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in Kazakhstan. Attention is focused on the whereabouts of former president nursultan, nazarbayev who has become the target of Nationwide protests. Cause of government has responded by labeling, anti-government protesters as terrorists and suppressing the demonstrations by force. The interior Ministry says 26 demonstrators and 18 security officers have been killed more than 4,400 people have been detained. There is speculation in the media that nazarbayev has fled the country with his family. But neither by youth is spokesperson said on Saturday that he's still in the cause of capital. He urged on Twitter that people stop spreading lies or information based on speculation, nazarbayev who was once called the father of the nation and enjoy the overwhelming support of the people. 

US Secretary of State, Antony blinken is accusing, Russia of spreading false information about Ukraine. He says, Moscow is using the strategy to justify its military buildup along the border. It's also worth noting that Moscow is simultaneously, driving the false narrative that NATO is threatening Russia. 

They do plans to station military infrastructure in Ukraine District conflict with Russia, that NATO swore after the Cold War, not to have been countries in Eastern Europe and that NATO is broken those promises. Each of those claims is false. 

Lincoln says Moscow, used a similar Ploy when it invaded. Ukraine in 2014. His comments come a week before the US and European nations are due to hold talks with the brush of over the situation. Lincoln says, Russia can choose to resolve the issue through dialogue or else face tongue economic sanctions. The US and European countries are calling on Moscow to withdraw troops that have gathered near the Ukraine border. Russia is calling for a guarantee that the NATO alliance will not expand Beyond its current size and scope. 

North Korean leader, Kim, Jong. Hoon is marking his birthday on Saturday. But the occasion has not been reported by the country's media. Kim's. Age has never been accurately. Determined South Korea's unification. Ministry says he was born in 1984, which would make him 38 years old. His birthday has not been designated as a national holiday. Unlike the birthdays of his grandfather Kim. Ilsan and his father, Kim Jong-il. Massive celebrations are still held to Mark those birthdays Mark. Mark both birthdays. King, John has cemented his grip on power as the supreme commander of North Korea's military during the past decade, but there has been no improvement in the lives of North Koreans. As the economy has been devastated by un sanctions and the coronavirus. Pandemic experts, say officials in Pyongyang are being careful about the timing of icanizing, Kim Jang, Hoon. Well, 

Mars, military leader. Has reportedly given into calls from countries that want to help resolve a simmering political crisis. Senior. General mean on Klein says, he will support efforts by an Envoy to mediate talks with pro-democracy forces. He made the plans on Friday following requests by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Can't just met with Cambodian prime minister Hun. Sen who's the first foreign leader to visit him are since the military took power in a coup, a statement by the pair. Also said Myanmar s, military will extend a ceasefire with ethnic minority malicious until the end of the year. Cambodia is currently cheering. Asia consent said he wants to bring me Omar back into the group. Summit meeting on. Klein has been barred from attending over the military's crackdowns on activists. 

An association co-founded by Circuit tennis star, Novak Djokovic has been other players since the athletes wants to show the facts about the Australian Visa Ralph. The professional tennis players Association published a statement on Twitter. It says Djokovic, who requested that he be allowed to personally show the facts of his detainment in his own words and in his own time.  the statement also ask that all views on that Sensations. We have respected the world's number one tennis player was _ _ _ Australia on Wednesday, on the grounds. He didn't have proper documentation for a vaccination exemption. He was planning to take part in the Australian Open, which starts on January 17th. All players in the tournament must be vaccinated or have an exemption granted by independent panels set up by state authorities and other bodies. His supporters gathered near quarantine hotel where the tennis star is hold up. Double meat is well known for its anti-vaccination staff. His lawyer has filed a legal appeal with an Australian Court, a hearing is scheduled for Monday. 

Germany is tightening. Its anti coronavirus metres for people visiting restaurants and bars will, also shortening, quarantine periods Chancellor. All of salt, says, people wishing to enter a Hospitality. Then, you must show a negative covid-19 test, along with proof of vaccination. The negative test will not be required for be those who have had a booster shot. Salts also announced shortly. Times for infected people and their contacts. Quarantine for people who had contact with those infected, with the highly transmissible Omicron variant will be reduced to seven days from the current 14 provided. They test negative those who've had booster shots will not be required to quarantine. The revisions come as the spread of Omicron puts increasing strain on Healthcare and quarantine systems. 

People can help Germany out of its current situation by getting vaccinated and totally reducing social contacts. 

Germany, logged, a record of more than 76,000 daily cases in November last year doing that. Since then slow, before recently researching to around 60,000. 

He's in Hong Kong have ordered dozens of senior government officials and lawmakers into quarantine. After they attended a party where guests later tested positive for the coronavirus Health officials said all guests were identified as close contacts and will be quarantined at government-designated facilities for three weeks. The government says of the around 170 guests, 14 are of senior rank, including a top police officer 20, our legislative council members. The party was held on Monday to celebrate the birthday of Hong Kong's delegate to China's national people's Congress, chief executive. Carrie. Lam said she was disappointed that members of the government participated in the event. 

My colleagues apparently have not taken the advice of the secretary for food and health. So, how could they set a good example, for the viewer Hong Kong? 

The Scandal has drawn criticism as the government on Friday imposed tougher measures on the public including a ban on dining out at night. Many events have already been canceled. 

Those were the main stories for this hour. 

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