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i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us the world health organization planned to travel to china this week in order to investigate the origins of covert 19 but now says beijing has blocked their team's arrival scientists have said an on grounding corey is essential to understand how the virus jumped species to humans the w.h.o. has criticized china but chinese officials say it's merely a bureaucratic delay. disappointed with this news given that 2 members had already begun their journeys and others were more able to travel at the last minute but i have been in contact with senior chinese officials and i have want to see again made made it clear that the mission is a priority for w. joe and the international team and i'm sure when he if these are to ensure the work of the global experts group in china is successful we need to carry out your necessary procedures and make relevant concrete plans and currently both sides are still negotiating on this for more on what's at stake for both sides we have joyce lee out of the east asia bureau in taipei and joyce the per

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us mass arrests have swept up more than 50 hong kong politicians and activists many say it's an attempt to crush the pro-democratic movement once and for all these are their names police took people into custody citing suspected subversion under the new national security law that beijing forced on the territory 6 months ago this is an ongoing story and this list may grow here's how one of the many arrests across the city went. the shocking if perhaps un surprising moment telling was paid a visit by the hong kong police the former lawmaker is among more than 50 pro-democracy figures arrested on wednesday. it's the latest crackdown under a controversial new national security law an attempt to thwart months of pro-democracy protests in the territory wealth already has claimed the law would only target a few but critics say it's being used as a political weapon want to silence dissent. was. the way all. these latest arrests are said to be linked to an independently organized primary vote held last year's. eve charged lamb and t

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us japan's prime minister yoshihiko has locked down tokyo covert 19 cases hit record highs topping more than 7000 cases in the country in one day for now the state of emergency will last a month but that very much depends on the case count. at this tokyo supermarkets they're filling the shelves with all the essentials noodles and pastor nearly ran out during last year's state of emergency they're hoping this time around they'll be more than enough. of the i'm. going to i felt relieved to see there's an ample supply on the shelves. coronavirus cases are rising sharply in tokyo and hospitals are struggling to cope it's why the capitol and 3 surrounding areas and now under one month lockdown. so i would like to take all possible measures such as shortening the business hours of dining establishments and reducing the number of people going to work by 70 percent infection is the highest ever in the respective regions of the country. that. bars restaurants and cafes must close by 8 pm and people are being urged to limit their mov

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us india has approved 2 coronavirus vaccines the astra zeneca oxford one and a 2nd vaccine called kovacs and developed locally by bharat biotech production facilities in the country will manufacture both jabs prompting a triumphant prime minister narendra modi to comment in a twitter post that it makes every indian proud not all indians feel as excited though with some experts expressing concern over the government's lack of transparency and for its authorization of kodak's in which is still in clinical trials the general public reflects that ambivalence with a recent survey showing that 69 percent of indians are in no rush to be 1st in line . everybody's saying if it has so many fade effect. it might have something to make that not good for you that make a film that is taking the oath and then you'll hear the anger that will. it get back to a normal life. or vendor very soon again and then different i'm ready i'm ready to take the thought and. get it as soon as it arrives it means safety for us thanks a nation is safe for our b

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us india has approved 2 coronavirus vaccines the astra zeneca oxford one and a 2nd vaccine called kovacs in developed locally by bharat biotech production facilities in the country will manufacture both jabs prompting a triumphant prime minister narendra modi to comment in a twitter post that it makes every indian proud not all indians feel as excited though with some experts expressing concern over the government's lack of transparency and for its authorization of kodak's in which is still in clinical trials the general public reflects that ambivalence with a recent survey showing that 69 percent of indians are in no rush to be 1st in line . everybody's saying if it has them any fade effect. it might have some type of thank you they're not good for you. to learn that if they are then you'll hear the other that in the full. effect we're not going to lie for. our vendor vincent gave them the printed i'm ready i'm ready to take a thought and. get it as soon as it arrives it means safety for us faction nation is safe for our buddie

time melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us talks are set to resume this week concerning the future of afghanistan with negotiators from the government and also the taliban among the different stakeholders they call it a peace deal but that hope scenes less and less apt instead we have seen a string of targeted killings across afghanistan specifically of the educated elite the kind of people the country badly needs such as government workers and those in civil society these include judges doctors and journalists including television anchor malala my want who was gunned down last month. miller ghoul's wife was murdered by the taliban years ago now their daughter has also been killed malala my wife and was one of the few female journalists in afghanistan until she was shot dead last month in cold blood. she was brutally murdered for no reason at all her only crime was that she spoke the truth and fought against injustice she gave her life because she wanted to help other women in particular. mulatto was an anchor at the afghan news station any cas her boss zalmai

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us japan's prime minister yoshihiko has locked down tokyo kovi 1000 cases hit record highs topping more than 7000 cases in the country in one day for now the state of emergency will last a month but that very much depends on the case count. at this tokyo supermarkets they're filling the shelves with all the essentials noodles and passed and nearly ran out during last year's state of emergency they're hoping this time around will be more than enough. i felt relieved to see there's an ample supply on the shelves. coronavirus cases are rising sharply in tokyo and hospitals are struggling to cope it's why the capital in 3 surrounding areas and now under one month lockdown. so i would like to take all possible measures such as shortening the business hours of dining establishments and reducing the number of people going to work by 70 percent infection is the highest ever in the respective regions of the country. that. bars restaurants and cafes must close by 8 pm and people are being urged to limit their movements but stores and

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us india has approved 2 coronavirus vaccines the astra zeneca oxford one and a 2nd vaccine called kovacs and developed locally by bharat biotech production facilities in the country will manufacture both jabs prompting a triumphant prime minister narendra modi to comment in a twitter post that it makes every indian proud. not all indians feel as excited though with some experts expressing concern over the government's lack of transparency and for its authorization of callbacks in which is still in clinical trials the general public reflect that ambivalence with a recent survey showing that 69 percent of indians are in no rush to be 1st in line . everybody saying we're pretty far from any side effects. it might have from try to pick whichever are good for you here that remember the good news in the new year you are about the one who. you can get back to a normal life. or to vent or vent seem to care for it i am ready i'm ready to take a thought for them to. get it as soon as it arrives it means safety for us thanks a nation is sa

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us the world health organization planned to travel to china this week in order to investigate the origins of covert 19 but now says beijing has blocked their team's arrival scientists have set in on ground inquiry is essential to understand how the virus jumped species to humans the w.h.o. has criticized china but chinese officials say it's merely a bureaucratic delay. disappointed with this news given that 2 members had already begun their journeys and others were not able to travel at the last minute but i have been in contact with senior chinese officials and i have want to see again made it made it clear that the mission is a priority for w. george and the international team and i'm sure when he sees him to assure the work of the global experts group in china is successful we need to carry out the necessary procedures and make relevant concrete plans currently both sides are still negotiating on this for more on what's at stake for both sides we have joyce lee out of the east asia bureau in taipei and joyce the perceptio

i'm melissa chan welcome to g.w. news asia we're glad you could join us mass arrests have swept up more than 50 hong kong politicians and activists many say it's an attempt to crush the pro-democratic movement once and for all these are their names police took people into custody citing suspected subversion under the new national security law that beijing forced on the territory 6 months ago this is an ongoing story and this list may grow here's how one of the many arrests across the city went. the shocking is perhaps un surprising moment lum took 10 was paid a visit by the hong kong police the former lawmaker is among more than 50 pro-democracy figures arrested on wednesday. it's the latest crackdown under a controversial new national security law an attempt to thwart months of pro-democracy protests in the territory or florida has claimed the law would only target a few critics say it's being used as a political weapon was silence dissent kind of. was all that. these latest arrests are said to be linked to an indep

i'm melissa chan welcome to news asia we're glad you could join us talks are set to resume this week concerning the future of afghanistan with negotiators from the government and also the taliban among the different stakeholders they call it a peace deal but that hope seems less and less apt instead we have seen a string of targeted killings across afghanistan specifically of the educated elite the kind of people the country badly needs such as government workers and those in civil society these include judges doctors and journalists including television anchor malala my wand who was gunned down last month. miller ghoul's wife was murdered by the taliban years ago now their daughter has also been killed malala my wife and was one of the few female journalists in afghanistan until she was shot dead last month in cold blood. she was brutally murdered for no reason at all her only crime was that she spoke the truth and fought against injustice to give her life because she wanted to help other women in particular. malala was an anchor at the afghan news division any cas her boss zalmai l

>> hi, chair peskin and supervisor chan, and thank you clerk young. unfortunately, miss melissa mendoza way unable to be here today. she has lived in district 5, and has been the district 5 bicycle advisory committee member since 2016. since 2017, she served as the bicycle supervisor secretary. she is a strong advocate for monies of color, and our unhoused individuals in the bike space. it was started to help show people how to move around the city in a fun and safe way. melissa has worked with the s.f. bike coalition before joining the b.a. c., and started advocating for the impeach street bikeway, and has helped to host community meetings and other meetings. i want to thank you for your consideration of melissa to our bicycle committee. and that's all i have to say. >> chairman: thank you. given that the applicant is not here, why don't we open this up to public comment. are there any members of the public who would like to testify on this item number one? >> yes. members of the public who wish to comment on this item should call 415-655-0001. the meeting i.d. is 146, 6830064.

well it appears that the shaman whose real name is jacob chan's lee is not exactly handling incarceration all too well melissa blaze is a journalist for a.b.c. 15 out of arizona reports that according to jacob's mom. he hasn't eaten since friday because the detention facility won't feed him all organic food. yes the big bad q. and sharma is worried that prison food will give him a really bad tummy ache. and they call activists on the left snowflakes and while little jacob will soon be a hilariously health lariats but note in future history books that doesn't mean that right wing extremism here in the united states is a laughing matter the wall street journal recently reported the president elect joe biden declared that he plans to make a priority of passing a law against domestic terrorism and he has been urged to create a white house post overseeing the fight against id law ideologically inspired violent extremists and increasing funding to combat them not long after hearing biden's announcement on domestic terror laws c.n.n. and the rest of corporate media suddenly began reporting that according to an f.b.i

>> hi, chair peskin and supervisor chan, and thank you clerk young. unfortunately, miss melissa mendoza way unable to be here today. she has lived in district 5, and has been the district 5 bicycle advisory committee member since 2016. since 2017, she served as the bicycle supervisor secretary. she is a strong advocate for monies of color, and our unhoused individuals in the bike space. it was started to help show people how to move around the city in a fun and safe way. melissa has worked with the s.f. bike coalition before joining the b.a. c., and started advocating for the impeach street bikeway, and has helped to host community meetings and other meetings. i want to thank you for your consideration of melissa to our bicycle committee. and that's all i have to say. >> chairman: thank you. given that the applicant is not here, why don't we open this up to public comment. are there any members of the public who would like to testify on this item number one? >> yes. members of the public who wish to comment on this item should call 415-655-0001. the meeting i.d. is 146, 6830064.

well it appears that the shaman whose real name is jacob chan's lee is not exactly handling incarceration all too well melissa blaze is a journalist for a.b.c. 15 out of arizona reports that according to jacob's mum he hasn't eaten since friday because the detention facility won't feed him all organic food. yes the big bad q. and. is worried the prison food will give him a really bad tummy ache. and they call activists on the left snowflakes and while little jacob will soon be a hilariously hit areas put note in future history books that doesn't mean that right wing extremism here in the united states is a laughing matter the wall street journal recently reported the president elect joe biden declared that he plans to make a priority of passing a law against domestic terrorism and he has been urged to create a white house post overseeing the fight against either a lot ideologically inspired violent extremists and increasing funding to combat them. not long after hearing biden's announcement on domestic terror laws c.n.n. and the rest of corporate media suddenly began reporting that according to an f.b.i. bull

>> hi, chair peskin and supervisor chan, and thank you clerk young. unfortunately, miss melissa mendoza way unable to be here today. she has lived in district 5, and has been the district 5 bicycle advisory committee member since 2016. since 2017, she served as the bicycle supervisor secretary. she is a strong advocate for monies of color, and our unhoused individuals in the bike space. it was started to help show people how to move around the city in a fun and safe way. melissa has worked with the s.f. bike coalition before joining the b.a. c., and started advocating for the impeach street bikeway, and has helped to host community meetings and other meetings. i want to thank you for your consideration of melissa to our bicycle committee. and that's all i have to say. >> chairman: thank you. given that the ap wan applicant is not here, why don't we open this up to public comment. are there any members of the public who would like to testify on this item number one? >> yes. members of the public who wish to comment on this item should call 415-655-0001. the meeting i.d. is 146, 6

>> hi, chair peskin and supervisor chan, and thank you clerk young. unfortunately, miss melissa unable to be here today. she has lived in district 5, and has been the district 5 bicycle advisory committee member since 2016. since 2017, she served as the bicycle supervisor secretary. she is a strong advocate for monies of color, and our unhoused individuals in the bike space. it was started to help show people how to move around the city in a fun and safe way. melissa has worked with the s.f. bike coalition before joining the b.a. c., and started advocating for the impeach street bikeway, and has helped to host community meetings and other meetings. i want to thank you for your consideration of melissa to our bicycle committee. and that's all i have to say. >> chairman: thank you. given that the applicant is not here, why don't we open this up to public comment. are there any members of the public who would like to testify on this item number one? >> yes. members of the public who wish to comment on this item should call 415-655-0001. the meeting i.d. is 146, 6830064. press pound