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such a. structure mentioned so. astutely newsline from berlin closer but still not close enough for a deal bigger negotiations are underway in brussels as easier leaders haggle over how to parcel out a 750000000000 euro coronavirus recovery fund the summit went into overtime last night but the main sticking points for made on results also coming up. anger over
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rising unemployment in israel a raft of new restrictions comes into force to combat a surge in corona infections but protesters say the government has let them down. and after a long pause due to the pandemic romance is back on the cards as weddings resume and sometimes race will take you to one couple's detained day right here in germany . i'm nicole fairly welcome to the show. e.u. leaders are meeting for a 3rd day as they struggle to reach an agreement on a 750000000000 euro coronavirus recovery plan member countries are divided on how much of the money should be distributed as free grants and how much as repayable loans hard hit southern states including italy and spain are seeking substantially
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aid payments but a group of fiscally frugal northern countries for loans and more control over how the money is spent. bridging the gap between the 2 opposite camps is proving to be a major challenge heading into a new round of meetings german chancellor angela merkel warned that a deal might not be reached today begin today we are entering the 3rd day of negotiations and this is certainly the decisive one the various issues the size of the fund the way it is managed and also the questions of the rule of law have not been examined thirdly i still can't say whether a solution will be found days a lot of good will but there are also many positions and so i will make every effort but it may also be there is no result is achieved today of the so it's a plan that gives them let's bring in our correspondent bob bezos following the summit in brussels for us i know america not too optimistic after 2 days of ten's
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negotiations what are you hearing about the progress being made today. america not being too optimistic that's what you call expectation management of course she doesn't want to settle self up for failure but she news that it might go wrong today because the latest we heard was that there was a cool 100000000000 difference between what she and president mccraw who are sort of carrying the torch for those southern countries who want to receive this aid are putting on the table and what the frugal countries the netherlands and friends who want to save money as much as possible who want to give out as little as possible they put 300000000000 on the table so 100000000000 here or there is still a very big gap obviously that is not what you call peanuts financially on the other hand there also is a lot of ill will on the 3rd day off negotiations here it seems that many leaders
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are sorrily sick and tired of each other the italian accuses the frugal blackmailing the silos they have garion prime minister says that his dutch callie was hating him and he didn't know why and so on and so forth insults and ensue nations are sort of flying from one side to the other it's not what you would call a relaxed and fruitful atmosphere we're talking a lot about money here but there is an underlying discussion about european values going on solidarity the rule of law why is it so hard for you leaders to find common ground there. so darity is such a nice and such a big word but when it comes down to the nitty gritty to the money on the table what european leaders tend to do and that what that's what they have been done been doing for decades is there look to their own interest they look to their own national budget and they forget about solidarity they just see what they can take
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from the european union and not what they have to give back and that whole spirit simply isn't there and the 2nd big problem here is the so-called rule of law hungary and poland notably more and more moving away from democratic rule off the european union's they are put on in the european treaty they are blights to base them but they do increasingly they move away now the money is supposed to be tied to that rule of law and hungary say no that is a bridge that is very difficult. to sort of build because the french president said we need to keep the call values of the e.u. and the others say forget it what all we want is the money the european union is our a.t.m. and so we're just waiting for disbursement from brussels and that is the really deep risk here. in brussels thank you very much for your analysis. that summit is of course about how to distribute
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a european coronavirus recovery package now here are some of the other latest developments in the pandemic the world health organization has reported the largest single day increase of coronavirus cases since the crisis began with almost 260000 new infections globally in just 24 hours australia 2nd most populous city melbourne has made face masks mandatory amid a spike in infections and amsterdam parts of the city's red light district have been closed off due to overcrowding sex workers and the netherlands were allowed to resume work on july 1st but authorities have been monitoring visitor flows to ensure social distancing. the fen demick has had a devastating impact on economies around the world and the downturn is proving especially severe in israel where frustration about the government's handling of the crisis has caused benjamin netanyahu is approval ratings to plummet as a wide range of new restrictions comes into force many israelis are demanding more
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government support. anger and despair on the faces of protesters taking to the streets of tel aviv. fought for my country and i paid my taxes now i need it to do the same for me i mean you know. thousands of israelis are taking part in daily nationwide protests against the government's handling of the crisis frustration is growing. like was maybe i fired all my workers and we are looking hard without any mind. one in 5 israelis is unemployed because of the virus prime minister benjamin netanyahu promised a stimulus package weeks ago now he's offering emergency aid of 200 euro payment to every citizen whether the crisis affected them or not. people will start consuming again once they have the money and as soon as people start spending
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businesses will thrive. hush money is what shalom isenberg called it his restaurant did not survive the pandemic he says like many others he did not get any help he's on hunger strike hoping to put pressure on the government. give us what we were promised. we can have a different plan for the coronavirus crisis every wish to greet the group. in may it looked as if israel has the virus under control the government was quick to ease restrictions now every day sees a record number of new infections the economy could not survive another full lockdown netanyahu is trying to lock down light instead as of next week restaurants will have to close shop swimming pools museums and beaches will be shut it weakens but scientists say it won't be enough there is no strategic. the system that was
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promised. this division was established there was. really no. critics say measures aimed at curbing the virus are inadequate and social policies inconsistent one seen as a model for dealing with the pandemic israel is now seen as a cautionary tale purchases have a clear message for the prime minister netanyahu go home. let's now take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world syria is holding parliamentary elections with strict measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus the polls being held amid deep economic troubles and despite an ongoing civil war analysts say the outcome of all is a foregone conclusion with president assad's party expected to win. and another night of unrest in the u.s. city of portland protesters set fire to the city's police association building
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already declared the move a riot and used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators portland has seen weeks of protests against racial inequality and police brutality. several 1000 anti-government protesters have rallied in thailand's capital bangkok to call for a new constitution new elections and an end to repressive laws the demonstration was the biggest of its kind since the governor. announced the state of emergency in march. and italy engineers have begun testing the new highway bridge in genoa that was built to replace the one which collapsed 2 years ago dozens of trucks are crossing the span to test the bridges ability to withstand large waits 43 people were killed when the former bridge collapsed in severe weather. french prosecutors say they're questioning a man in connection with the arson inquiry into saturday's fire at the knowledge cathedral dozens of firefighters were needed to put out the blaze at the 15th
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century gothic building. many couples around the world have been forced to put the brakes on their wedding plans because of the corona virus pandemic but as restrictions are eased here in germany some celebrations are now taking place we caught up with one couple that decided to tie the knot despite the risk. it was the big day for more votes polis from the german town of noice they got married and spite of the coronavirus after the ceremony the guests laid on a surprise reception for the newlyweds. of course it's always in the back of your mind and i'm sure some guests will wear masks when we are hugging but the emotions sometimes just overwhelm you yes you can get away from it. the wedding day a joyful occasion even in these difficult times people still want to celebrate with family and friends from this week the western german state of north
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rhine-westphalia is a long functions for up to 150 guests but there are still new coronavirus cases nearly 50 people get infected at a wedding near the city of to sort off 30 tested positive after another separate engagement party some officials are worried. about. charging it is a bold decision because festivities like weddings often take place in close spaces you get close to each other you celebrate you dance you hug each other the virus spreads easily and this type of environment. you. can contact racing is a lot of work for the authorities they need to track down both the infected guests and the people they have had contact with politician and epidemiology lot about how skeptical. is mark guns in the us it doesn't make sense and restaurants everyone follows the rules but when people are celebrating in private carefree and drinking
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alcohol some rules get forgotten and the virus doesn't care whether it spreads at a private party or at a restaurant fire the regional government says it is keeping a close eye on the situation and honest of this restaurant remain cautious they are only allowing up to 60 guests at once. tolosa celebrating with just a few close relatives and friends i'm goes by and we've pushed the big party back until next year in the same place that way we should be able to celebrate with all the rules and restrictions on the island and with just the fiat. everything is more complicated during the pandemic but celebrating your wedding twice maybe some consolation. the coronavirus crisis has led to a revival of the drive in cinema in many countries now france has given the classic a new twist opening a floating movie theater on the send fans of the big screen can take to the river and the capital paris and enjoy
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a film show on the water organizers say the open air screening is the safe and fun way to watch a movie and best of all it's free. some sports now american major league baseball starts on july 23rd but canada's protein the toronto blue jays will not be able to host games at their own stadium that's after the canadian government tonight the team permission to play in toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic the team had hoped to receive an exemption from the 14 day quarantine mandate when crossing the canada u.s. border but struck out the blue jays home opener is on july 29th giving them 10 days to find a temporary home in the u.s. . you're watching d w news here's a reminder of our top story at this hour e.u. leaders are holding a 3rd day of talks over a 750000000000 euro coronavirus recovery plan they're deeply divided over how to
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