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still to come on tonight's program, head of the international olympic committee says he is confidenthe tokyo games will go aad in front of spectators next year. authorities in south australia say theegion is facing a dangerous situation after reporting 18 coronav cases in its first outbreak since april. the australian state closed schools and shops. >> wenow this is south australia's first cluster and biggest cluster really for the state. we have seen noni com transmission cases in south australia and when we did see them, it was last april. so months and months ago. this is of a great deal of concern, 18 new cases. authorities reintroduced vid-19 restrictions, so for example gyms, cafes, restaurants limited. they want to go there y rly and quicd of course make sure they are in control of these cases becable inevi a comparison is going to be made with melbourne, which was the epicenter. laura: a year-long invtigation by bbc africa uncovered evidence of a thrivinunderground network in kenya that snatches babies from their mothershe and sells for a profit. secretive and lucrative, it p

we have more from tokyo. >> this is a huge, important trip for the international olympic committee chieft is here to sell rescheduled tokyo olympics not to the japanese prime minister, but to the panese people. widespread doubt that theaddress olympics can be held safely if the covid pandemic is not yet over. >> t protect the japanese people, and out of respect for the japanese people, the ioc ll undertake a great effort so as many as possible for the olympic participants and visitorsl w arrive vaccinated, if a vaccine is available by then. confident that we can have spectators in the olympic staa next yeaand also, the spectators e willoy a safe enronment. >> news from america, the covid-19 vaccine developed by pfizer appears to work, is very good new and has significantly boosted hopes that tens of millions of people can be vaccinated before next july. the japanese public remains skeptical. this country has not bn hit hard by covid-19. fewer than 2000eople have died so far and many here put that down to japanese culture, universal mask wearing, and closed borders. almost all foreigners

this is a hugely important trip for the international olympic committee chief. d tokyo olympics — not to the japanese prime minister, but to the japanese people. he immediately sought to address widespread doubt here that the olympics can be held safely if the covid pandemic is not yet over. in order to protect the japanese people, and out of respect for the japanese people, the ioc will undertake a great effort so that as many as possible of the olympic participants and visitors will arrive here vaccinated, if by then a vaccine is available. this makes us also very, very confident that we can have spectators then in the olympic stadium next year, and that also the spectators will enjoy a safe environment. news from america that a covid—19 vaccine developed by pfizer appears to work is very good news and has significantly boosted hopes that tens of millions of people can be vaccinated before nextjuly. but the japanese public remains deeply sceptical. this country has not been hit hard by covid—19 — fewer than 2,000 people have died so far — and many here put that

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this is a hugely important trip for the international olympic committee chief. to the japanese people. he immediately sought to address widespread doubt here that the olympics can be held safely if the covid pandemic is not yet over. in order to protect the japanese people, and out of respect for the japanese people, the ioc will undertake a great effort so that as many as possible of the olympic participants and visitors will arrive here vaccinated, if by then a vaccine is available. this makes us also very, very confident that we can have spectators then in the olympic stadium next year, and that also the spectators will enjoy a safe environment. news from america that a covid—19 vaccine developed by pfizer appears to work is very good news and has significantly boosted hopes that tens of millions of people can be vaccinated before nextjuly. but the japanese public remains deeply sceptical. this country has not been hit hard by covid—19 — fewer than 2,000 people have died so far — and many here put that down to japanese culture, universal mask wearing and clos

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he's only just getting started or so it wasn't today, it was sunday, the head of the international olympic committee. thomas bach, is confident that spectators will be able to attend the tokyo summer games next year despite the rising coronavirus numbers worldwide. seen here with japanese prime minister there she he just got is in japan on a 2 day trip to discuss measures against virus. i.o.c. chief said he does not rule out requiring visitors to get vaccinated in order to protect the japanese public in order to protect the for the trip unease, the people and i would offer is fake. will the chip in these people or the i.o.c. will undertake a great effort so that this many off for the olympics, but these events and both will arrive fear of a clean made if by then the weight theme is now a new 1st in space exploration. nasa has successfully launched a crew of astronauts into orbit on a privately owned spacecraft. a team of 4 is heading to the international space station. after taking off from kennedy space center in florida, is the 1st time it on last company has ferried crew on an official nasa missi

hold the olympics in tokyo next year in july, appear to be on course the chief of the international olympic committee. thomas has expressed confidence that the games can be held with spectators. bucky's got to be in tokyo to hold the view meetings on preparations for the olympics and paralympics . but the meetings are being held under the shadow of the outbreak. open questions on the safety of athletes and participants. and of course, the additional costs of hosting the games already defined by thomas. the international in big committee president meeting new japanese prime minister yoshida suga for the 1st time. but has now confident that fans will be able to attend the tokyo games next july. but they could be a catch visit, as it may have to get back sneed it in order to protect the trip. a nice of people and out of respect for the japanese people or the i.o.c. will undertake a great effort so that there's so many as possible off for the olympics. but these events and visitors will arrive vaccinated if by then a way clean is every look back. later backtracked on some of his comments. he said a vacci

. >>> the head of the international olympic committee is encouraging athletes to concentrate on preparationsor next year's tokyo games. >> athletes, this is the place to be nine months from now. >> the video was shot at the olympic village in tokyo. bach was visiting to ensure the olympics can be held safely, even if the pandemic is ongoing. he said the ioc is ready to cover the costs to help athletes get vaccinated before setting foot in japan. >> get ready for these olympic games. train even harr, even unr very difficult situations. mo of you are in that at this moment. >> he added he is looking forward to seeing the athletes in tokyo next year. >>> chinese president xi jinping congratulated joe biden on his victory in the u.s. presidential race. bilateral ties have been chilly under president trump's presidency. xi voiced hope they'll warm up. china's foreign ministry says xi sent compliments on wednesday. xi said promoting healthy and stable development of china-u.s. relations not only serves the fundamental interest of the people in both countries but meets the common expectation of the

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brent: amid reports of two promising coronavirus vaccines, the president of the international olympic committee says he's confident spectators will be able to attend next year's tokyo summer games. he is meeting with japan's prime minister to discuss antivirus measures during the olympics. he says if the vaccine is widely available before next july, the ioc will strongly encourage fans to be vaccinated but they will not mandate that. >> this makes us even more confident that we can have the next year, a reasonable number of spectators in the stadia and therefore enjoy the olympic spirit. brent: a reminder of the top story we are following -- german chancellor angela merkel and regional leaders agreed to postpone stricter coronavirus restrictions until at least next week. and a current partial lockdown has seen the infection growth start to level off but numbers remain persistently high. there has been another promising breakthrough in the search for a covid-19 vaccine. u.s. drugmaker moderna says its vaccine has a success rate of nearly 95%. you are watching dw news live from berlin for soft --

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and amid talk of a 2nd breakthrough vaccine against covered 19, the president of the international olympic committee, thomas pa says he's confident that spectators will be able to attend next year's tokyo summer games. he met with japan's prime minister as part of a 10 day visit to discuss antiviolence measures. and during the olympics, he says that that's the best that should be a vaccine. he said that should a vaccine be why the available before next july. the i.o.c. will strongly encourage fans to be vaccinated, but will not mandate it makes us even more confident that we have the next year or a reasonable number of spectators in the stadium for enjoy. the olympic spirit is the w.'s of life from poland. a side show tomorrow today is up, up. next stop more been the talk. i'll be out of the meal worms how super powers? because the intestines can digest plastic cut. the science community is all relative to me. all moms help plan it overrun by 5. take up just by eating enough to get the next on d. w. . give us your country. the world will make you rich people. oil will provide you with plane the oil

the head of the international olympic committee visiting the olympic stadium this very morning and seeming020 games will be held next summer this morning growing confidence some spectators will be allowed at olympic venues next year and athletes won't have to quarantine in the past few hours, masks and fist bumps the president of the international olympic committee in japan for the first time since the covid crisis meeting with the new prime minister. tokyo's olympics will symbol human beings overcoming coronavirus, the prime minister says athletes and spectators may even be vaccinated. >> this makes us all so very, very confident that we can have spectators. >> reporter: for athletes, the wait has been long >> connor fields wins gold for america! >> reporter: u.s. athlete connor fields took gold in bmx at the 2016 games in rio. >> i can't wait to get there. >> what's training been like because it looks like you have a leg press in your garage. >> i have a spin bike here i've been riding. >> reporter: the 2020 olympics will finally begin on july 23rd, 2021 11,000 athletes will be in tokyo

words now in the mid reports of 2, promising coronavirus vaccines, the president of the international olympic committee, thomas paul says that he is confident spectators will be able to add summer games. he's meeting with japan's prime minister during a 2 day visit to the country to discuss anti-virus measures during the olympics. says that if the vaccine is widely available before next july, the i.o.c. will strongly encourage fans to be back sedated. but they will not mandate that all these makes us even more confident that we can have the next year or a reasonable number of spectators in the stadia therefore enjoy the olympic spirit. all right, there's a reminder now of the top story that we're following for you. german chancellor angela merkel and regional leaders have agreed to postpone stricter coronavirus restrictions until at least next week. a current partial lockdown has seen infection start to level off, but numbers remain persistently cause there's been another promising breakthrough in the search for a coated $1000.00 vaccine. the u.s. drug maker says its experimental vaccine has a success

olympics organizers say, athletes taking part will not have to isolate for 14 days on arrival in japan. but the decision about international fans is not expected until next year. the head of the international olympic committee told us, quote, visit tokyo next week to discuss coronavirus measures. more causes more, you see there are many foreign friends and having them quarantined for 2 weeks and not use public transport is unrealistic. therefore, health checks before entering the country, screening upon arrival, checking their whereabouts after they leave, or responding quickly if they get infected is something that we need to look very carefully at. and this is our desire, and these are the top stories. aid agencies say that they are unable to bring in much needed food and emergency supplies. the meds increased fighting in northern ethiopia. thousands of people have fled the unrest and to grave region raising fears of a refugee emergency.

the head of the international olympic committee is encouraging athletes to get vaccinated against private 1001 possible. thomas back finished a 2 day visit to tokyo at the national stadium. it's one of the venues for the games, which has now been delayed by a year because of the pandemic. 11000 athletes are expected to compete in tokyo and 2021 have a vaccine a should like to fish in a because grades are for their health. but there, it's also worth any demonstration of solidarity with their fellow athletes. tripoli's people how they're imus is it a, india, how with the headlines here on out as here. the pentagon has confirmed shah productions and the number of u.s. troops in afghanistan and iraq by mid january, just before president of trump leaves office 2001, leave afghanistan 500 from iraq leaving 2 and a half 1000 any country. let us remind those who question our resolve or may seek to him.

that is how when a scientist they head of the international olympic committee is encouraging athletes to get vaccinated against covert 19, when it's available. almost back made the remarks while visiting tokyo as national stadium, which is one of the main venues for the games, which has of course, been delayed by a year because of the pandemic. $11000.00 athletes are expected to compete in tokyo back stressed that they wouldn't be forced to get a vaccination. meanwhile, a small group of protesters gathered outside the stadium during bax visit. many in japan, it concerned about how much the games are costing the country and say there's too much risk in hosting such a huge global event during a pandemic. and you can find much more on the story and others on our website. al-jazeera dot com ticker that is al-jazeera. these are the top stories. the pentagon has confirmed stop reductions in the number of u.s. troops in afghanistan and iraq by mid january, just before president donald trump leaves office 2000 will withdraw from afghanistan and 500 from iraq leaving 2 and a half 1000 in each

the head of the international olympic committee is encouraging athletes to get vaccinated against covert 19 when possible. tell us, but finished a 2 day visit to tokyo with the stop of the city's nationals stadium, is one of the venues for the games which have been delayed by a year because of the pandemic. 11000 athletes are expected to compete in tokyo starting in july 2021. but we really encourage that whenever they have a break, sydney should like to go through solidarity with people has weakened to a tropical storm as it pushes across central america. nicaragua, as a category 4 with howling winds, big forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. this is what the of hurricane looked like from the sky, but on the ground it brought more devastation to central america. already battered by a major hurricane 2 weeks ago. where unleashed flooding in winter of 250 kilometers an hour before reaching honduras on tuesday he left a trail of destruction as the military struggled to bring people to safety. 40000 were evacuated from their homes in the 80000, you know not not the number bu

this comes just after the boss of the international 0lympic the boss of the international olympic committees would go ahead and have spectators but of course, for that to happen, the covid—19 situation has to be under control and for people to feel safe. thank you. thank you. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: how 16 mountain bike enthusiasts have made over a thousand deliveries throughout towns and villages during the lockdown. this is bbc world news, the latest headlines. president trump has sacked his top cybersecurity official, chris krebs, for issuing statements in defence of the integrity of the recent elections. and the president is to halve troop numbers in afghanistan and iraq, in a move that has been criticised by both republicans and democrats. when shops were forced to close in the lockdown, beate kubitz set up a company to help local shopkeepers fight back — delivering everything from vintage clothes to cheese on cargo bikes. her team of 16 mountain bike enthusiasts have made over a thousand deliveries throughout the towns and villages of the calder valley in northern eng

now amid talk of a 2nd breakthrough vaccine against group of 19, the president of the international olympic committee. thomas bach says he's confident that spectators will be able to attend next year's tokyo summer games. he's meeting with japan's prime minister on a 2 day visit to the country to discuss and demick measures during the olympics. fox says that if a vaccine is widely available before next july, the i.o.c. will not require it. but he says they will strongly encourage fans to be vaccinated makes us even more confident that we if the next year are a reasonable number of spectators in the stadia for the spirit. if you're watching news, i'll be back at the top of the hour with more world news, followed by the day to see that the fight against the coronavirus pandemic has the rate of infection in developing . what does the latest research say? information and contacts? the coronavirus update on t w. personal drama competition. rival marketing numbers here by intuition, love hate crime stats. and in fact because we kick off on you tube. joining us the worst possible choice for doctors tree arc

the head of the international olympic committee, thomas bach. well there's a tiger next week to discuss coronavirus measures. there are many foreign friends and having them quarantined for 2 weeks and not use public transport is unrealistic for their full health checks before entering the country. screening upon arrival, checking their whereabouts after they leave are responding quickly. if they get infected is something that we need to look very carefully at and then this is al jazeera and these are the headlines. aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian crisis. in the northern tier, a region of ethiopia, thousands of people have fled as ethiopia's military says it's making gains and an offensive there against local forces. prime minister says troops have liberated a key part of the region. mom and her daughter has more from the capital, addis ababa on the prime minister's comments. these, talking about the higher western part of the great region that is the near the border. if you will be a ha's with a trailer on the sudan, he's talking abou

olympics organizers say, athletes taking part will not have to isolate for 14 days on arrival in japan. but a decision about international fans is not expected until next year. the head of the international olympic committee, thomas bach, will visit tokyo next week to discuss coronavirus measures. what causes more or you see there are many foreign friends and having them quarantined for 2 weeks and not use public transport is unrealistic. therefore, health checks before entering the country, screening upon arrival, checking their whereabouts after they leave, are responding quickly. if they get infected is something that we need to look very carefully at i know that this is al jazeera and these are the headlines. aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian crisis. in the northern tier, a region of ethiopia, thousands of people have fled as ethiopia's military says it's making gains and an offensive against local forces. prime minister ahmed says troops have liberated a key part of the region.

while the head of the international olympic committee is encouraging athletes to get vaccinated against the 19 when possible, thomas back finished a 2 day visit to tokyo at the national stadium. it's one of the venues for the games which have now been delayed by a year because of the pandemic. 11000 athletes are expected to compete in tokyo and 2021. the french parliament is debating proposed legislation that would ban images of police officers faces from being spread online or broadcast. supporters say it will help protect the police, but critics see it as an attack on free speech. the taschen battle reports from paris, french documentary, the monopoly of violence, exposes and examines police brutality in france, focusing on recent yellow face protests, but also taking in the suburbs. the hiring watch, it uses footage shot by journalists, all members of the public showing clips like this though, may not be possible in the future. the french government has proposed a new security law, part of which would crack down on the broadcast or sharing of images of police officers. filmmaker, dav

that can take nasal samples at home and gives results in about 30 minutes ahead of the international olympic committee is encouraging athletes to get vaccinated against kind of 1001 possible thomas back finished a 2 day visit to tokyo at the national stadium. that's one of the venues for the games which have been delayed by here because of this pandemic. 11000 athletes are expected to compete in tokyo in 2021. but we really encourage that whenever of course, you have a vaccine a should like to because it's a great honor for their health. and it's also worth any demonstration of solidarity with their fellow athletes. tripoli's people there. i must ascertain the how with the headlines here on al-jazeera, the pentagon has confirmed shah productions and the number of u.s. troops in afghanistan and iraq by mid january, just before president on a child leaves office 2001, leave afghanistan and 500 from iraq leaving 2 and a half 1000 in each country. let us remind those who question our resolve or may seek to interfere with this.

the international olympic committee president thomas bach has concluded his two—day trip to tokyo tos that will now be staged next summer. he visited the athletes' village and the main national stadium today in his first trip tojapan since the decision was made in march to postpone the olympics. the development of a covid—19 vaccine makes it more likely that the games will go ahead as normally as possible. although it won't be mandatory for the 11,000 atheltes to have a vaccination, the president is urging them to get one, if available. we will encourage athletes whenever possible that they have a vaccination. because it is better for their health, but it is also a demonstration of solidarity with their fellow athletes and with the japanese people. manchester united forward laurenjames has been called up for the england lionesses training camp. the 19—year—old has impressed for manchester united this season. it will be her first senior call—up. they were due to play norway, the lioness is, at the beginning of december, but that was cancelled because of travel restrictions. they will

the head of the international olympic committee has said he's confident the postponed tokyo olympicsital hoping to convince athletes, japanese citizens and olympics sponsors that the games can be held safely. here he is speaking in the last hour: we are doing so by working together with full speed to ensure safe olympic games that are fit for the post coronavirus world. when all 206 aocs and the ioc refugee olympic team come together next yearin olympic team come together next year in tokyo, it will not only bea year in tokyo, it will not only be a testament to your dedication to the olympic because, it will also send a message of hope and resilience to all humankind. time now for the latest sports news. hello i'm hugh ferris and this is your monday sports that dustin johnson has won the masters and in quite some style. the autumn setting might have made augusta a slightly different challenge than its traditaional time of april butjohnson stormed to the greenjacket with a score of 20 under par. that's a masters record and matches the best of any major winner. and johnson ended five s

next year, the head of the international olympic committee, thomas backwell, visits tokyo next week to discuss coronavirus. there are many foreign friends and having them quarantine for 2 weeks and not use public transport is unrealistic. therefore, health checks before entering the country. screening upon arrival, checking their whereabouts after they leave are responding quickly if they get infected is something that we need to look very carefully at this is an example, and these are the top stories. aid agencies say that they are unable to bring in much needed food and emergency supplies. amid increased fighting in northern ethiopia, thousands of people have fled the unrest and to grave region raising fears of a refugee emergency ramadan has more from the capital, addis ababa on the prime minister's comments. these talking about the higher what some parts of the great region that is the near the border. if you will be our hearts with a prayer on the sudan, he's talking about towns and cities like i guess, which has been the city and the nation. a glimpse which has got a lot of histo

the international olympic committee says athletes and fans will be encouraged to be vaccinated.d has welcomed the first foreign visitors in six months with the tourism-dependent economy on its knees. october saw 1000 holidaymakers fly in, minuscule compared to 3 million a year ago. relaxed measures to let businesses and tourism reopen but maintains a state of emergency. global airlines fear record losses from the coronavirus will extend into next year as vaccine programs take time to spur a travel revival. one company predicts airlines will suffer a loss of $107 billion this year and next. that is five times more than during the financial crisis. iata says it is devastating and unrelenting. global news 24 hours a day, on-air and at bloomberg quicktake, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in more than 120 countries. i'm karina mitchell. this is bloomberg. shery: let's take a look at education now. restrictions have forced many schools to move to remote learning. joining us is bill muk, cfo of china education group, one of the largest listed higher education compani

the international olympic committee has been trying for years to incorporate sports with bigger appeal for the younger generation,, such as mountain biking, rugby, sevens, beach, well the ball and b.m.x., sports economist and former olympic rowing gold medalist boys going many has been following the development of course it will help financially as well. sports like climbing and skateboarding, a lot of attention media attention and this will secure. that's yes, he will have high incomes that's safe from t.v. revenue, for example. also in the future the olympic premier for climbing will involve a newly devised format, a limb pick combined with 3 disciplines. speed needs no explaining. 1st to the top is the winner of the lead. discipline involves different difficult levels on balls up to 15 meters high. and bouldering all 3, exactly. the ultimate dedication from the athletes. the training regimen has become far tougher. and the constant jump between the different disciplines is not just a major mental challenge in london where you never lost when i 1st got the climbing bug as a young gir

there are the international olympic committee, tomas, but as confident spectators will be able to attend the games next year despite the rising coronavirus numbers worldwide. seen in these pictures here with the japanese prime minister, you see he still got it in japan on a 2 day trip to discuss measures against the virus. the i.o.c. chief says he doesn't rule out requiring visitors to get vaccinated in order to protect, protect the japanese public. so in order, in order to protect the trapped beneath the people and i would offer a spec for the japanese people, the i.o.c. will undertake a great effort so that there's many possible off for the olympics. but these events will arrive fear a regulated if by then a way clean with only 2 weeks to go until christmas. santa claus found his way to malls across the united states. but even father christmas has to deal with tight restrictions during the ongoing pandemic. santa is doing his best to stay jolly while social distancing in this mall in bridgeport, connecticut. santa sits behind a glass shield, but everyone can still join in the festus by

the head of the international olympic committee says he's confident the postponed tokyo games will go in front of spectators next year. three, two, one, zero. ignition. and coming up....taxi for space? the new era for extraterrestial travel as the space x capsule heads into orbit hello and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world — and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. iam i am rebecca jones. the prime minister is to carry on working from downing street after being told to self isolate by the nhs test and trace system. borisjohnson says he was "pinged" — as he put it — because of a meeting he had last week with conservative mp lee anderson who's since tested positive for covid—19. mrjohnson said in a video message that he "felt great" and was "bursting with anti—bodies" after having the virus earlier this year. but the order to stay at home for another ten days has come at a crucial time for the prime minister, as he tries to move on from the sudden departure of two of his closest advisers and enters an important week on brex

the international olympic committee chief says he's very confident about it. ith the japanese prime minister this morning. the olympics are set for next july. remember, you can only watch the olympics here on nbc bay area. >>> there's much more ahead this monday morning including a key update on the largest fire. up next, how long it will take to clean up a mess. you're watching "today in the bay." today's ways of working may work differently tomorrow. but you can work out anything with comcast business. get fast, reliable, and secure internet on the nation's largest gig speed network. flexible tools - like wi-fi you control. voice solutions that connect you from anywhere. and expert advice here, here, or even here. be fast. be flexible. bounce forward with comcast business. get started with a powerful internet and voice solution for just $64.90 a month. plus, for a limited time, ask how to get a $500 prepaid card when you upgrade. switch today. >>> welcome back. you're watching "today in the bay." the largest wildfire in california history is now fully contain

. >>> well, international olympic committee chairman thomas bach is in tokyo, his first visit since thet visit comes as japan tries to show him and the rest of the world that it's capable of safely hosting the olympics during the covid-19 crisis. cnn's selena wang joins us now from tokyo. selena, how does japan propose to do this, to prove it can hold these games safely? >> well, rosemary, thomas bach earlier spoke with yoshihide suga and said he's becoming very confident there will be spectators at the olympics next year. ocording to organizers they're going to make a decision on the upper limit of spectators by next spring depending on the covid situation in skpout of japan. here in japan the country is dealing with a third wave of covid cases with infections surpassing 1,000 cases for more than -- for seven consecutive days. now, despite that, the country is moving ahead with preparations. in fact, earlier this month, japan held an international gymnastics event, which is a very critical test for just how ready the country is to hold the olympics next summer. take a listen here. >> j

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. >> the head of the international olympic committee says he's very confident that spectators can attendt years games. organizers are meeting in japan to discuss the safety measures and other issues. with the postponed games nine months away. japan recently held a test run for the big event. we're in tokyo with that story. >> reporter: japan wants to show the world it host the olympics in the middle of a pandemic. 32 gymnasts from japan, u.s., russia and china. 2,000 socially distanced fans gathered at the gym earlier this month in tokyo for one of the first international sporting competitions since the covid-19 pandemic began. it's a look at what tokyo may do for the games scheduled next summer. for athletes this was a competition like no other. masks, temperature checks. daily covid test leading up to the cough tigs. two weeks quarantine in their home country before arriving on planes to tokyo. the chinese delegation arrived in full hazmat suits. one of the six american gymnasts who competed said it was a strange but unique experience. >> it was stressful. but it was very special. we h

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>>international olympic committee president thomas bach says co-ceos postponed 2020 olympic games willnext summer with a commitment to keeping the athletes safe. given. >>the ladies very reason that developments with regard to repeat testing. vaccination we are very we can offer safe environment for all the athletes. the announcement comes just days after drugmaker pfizer reported their coronavirus vaccine is more than 90% effective. >>and days before bach has to japan's capital to hammer out what he's calling a tool box of covid countermeasures like possible travel restrictions and quarantining along with rapid testing and vaccines and it looks like some fans will be allowed in the stands right now but believes japan's recent handling of the virus including holding an international gymnastics meet over the weekend will allow for limited spectators. >>how many and on the rich are conditions again depends are very much on the future. developments and unprecedented decision was made in march to postpone the summer olympics until 2021 due to the pandemic. >>the games are now scheduled to

to sports, amid talk of a 2nd breakthrough vaccine against it 19, the presence of the international olympic committee thomas back says he's confident that spectators will be able to attend next year's tokyo summer games event with japan's prime minister as part of a 2 day visit. to the country to discuss the virus measures jordan the olympics. he says that if a back seat is widely available before next july, the i.o.c. will strongly encourage fans to be vaccinated, but won't mandate it. or makes even more if the next year or a reasonable number of spectators in the stadium for the spirit. quick reminder of our top story this hour. there's been another promising breakthrough in the hunt for a covered 19 facts in the u.s. drug makeup. but douglas says it's experimental bats entire success rates of nearly 95 percent on the in germany mob, a chance of i'm going to back blisters make the state leaders to discuss tighter coronavirus restrictions, according to the country's public health cases clenching movie and 11000 on the get your doorstep 10 news on the go, just download from google plus for me op. sti

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the head of the international olympic committee, tomas boss, is confident that spectators will be able to attend the tokyo summer games next year as fight the rising coronavirus numbers worldwide. seen in these pictures with japanese prime minister, you see he was super is in japan on a 2 day trip to discuss measures against the by the i.o.c. . i.o.c. chief said he doesn't rule out requiring visitors to get vaccinated in order to protect the japanese korean order. in order to protect the trip, a nice of people and i would offer thanks for the trip. and these people are the i.o.c. will undertake a great effort so that there's too many possible off for the olympic participants and visitors will arrive here. are regulated if by then a way clean is available. i.o.c. president, it's almost passed between them. and you 1st in space exploration. nasa successfully launched a crew of astronauts into orbit on a privately owned spacecraft. the team of 4 is heading to the international space station after taking off from the kennedy space center in florida is the 1st time in long last company spac