many stories. make up your. made for minds. coming up today under arrest for supporting farmers. a 22 year old activist is detained by police for sharing details on how to campaign for protesting indian farmers a human rights lawyer explains why the message from the government is. to engage in all. this information war how critics allege a chinese campaign is clouding the truth about the origins of the coronavirus. and

dog's own fields how these does evil strays in thailand to their homes due to the covert. i'm british manager welcome to be. glad you could join us at 22 years old climate activist in india is under arrest for how walk in support of an ongoing farmers education in the country the shot ravi is accused of the formulating a document which listed ways in which people could protest in favor of farmers who've been demanding draw controversial laws ravi is also accused of collaborated with the separatist movement by police the documents being called a tool kit was shared on twitter by swedish climate activists. calling gonzales a. a human rights lawyer and

a past where no of the right level or toward he joins me now from delhi cullen police are calling her a court t.v. conspirator in drafting a document that essentially lists how one can protest for a cause is this conspiracy or campaigning is totally can't be it's peaceful democratic secular law abiding. and this government has become so intolerant they don't even want you know peace will not be released so it's not really can't be bait is it activity which is constitutionally protected and the government wants to stamp it. so we're trying to do it all is now or sitting in police custody for essentially campaigning i wonder then what is the message the government is trying to send out. well the message is very clear we don't care about what you stand for what you believe in we want no criticism

of the any government at all and if you criticise earth we will treat you as a terrorist. eco terrorist. bombers terrorist we will treat us that there is and we will show the book at you in terms of the most severe charges possible we will arrest you without cause even without legally and make an example of you that's what. it was a frightening message calling coming from the biggest democracy on the planet just talk us through why the message is this from a government where it is faced with protests for more than 3 months from farmers who are demanding the rollback of certain laws. well it's not a new or stately measured at all it's been going on for a long long time in india and started with the arrest of prominent human rights

lawyers was still rotting in jail would be nothing really so it's not you at all except in the case of this girl dish out they have almost stepped their boundaries and they are handing down and somebody was totally innocent and they can't make a case either of the link with the goddess tony movement or with their lesion economy the case is totally up abrogated case and this day there overstepped the boundaries and i think the government has been he is going to get very negative publicity on this but do you think the government of india cares given the foreign ministry to we did into this is specially when people migrate up from bergen popstar yama treated calling for greater attention to the ongoing protests by farmers you say that the picture of india is going to be damaged you think the government cares she the government is a bully

a big bully bartle bully and the government thinks it can meet people surrender give up become timid and frightened but this time if the government doesn't care there's going to be security action to this is a rest but i think now the believe will realise it's a demon in goliath kind of situation that david is going to win and all that is going to get a pretty big bump on his hair. you know i don't think this time they're going to get out to do that either ok. they'll be forced to get really forced to be look. they're very autocratic i think tact. right corner gonzales we just have to wait and see but thank you so much for talking to us today of protocol.

china has responded with anger after allegations from the u.s. that it withheld information about the origins of the covert 1000 outbreak last year beijing said washington had coach already gravely damaged international reputation i'm sorry cooperation on covert 19 and was now pointing fingers at other countries the comments come as the u.s. said it had deep concerns about china's handling of the w.h.o. mission investigating the origins of the pandemic in the central city of buan the double team is expected to present their findings as early as this week several members of the team said they were happy with the access to information provided by china but others including australian microbiologist dominic diop said china refused to give the raw data on only covert cases and that this could complicate efforts to understand how the outbreak began. if you really tried to go back to the very beginning to try and understand the source in the ideal world you would get if

you were patient. and that's what we call it no mistake all of that stuff is anonymous you know you don't want to push it you want that they. know what with the questions asked what were the responses and what were the sort of analyses of and that's standard practice for an outright investigation in this issue why should the chinese guy because the result tells we would have liked i guess you're saying the wrong. but that can still come. now with aspects of the mission to china the uncertainty over the origins of the. compound and by a deliberate distance from nation campaign by china. it began almost as soon as the coronavirus began to spread through han asia and the world a rumor here a claim there a conspiracy theory touted further afield and reposed it had the virus been

imported to china via frozen meat had one of its adversaries unleashed a bioweapon and whine as the world was fighting the coronavirus a new war was raging on line a campaign of disinformation people traditionally think about russia when they think about foreign information operations with coded that really began to change and we found that china played a central role with cope at this information analysis of millions of twitcher interactions by the international affairs group the atlantic council with the associated press news agency shows the chinese government weaponized social media for a propaganda war to deflect blame for the pandemic. the chinese government have an incredibly well devalue. disinformation apparatus the investigation found china's apparatus of dissent from asia normally used on its own people was aimed abroad chinese diplomats at

a dozens and dozens of accounts to twitter and facebook even though those platforms are banned in china western countries for the 1st time sought china engaging in this war what's known as a russian style pack thinks of throwing mud and seeing what sticks the mud throwing was often aimed at the u.s. where top officials pilloried china for the pandemic when the china virus invaded are sure i promise china fought back against trump's talk of a china virus you want me from united states truly respects facts it should open the biological lead but for dietrich. the chinese foreign affairs ministry was speaking and tweeting the prospect the virus was created in the u.s. military lab in cary to woo han during military games in late 2019 tweets amplified by thousands of accounts around the world in dozens of languages and tens of millions of followers you don't necessarily want people abroad to believe you but

if you want to have people come away with the impression that while the truth simply cannot be known a sense then as peace as the sees us most i don't like any of the. knobs and that to the chinese government at least in the international context you know when polling suggested as early as last spring that up to a 3rd of people in a number of countries already believe the coronavirus was manmade. for its part the chinese foreign ministry says its diplomats use social media like other countries diplomats and is opposed to the creation and spread of false information. a rescue dog sanctuary in thailand has been saving dogs from destitution for nearly a decade set up by a swedish expert at the shelter called the man who rescues dogs has taken in thousands strays over the yeahs it not only cleans and feeds the animals it also helps them like literally to get back on their feet but now the pen demick is

causing it to fear for the future. there's no stopping these dogs in southern thailand. the old disabled but can now run as fast as any of this thanks to their new wheelchairs provided by shelter in the province of chung 30. help is that said the wheels are giving the animals a new lease on life. it's almost like they have no idea that they have a disability and once you put him in the wheelchair for the 1st time. it's like there's no learning curve they immediately know what to do. most of the dogs lost the use of their hind legs after being injured in accidents there among hundreds of strays being looked after at the shelter. as what a screeching the talks with mobility aids and helping them recover from arrive on

the street the shelter is also trying to reach the large number of unwanted dogs in the province by neutering and spaying stray. but their work is being threatened by the coronavirus crisis since the pandemic began we've experienced an 80 percent drop in visitors virtually no bolland tears and a 40 percent drop in donations. it cost around $1300.00 a day to care for more than $900.00 dogs sophie is the fans might try up is causing concern. for now though the dogs are still able to go out and make the most of their new form of transportation and the hope is that wheel of fortune will continue to turn in their favor. that's if there's of course more not work so i did up with the shovel even though with more images in the dog sanctioning in thailand we're back to more of the same time we're going to buy.

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we explore every day life. what europeans feel and what they hope for. on their own. on g.w. . welcome to arts and culture here's what's coming up. and covered in 19 paris's most exclusive fashion houses kick traditional runways to the curb. and are ready to take on the world 11 year old artist sheila shell that is creating a sensation with paintings inspired by her home country can hear. more on those stories later in the show but 1st jews and germany for those 2 words

in the same sentence and most people think of the holocaust but germany's. jewish history goes back a lot further as far back as the year 321 celebrations marking 1700 years of jewish life in germany began this month and we'll be introducing you to jewish artists who live here starting with novelist lena gora which like most jews in germany today she emigrated here from the former soviet union we met up with her in york. munich a city filled with majestic school has and barrage inches and it's here in the middle of the bavarian capital where you'll find the jewish center the jewish community is one of the largest in germany this is because of the arrival of course of refugees immigrant jews from former charity trace of the soviet union who following its breakup grew allowed to settle in germany. russia live in a relic moved with the family in 1992 it was only after immigration that the then

11 year old was confronted with jewish traditions for the 1st time. it's me as my it was here that i learned early stains that belong to jewish general knowledge like it's not true should to. exist in dodge land the land germany the land of the perpetrators wasn't an ideal destination for the family yet the prospect of a better life convinced the relics to make the move from their home in some petersburg to bavaria but the subject of origins would become a central theme filin a good relic. and 23 she published her 1st novel my white knights it tells the story of a young russian jew with her family immigrating to germany and how they adjust to their new life stories told in a life's funny while. the same goes for wedding in jerusalem really wanted to avoid having a melancholy tone. in her latest novel who we are

coming out in march quranic returns to the subject of family. but this time the story is harder and will astound jake in a chorale it is not alone and today there are many prominent jewish authors who like a relic immigrated from russia as children and their works can be found here in a hell salamanders bookshop. salamanders family came from eastern europe many of her relatives who moved it in the holocaust today it's the victim's grandchildren and great grandchildren who read salmon history and authors like a relic to bring a new perspective. these again that's what this generation after all has not had to have the same confrontation we had with the children of the perpetrators coming to terms with the past is no longer present in the literature to the same extent. in mass if one still across the city of munich today the dark history of national socialism remains president. because in effect it is we can wish away history

and decision is in every house in every single family is up from the father as it does not said it was very important to me that when it came to my children jewishness is much more than the experience of being victims or do you as entire take a shift at. jewish life in germany today younger more international. more diverse. and will be meeting more jewish artists here in germany in the days to come some culture news now and staying in munich the brit varian state operate is premiering its latest production and a live streamed event at the fascists the recent renowned german opera about a shooting contest a range by the devil will stay online for free for a month. was. was.

was. new york fashion week is also online and. have a runway show american designer tadashi shoji presented this apocalyptic looking video of his latest collection he said he took inspiration from protective armor and the phoenix rising from the ashes. while fashion designers pulled out all the stops to keep up the glamour at paris's socially distance away and the pressure was double that fashion house fendi the labels new top designer jim jones unveiled his 1st collection since replacing the legendary late col about those who led fendi for over 50 years here's how he and other designers pulled off despite cove it. this downer steadied fendi show in paris featured the likes of american actress demi moore and big name international top models like bella had lead to

kate moss and naomi campbell. but there was no audience for press. in the uk could still buy chanel was also presented in the grandpa lee of paris in front of mostly empty chairs with just a few guests present such as french actress says mario and vanessa parodied who respected social distancing. fashion journalist godfrey deni watches the could 2 shows online on his computer but house to riches the house to develop. of course the whole point about big fashion shows is there are probably good raw material for social media. never mind the magazines even if people don't buy. a lot so the big shows are being driven by social media and. so they have to create something dots of thoughts but it's not. just. french model

louise does she believe doesn't think this is all going to show by chanel is much like a normal fashion show either to the station or you have normally we get one shotted going down the catwalk in front of a live audience pumped with adrenaline and all worked up backstage about facing the photographers and journalists see what this year is much calmer if you and we do several takes so they can be edited into a perfect video. the new collection from dior was presented in our high quality 15 minute fashion film that took 3 months for dior designer martin yeah that's the appeal reid and italian director matty will get on their to produce. in. the region designer julie f.o.v. has also been. a director 20 specialized in 11 years ago one of his dresses would go for 40000 euros or more and despite the pandemic he hasn't seen much of

a drop in sales even if his customers mainly from the middle east and asia are currently looking for somewhat less extravagant clothes and his 9 minute fashion clip boasts about the same budget as a fashion show but making a film is more work. and if you think the show is much easier the clothes are already on you for about 13 minutes models just have to walk on which in a film on the other hand they have to really act you have to decide with the cameramen what scenes you shoot and how and then comes the editing process you really have to direct the piece keep people sick i look at how they do that is a stroke so that if you got a show you do a traditional catwalk and just walk in a straight line but in a film i can express myself and i like that better fashion films have become a dedicated job with some brands such as gucci now showing a whole series here is a scene from gucci fest. her fashion companies such as song of

all have started organizing any shows and are relying exclusively on social media with creative films the decks designer dual vic to and was is presenting their new aqua tool collection in an empty art center just outside amsterdam they say some changes are here to stay. it's over where is the importance of social. doorstep those. critical there should be your words so which is different for. fashion films will probably never come to completely replace physical fashion shows but brands have proved ingenious in finding creative ways to present. new connections and they will not hesitate to tap this potential to what's fullest. speaking of potential kenyan artist sheila sheldon is just 11 years old and already

she's somewhat of a celebrity or pretty things have been shown in several countries some of them sell for thousands of euros she was shot into the spotlight after her talents came to the attention of kenya's president. she is in her element which ever she picks up her paintbrushes the young lady is regarded as a child prodigy while we the world with a passion for. my name i am 11 years old i am an artist. and the public speak up but most people. born and raised in the kenyan port city of mumbai sheila developed a love for drawing and painting at an age. i had discovered that i could draw. so when i used to be.

drawing and painting i used to be. and so that and decided to tell my mom and since then paintings have taken her to many places from kenya to the u.s. and india with their help she has also uploaded works on social media catching the attention of the mighty and famous i have been able to meet 2 presidents the president. and the president of uganda i have also. won a couple of awards the past one was 2018 us when i went to teach children how to paint and she was portraits and especially her lions. have since become her signature whoops inspired by her kenyan upbringing but also like global icons and autists like probable because so on one year old she was told has become

a palace dedicated to her daughter works she is the talented girl it's great to support system even though she says that she hasn't always had it easy and i. hate really hard to be where she needs to be and i think for us who remain seen somebody like do it or you know doing root out there i feel. like when she took grows up she wants to become an architect but until then she hopes to continue to develop the auto work and seize all the opportunities along the way. that's it for this edition of arts and culture but i'll leave you now with carnival here in germany and this year instead of the traditional rose monday parade in cologne the city's carnival museum live streamed a coven safe miniature parade with puppets by for now.

it's 26 thing that's like a bunch of the queen because i want to see a gemini with a name the last few years have been quite. early. on her to tell me how much when it comes to gemma because on the whole so was in the us virgin is perhaps the biggest on the new hobby of mine i'm no longer a prude i love to be an even better person than i recall but when you feel them all together they're realizing cultures just another way of living you read to me then heard me right. about efficiency when i arrived here i slept with 6 people in a room. it was hard. i even got white hair. then 10 languages and not enough this keeps me and could help us make it to entrap it's the same if you want to know their story lines her fighting and reliable information for margaret. it's about billions.

it's about our work. it's about the foundation of a new world order the new silk road. china wants to expand its influence with this trade network and so in europe conflicts are inevitable the consequences unpredictable technical cover shaky and the chinese state has a lot of money at its disposal to get most of them and that's how it's expanding that and asserting its status and position in the world to be fair to combine horsemanship china book is promising its partners rich profits but in europe there's a sharp warning you could never accept money from the new superpower will become dependent on it. china's gateway to europe. starts feb 19th on w. play

. this is d.w. news by from free news. street protests in myanmar with media reports of shots fired. across the country even as police break up peaceful demonstrations with troops. fears of a violent crackdown also on the program diplomatic in turkey in the united states. over washington's response to the killing of 13 turks in northern iraq.