this is you don't reduce life from girl and pending response the u.s. calls on european allies to join a naval security mission in the persian gulf washington makes a formal request to germany france and britain to secure the strait of hormuz berlin as cautious saying an international approach to solving the crisis is the answer also coming up a wraps and rodent infested mess that's what president trump called the city of baltimore over the weekend outraging many of its residents now he's doubling down

drilling against the city once again calling it corrupts and badly mishandled and remembering the boy who died when he was pushed under a train in frankfurt germany authorities say the man suspected of the crime will be examined for mental health problems. thank you so much for your company everyone the u.s. has formally called on germany france and britain to help provide security for shipping in the strait of hormuz while the strait is a strategic route for about a 5th of the world's oil of relations we do you know tehran and the west have deteriorated after the u.s. last year cooled out of a landmark deal designed to limit iran's nuclear program well a sri since series of tit for tat tang. her seizures has ramped up but tensions

right there you see behind me in the strait of hormuz germy says that it favors a multinational approach to protecting shipping we've got lots to unpack for you let's get you the perspective from germany and the view from washington and for that of course we've got team coverage for you to help contextualize this u.s. request i've got to chief political editor mikhail equipment here with me on the set and we're joined by correspondent elaine humphrey in washington for the view from there thank you so much to you both want to give you the 1st word michela if i can now do you think that the german government is looking favorably at this request from the u.s. to join this naval coalition to secure the strait of hormuz if you ask me what i think you know and we've already heard from the head of the foreign affairs committee and all but what can do is from other machall c.d.u. party ruling that out having a mission in the region under u.s.

command at the same time the u.s. is germany's closest security our in fact european german security depends on the united states and so official political speak will be that he would always look favorably at it but will already hearing here from the social democrat side who also in a coalition government if you see a similar scenario basically to the iraq intervention it is very unlikely that germany will go into any kind of alliance of that kind of robust that we're hearing out of washington so reluctance behind closed doors is what i understand from your answer let's go to washington and get the view from there how about this comes after the u.s. called on nato allies to form an international coalition to protect a ship being in the strait of that basically fell on deaf ears but now it's found a loophole. i mean death is always selective hearing i think i think it's fair to characterize this definitely as very reluctant indeed now that demond

came from or at least was voiced by. the u.s. acting defense secretary speaking at the nato headquarters it was his international debut essentially as pentagon chief where he made those demands for that announcement from european allies of what he called iran's hostile behavior and then also cold for that cooperation in terms of that international cooperation to safeguard the very strategic strait of hormuz now the response from the european allies was deescalate tensions 1st using diplomatic means saying that they were happy to assist in that diplomatic process 1st so in talks because of course the concern there is that one wrong move could essentially see you know this tip over into a war that would be very dangerous for the region which the wild can ill afford and of course that is based on the rhetoric that we've seen from the u.s.

president of course at times you know even saying that he was quote obliterate parts of iran let's pick up on that point that helen had just made mchale is that the reason why germany might be so reluctant to join a future coalition this accidental an accidental tumbling into a potential confrontation with iran well any kind of intervention or and the kind of participation of german military or navy in any kind of mission needs a majority in the parliament and there's absolutely no chance that you would get a mandate through parliament that could put a german forces in harm's way see an escalation that could depend on the next tweet by the u.s. president this is simply not political reality here in germany right now and at the same time as hollande already. alluded to there's an expectation here and need to explore to the limits any kind of diplomatic avenue that there still is off to the

united states and this is the meeting very much the perception here but listen. led to this potential escalation through that withdrawal of the iran nuclear deal because that is something that gave iran an economic interest to behave not to escalate not to endanger this international basically passage that is so vital for the economy but also for the german economy and of course germany a main signatory to that a nuclear deal and it's trying to salvage it but to no avail alanah is this mission that is being cobbled together part of the trumpet ministrations maximum pressure campaign or is there more to it is the testing transatlantic ties president trump. they are thinking certainly there is the concern that that would be the optic from the european allies of course that is something this maximum pressure campaign is

something which they have been very critical of for a number of reasons but also because it just simply hasn't done that space it what the u.s. wanted it to since it simply imposed those stringent sanctions on the iranian economy old we've seen is then iran breached the terms of that fiercely negotiated 2015. cream and and then of course engaging take for tat measures in terms of downing of drones in the seizure so it certainly hasn't been walking now and we haven't then seen the iranian government come back to the negotiating table either as was the u.s. request and so i mean i think that certainly is the concern but at the same time they have to balance the fact that this is a vital waterway 20 percent of global oil supply comes through that will say vital for the europeans 5 seconds mckayla can berlin refuse its most important ally. in principle no but it certainly won't send any kind of rip off the engagement in the

region mckayla co-founder and helena humphrey in washington ladies thank you both for your reporting and we're going to stay here in the united states because u.s. president trump has fired another salvo in his battle with baltimore 1st he caused controversy by calling a black majority district of the city a rat and rodent infested mess well now he's followed it up by saying that african-americans are happy as hell with his remarks about the district and its congressman here's what mr trump had to say those people are living in the hallowed halls the bar there largely african-american you have a large african-american population and they really appreciate what i'm doing and they let me know if they really appreciate it people have called from both the board thanking me so much there's all that money that's been said over 20 years has been stolen away by people like

a lie just got. the president speaking moments ago well critics say the president's remarks were a racially charged attack on congressman elijah cummings who has been fiercely critical of the trumpet ministrations treatment of migrants don't use all over salads has been to baltimore for you to hear what citizens have to say about their hometown the city of baltimore faces many problems and one has been there for many years west baltimore which is prone to crime and violence and with the streets are indicating. one of the last homicides happened just here a few days ago and with more than 300 people murdered last year there is no doubt that baltimore is one of the most violent cities in north america but does this make it a rat and rodent infested mess as president trump says. a series of inflammatory tweets from the y. tells is baltimore sleeveless problem president trump calling the city of very

dangerous and filthy place worst in the usa and says no human being would want to live there president trump statements are wrong. represent a political attack and a lack of understanding regarding the dynamics of baltimore the dynamics of crime a city with a black population of more than 60 percent some feel insulted by the president's rhetoric but others say there is some truth to what he says he's right about some part as well like others like if you haven't been here you can't really say anything about it especially if you're not helping the city he's right about what he then it may be in a way that but that he says that i get is i think people who are insulted are absolutely justified in being insulted because he has no idea what he's talking about but that's the case of everything what does it mean what with his attack president trump is taking on some of his most vocal critics congressman elijah

cummings who represents parts of baltimore in congress they are human beings. city councilman leon ping katz says tom's attacks on baltimore are above all political gamesmanship a congressman cummings has been doing an exceptional job as he chairs the oversight committee in congress and. the reality is he is and as a result of his work he's shedding light on a lot of issues that are directly responded to the president is directly responsible for when we talk about a border policy when we talk about the the the treatment of immigrants a good reason for the president to take on cummings and his congressional district even if that doesn't improve the situation in west baltimore. are the sign of us some of the other stories making news around the world. in syria opposition activists say an overnight airstrike on

a market in the town of has killed at least 4 people and injured 20 more position leaders have blamed the government for a series of deadly strikes over the past 3 days that have targeted the rebel held town. in sweden american rapper asap rocky has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault the artist was arrested in a month ago for allegedly brawling while on tour in stockholm while the case caught the attention of us president donald trump who tried to intervene with the swedish government. here in germany prosecutors in frankfurt have charged a man with one count of murder and 2 counts of attempted murder for allegedly pushing a boy under a train at the city's main station on monday other 30 say the accused who has not been named will also be examined by a psychiatrist the suspect had been living in switzerland but he fled from there after allegedly threatening his neighbor and his own family in his home town near

syria has a memorial service for the dead boy is to take place at frankfurt's main station a little later today. solemn tributes at frankfurt's main real station after monday's tragic events witnesses say they saw men pollution each year old boy and his mother in front of a high speed train the mother managed to save herself by rolling into a gap between the tracks her child was fatally struck by the train the suspect also tried to push another woman onto the tracks but failed the events have left many in germany in shock. i have 3 grown children but the fear is still there. to take the life of an 8 year old child it hurts. frankly it's awful there is nothing more to say horrible for everyone involved all of a part of the train driver for the family for everyone but for those standing nearby you had to witness this disaster. police said the suspect was

a 40 year old man who was born in eritrea and had been living in switzerland since 2006 there were no known links between the man and his victims and his motive was unclear prosecutors said he showed no signs of drug or alcohol use but he would be undergoing a psychiatric evaluation if you touch with your family if a crime does suggest the possibility of mental illness and this part of the investigation the suspect will be evaluated by a psychiatry to determine whether he can be considered criminally liable for. prosecutors also said they are charging the suspect with murder and 2 counts of attempted murder if convicted he could face life in prison. or in our correspondent brady is following at this story for you or kid to germany's interior minister horace say hoffer and the police gave a press conference a short time ago about this incident what did they say. well we know now for sure that the the 40 year old suspect was indeed born in eritrea and had lived in

switzerland since 2006 and was well known for his efforts of integration as well he was a father of 3 as we heard there in the report we had now have more information as well that he had struggled with his mental health in recent months and we can take a listen now as well to what the german federal police had to say as well after he announced that the swiss police had indeed also issued an arrest warrant for this very same 40 year old suspect just last thursday for a different incident in switzerland. swiss police say he last came to their attention on july 25th in switzerland when he seriously threatened his neighbor with a knife he threatened to kill her and he also strangled her. then he locked her in her apartment and pled. this was saw that as grounds to put out

a nationwide arrest warrant for him we should. underscore norman in that tsunami of his number 3. that was. there from the german federal police just explain that arrest warrant which was already out for the 40 year old suspect who. accused of pushing that 40 year old mother and her 8 year old son in front of that train yesterday and we know also now from zurich police that say a man was actually seek in psychiatric care earlier this year now care of course what is causing so much concern here in germany is that this is the 2nd time that someone has been shoved in front of a train in a matter of weeks a woman in the western state of the north rhine-westphalia was also pushed onto a train tracks is there any are there any plans that security will be stepped up at

train stations across germany now. well in that same press conference earlier today the interior minister said that there would be an increase in security measures at german train stations of course that's going to be a mammoth task there some 5600 train stations across germany all with very different infrastructures but one of the main points that he did suggest was possible more police presence at german train stations and also even video surveillance something which is a very hot topic here in germany particularly when it comes to issues of privacy and we can take a listen now to what else host the hoffa germany's interior minister had to say about more police presence in germany's train stations. where you see i know that the call for more police officers still does not mean there will be complete security but we urgently need increased police presence and i have been saying this since i took office you and this is more important to me than some

additional regulation if you go someone should choose it's a good perk. and we also another measure that he did mention as well was even introducing barriers into german train stations at the moment anyone can access the platforms at german train stations without a ticket of course that would cost millions but seattle 1st said that when it comes to the security of people in germany then you simply cannot put a price on that. and that was a kid british speaking to us from our parliamentary studio all right we're going to shift our attention now to brazil where at least 57 prisoners have been killed in clashes between organized crime groups and a prison in the state of pa inmates started a fire that prevented police from entering the building for several hours and president a giant ball so narrow was elected on the promise of curbing widespread violence in brazil including its often overcrowded and out of control prisons he recently

signed a bill making it easier for citizens to buy guns but critics say relaxing gun laws won't solve the problem and could even lead to more violence. what is the right way to kill a man that's what new dino is learning today she's holding a gun in hand for the 1st time but after she's finished with this one day cause she plans to buy her own revolver to me i'm afraid of violence when my husband's away on trips i'm left home alone with my daughter i mean. then things get serious for the 1st time the students are allowed to shoot the guns themselves. that wasn't easy is riley i'm going to learn to aim better. a little exercise helps raise the students heart rates. i'm about as out has also decided to buy a pistol now the weapons law has been eased. that was pure adrenaline

it's a great sport to. well never have to use this skill this is also. nearby has a gas station where i'm a witness to robbery and a murder a few months ago it was then he decided to get a gun. to see if you can see the more guns we have the more secure warriors the rifles that the police can't be everywhere at once at least know it's easier to buy weapons. the police are also taking a harder stance on violence ruthlessly fighting drug gangs recently they even started using snipers. last january police snipers shot at residents of this fella who they say they thought were criminals the hardline stance was initiated by president jaya bulls and not of who promised strict law and order if elected. a policeman should kill a criminal with 102030 shots and then get a medal for it. catch s s 3 is just that kind of officer life abruptly changed

one day as she was picking her daughter up from school. on that day a man pulled his gun on her straight didn't hesitate shooting the armed man with her police weapon. many brazilians point to episodes like this as proof that every citizen should be armed . says it is a criminal think that we citizens are on armed them makes them more careless. we decent citizens must be able to defend ourselves this is the thing. the incident has made cata a minor celebrity. she since entered state politics and was elected to parliament she supports the right to bear arms and a hardline policy on crime just like president bush so not too many sequel mammals you see was by some was willing to run for many years brazil didn't invest in

security and it neglected infrastructures. that influence the elections these people put their trust in the police force in people like me if you thought he only . knew there you have dino enjoyment but desired hope their state will follow suit until then they've taken safety into their own hands. next they can track your location listen to your phone calls and even access your photos or your text messages the use of so-called stalker where smartphone apps is becoming more and more common and it's now easier than ever to digitally eavesdrop on someone all without them knowing and you know his car announcement has been looking into this for you and he joins me now with more on this what are these apps and what are they doing it's kind of scary stuff so stalker where these are apps are programs used to track someone's phone and once they're installed you can often get access to nearly every part of their phone i mean many of these apps do have legitimate purposes so

maybe parents trying to keep tabs on their kids for example but increasingly stalk aware is being used by jealous lovers by abusive partners without the victim's knowledge so we decided to dig into this and we started out by trying out one of these programs for ourselves. this is my colleague and this on my phone is her exact location in fact right now i can see every move she makes less she leads work walks to the train station and heads downtown. i'm using a standard i phone app called find my friends it's meant for meeting people around the city but it's one of many smartphone apps that can easily be abused and turned into spyware in fact according to one study there are potentially thousands of apps for android and hundreds of apple's app store that could be used to track someone's phone and then there are so-called stocker where programs available outside the official app stores this app provides remote access to nearly everything including

turning on a phone's camera. stock or where it is an excellent tool for domestic abusers it is in fact advertised to one of our companies featured a photo of a man holding a woman's risk the woman is looking down she has blood on her face and a black eye and it's very clear not only is this man abusing this woman because. she is she did it but that the company that is selling this product is almost out of the abuser installing stock where on someone else's smartphone is surprisingly easy to do all you need is physical access to their phone and their passwords to things most partners or ex lovers already have and experts say digital stocking is a growing problem a recent survey in australia found that nearly 20 percent of domestic abuse victims were tracked using g.p.s. and recent data leaks from stocker where companies revealed hundreds of thousands

of clients the thing that is most disturbing about it is not understanding the limits of your abuser's power so usually when when you're being abused when you're going spied on you don't know exactly what is being. if i don't know and you don't know what has been compromised and when you don't know then it feels like the abuser is all powerful they must know everything of course my colleague knows she's being tracked but most victims don't because once installed these apps can be very hard to detect. call very worrying stuff there how can this be legal i mean that's what we wonder to spying on someone is not legal but many of these apps they have disclaimers hidden in the fine print that say something like do not use this app without someone's permission or basically covering their bases right. now the problem is that like we saw in the experiment there's lots of apps out there that are meant for other things they have legitimate purposes but you can just turn on

the tracking without someone knowing so find my friends or even google maps you can be misusing those apps without the other person's knowledge so what can we do to combat this problem that's that's the thing is that so we spoke with a lot of experts on this and here's what they want to see happen they want for one the tech companies to take this seriously so apple and google need to do a better job of policing their app stores and just taking out the stuff that's illegal or that's only used to spy on people they can also do a better job with their operating systems you could get a notification on your phone that says your phone is being accessed from someone else's phone your location is being tracked that sort of thing would be very useful anti-virus companies need to do a better job of detecting these things when they're on your phone and law enforcement need to take it seriously as well i think it's just going to get worse before it gets better don't share your passwords ever your passwords right now thank you so much greatly appreciate it reporting are you watching do you know where you are news up next is news a chat with melissa chan not only on iraq and berlin i'll be back at the top of the

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