this is deja vu news live from berlin u.s. president trump stops talks on a stimulus package for the battered u.s. economy congress is on able to agree on how to prop up businesses and consumers as the fed warns of on necessary hardship for americans while analysis also on the show. a suspected russian hitman goes on trial here in berlin the trials outcome threatens to place a further strain on already tense talks between germany and russia. and

belarus as opposition leader c.s. law taken off sky comes to berlin to ask for help in forcing new elections she's asked the german chancellor to play the role of mediator. and legendary guitarist eddie van halen dies after a long battle with cancer. considered one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time he co-founded the band healing with rock the charts in the seventy's and eighty's. i'm brian thomas could have you with us today markets are in turmoil after a truthful announcement u.s. president donald trump has ended negotiations for a new congressional pandemic relief package which was set to end. lou direct aid

for unemployed workers airlines and small businesses the dow jones industrial average closing 400 points lower on the news asian markets are far far from upbeat and european indices are pointing downwards following trump's tweet that he would only entertain the idea of a new aid package after winning the election democrats and republicans in congress are already struggling to reach agreement to divided on the price tag and exact priorities u.s. unemployment remains stubbornly high with industries like the airlines especially hard hit. on president trump's unexpected tweet came hours after the u.s. federal reserve chairman urgently appealed for exactly this type of aid from congress cow warned that without further help the u.s. could enter a recessionary downward spiral with tragic outcomes here's some of what he had to say the burdens of the downturn have not been evenly shared the initial job losses

fell heavily on lower wage workers in service industries facing the public job categories in which minorities and women are overrepresented combined with the disproportionate effect of coded on communities of color and the overwhelming burden of childcare during quarantine and distance learning which has fallen mostly on women. the pandemic is further widening divides in wealth and economic mobility so what does all this mean i'm joined joined now for more on that by arthur sullivan from our business team here in berlin and by chelsea delaney our financial correspondent in frankfurt good day to both of you are there president trump calling off the talks with the democrats what does this mean for the aid that's needed right now to get unemployment down and said about 8 percent right now well brian in the short term remains the it is obviously not coming and at the moment a lot of the economic data coming from the us suggests that the recovery is not just slowing it has stopped so it's quite urgent for various businesses for

households and obviously for unemployed people to get money through as quickly as possible because when you are in shortfalls in these situations delay is not your friend even if you may have hopes of recovering in the longer term if you don't get the money in the short term it's no good so for example a lot of the unemployment benefits which were processed during the 1st wave of relief which was in the earlier stage the pandemic that dried up or end your life so households and unemployed people need that money back of the as soon as possible on the bigger picture a lot of business larger businesses for example the airline sector which we've already have to just coast that's something that just last week several of the u.s. usaid largest airlines furloughed tens of thousands of workers they need this money as well in order to get some of those workers back so it goes from individuals who are unemployed to quite large companies and for the individuals we're talking about the $1200.00 check as it's called right specifically that that will not be cut then for those people well it's also it's not just that it's also extended unemployment benefits that were supplanting like other supports so there are quite

a few different federal supports which were which have dried up so it's a range of measures really ok chelsea are the markets reacting where you are in frankfurt. it's no doubt this was a major shock to the markets because all of the signals that we have been getting from both republicans and democrats trump himself had been that everyone was committed to getting a stimulus package passed before the election so we've definitely seen a shakeout in the markets because a lot of investors have been betting on that we saw u.s. indices fall more than one percent yesterday we have seen a bit over our coverage over the past couple of hours. u.s. stock futures have recovered european stocks do appear to be opening in the positive territory today because china now is signaling that he could push for some standalone bill so he's tweeted that he would like the airlines to get some support he would like another $1200.00 stimulus check to go out but. they still are not

going forward with a large scale stimulus which is definitely a disappointment for markets this then will build could be interesting we'll see where that goes but what about traders in frankfurt what are they saying about the reasoning behind the move to stop the docks. yeah it's hard to see what trump really gains from from pulling out of these stimulus talks especially as as our 3rd discussed it's very necessary for the u.s. economy as so many people are still out of work so many businesses there are still hurting. himself has said that they want to focused on getting a the supreme court nominee confirmed so they want to they want to make that their priority right now but that's got to be a tough pill to swallow for a lot of voters who have seen their livelihoods impacted by this it also could be that he would like. to sort of emphasis for voters that if they vote for him that

they would get a stimulus right after the election whereas with democrats they would likely have to wait until january or early it or until a new congress is seated to go forward with the stimulus effort so that puts a little bit of time pressure that could maybe work in his favor but. it's difficult to see the logic here or is there was so much at stake for people dependent on these checks right now suffering from the dummy guidelines and for the president do you foresee the possibility of a deal to to bridge the gap between the republicans and the democrats in the next couple weeks i certainly wouldn't rule it out because very often what donald trump says is very different doors so you can't rely on what he just tweeted but the reality is that the moment the suppose the difference between them is about $800000000000.00 so that on the surface seems like a massive massive difference in where the democrats and republicans are however the need for something to be done brian i think is so great that it's unlikely to drag on for another month because of the those the consequences for millions of people

across the united states would be quite dire as your own poll pointed out of ours there thanks so much for coming in on this and many thanks to chelsea delaney in frankfurt as well. staying in the u.s. democratic presidential candidate joe biden has said he and president trump shouldn't have a debate if the president still infected with the coronavirus biden and trump are due to hold their 2nd televised debate next tuesday president trump said he's planning to attend even though he is currently still contagious illness has spread through the president's inner circle top aides stephen muller is the latest to test positive many of the nation's top generals are also now isolating. let's get your briefed on some of the other stories in the news at this hour facebook has banned from its platforms all accounts that support the q and on conspiracy movement the social media company says the move is part of efforts to

clamp down on misinformation ahead of the u.s. election she went on for months stories alleging that president trump is waging a secret war against an international pedophile ring. new clashes have broken out in kyrgyzstan's capital bishkek following sunday's contested parliamentary elections officials nullified the results of the poll overnight and agreed to nominate a new prime minister opposition groups took control of most of the government apparatus on tuesday after storming key buildings. i've least 14 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in an explosion in the town of all bob in northwestern syria witnesses say a large truck bomb went off in a crowded area near a bus station the blast also damaged several buildings. now to a case as straining relations between berlin and moscow a long awaited trial is opening in berlin today of

a russian man the taint in alleged contract killing ordered by the kremlin the 55 year olds accused of gunning down a former chechen militia commander in a park in the capital last year in a case that's gripped the popular imagination. welcome to the capital of spice the german spy museum in berlin recently and it is so cool to god mode and to its exits the man in the advertisement is still at it contract killer classic off. this case has all the ingredients of a political thriller in august of last year the russian citizen to fight in cross travelled from moscow via paris and force or to berlin under false identity. of this alleged to have a push his victim on the bicycle in a small park in berlin the victim was a cheech and exile seeking asylum in germany he was killed with 3 gunshots from close range. chris because then allegedly threw his gun and bicycle into the

kneebone river and tried to escape but was caught shortly afterwards he was arrested and has been silent ever since. but that's a special situation that in this case we have the suspect we have the person who is accused about murder so we have evidence we have the fingerprints we have pictures if you compare it was a screen case or was another only case we didn't have any person that we can question so i think this is sort of quite unique situation right now according to investigators state on cressy coffs mobile phone indicates that the crime was carefully planned they say they have found links to the russian that runs association of the domestic intelligence service if a speech which several investigative journalists believe is just a cover. we can see that that in classic off the killer started visiting at s.p.

training centers because early as spring 2019 security. employees are prepared for special operations there. as the day of the murder approached he communicated more and more often with the f.s.b. employees. towards the end it was almost every day. the victimization from hunger she had fought on the side of the rebels in the 2nd or moscow had designated him a terrorist. this man was on our wanted list he's a fighter a cruel and bloodthirsty person. the kremlin denies any responsibility for the attack non of germany's 17 inquiries received a response it was too request full english systems were answered in the to quickly see the german authorities that install into what's moscow sharpening. to broaden

this week the federal government reserves the right to take further measures in this case before. the german federal prosecutor may have brought charges against fighting chrisy cough but politically just say that in reality the russian state is in the dark. to get the very latest on this now i'm joined by d.w. political correspondent emma shay's from the berlin court where the trial over the alleged assassination has just started manual good to see you there's a very high level of security we understand at the court where you are today. exactly a very high security measures being taken here you might see police officers behind me also the entries in the courtroom are of course monitored there's also a wide international interest for the case it's no ordinary murder trial that we are witnessing here it's really a case that the has drawn international attention and the media is so present in

court and we see today what the court say's about the investigation now prosecutors are set to argue that russia was behind this killing . there are many indicators pointing towards russian. sponsibility in doubt murder 1st the alleged murderer actually was traveling under a false identity was a russian passport and as soon as he was arrested he was assisted by russian the fishes fund a russian embassy and the investigation has shown seemingly that the he had ties with the russian intelligence services and russia so far has declined to assist the investigation has declined a 7000 requests from the german government to assist the investigation into case i knew all this this trial has

a lot of political dimensions doesn't it coming as it does amidst the already strained german russian relationship. exactly there's this is another blow to the relationship between russia and germany and especially as yesterday de organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons has confirmed that a russian opponent alexei navalny who was being treated here in berlin had indeed been poisoned by the nerve agent navi choc an agent nerve agent i was actually created by the russian authorities so here is not in there linda coffin of the relationships between germany and russia also. if the russian ties with that case are established of course germany will take action we react we as foreign minister high commands are already warning russia of sanctions if the russian response ability will be established. and we'll have much more on this

trial here in berlin as it moves forward emmanuel thanks very much for now. well bella rose's exiled opposition leader. taken also has called longer need to take a leading role ending the rest of her country her appeal coming during a meeting in berlin with. opposition that pressure from europe especially from germany can force new elections following the disputed vote that saw alexander lukashenko returning to power. this meeting at the german chancellor then was crucial for on a t. cannot skya she had high expectations of angle america and she told the top be head of the talks germany is. extremely important. to.

authorities and we think that. it's rude in this situation mechelle has deep sympathy for the pelosi in protest movement as a form a citizen of east germany she's lived through a peaceful revolution which gives her a special understanding of. the my mood to go and see what i see the courage of these women who take to the streets to call for freedom and to corruption i can only say that i'm amazed i find it truly impressive. these. women have this isted turning out despite the ongoing violence of the regime to get off skier is continuing her own fight from exile fellow activist maria kolesnikov was jailed for her convictions. the protest is a demanding the resignation of alexandre look. who's been in power for 26 years

they say the version which he claimed a landslide against spread learned to can of skya was raked in germany and the e.u. would agree they've slapped sanctions and look in a circle but not against the dictator himself taken off skier is calling for sanctions to be extended to look issuing cohen to others many german no make his agree. we need to make it clear that we stand in solidarity with protesters we must offer individual humanitarian aid to people who are under threat and to those who seek help from us because they are tortured or beaten by the regime. to the monday to can of skier thanks the bella verse in community in berlin she like entire country to communist east germany in 1989 saying hers is a nation that wants to ted down its walls so that at long last its people have a say in their own future. it's to india now and as the

u.s. gets ready to vote in just under 4 weeks many india are paying very close attention over the past decade thousands of indians have flocked to the u.s. many of them applying their skills in the country's flourishing i t sector but the pandemic and the trumpet ministrations clamp down on visas of many in india concerned about the future. wall has been finding out why. it's an election on the other side of the world but opinions on it abound on the streets of delhi. people on. the force but they don't know that these people when pushed out and one from my perspective i think don't i'm going to be a better president so i keep that job within the definity but the putting young and he would be better but they with this event overcomes. the present before us. that initiative of india should be much much better but for some here the result of that election so far we could be life changing neely's jock nick

a software engineer did google lived in the us for 6 years when in get started canceling flights amid the couldn't a crisis in march he rushed home to his family now despite about it riza he no longer feels confident about returning to silicon valley tanks to confusing destruction for immigrants from the current administration. nieces decision to return will hinge on whether trump is reluctant i am ready but it. a 2nd person to see don't because. who's to say what other laws will come in and i can just go back and have. my life taken away from me again. it's just a symbol and wants to study design in the u.s. but the of what putting their plans on hold until they see the outcome of the election. some see it wanted just to continue tom presidency

under a government exporter sees immense value for his whole sector interim stuff starts on china the would be revealing it is for sure their office fiction will be imposed on china chinese goods and chinese exports to us and the movement the carpets to fill up the guy there have to be 17 days. between big plays with india and us and those potential treaties he believes could be boosted by trump's camaraderie that india's prime minister in a dream to more the. for now union workers hero and so on. until the signal comes from the next american president. let's get more now with our chief international editor richard walker on this good morning to you richard u.s. indian relations have been deepening haven't they over the last few years based on that strong personal relationship we heard about in the report as well between

donald trump and. that's right i mean donald trump emerging there really interesting pab both of them really fall into the category of broadly of populist nationalists each of their own way and you really saw this on display earlier in the year i was in delhi at the time when trump came to visit india and he took part in a huge rally in. his home state of gujarat really which is modi's power base it was modi inviting him i hope and you know it's a very small gesture to come into it was absolutely and you know we see pictures of it taking place there and that was a real sort of fanfare where you saw you know the message is really quite similar you know trump is kind of anti immigration you know has a very strong support from from a kind of white working class voters in the united states modi is seen as you know he's a hindu nationalist really his base is india's hindu majority and he's seen as quite

hostile to the muslim minority so they are quite sort of natural allies in the way and it's quite think that that is reflected in trump's relative popularity in india compared to in other countries around the world the most recent numbers from pew research show 56 percent approval rating for donald trump. certainly far higher than he would see it any european cup or home he did only work for numbers like that in the united states running into this election but there's it's not just the personal relationship between these 2 men and although there are commonalities they share there's also some real. elements. both countries have in common on the other absolutely and it's really all about china you know i mean of course this is been the year where we've seen more and more talk about. a kind of new cold war between the united states and china that china's rise is that is a fundamental kind of threat to american hegemony particularly in the pacific region. and this is

a. threat to india and we've seen that really explode this year with a border clashes between india and china on a very remote border that they have high up in the himalayan mountains dozens of soldiers killed as a simmering longstanding border dispute that should never been resolved but it hasn't really flared up like this in a very long time and this is just evidence of of the fact that both of the both of these countries the rise of china is a major challenge so whoever wins the white house building on that relationship with india is going to be a big priority i think for biden as well and not just even for the united states for other western countries another demo democracy is more broadly we also see even germany talking about indo-pacific strategy trying to kind of broaden its. part in the in the pacific region. india's relations with the u.s. and the west something to watch richard is over great start to look forward to

hearing more about this moving forward richard walker thanks so much for coming in . well the legendary rock guitarist and songwriter event helen has died after a long battle with cancer together with his brother alex in 1982 they formed the band that later became known as van halen 10 years after their family emigrated from the netherlands to california and helen became of course one of the world's top selling bands with songs like jump. eddie van halen was born in amsterdam in 1955 and he moved with his family to los angeles in the early 1960 s. he started life as a musician at the piano but later switched his ambitions to the guitar the rest is history eddie and his older brother alex formed van halen in the 1970 s. they had a distinctive style with it is that infamous guitar solos and frans van de vivre on

his flamboyant taken the wrong god genre they appeal to people from all age groups . younger fans don't even know we have 11 other records i saw with her if we get a taste of each one and decide which one they want to buy. so it's not for the money because we want to. buy em all the hard rock band released their 1st album in 1978 which shots into the top 20 on the american billboard charts making it one of the most successful debuts of the decade. eddie van halen is pioneering that your technique and him a place in the rock's hall of fame alongside the likes of jimi hendrix and eric clapton in 2012 every just poll in the popular us music magazine voted him the greatest guitar player of all time.

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confrontation between china and taiwan the superpower is threatening to invade its neighbor. how serious is it how is china justifying its claims. w.'s richard walker analyzes the causes and dangers of the conflict to taiwan china's next target closer. next on d w. co india. it's

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