this is the news live from berlin tonight europe you know strong buying standing up to the united states over the nuclear deal european union leaders demanding a total exemption from economic sanctions over iran if washington says no a european law may be used to shield european companies or heal from the leaders' summit in the capital sofia also coming up medical workers racing to contain an outbreak of ebola in the democratic republic of congo that's after reports the highly contagious virus has spread to a city that's home to more than

a million people. and a controversial referendum in burundi people have been voting on whether to extend the president's term for up to sixteen years as fears grow the poll could spark bloodshed. it's good to have you with us it is an unprecedented show of european unity designed to block a controversial move by the united states today european union leaders announced plans to protect their economies and save the nuclear deal with iran just a week after u.s. president donald trump abandoned at a u. e.u. summit in vogue area european commission president. said the e.u. would move to ban european companies from complying with american sanctions against iran. the walking statute as it's known was last used more than twenty years ago.

let's pull in our correspondent band record he was in sofia bulgaria covering the summit forests this evening and evenings you parents really know your leaders today they appear united against strong that's the picture that we're seeing today can they maintain this united front is the big question and for how long. but so far the u.s. seems to be determined actually to pick a fight with donald trump to tell him enough is enough across this line. for france germany and also britain the three big countries city and so if we have to stand up against the trump and to show him that you cannot impose sanctions tariffs against european countries this iran deified and he cannot impose sanctions for still another million country as he wishes companies as he wishes so

now is the time to show him that we are united how long this will last we don't know if the americans can put a wedge between france and germany and britain then maybe this front. if trump chooses to punish single. companies from france germany or britain maybe then they will be successful but as of now this front stands but nobody knows how long the european union wants to use a blocking statute to protect european companies what is the statute what does it mean exactly. this is an odd law in the books since one thousand and ninety six it was designed to circumvent american sanctions against cuba libya and iran at that time but this law was never in acted actually because the political fight was over before this law came into action so

nobody knows exactly what now will happen on friday this law will be of already invoked by the european commission and it says that companies may not follow u.s. sanctions they will be punished if they do so but they but also be reimbursed if there's any cost that they have to endure after that but nobody knows exactly how and is it a place for large complex companies or trusts or is it only a particular for small companies for example the german chancellor has said so we have to see how that plays out and this come into force with all this the six then the united states has threatened to impose sanctions on companies who trade with iran but this is still one shot of politico sign in this fight it's a new round of escalations with the americans and very very briefly we know the e.u. wants a permanent exemption from u.s. tariffs on steel and aluminum is it going to get that

by the u.s. it's a putting enough on the table they say if trump wants to negotiate about trade. non-tariff. blocking blocking off trade we can do that but he has to first he has to give us the exemption and then we will come to the negotiating table and that is still unknown if trump will do that all right are banned in sofia bulgaria tonight fair thank you very much. here's some of the other stories now that are making headlines around the world the arab league has called for an international probe into what it calls israeli crimes against drilling is after israeli forces killed at least sixty palestinians in questions along the border with gaza on monday foreign ministers meeting in cairo also warned countries against following the u.s. example of moving its embassy to jerusalem images have emerged from the iranian

city of khan's a room where at least one person has died in clashes between protesters and police the violence erupted when protesters are set fire to a police station people in cars are or have been demonstrating against decisions made by municipal official. staunch separatists kim toure has been sworn in as cavil only as leader as tensions continue to simmer between the region and the spanish government madrid broke with normal practice and sent no representative to the ceremony meanwhile torah pledged loyalty only to the catalog people and not to the spanish team. and now to the democratic republic of congo where the first urban case of the deadly ebola virus has been detected the outbreak has entered a new phase according to the country's health minister after spreading from the countryside it's now been found in the northwest city of dhaka the latest outbreak

has already claimed twenty three lives the fear now is that it could spread rapidly in densely populated areas. the first batch of the ebola vaccine a rise in kinshasa the capital of the democratic republic of congo both arties are rushing to stop the latest outbreak from spiraling out of control the vaccine itself is still unlicensed but the world health organization says it's proved effective in human trials and it's the anything available that might help stop this deadly virus. the sea because of our first priority with the vaccinations are the health workers and also those who have been in contact with the confirmed cases not just alerts or suspected cases. to people but this is the ninth time it has been recorded in the d.l.c. and many hundreds of congolese have died it was hoped that this latest outbreak

could be contained to more rural areas but with the case now confirmed in the city of baton dhaka this concern it will become more difficult to control the hope is that with the arrival of the child vaccine some protection will be provided for those most at risk. of the people of burundi have voted in a referendum that could allow the current president pierre. to stay in power until the year twenty thirty four counting is now underway long lines were earlier reported to polling stations in the capital. is currently serving a third term and deadly violence erupted after his controversial reelection in two thousand and fifteen there are fears that extending his rule could spark fresh bloodshed. in the small village of. bloodstains a straw mats where a family used to sleep pray for gruesome attack by neighbors to silence who murdered twenty six villages in their homes earlier this month with guns flames and

machetes. these killers attacked my family my family is dead and the army did nothing to save them although they weren't far from here because. no one noticed the sure of this attack was related to burundi is referendum but it gives a taste of the tense atmosphere in which the vote is taking place. there not always apparent bundy is deeply divided over its president and his plan to amend the constitution to be able to extend his reign pm currencies believes he has a god given right to rule and while not everyone agrees he has a huge support in rural areas i am here before you turn arounds to all burundians that the election will go very well as god is my witness. is the opposition says the president's planning a power grab and that it's him and to stop him. who are trying to

intimidate us claim that a new vote would push our country back to war this is terrorism let us say no. but saying no to pm isn't easy. when the indians took to the streets to protest his last controversial reelection demonstrations were crushed twelve hundred people died in the violence that followed and hundreds of thousands fled their homes many now live in refugee camps in neighboring countries such as this one in rwanda. those who stayed behind said they live in fear elina and had children watched as the husband and father was taken away in a raid. move they were afraid we don't have a propagate we tried to block the entrance to the yard with branches so we can hear the police and call for help then as now the president's ruling party was accused

of using violence to stifle opposition the run up to the referendum has been marred by hate speech and intimidation and reports suggest that people opposed to include on season have been arrested and beaten. with the night it is official the us actress meghan markle has confirmed that her father will not be attending her wedding for britain's prince harry it follows reports that thomas marco has undergone heart surgery a couple were due to marry of windsor castle on saturday in his final preparations are underway royal exhaust mint is reaching fever pitch. with camping bed already in place this woman doesn't want to miss a thing and she's not alone among the police and security ardent fans of the british royal family have been descending on the town of windsor outside london. straight. to go really already. it's

a phrase you straight to take. over your head straight pride parade. crowds gathered in windsor have already had the chance to watch a military rehearsal of saturday's royal event with the pomp and circumstance fit for a prince and princess members of the army navy and air force have been precessing through the town. but want excitement is building ahead of the wedding between prince harry and meghan markle things haven't been so easy for the couple. the american actress has been forced to issue a statement confirming that her father will not be attending have big day because of his health thomas mako was jus to walk his daughter down the aisle but is reported to have undergone heart treatment. despite the difficult circumstances fans of the british royal family are still expecting saturday to be

a fairy tale wedding. thought well you thought the borders league season was over but that's not quite true there's still a two legged playoff to decide whether paulsberg will stay in the top flight next season or whether tiny host keel will win their first ever promotion to the first division the first leg to place in horsburgh let's see how it went. golf's board struck early regi hitting home from close range to open the scoring for the hosts in the thirteenth minute critic eunice mali for his work laying this one on. with their backs against the wall kiel answered in the thirty fourth minute dominic drexler shaking his markers to find kingsley schindler. but the wolves bit again six minutes later. hammering home just past the reach of keeper kenneth home to one the score at halftime. in the fifty fifth

minute turned provider for molly who rounded the keeper and slotted in to make it three one. the second divisions top score a. great late chance but fired high end wide three one the final score involves sitting pretty heading into the second leg. iconic goalkeeper. says he will play his last match for a club event this weekend but put off retirement to consider offers to play overseas is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all too many were expecting every time an announcement in a forty year old says he's received exciting offers which could change his mind about. the law but. is a reminder that top story we're following for you. and you companies from complying

with american sanctions against iran the move is part of the easy temp to salvage the iran nuclear deal after the united states. europe the news for all of us here thanks for the company we will be back at the top of the hour with more. smarter. for smart t.v. . what you want when you want. come smores six. waist length.