this is g w news live from berlin in minneapolis on ers the wife of the man whose death has sent americans marching and demanding change. friends and family of george floyd come together in his home city to say goodbye civil rights activists politicians and celebrities are among the mourners we'll go live to our correspondent in minneapolis also coming up tonight huge crowds in hong kong defying a ban on gatherings to hold a massive vigil on this the 31st anniversary of the tiananmen square massacre.

and recovering from code 19 germany's government approves the biggest economic stimulus package since the 2nd world war german chancellor angela merkel says the aim is to give the next generations a future and one of germany's best known rock bands celebrates 40 years in music. and. we'll report on how i'm students and annoyed best known for creating instruments albums scrap metal are turning rather melodic in their own. i'm off to our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states and all around the world welcome at this. very moment in

minneapolis in the united states thousands have come together to remember the wife of george floyd it is the 1st of 3 planned memorial services for the african-americans who died in police custody last month earlier today floyd's cough and arrived at the city's north central university now the service is being led by the veteran civil rights activist the reverend al sharpton in a fiery eulogy referring to florida death sharpton said it was time for black people to stand up and say quote get your knees off our necks. you know there's been fiery language there coming from the reverend al sharpton let's go now to minneapolis our correspondent chiffons imus is standing by stefan it's good to see you you're there talk to me of what's been the crowd's reaction to the eulogy. all at the moment we have some kind

of a moment of silence and reflection here as you pointed out the reverend just finished his speech his eulogy and the crowd is listening out here on those speakers to what he said and of course they reacted and when he said it would you just quote it there was a lot of applause here of course. you see i think what translates to reverend sharpton captured is really that the people here here in minneapolis right behind me but also in the state and in the entire country are really asking for change and they feel it's time the right time to actually accomplish that it is it is an eerie feel of as if they were a paradigm change going on and i think that's what reverend sharpton referred to that this is the time where they all come together and really have a good good chance to push and to work and to fight for this what they really want and that. and and of systemic structural racism in the united states that doesn't

mean just police brutality that also means and he pointed that out as you know the . laws of our justice system. i give you one example they are private prison companies in america and they have contracts with the state that guarantee always 95 percent they have to be filled up at the same time the crime rate is going down and we know that disproportionately blank blank americans are more often arrested than white people so you see this how this is not working for not only the crowd here not only for. upton bob for the entire african-american population in the united states was defined we want to just to let our viewers know if they're joining us now we're looking at live pictures from that memorial service for george floyd that's taking place in minneapolis right now and let me ask you there are

many people who say that this is the beginning of a mass movement in the united states perhaps even globally but are there any signs that you've seen that would tell us that this is going to be a sustainable movement or work or could this be like we've seen before a flash in the pan that just goes away and waits for the next incident. is a really excellent question and that's the 1000000 dollar question and i wish i would have the 1000000 dollar answer for you. i think and that is of course subjective to a last degree i think they sustainability here i think. i think this with what i have seen with the people after what i have heard from a wide range of people here is that they will not give up any more this will not let up anymore this is a just imagine something like this what happened to mr floyd would happen anywhere else now. i can't even imagine what that would do so i think that

even when memorials are over and you know there's 2 more to come one in north carolina for mr floyd and one then. in used in taxes on monday and tuesday but. there is i don't think people let it go any more i don't think minorities and in america even even european white people don't let it go anymore because it's not sustainable anymore and they just had a taste of this in the last weeks across the country and here was ground 0 it started here and i don't think that people will real bank shelter a bank they keep coming and they keep doing this and they will even if the cameras are gone. a correspondent in minneapolis where the 1st of 3 memorial services is now taking place for george in minneapolis thank you.

the german football association has cleared the way for bundesliga players to show their support for the protests in the u.s. several players did so during matches this past weekend you don't see the yellow card for removing his shirts with the message you see right there the association is not taking disciplinary action against the players. which is good. journalist he's not only attuned to the bundesliga he like myself is a native of the united states presidents to talk to 1st about this league. sports and political. usually historically or like oil and water they don't like to go together but how important is it that we've seen the buddhist leader say yes you can protest i definitely think it's a step in the right direction brit you know if the german football league had

handed down sanctions you know for black athletes one team the senseless killing of other blacks to stop. it would have been a slap in the face of humanity it in my opinion it's completely understandable because i think in james san shows example we saw another picture of marcus toran the other black athletes that it that it could have been them you know it could have been them and unfortunately i think it was a. a a move to 1st survival more than a protest against any form of politics obviously but i think it's really important for those that are not personally affected to involve themselves yahshua kimmage a player for byron munich a white footballer has urged his club to do something together as a team ahead of their upcoming fixtures so i think you know those steps you know would help obviously with the green light given by the league we'll see more protests and i just to communicate the message the message of unity and obviously

stop killing people senselessly i think they wrote to me let's go from european football to american football you know we've seen in the united states we've seen people coming out and and standing together condoning peaceful political protest right but when the n.f.l. quarterback calling caper next year member here of course you know when he peacefully protested police brutality simply by taking a knee during the national anthem. it was it 3 years ago. i mean it was a different story wasn't it yeah well he caught hell you know for that action lost his job you know tried to fight his way back into the league as a professional american footballer you know but he was condemned you know for the majority across the n.f.l. community but in the light of this george floyd incident a lot of people have backpedaled players that once you know said that you know they didn't understand that that move coaches have come out as well saying you know we were wrong to disrespect carbon capture nic there was this aha moment you know that

you feel that's universal not only in the american football but i think you know across the globe as we can see you know from the people protesting together yeah and you know beyond sports though i mean just looking at it from what you've experienced in the united states what you experience living here do you have real hope that george floyd's death is going to lead to significant change and i was telling someone earlier today you know you get the feeling that. is this like staccato one incident after another to react and then you forget until the next one right we have a great interview a drawing board saying. he's a black german footballer and you know he spoke on one topic that could be a service some sort of remedy that's education catching people as they're young reeducate a lot of people in many cases you know but i think we need to see more initiatives and if you know more steps in the right direction of unity from those that are not personally affected you know i think that would be the strongest you know way to

communicate this is a human rights issue more then just you know a race issue and you know each one teach one you know to keep it really simple yeah and it's like this man said i heard earlier today he said it's not about black people it's about people chris is always good reporting good to have you thank you ok hong kong has also seen a mass gathering today this one to mark the 31st anniversary of the massacre at tiananmen square authorities say they refused to allow a rally because of the coronavirus but opponents insist that this is simply an attempt to curb freedom. an act of defiance. protesters pushed down the barriers meant to stop them from congregating thousands flooded into hong kong's victoria park lighting up the evening with a sea of candles candlelight vigils and minutes of silence were held across the

city. some scuffles broke out when protesters tried to set up roadblocks police used pepper spray to disperse them and several people were arrested. it was the 1st time unrest in place on the 10 men anniversary and the 1st time that hong kong authorities banned all commemoration they said it was necessary to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic but to protesters it looked like an excuse to limit their freedom. that people must be concerned and worried but we can't stop commemorating just because we are afraid or worried we can only do it step by step we can only try our best to safeguard our freedom to march and assemble and try to remind the people around us our next generation and even the older generation how unbearable our region is. china has started clamping down on protesters in hong kong after

a year of demonstrations on the streets of the city. earlier on thursday a controversial law was approved making it a crime to disrespect china's national anthem beijing also plans to impose national security laws on hong kong the fear is they will allow china to tighten its grip and suppress freedom in hong kong. fears of the other stories now that are making headlines around the world german chancellor angela merkel has firmly rejected suggestions that she might seek a 5th term in office in 2018 merkel said that she will step down when her current government leaves office which is due to happen next year it remains unclear who will replace merkel as the german chancellor russia has intensified efforts to clean up a major fuel spill in northern siberia environmentalists say it's the worst such accident ever in the arctic and that the ecosystem will need at least a decade to fully recover president vladimir putin has ordered

a state of emergency so far one person. has been arrested in connection with the accident a u.s. navy veteran detained in iran for nearly 2 years has been released michael wines released was part of an agreement involving an iranian american doctor prosecuted by the justice department and it followed months of negotiations over prisoners a landslide in the norwegian town of has swept 8 homes into the sea the residents who filmed these pictures take a look at that amazing says he ran for his wife when he realized what was happening his house was among those lost several minor landslides followed no one. was injured amazing that no one was injured. it is the biggest stimulus package in germany's post war history the measures agreed to last night by the government after marathon talks should help the economy recover from the coronavirus shutdowns the 130000000000 euro plan includes cutting

sales tax giving cash to families and providing extra funding for towns and municipalities. after 2 days of intense talks they have now reached with $50000000000.00 euros more than anyone expected and a dramatic surprise aimed to get jam engines reaching for their wallets v a t will be cut by 3 percent until the end of the year vehemence and if is all to see it would know that the long run and we need to make sure that everyone has the courage to invest again and to make sure that the consumer demand rises to unseat. for weeks industry leaders have lobbied hard for imagine see help and the end there was a little for everyone. so then if you. must not there will be a great number of further measures aimed at reviving the economy and we will agree on a bridging program using exiting means for middle and small businesses. among the

measures families will receive $300.00 euros per child the government will help local municipalities cover billions in tax falls there will be bonuses for companies that keep training programs despite the pandemic and part just incentives for electric cars in all the package has $57.00 promises and economists are pleased with the outcome but the package has 2 sides one is to boost consumption in the short term it's not about sustainability we have to revive the economy and then there is a part with future investments that's climate protection by investing in infrastructure there are lots of points in the well thought out. but often missing amid the measures long hoped for purchase premiums for cars with petrol and diesel engines here even the mighty auto industry could not prevail. i'm told by our political correspondent simon young here in berlin good evening to you simon germany is known

around the world for its frugal fiscal nature now we've got a government that because of that history can afford to go into debt are we witnessing almost a paradigm shift here in germany. well brant i think it is a massive change from the policy of recent years as you say under 30000000000 euros a huge amount the economy minister referred to it today as a power package and all the politicians have been talking about a big bang to get germany's economy out of this virus crises all the fiscal prudence and balance budgets of recent years seem to have gone out of the window for the moment at least and you know germany is really turning on the taps and these measures of course are in addition to nearly 3 quarters of a trillion euros in other measures that have already been agreed the german

government is taking on debt again it seems like they found the credit card and they're ready to use it roy the plastic is definitely heating up to 130000000000 euros what are the biggest takeaways from this package done. yeah i think one of the most controversial aspects is this drop in sales tax for 6 months now the chancellor says you know it's good because it it's a tax that everyone pays when they buy things but others have spoiled it out that you know it will really only make a difference if people do decide that they are going to make significant purchases that in that case it can stimulate the economy but if they feel the they don't have much confidence they worried about possibly losing their jobs maybe they won't spend and then it won't achieve much and of course poor germans in any case don't have that disposable income which they can use they're the other thing the car industry they didn't seem to get what they wanted which was

a big subsidy package for people wanting to buy fossil fuel fossil fuel powered vehicles there's been a bit of support for the need. electric car sector but the economy more generally is where the focus of the government measures is on retail on families and on local authorities and some we've got about half a minute here the german chancellor as she has been known as the chancellor of all stare at the today's she was forced to defend this fiscal war just what did she say yes she said in an interview you know it's good that germany is resisting criticism in recent years that it's continued to balance its budget that's why they've got the cash now that they can take these unprecedented measures but she also said these measures are probably temporary and there's a limit to what even germany with its economic might can do to support its own economy that is definitely true simon young on the story for us here in berlin

simon thank you. that stimulus passion comes along with the european central bank announcing extra stimulus measures for the euro zone the bank's head christine legarde says it will issue another 600000000000 euros in emergency bonds to lessen the economic damage from the coronavirus crisis well that's on top of a $750000000000.00 euro package announced back in march the e.c.b. says the euro zone's combined economy is shrinking at an unprecedented rate and that the bond buying will continue until at least june of 2021. a town in central germany has reimposed to some coronavirus restrictions not long after they were lifted dozens of people celebrated the end of ramadan together setting off a wave of new infections. just as kuranda restrictions were being loosened in this german town now the threat of

a 2nd lockdown looms and who because some residents in this apartment block breached rules by meeting on mass getting in citizens off urias that some of the needy restored freedoms have now been rescinded as algo i find that really annoying because they are in danger in everyone not just themselves and i find that damned inconsiderate complicity but i was angry because i thought that if everyone sticks to the rules then things will turn out ok to them i don't know there are still people in the pin not to be taking it seriously and that's worrying 30 family members from this apartment block celebrated the end of ramadan violating hygiene and social distancing rules several of them also met an illegally opened shisha and shared the same mouthpiece now over $100.00 people have tested positive for the current virus 5 day cast and all schools and one swimming pool have now been closed the town sports clubs will also have to shut again that these measures may not be enough. is she going to be we can't rule out the fact that we may reach

a point where we have to impose a stricter form of lockdown that's news. $700.00 residents in the apartment block must now be tested but whether everyone will cooperate with the authorities is another matter but the town is depending on them to do so to prevent another total lockdown. many governments have told people to keep 2 meters apart just stop the spread of the coronavirus but as we just heard some find it hard to stick to that route a shoemaker in romania has come up with a way of forcing people to take steps to keep their distance take a look. at. a square meter of leather and 2 days of work go into making this shoe now it's a not for a clown. it's a european size 75 social distancing shoe made by romanian shoemaker 3 go to do.

is 2 people wear the shoes at the same time they'll be 1.5 meters apart. this is still people not respecting the social distancing rules and i said to myself let's make issue either to punish them or that they could actually wear maybe that light they'll keep their distance. and who has been making shoes since the age of 16 many of his designs end up in theatres and opera houses and one of our social distancing shoes well he's already received 5 orders. just 5 orders imagine that they're one of the most famous german rock bands i'm sturtz and annoyed about took the music world by storm 40 years ago their name means collapsing new buildings and it might sound like destruction but i'm sure it's and annoyed you say that are seen as one of germany's most innovative groups

along with craft fair and company their sound has mellowed over the years and become more melodic and their latest album sounds like urban poetry. alison or all in all it's the title of i'm sure it's annoyed about this latest album it's an ode to their hometown berlin all of the lyrics were written by blacks a bargain a man who radiates calm. it's much more immediate so i avoid saying direct but it's much more immediate. i simply noticed that i no longer need to keep my distance.

i'm untouchable anyway that's the difference now i can make myself visible since i'm untouchable anyway. he himself is music history blix a bar gallant singer and guitarist of irish hits an annoyed boughton the band was formed in the 1980 s. . they were anarchic sound experimenter's no junkyard was safe from them the berliners conquered the world with their new brutal the sound. wasn't just the lead singer of the noise about him he also played with nick cave and the bad seeds for 20 years until 2003. since then he's been concentrating on i just it's an annoying boughton and making sound experiments. the band would love to play in the junkyards like in the old days but they're no longer able to. get it.

we did indeed call and find a junkyard near the polish border that agreed to us on the phone. once and then we drove there in a rented car to transport what we might find there. and they only let us go as far as their garbage dump garbage dump. the musicians still find creative space without access to junk yards and one of their songs lots of arguments daughter even plays among a kind of classical instrument that's lined trombone. was. usually i'm very happy. i've always been happy when we've released something but this time i'm fortunate. 40 years of i'm sure it's an annoying boughton there's no reason why the band's history shouldn't continue to be written and many good reasons to keep it out. sir.

lix embargoed that's a name you won't forget here's a reminder of that top story for you following for you a memorial service is taking place in minneapolis for george floyd who died in police custody last month he was president donald trump has been widely criticized for threatening to send in the military to stamp out the unrest which has swept the u.s. since floyd's death. you're watching news from berlin after a short break i'll be back to take you through the day tonight america's anger and america's sorrow we write that.

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happen. to social networks of any social responsibility at all. the cleaners social media's shadow industry starts junee on t.w. . room. 4 months ago most of funerals were cancelled or put on hold in the us as the corona virus outbreak took hold for months and not a single collective outpouring of grief until today in minneapolis in the us throngs of mourners have come together for the 1st memorial service for a black man named george ford his death last week at the hands of police has ignited outrage across america and the world tonight the loud calls for an end to police brutality and racism well enough to drown out the dangers.