time to say good bye to our briggs and special edition. on d w. this is d w news live from berlin and more countries warned against going to china because of the coronavirus the u.s. is one of the latest countries to tell its citizens not to travel to china for some 10000 people are now infected the world health organization has declared the corona virus outbreak a global emergency also coming up. with

the u.k.'s formal departure from the european union just hours away thanks a party lawmakers say a cheerful farewell to the european parliament will look at what the future holds for britain outside the e.u. . and paying tribute to a basketball legend after his tragic death the l.a. lakers prepared to return to the court for their 1st game since their former teammate kobe bryant died in a helicopter crash. i'm sumi so much got to thank you for joining us more countries are issuing travel warnings for china as the coronavirus marches relentlessly on the united states and japan are among governments urging citizens to avoid trips to china while some nations are evacuating their citizens the death toll has now risen to 213 and the world health organization has declared a global. health emergency. a flight back to safety foreign

citizens are fleeing south korea is sending a total of 4 planes to china after it reported several confirmed cases of corona virus among its citizens and the list of countries repatriating is growing on friday german foreign minister announced his country would be following suit. in their lives that it's very it's i'm relieved that we're now in a position to end a difficult situation in which our citizens find themselves their. yes drivers we can now fly those out who are willing to leave my city said it was also difficult because some 100 people in total. do you should really consider although none of the german nationals being picked up by this military plane are believed to have contracted the virus strict safety precautions are in place. today my

government told me i have to go to the airport and i think it will be made to small mental check from the chinese government. i'm not sure that i think i will fly to germany and after this i will be isolated. for 2 weeks it's a strategy being adopted by authorities in many countries like here in spain strict quarantines at this military hospital are planned for spaniards returning from china this all comes after the world health organization revised its stance on the threat level on thursday the commission see the committee halmos to unanimously concluded the northern corridor virus outbreak he's a public health emergency of international concern as people across the world scramble to protect themselves from the virus the hope is that international cooperation will keep a major global outbreak at bay. well keeping the virus at bay is

a challenge because it has been spreading fast earlier i asked martin who is a biologist at the lab for interdisciplinary medicine in frankfurt how long it will take before we see this virus peak. it's quite difficult to estimate in china we would expect the peak and say are we going to how we mostly depends on if you see just only seeing the. other countries like enjoy many in france or in italy or if we have lots of bricks if we know all from now on in for them to say no . lotto breaks in other countries then you might have the chance that it was not spread globally well travel restrictions and lock downs remain in place in many cities across china vast majority of the nearly 10000 coronavirus cases are in china's hu bay province and the city of one on the epicenter of the outbreak

people in china are on high alert the government meanwhile says it has started sending planes abroad to evacuate its own nationals back to. write let's bring in correspondent my ts bring it in beijing for more as we just said china itself is now sending charter flights to bring home its own nationals from overseas tell us why that is. this outbreak and and the lockdown of one hand came in the middle of the holiday season many people had left for holidays and when the airport was closed and the flight connections to one were closed they were stranded mostly in southeast asia but also also we hear that there are plans to send a plane to canada. people from china in neighboring countries and around the world are sometimes met with hostility people are wary of meeting

them because they fear they might have a virus so the foreign ministry today had a very brief line it's not people who are in these countries and who are in difficulties this that pointed to a growing anti chinese sentiment around the world as there's also an anti-war han people sentiment inside china inside china people who had left wanted for whatever reason can also not return and they also met sometimes with hostility by locals and meanwhile many as we've seen the world health organization declare this a global health emergency what will change in china. this is the 1st time the global this global health emergency is declared on a country that has the funds to basically deal with the crisis whether it has the technical means whether it is prepared is another thing but in most cases this

global health. emergency for the country itself had a very immediate effect that a lot of funds were unlocked in the world health organization this is obviously not a major point for china they ruled house organization provides assistance to china it is not clear to what extent china is taking on this is does but what is more important probably is for other countries around the world that they have it provides new means to coordinate measure measures to contain the virus spread and to guide countries on how to deal with this is we've already seen china take significant steps to help people there been coping with the lockdowns and also the spread of this virus. it's no more a bit more than a week since one han has been locked and since the whole country has been set into

some kind of and a lawn mowed people are still very careful they still avoid going out there where mosques when they go out i took off mine because we are talking now and i was just reminded by somebody to wear a mask always when i go out there always are those small measures that are coming now today in my compound where i live the new thing was that every. people were reminded that everybody who had left beijing and returned to had will always just arrived in beijing should register so we are seeing somehow this state a parrot is thinking of new measures to control the spread of the virus every day. corresponding mathias building a reporting there in beijing thank you so much. now to some of the other stories making news around the world israeli aircraft have struck militant targets in the

gaza strip in response to new rocket fire from the palestinian territory it said 3 rockets were fired at israel overnight without causing any cultural taste the strikes come amid heightened tensions after the release of a controversial middle east peace plan by u.s. president donald trump democrats in the u.s. senate have been dealt a blow in their bid to call witnesses that president trump's impeachment trial one of the few republican senators thought to be undecided said he would not support the move his announcement means trump's trial could end with a quick acquittal. australian officials have declared a state of emergency for the capital canberra and its surrounding region as a massive bushfire burns out of control to the south of the city firefighting efforts are being hampered by soaring temperatures and strong winds it's the 1st state of emergency in the capital since deadly wildfires almost 2 decades ago. gregg's that day has arrived after years of squabbling and ago she ations britain is set to end almost half a century of ever closer integration with its neighbors as

a bid farewell to the european union in brussels the breaks a party delegation left the european parliament building for the last time a party member said their duty was done their departure came after brussels also said goodbye to britain by lighting up buildings in the city's main square in the colors of the british flag the u.k. will officially leave at midnight central european time after 47 years as part of the book. right let's go to london now our correspondent there good mass is standing by for us there hi berkut what are you hearing from people there in the capital on this brags that day. it's obviously is a reward people are talking about at the moment most of my friends remain as they are going to solve the night away i think but i also you have a great city a friend and she admitted she's going to quite you pop open a bottle of champagne i think that really reflects the sentiment of most people it's like being in a foot for a football team you either for this one over the other one there are strong

emotions attached to either side of course it's also the biggest story for the british media and for the pro european guardian it reduces britain to a small island whereas the pro breaks the daily telegraph goes with boris johnson's message this is not an end but a beginning so really makes we've been speaking to people on the streets of london about this big historic day so let's have a listen to what they have to say. sovereignty back and have a lot more control i think that's the main thing that's what we're really going to get from at the moment we're very disappointed that you know we're being followed while that that the country is being you know i misled into this decision so it's it's a sad time there's nothing we can control sadly about so it's. so i think we need to try and move forward and see what happens to our best offering we have purchased i have to sort of show you the church really. it's been

a long time and it's been very bitter and i think you know you have to move on and i think everybody is going to try and do that you know from the government to all sorts of institutions they think is cross. berkut as we heard their voices for and against so what events are planned in the u.k. to mark breaks today. here we are at the moment parliament square is going to see later on the bridge city is gathering and partying without alcohol i've been told but then again also remain as will come into the city there's going to be some sort of pro european procession later on with candles we know that in scotland there is some sort of wake a pro european wake later on in front of the scottish parliament scots are hoping that for them this is also a new beginning because they are hoping that in the course of bricks that they will become european at least a large number of nationalists are hoping that then just across the right here in

downing street there's going to be a countdown the minutes are being mocked the seconds are being mocked until the end of the membership of the european union later on at the level clock british time and it's also going to be a speech by the british prime minister to say a lot is going on on this symbolic historic day for the u.k. and we'll be covering all of it right here on t w including that moment as you said as the time shifts over from to midnight in the u.k. officially leaves the european union covering the story for us from london thank you. meanwhile in brussels the e.u. leaders are now turning their attention towards the future of post brags that europe the presidents of the european commission the european parliament and the european council presented a united front when they addressed the media and they reiterated that the remaining e.u. member states would continue to build a common future and to have britain as a neighbor and friend if it respects the rules. we

want to forge the closest possible partnership with our british friends but at the same time it's clear that the e.u. will stand up for its interest and with great determination yes britain will now be a nonmember state and the same rules apply for all non member states only those who respect the rules of the e.u. single market can enjoy the full benefits of our shared market. all right good abuse brags that analyst rob is with us for more on the story hi rob we heard the european commission president was a last sunday line speaking there what did you make of what she had to say i think is a completely valid position and the only warm the e.u. can say i mean it's quite clear if you leave the policy you don't get the same benefits and especially on these new standards the a level playing field in terms of environmental protection taxation and labor policies if the u.k.

wants to enjoy that treatment special treatment that it will have to adhere to those guidelines otherwise it can't have a comprehensive access to the single market there really hence that what could be really tough negotiations ahead those trade negotiations when the u.k. actually leaves the e.u. tonight a stroke of midnight what will change on the ground on the ground initially not so much i mean with an end to this so-called transition period for 11 months in which during that's on both sides we're trying to thrash out some sort of deal. but essentially for the 11 months coming up the u.k. remains in the single market in the customs union it continues paying into the budget. it has to abide by the laws and regulations but can no longer shape or form or influence them. but essentially legally what changes the article 50 which is the withdrawal process is now officially in effect the

divorce is set. the only way it could change is if the u.k. were to apply to rejoining which probably won't happen anytime soon which some are wishing for the remainders are wishing for but that looks unlikely as you're saying rob. as the e.u. and u.k. are looking forward now to these trade negotiations what do you think are going to be the biggest hurdles to get past i think. up a saying i think boris johnson i did. he can come to some sort of comprehensive agreement by the end of this year is farfetched to put it mildly i think they'll try and agree on the bed bones deal that concerns mainly kurds. think maybe they can perhaps move on the issue of the fishing rights which is a major major problem but i think all the other issues like security defense aviation education i think they're probably leave that to one side initially to see

how far they gets in terms of the focus on goods but again if they don't get necessary or don't make the necessary progress then by july 1st the u.k. government and indeed the e.u. would have to decide whether they want to seek an extension right now boris johnson has repeatedly said he would not seek an extension so. i think everyone thinks that you know we've gone from get bricks it done to got brakes it done but i think the fun will actually start now it's not really done yet now is it on him and right if you look back if we take stock at this long and arduous process this road to brag over these past 3 years where do you think it does leave the united kingdom is it really a kingdom more divided than ever i would say so yes and not just politically for look at the situation now in scotland 1st minister nicola sturgeon is pushing for a 2nd referendum. westminster obviously has

a veto but i think if the pressure reaches breaking points then i think they have no choice but to accede to to another referendum. but i think apart from that political dimension i think it's also caused a blitz and a divide within british society. i think it you know sometimes you bandy about these terms like it's damaged the psyche but i think there's definitely that kind of splits in that divide within british society now all right our break that analyst rob thank you so much. well throughout the break that process much of the focus has been on london but rex it will affect everyone in the u.k. some more than others at the very southern tip of england just a few kilometers across the dover straight from france lie st margaret's at a cliff a small village that's traditionally benefitted from its geographical and political proximity to europe but starting tomorrow that might start to change.

nestled among the white cliffs of dover a small pick to rescue english village located about 30 kilometers across the channel from france st margaret sutcliffe has had a long and special relationship with continental europe totally dependent on one another. and i don't think they can do without so we can all do without them. despite the close relationship over 60 percent of the towns and habitants voted leave in the 26000 bricks it's referendum and some people in the area say that they are really worried about what brics it will need for business market this time again especially so for pretty much time is usually the european market we have judge balanced germans and they have to print holidays they come in last year we did ok this year. it's looking pretty early. in this bar residents say they're relieved that at long last breaths it is finally

happening before the 2 are usually traditionally your last 3 years where people are never expected to make radical groups in every job they try to do the trick is to try to win the minute. to pick from i think. however some are not ruling out that one day britain could rejoin the e.u. and join the entire we're all divorces are people many over the next 24 years i was a. suspect. it's the reason we. were in a different. city is from. an interesting. for now britain is preparing for a life outside of the european union and the tide is changing in st margaret's at klif. the human rights group amnesty international is criticizing

plans by greece to deploy a floating barrier as a way to prevent migrants from reaching its islands from turkey their group called the plan an alarming escalation of the government's efforts to stop migrants from reaching its shores. the ministry of defense has announced new plans to protect the external border so that no more refugees from turkey can cross into greece. floating barriers are their solution and the contract for production is up for bids because. this is. the national coordinator had a good idea when he suggested buying floating by. father murphy after we will see if i have to decide if fact. is the production the barriers might look similar to this right now these service storm protection between the greek islands and the turkish mainland they are being used in many places including off the coast of lesbos the plan is to build 2.7 kilometer long barriers or nets that rise about 50

centimeters out of the water this would be a barrier mechanism in the sea. human rights organizations are worried about the greek government's plans. stablish meant to have fans at sea to prevent the migrants from this time seekers from reaching greece. and there's no way that these we stop the flow as long as people have problems in their countries before human rights watch has stated that these plans violate human rights the greek government has also decided to deploy more border police bill deportation camps and speed up asylum procedures. 5 days after the fatal helicopter crash that killed basketball star kobe bryant reports are emerging that the helicopters operating company was not certified to fly in poor visibility heavy fog is said to have contributed to the accident brian

his teenage daughter and 7 others were killed the island express helicopters company was a report only certified was reportedly only certified to operate in conditions where the pilot could see the aircraft while the l.a. lakers are to hold a pre-game tribute to their former star player when they were church of the court friday night for their 1st game since his death. a memorial in the making to kobe bryant and his daughter jenna. this los angeles artist known as cable has been working on it for only a few days he's not sure when he'll finish it. cable has painted other murals in l.a. but this one is different if i kind of like my 1st time doing like somebody like a tribute. and. that so much energy out here in the street you know people like coming together like. i don't you i feel like it is like

a place where people can actually write gather. like embrace a character the loss of the basketball star his daughter and 7 others in last sunday's helicopter crash has devastated funds working on the mural has given cable time to come to terms with the tragedy and focus on what legacy coby leaves behind here with fire a lot of keep going and i hopefully. have his death. i know i won't let go again you know. people when i. see a future out the 3 cardiff will emerge from there you know expired by by a person. across town in central los angeles heartbroken funds have created a memorial outside the staples center the basketball arena where kobe's former team the l.a. lakers play their home games his death has resulted in an outpouring of grief. as the day turns to night the mourners multiply many have spoken of how they

followed kobe's entire 20 year career playing until his retirement in 2016 as the n.b.a.'s 3rd highest full time score for each and every front coby even though at times trying to do controversy was special and his death at age 41 came too soon. it's not just cause. the championship winner the m.v.p. the all star it's you know we lost a family member l.a. los angeles lost a family member and he's going to leave a legacy of an amazing father i think and so much more than just basketball obviously he won an oscar he did a lot more so i think he's is going to be. i can't even put it into words but the biggest thing that l.a. ever lost in a california ever loss because we all loved him and we're going to miss him greatly . me for. anybody you can do it anyone can do it you know

just because you're black or white or hispanic it doesn't matter you could do which you want to do and kobe bryant show as being a young black man you could do whatever you put your money to. the l.a. lakers will play their 1st game since kobe's death on friday night an emotional time for fans who are determined to never forget their hero. now sky watchers have discovered a stunning highlight in northern europe a totally new type of the aurora borealis over finland and sweden the wave like the life formations on the left of your screen are being referred to as dunes there are unlike traditional northern lights which look like vertical curtains and these celestial streaks are horizontal they appear at a constant height northern lights are created when electrically charged particles of solar wind react with molecules in the earth's atmosphere. or mine or our top story on more countries have issued travel warnings for china

because of the spread of the corona virus the u.s. and japan are among those urging citizens to avoid non-urgent trips the world health organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency. coming up next on news asia awaiting execution for men faced the death penalty for a deadly gang rape on a delhi bus 7 years ago. we'll have that story and more coming up on news asia thank you for watching.

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