business d.w. news live from berlin after pulling thousands from the rubble in syria it's now the time of the so-called white helmets to be rescued hundreds of the volunteer rescue workers are evacuated to jordan a spot of a rescue plan it was feared they could have been killed by the forces of syrian leader bashar al assad also on the show authorities in iraq struggle to contain the growing anti-government protests thousands take to the streets once again to demand jobs and better public services. and german to national football mesut ozil asked

finally broken his silence about a controversial meeting with the turkish president rest of time. as it was heavily criticized for the encounter but has now released a passionate statement defending the meeting insisting it was not politically motivated. i'm going to have health as well come the israeli military has of actuators more than four hundred syrian white helmets and their families to safety in jordan the group is known around the world for pulling people out of the rubble of devastated towns and cities in rebel held territory governments though accuses them of aiding terrorists and it was feared they could have been killed by the regime had they remained in syria. they've been putting their lives on the line since the start of . syria's civil war the white helmets often seen running toward scenes most people

would flee for old to help people injured in ears strikes and shellings like here in aleppo ny they're being rescued themselves. israel's military confirmed the evacuations of hundreds of white helmets and their families a humanitarian effort as part of a joint action along with the united states and european countries. it comes as an offensive by the syrian regime is gaining grain and restoring government control across large swathes of the countryside west the syrian army has been advancing towards the israeli controlled golan heights right next to connect where the white helmet volunteers are coming from. an agreement brokered by russia was reached a few days ago to see the rebels hand over territory a rain can name a neighboring daraa to syrian forces those rebels who did not want to cooperate

with the government could leave. most of them and their families are now stranded in iraq three hundred kilometers north of connector aid workers are there to receive them. have over for the first convoy some canet truck and iraq province has arrived it included thirty five buses that were carrying around two thousand people feel and now i'm adjusting we are displaced from tear up province have just arrived at the crossing point of more like mortar but we are displaced because of the bombing and a fierce offensive as the regime and the russian forces trip was very difficult to look on a budget then. these are just the first of four thousand people expected to make the journey where they have come from can it a stronghold of al qaeda in syria is one of the last rebel held areas tonight be retaken by the syrian regime. joined by correspondent ansal vora who's

following the situation in syria from beirut how did this rescue mission come about . well it's really it's not taking any refugees but over the last few years they have treated thousands of civilians who've been actually travelling on the other side of the golan heights which is occupied by israel and are so completely but there should also be that they were not going to fair why does this come about just because germany canada and janet specifically asked the spirit to get me out of this mission and jordan has done that too and canada germany and britain have promised that they would be quite a shout out to these people now of the recently sikorsky eight hundred people but now been hearing a week or hundred twenty two of these people have been rescued some hundred of them are workers with white helmets the aid workers and the rest are their families this is being done by israel because germany britain and u.k. and u.s.

have asked for this to be done and this is because these countries that i mentioned have been supporting whiteness financially and in other ways to carry out to carry out the operations of the boards here why was this group so close the golan heights in particular danger now. two reasons one is it's being dangerous all this why but in a little boy who thought these areas were completely under a regime siege so even if somebody wants to rescue them it was physically not possible it was physically tough that it basically meant sending boots on the ground and having a bit of human dimension incident war and in this case you have the border with jordan and you have the border also visited amstutz like this one so they could be discreet but it's also in this case. why the north rebels have already left all that out and complete you know there's

a certain inspection of this territory which is under the control of isis affiliates of these people who are basically caught between the isis affiliates and bombing by regime and the russian air force so they do not particularly for carry a specific and because they could be rescued only israel would be that they're walking on their margolin these countries germany canada and u.s. and u.k. have come forward to say let's rescue we can so that's what's really happened on trial for in beirut thank you very much. protesters have again hit the streets in cities across iraq to mandating more jobs and better public services has now spread to the capital baghdad where crowds tried to storm the government district the rallies began two weeks ago in the southern city of basra growing in size and intensity so far at least nine people have died in clashes with security forces. at first the demands were simple clean water and electricity

but for many of those protesting across iraq the problem is not only the lack of infrastructure but the politicians who have failed to provide it. we want to change of the politicians we no longer want just water and electricity it's a shame that we don't have simple rights humans have gone to the moon and have the most advanced technology and we're still calling for water and electricity no it's the politicians who are corrupt must be. the unrest began two weeks ago in the south of iraq summer temperatures reach fifty degrees celsius and iran has cut off its supply of electricity to its neighbor because of unpaid bills clean water is also in short supply. many iraqis are tired of living without basic necessities after a decade and a half of near constant war and conflict now a year after the so-called islamic state was defeated the public's attention has shifted back to corruption and mismanagement in the government. in

recent days protests spread across the country reaching the capital of baghdad while growing in size and anger. on friday a twenty four year old protester was struck in the head and killed by a tear gas canister while filming this video in basra. he went out daily to search for a job to earn a living for his family but in vain so he decided to go to the protest hoping that the government would respond to their demands but he was shot. the iraqi government is not in a position to make sweeping reforms after an upset victory for populist candidate assad or in may the parties have yet to form a coalition government. meanwhile protesters have announced a list of demands including for jobs and infrastructure to claim they won't go home when they get a promise but when they get results. not everything up to speed with some of the

other stories we're following here you know we have news for you a suicide bombing in northwest pakistan has killed another kind of drowning in wednesday's general election is the driver also died in the blast box down the taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack is the latest in the string of pre-election violence earlier this month another suicide blast killed one hundred forty eight people. ecuador could be close to victim vicky leaks founder julian assange is from its london embassy u.s. journalist glenn greenwald is reporting that ecuador was president travel to britain last week to finalize the deal the australian activist was granted asylum in twenty twelve to avoid. it's tradition to sweden where face sexual assault allegations. trade tensions are dominating a meeting of the g twenty finance ministers in the argentinian capital behind us r us in us is pushing for a free trade deal with europe but the e.u.

says it won't negotiate unless washington withdraws its tariffs on steel element a . tropical storm song tin has hit northern vietnam leaving thirty two people dead and more than a dozen is it floods have been triggered by heavy rains severely affecting coastal areas and the capital hanoi thousands of homes have been damaged extreme weather is forecast to continue for the next few days. i mean by. german football mesut ozil has broken his silence on his controversial meeting with turkish president rest of type at a one he was photographed without a one hour long with fellow germany international in may just weeks before the world cup in russia ozil who has turkish heritage said he had no regrets about meeting with that one he insisted it was not a political stunt despite the encounter coming ahead of elections in turkey in a post on social media the german international said refusing an invitation to meet

with any turkish president would have been disrespectful to his ancestors roots or was heavily criticised for the media in both german media and by the german football association. joining me in the studio now to talk more about. is chris had harrington rather from. pres why has the lead. released this statement now two months after the well i think it's you because all of the backlash you know it even came from the german football association the president richard grendel actually urged him to explain his actions you know and the general managers well beer off actually suggested that should have been left off of the squad he's basically been labeled a scapegoat and a reason for germany's premature exit out of the world cup you know but i think he has a lot to say this one post you touched on was the first of three he's already released

his second post and it just extended basically he just discussed he will not accept the idea that all fingers are pointed at him he is deafening at the scapegoat the idea that his heritage plus a photo equals a bad world cup in his mind is ridiculous he feels there's a double standard with in the german football association you know it looks like he he's even going to save the best for last if you read anyone i would suggest anyone out there to follow him on twitter and read up exactly all of his posts thus far but he's just you know trying to. i guess stand up for himself in a sense because no one really stood up for him do you think he's doing himself any favors you know i think in the broader sense of things yes you know because some people you know because i here's one example he does a lot of charitable things he was born in guess and kishan here in germany he has one charity where he works with immigrants to teach them football well this local school the school he went to canceled the event after the photo so i'm sure that

hurt him personally you know and i think he's trying to do anything to save face but i think it can only get better now who knows if you'll remain with the german national team he is up in age maybe his third post says he's done that we have to wait and see what happens but he's doing the most he can right now president and from that of useful thank you very much for this inside. of the gulf world waits in anticipation today as tiger woods attempts to pull off a victory in the british open it would be an incredible career comeback with a formal world beater without a major championship since his u.s. open win ten years ago bought heading into the final round woods sits just four strokes off leader and defending champion jordan spaeth climbed into contention after a remarkable round of five on the pa in yesterday's play. before i let you go a french type robe or class completed a thrilling stunt high above or the most iconic landmarks paris.

crossed the cold suspended thirty five meters from the ground from the crane to the soccer cup as silica at moema stopped along the way a few times to add some acrobatic extras and all of that. without a safety net for hamas. has been preparing for this stunt for years. started tightrope walking which is just eight years old. quite amazing if you're watching the news live from berlin more coming at the top of the hour and don't forget you can all always get the latest news and information and lots of background stories around the clock on our web site that's. talk home

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