half of those have come since the beginning of november but this century what is happening here is an abject failure on the part of operation walk speed the trumpet ministrations plan to get 20000000 people and of course those people are over 60 five's in front line health care workers vaccinated by the end of 2020 that figure is closer to 3000000 and there were reports coming in from states across the nation that they just don't have the infrastructure to de

there are fears hundreds of people could have been killed in friday's ferry disaster in the democratic republic of congo so far 46 people have been confirmed dead but rescuers are trying to find hundreds more still missing after the boat capsized on the river congo officials say the ferry was overloaded with both passengers and its cargo of cement and its weight is also making recovery efforts much more difficult. so. i'm horrified and heartbroken this tragedy was the result of food human behavior on friday evening a boat owner and its crew undertook to travel at night despite time cross and unfortunately they defied it and that resulted in the routes we all deploy. a policeman has been shot dead and dozens of officers and protesters injured during brawls in southern iraq crowds gathered in the city of nasiriya to call for the release of activists arrested in early a protest they've been demanding more jobs and better services in the city witnesses say police and military forces try to force the protesters to disperse firing heavily into the air. and in as chief medical officer is warn

dozens are dead and dozens more still missing after a ferry cap.

no golden gate ferry service to day. just a heads up, b.a.r.t. is doing track work. it extends through today for the portion of trains between richmond and el cerrito. transferring to a free bus will be yourtion this is for ongoing track upgrades. you can expect delays of up to 20 minutes in that area throughout the day. taking a look at our bay area bridges, so far, so good. not a bad ride at all. tail lights heading westbound toward foster city. if you're headed toward 101, traffic is very light. about a 12 minute ride to go from hayward to the peninsula with no delays there. traffic is quiet. a live look at 880, the nimitz freeway. both directions are clear. here is a live look at the coliseum. north and southbound, smooth sailing right now across the bay bridge if your commute on of the east bay takes you into san francisco this morning. the earlier trouble spot we had in the city has now been cleared . pretty much the same story for the golden gate bridge. overall, it is a pretty light commute with a 15 minute travel time to go southbound 101 from the richmond-s

the plan is to keep this giant ferris wheel spinning in golden gate park. not ever ready to take your immune support to the next level? nature's bounty is here for you. the number one herbal supplement brand has everything you need to help keep your immune system strong. immune support comes naturally with nature's bounty. >>> you're watching kpix 5 news at 5:30. >>> right now on kpix 5, streaming on cbsn bay area, more local news for you at 5:30. a giant ferris wheel may be sticking around golden gate park a lot longer than planned. not everyone is on board. >>> and the heavy snow is done. there is still travel trouble in the sierra. what to expect if you're headed to the snow. >>> the bay area some essentially doubling rainfall for this winter. after such a dry winter, we want to know, did he make it and i want to play? good evening, i'm alan parker. >> despite the storm, we still have a ways to go. >> reporter: it has been a pretty busy week here in california, rain -wise. well, that depends on where you look and who

the headlines this hour there are fears that hundreds of people could have been killed in friday's ferry disaster in the democratic republic of congo so far 46 people have been confirmed dead rescue still trying to find hundreds more that a missing after the boat capsized on the river congo officials say the ferry was overloaded with passengers and its cargo of cement and its weight made is also making the recovery efforts much more difficult. so. i'm horrified and heartbroken this tragedy is the result of food human behavior on friday evening a boat owner and his crew undertook to travel at night despite time cross and unfortunately they defied it and that resulted in the routes we all do poor. the search and rescue team in indonesia has found human remains in twisted wreckage in the java sea the discovery comes a day off there a passenger jet with 62 people on board disappeared shortly after takeoff from jakarta airport's the aircraft's flight recorders have also been located. talk to al-jazeera is coming up next looking at catalogues unexplored wildlife of the more news after that abo

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a giant ferris wheel may be sticking around golden gate park a lot longer than planned. not everyone is on board. >>> and the heavy snow is done. there is still travel trouble in the sierra. what to expect if you're headed to the snow. >>> the bay area some essentially doubling rainfall for this winter. after such a dry winter, we want to know, did he make it and i want to play? good evening, i'm alan parker. >> despite the storm, we still have a ways to go. >> reporter: it has been a pretty busy week here in california, rain -wise. well, that depends on where you look and who you ask. rain pounded northern california this week. the water is needed after a dry fall. the water resources department says, while it was a good week, may be more. >> the ground was so dry, that a lot of the moisture was observed in the soil instead of running off into our reservoirs and streams. >> reporter: lake shasta is battered, but still only 70% of normal for this time of year. as of this morning, like orville is 54% normal for january. in the middle of the state, maloney's, however, is t

at least 70 people have drones after a ferry capsized on the congo river and happens in the city of kissin ghani in the northern democratic republic of congo on friday authorities said overloading was the likely cause of the accident search and rescue efforts are still ongoing. and i said nations says post-election violence in the central african republic has forced 130000 people to flee into neighboring countries as nicholas hart reports many of them are seeking refuge in cameron bearing scars of unspeakable violence is going to wear maxime and his family they fled the central african republic to cameroon after armed groups to go over control of their town who are a unesco world heritage site is now in the control of the anti christian militia group carrying out what maxime describes as a reign of terror. because i was on my motorcycle when they changed my legs. look they stabbed me in the stomach and in the back then they stole all i had. a made a presidential election a coalition of armed groups that fought each other in 2013 have joined forces capturing almost 2 thirds of a nation the

very quiet moment morning we've just see a handful of trucks rolling up and down here behind the ferries we see in them on my back there's been a bit of traffic coming in as is usual but it is very quick and very smooth because of course it the big companies who knew about the changes that were coming up they could prepare it is going to hit a lot of these smaller transport companies that carry mixed to lose that for instance carry any molds that carry food stuff and so on afford them life is going to be much more difficult and of course all this will really come into in effect because we have a long weekend now next monday and then we might see those traffic jams that everybody has been warning about and we talked to a few truckers who had been waiting ed truckstop about what they think about the changes that will come up and that's going to change yeah but. it doesn't make a start you know i mean if just going to get on with you know mean that that's where it is so you just got to bite the bullet you've just got to do it go to the floor that's all you can do that's such a. paper so sto

one now $46.00 people have died and more than $100.00 is still missing after a passenger ferry capsized in the democratic republic of congo the accident happened on the river congo close to the port city of kiss and gunny rescuers say there's the chance of finding anyone else alive ferries on the river often overloaded with passengers it comes 4 days after another boat disaster in the east of the country where 20 people are still missing. now armed groups in the central african republic of launched another attack on government forces in the western city of boo are a part of an alliance opposing last month's reelection of president fast and darragh united nations says more than 30000 people have now fled into neighboring cameroon nicholas huck has more. bearing scars of unspeakable violence is gone you were in his family they fled the central african republic to cameroon after armed groups to go over control of their town who are a unesco world heritage site is now in the control of the anti christian militia group carrying out what maxine describes as a reign of terror. because i was on

that came into force no serious delays were reported as hundreds of trucks crossed into france by ferry and through the channel tunnel and iraq explosives experts are trying to defuse the naval mine found attached to an oil tanker in the gulf on thursday the vessel was refueling another ship in international waters near the iraqi port of. for those are the headlines the news continues here on al-jazeera after witness the hunt for the would be mama station that's watching after that. i mean. they used to say about the internet but the internet changes everything that's what's going to happen with synthetic biology it's gonna change everything for information it was the computer for the industrial revolution was energy it was the machine. for us it's the cell it's going to change everything. think of synthetic biology in 50 years 100 years what on earth is the world like that. this is a revolution that starts slow and grows and grows and grows and grows and grows ok it's running. around the sun come up. keep all the fun here take the stuff we're. coming up. we're going to get. ready. to g

customs union no serious delays were reported as hundreds of trucks crossed into france by ferry and through the channel tunnel. those headlines and news continues here on al-jazeera right after the bottom line with his coming up next season. talked about who's there and we heard scott realistically how can you deal with institutionalized corruption in this country we listen if this breaks up a conflict between buggiest on and india this has implications for the rest of the world we meet with global news makers and talk about the stories that matter go to 0 hi i'm steve clemons and i have a question you know we create a virus vaccinations are starting in the united states and in some places around the world is this the end of the pandemic or just the beginning let's get to the bottom line. after a year that shoots humanity to its core forcing people to rethink their basic social interactions and decide a daily basis what risks they're willing to take back to nations have been discovered and they're finally being deployed but what happens now the united states still has the highest nu

customs union no serious delays were reported as hundreds of trucks crossed into france by ferry and through the channel tunnel and passengers arriving by train in the u.k. from mainland europe faced no delays either some of the 1st people to cross the channel on the eurostar on january 1st say little a change in terms of paperwork needed to enter britain they say there was greater scrutiny there were documents relating to covert 19 meanwhile the british people are reflecting on what life outside the means for their sense of identity our desires the barker reports from london. a clouded sunrise over westminster nothing extraordinary here many of breaks its changes will be slow. even but in the minds of british people the u.k. now adrift from the e.u. is alone again for some that's a cause for optimism for others profound regret. the country still working out what breaks it means in practice with new rules on travel trade and immigration to name a few but beyond the dry details it's also about something much deeper for many brits especially those in their twenty's and thirty's being b

this is effectively the new irish sea border and the first ferry from scotland crossed the irish seahis afternoon, so the goods on board that ferry would have needed new customs declarations, any food products might have needed new inspections. there are bound to be teething problems. this represents a great big change and we had from steno line this afternoon that some lorries arriving at holyhead in wales were not able to cross the irish sea to dublin because they didn't have the right paperwork with the goods they were transporting so this represents a big change. it will be a learning curve for businesses involved and what we see is the new irish sea border becoming a reality. emma vardy in belfast, thank you. let's speak to our political correspondent, iain watson. it isa it is a new era, but we are yet to feel the full effects. certainly, those who campaign for brexit will see today as the day that effectively marks the uk's independence from the eu, the gaining of the uk's sovereignty. the question is that four and a half yea rs question is that four and a half years after a r

comes 2 out of 2 2 was the upper loft is bringing new life to the old ferry terminal in altoona. well. i am at the special start work house district unesco world heritage site. goods from all over the world so used to be stored here including coffee tea and coffee is. now.