our documentary series slavery routes starts march 9th on g.w. . the at. this is d. w. news live from berlin police in thailand shoot a dead us soldier who killed at least 26 people in a gun rampage the suspect killed his commanding officer at an army base before stealing weapons and continuing his attack in a crowded shopping mall the gunmen live streamed part of the shooting on facebook also coming up the battle to contain the coronavirus authorities in china say the

death toll has passed the 800 mark that means the virus has now claimed more lives than the sars outbreak 2 decades ago. and then bundesliga soccer one of dortmund's new signings is on target against laver cruzan to find out who came out on top in the 7 gold thriller. i marry in evanston it's good to have you with us. security forces in thailand have killed a soldier who shot dead at least 26 people at a shopping mall police had earlier stormed the center allowing shoppers to escape as they launched a manhunt to find the gunman more than 40 people were also wounded in saturday's

attack which took place in northeast of bangkok. for thailand morning brought relief that last special forces finally ended the standoff with a military match shoot. he did in the by sprint of a luxury shopping center up to massacring dozens of paper. oh. yeah. we have put an end to the perpetrators criminal act. at the moment we are gathering evidence and witness statements that we're beginning an investigation to bring justice to all. those words delivered reassurance after not just stop and shop as it corrupts terminal 21 shopping mall will never forget. the schools of terrified paper ran for their lives the trauma of what they've experienced visible on their faces fear in their voices. from above the people wanted to leave but they were unsure it was safe to wait until the

police came but. they couldn't be expected to die at the local shopping center at the end black teeth freed by special forces groups the shaft of the sky into the night. the many survivors and anguished loved ones the police special operation brought relate. some were rescued back to them bleeding. others a skype with only psychological sky as. the fisherman says repeatedly i was i was so scared to be endangered by. their ordeal began saturday afternoon. when the gunman entered tim no 21. he'd already identified as u.s. military camp no no one was reportedly killing his commander and 2 others. as he burst into the mall tried isn't chapa scramble to get a why. the moment being packed full of long weekend shoppers and they magnifying

the terror one sea-tac began he'll. capture until the early morning police kept searching the massive until they discovered him. now with the government's. attention. and the army says it by why the man i've been fired on his fellow citizens. he just went mad a spokesman said. well let's go to correspondent florin knows who is now standing by for us in bangkok so florian this is really an unprecedented shooting in thailand the siege is thankfully now over what is happening this morning in thailand you have just heard the prime minister is a short leash and under one of the hospital in pulled up says he is somebody who are. you see all. the families are they still and

you had sort of situations like this had never happened and that focuses 1st and law i. have are the concerns of their soul of quantum level that is moving or is that and 57 who live like this right now or are you all for coming to the shopping mall sites such as it is. a lot of you know so little on the little one couple a little all right if we were having a bit of trouble with the audio hopefully it will get better and have authorities said anything about the attackers motives. yes the prime minister saying this in short but it will eventually lead to god he said it was in fact a dispute over some black and this is. in the rumor 'd or.

someone had posted on his page that he was part of the engine. 'd was just that was our uses. i think it's safe to assume that it's something to the bonding office this is the 1st person that shocked apparently the last disputes well we've also been hearing that the gunmen streamed part of his attack on facebook what more can you tell us about his use of social media and all of this. yet apparently we're not entirely sure of a few hours we haven't started on the age old baby pictures. of those they were shocked to value now there's a lot of criticism. you know towards facebook but also towards. social media that actually jews live streaming. and so this debate will

probably continue that you know in certain situations like this. the general public has a responsibility to not just committing those movements ensures. the w.'s correspondent for the notion bangkok we appreciate your reporting. authorities in china say the death toll from the corona virus has now passed the 800 mark that means the disease has now killed more people than the deadly sars outbreak 2 decades ago here in europe in a french mountain town authorities say 5 british tourists have been diagnosed with the virus the group includes a 9 year old child local authorities shut down 2 schools close to the ski resort meanwhile france's foreign office now recommends that its citizens do not travel to china and in hong kong authorities are making

a fresh effort to prevent the corona virus from spreading they've imposed a mandatory 2 we quarantine for anyone arriving from mainland china. an unusual plea from hong kong's leader oh you say i would go out i would like to make an appeal to the public i know there are people in a position to buy a small number of mosques maybe 10020000 mosques if anyone has sources to buy them i appeal to them to donate them to those who are in need of punk kong is just great to contain coronavirus this is aerial footage of thousands lining up for a face masks with some camping out overnight people are stocking up even hoarding food and medical supplies some countries have stopped exporting their stock of protective equipment altogether with factory struggling to meet demand. when something is short and monday's high. would be but practice is.

in order to sell them on prices. and that's why we are as for. people to really understand what fighting an outbreak like this is hong kong has implemented mandatory quarantine measures for new arrivals anyone from mainland china must self quarantine either in hotels or their homes and they're subject to daily phone calls spot checks and even wearing tracking devices. those have breached the new rules could basic hefty fine or even prison many rushed to meet the midnight deadline when the new measures came into effect medical staff in hong kong are overwhelmed they've been striking for days because they want the border with china shut completely i. let's get a check now of some of the other stories making news around the world exit polls from ireland's general election point 28 high between the 3 largest parties

incumbent prime minister leo of are the cars party is tied with left wing nationalist sion fein and center right. fianna foil frustration with years of budget austerity and a housing crisis are among the main issues for voters. climate activists have rallied in front of the iconic hollywood sign ahead of this year's oscar awards the protesters called on celebrities to use their influence to raise awareness about climate change they also urge the film industry to go green when making movies. here in germany the state premier elected with votes from the far right alternative for germany has resigned just 3 days after taking office the election of thomas cameras from the pro-business free democrats shattered a german post-war political taboo against cooperating with the far right parties and a crisis meeting in berlin the conservatives and their social democrat partners agreed

to push for a new election in the state. black limousines pull up to the chancellor he in berlin. chancellor angela merkel's governing coalition teetered once again on the brink outside demonstrations against cooperation with the far right a.f.p. . while inside the social democrats leadership threatened to pull out of the coalition with medicals conservatives over this week's controversial selection in the state of thuringia the eastern german states parliament voted for thomas chemistry from the business friendly f.d.p. party to become its state premier. to do that they require the backing of the far right a hefty chemist shaking hands with syringe a.f.d. leader beer and hooka courts have ruled that he can legally be described as a fascist some say this shattered a post-war german taboo. this gesture from

a left party politician became a symbol of the protest which grew into a full blown crisis for the government not least because miracles conservatives cooperated with the a.f.p. in their injure c.d.u. party leader and a great compound bar was accused of having lost control of her party the coalition issued this statement the election of the state premier in thuringia with a majority that was only achieved with the fights from the a.f.d. is an unforgivable event the coalition partners expect the elected state premier chemical to draw that only correct conclusion and step down from office today. cameron did just that he resigned with immediate effect that relieve the pressure on the government for now. this is a thorn in the history of our democracy and one we will still feel for a long time to come but it can be healed and that's what we are working to do now.

the government is now calling for new elections to be held in the ranger without delay but after the events of this week the search for a new state premier looks to be easier said than done. all right german soccer now and bundesliga title hopefuls verus in dortmund over looking to continue their recent dominance of a biological on match day $21.00 and black and yellows new signing and range on featured in the starting 11 but it was the hosts who struck 1st in this 2nd goal thriller have a look. laver cusins fans were hoping their side could continue their perfect home record in 2020 but that would be a tall order against dortmund newcomer ellen holland has already made history scoring 7 goals in his 1st 3 league matches but don't mean has another transfer looking to make an impact here me john from your vantage job and however didn't open the scoring leverkusen front man kevin full in day. the merry playing him

through and falling doing the rest managing to keep control of the ball in the process. drop in was quick to respond that's how close off the james sensual corner kicks pummels 1st goal this season. about 10 minutes later every john made his presence felt from outside the box leverkusen trajectory had no chance to stop this one john gives don't mean the 21 lead with his maiden goal this season but another 10 minutes later kevin falling from close range needed again to level the story at the break his 2nd brace this campaign goes kept coming when the action resumed just after the hour mark i don't mean security put the visitors up by but leverkusen had more left we on bailey sub did in level of the game at $33.00. and right after bailey added

a game back he'll pass the ball finds lars bender who gave the home side. the queen i in this back and forth 7 goal thriller. you're watching news coming to you from berlin stay tuned for reporter are in need an eye doctor in tall changing lives american and steam and the entire team thanks for watching. were systematically robbed by the nazis. and after the war there were no signs of compensating. jews.