right now, climate change, if any, off the story. this is my place, the way from just one week. how much work can really get we still have time to go. i'm going off with what 5th, his subscriber all morning. he was like a this is d w. news live from berlin. germany's chancellor head study united states after being criticized for taking a back seat in efforts to deal with rushes to build up on ukraine's border. all af

sholpes hopes to reassure his us ally that he's serious about the escalating. the prices also coming up. ah, india declared 2 days of national mourning for singing legend lotta monkish car. she embodied music and melody for generations of indians. and the city under siege candidates capital ottawa declares a state of emergency is truckers and protesters opposed to cope with 19 restrictions. continue to block the streets. ah i'm papa felice. welcome to the program. german chancellor, olaf sholtes is on his way to the united states. his talks with president joe iden

are set to be dominated by one topic, the threat of a russian invasion of ukraine. his visit comes as more us troops arrive in poland to strengthen nato's presence in eastern europe amid the ukraine crisis. and soldiers and vehicles touched down near the says, off close to poland border with ukraine. they intend to provide nato members with protection from potential. russian aggression. washington says moscow has stationed around 70 percent of the troops it would need to invade on ukraine's border. the kremlin insists it's not planning an invasion well, the w's, magdalena, wash in war. so sent us this update on the troops arriving in poland. while the troops have landed her new gesture, as you mentioned about 2 o'clock in the afternoon at which is about 3 and a half hours away from wars, the wind, when i'm sitting now and at the move, has been welcomed by officials, the defense minutes to a full and gave

a conference after the 2 blended. and he spoke about solidarity between poland and the united states. he also mentioned that polish and american soldiers already know each other. and you know, when you look at the public and you have white and a positive attitude, what the presence of american soldiers, the human poland means for example, in comparison to germany or does the big fascination at which we had you in the ninety's of america is not the true to any more chance her olaf sholtes has come under fire for not taking a harder stance towards russia's build up on the border with ukraine. critic, se sholtes is being too tight lipped over the worsening crisis, which they say is undermining efforts to deter russia from an incursion in washington. he'll be looking to show that he's committed to the western alliance. a surprise winner of the german elections. and on the other side of the atlantic, a surprised you as president. yeah.

there's it going. the solid all of shoulds is expected in washington is 2nd trip since the election. but his 1st since being sworn in us chancellor. he'll phase a challenging geopolitical situation. and some different opinions to a close partner and ally, but there are many topics germany in the united states can't find common ground on and with a looming war between russia and ukraine. the y tells ones germany to play a more active role in the crisis. and there are more contentious topics to be discussed. china and russia closing ranks. the u. s. ones, germany to take a tougher stance on both countries. the russian gas pipeline north stream too may be on hold, but it remains a thorny issue. and our view continues to be that stopping the nurse, him to pipeline is a critical pret, credible piece, or we hold over russia at this point time. and the u. s. would like germany to take

a more active role in ukraine threatened by russian troops. germany has never been an easy part under germany was a new government and a government that is composed of a historically, 1st of a 3 way competition. it's sometimes hard to explain to countries that have a presidential democracy like france or america that a german chancellor has less power, less power, but reliability from a solid german chancellor. and perhaps a tougher stands on russia and china. the american wishlist for all of shoulds is long. let's take a look now at some of the other stories making world news. pakistan's army says at least 5 of its soldiers died when militants open fire on a base near the afghan border. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. the group has been gaining strength since it's afghan allies return to power and capital. last year. at least 10 people have died after

a cyclone hate a se madagascar. nearly 50000 people have been forced to leave their homes. the storm has brought widespread flooding to the indian ocean island. it's the 2nd storm to hate madagascar in recent weeks. pope frances has now added talk show guest to his resume. he made the 1st ever paypal talk show parents on the italian tv program. at temple 5, the pontiff criticize the treatment of migrants trying to escape poverty by sea. the interview also had lighter moments where francis spoke about his friendships and love for tango with india has declared 2 days of national morning following the death of one of the country's most iconic singers. let em on gash cart, passed away at the age of 92 after being hospitalized with coven. 19 last month, the bollywood superstar received dozens of movie awards in her long career. ah,

india moines one of its greatest cultural treasures for decades last among gash, gars, voice provided the soundtrack to bollywood movies on the lives of her fellow indians . mourners packed the streets for her opener's state funeral in her home town of mom by bali would superstars rubbing shoulders with the sporting and political a lease to pay their final respects to a musical. i con prime minister nor end remedy said he was anguished beyond words. by her death, a mighty alina who lives well. she may not be present physically amongst us, but her voice and love will always be present and melodious boys will always remain with us. i might, as i met with a heavy heart,

i pay my respects to lotto, but i need oh, through her musical talent, slauson, i guessed gar became known as the queen of melody, and the nightingale of india. her influence was felt across generations. oh, i saw on my feet in her hardware fan and o my mother, he's the she thinks men vet, even though he used to sing, and that among escalade them to love i and every day. silly sinner may go soon, guzman some coming. we cannot believe that he is normally a voice. that is the soul of every indian heat that has the youth to touch as the armed forces. he thought is everybody believed that in this

country with a gun to lose for last. hm. i guess car as her funeral pyre was live at, grace art has gone. but her voice and the thousands of recordings she left behind, keeping her flame alive. canada's capital ottawa has declared a state of emergency after more than a week of coven 19 protests that have shut down the city. the mayor said the blockade by truck drivers is threatening the safety and security of residence. the so called freedom convoy was started by truckers protesting against a vaccine mandate, but it is now grown into a wider movement ha, making themselves heard in canada's capital. these protesters have paralyzed central ottawa and the cities man has declared

a state of emergency. the so called freedom convoy started as a protest by truck is at a new coven. 19 vaccine mandate for crossing the border from the u. s. but it's growing into a rallying point against pandemic restrictions. and the government people should be able to make their own choice to take a needle or not take the needle and not lose the job, not lose her house, not lose her income. just 40 vaccinations. oh, she was mad at the situation on the straits was out of control. as demonstrate as outnumbered police. there are reports of protest is displaying confederate and nazi symbols. but the movement has gained international support and millions of dollars in donations through its gofundme page. the crowd funding site has now removed the page and said it will refund, older nations. many auto residents have said,

members of the freedom convoy have harassed them and complained of nonstop horn blaring. some have staged counter protests. i just have to stand up. i was born just after the 2nd world war. i heard what it is like not to be free and they are thing freedom. they're afraid they don't know what it is not to be for. oh, about 90 percent of cross bought a truck is and almost 80 percent of canada's population a fully vaccinated. but these loud minority say this staying put in till cove at 19 restrictions and lifted. senegal have won the africa cup of nations for the 1st time ever after they beat 17 champions, egypt in sundays final in yon day it was a troubled start for senegal with star man savio man, a failing to convert

a penalty in the 7th minute the game so a few chances after that, and with neither a team able to break the deadlock, they went all the way to a penalty shoot, act as fate with have it. it was sadie oman, a who scored the winning spot kick, redeeming his earlier miss. and securing senegal, their 1st ever african type well, in germany's bonus league as sundays, early, much so a blow at win for by our labor coups and against home side burrows yet dormant 5 to the final score. a result that yields a heavy blow to documents title, hopes, spirits were high endorsement ahead of the game, but in just 90 minutes time fans would waive their title hope's good bye. it only took 10 minutes for lever, who was in to take the lead following chaos and dot once defense manuel icons. he poked the ball beyond his own keeper. a nightmare stuart for the swiss dot one did get one back quite quickly. thanks to yet another on goal. this time by jeremy frank pung. but just 4 minutes later of and i can't flew on votes,

found the back of the net actor great combination play to retake, leave ac was and lead the goals just kept coming. a fantastic re kicked by whole but under they made the score 3 to one heading into halftime an injured elling. holland was too stunned to speak, leave accrued and showed no mercy. instead, great finishing with units. antis. smashing home the 4 to one. and it was the frenchman mussa dabby who score leave a cruises 5th of the night. dot one did score one more themselves, but that was purely damage. limitation 5 to to the final result. an embarrassment for dot month in front of their home crowd. they now trail by and by 9 points leave . i was not the other hand, had themselves a night to remember and celebrate. let us take a quick look at how things stand in the bonus league a table after the 21st match day of the season. and byron munich,

our top with door demand. now 9 points behind them in 2nd, after their last to labor. cuz when you on berlin, fryeburg and cologne, rand, i'm the european qualification spots as things stand and, and the other end, the automatic relegation places are still occupied by foot and stood guard while valves berg move up into 12th after their 1st victory. since early november. now a curious twinkle in the night sky that has social media, social media, world buzzing, take a look, multiple bright lights shooting across the sky above. cabo san lucas in mexico's baja, california where people shared videos and their theories at what the lights could be. some believe they saw a falling meteor right or space debris. what so far it's origin is unknown. oh, here's a reminder of the top story we're following for you. german chancellor, olaf shouts heads to washington dc for talks with us president joe biden. tolts

will address the threat of a russian invasion of ukraine. meanwhile, u. s. troops arriving in poland to strengthen nato's presence in eastern europe amid the ukraine crisis. that's your news update this our up next is doc film, which is taking a look at the biggest tax heist in german history. and of course, there's plenty more for you on our website, d, w dot com. or you can follow us on our social media accounts. i'm pablo felice. here in britain for me, the rest of the team take care. talk you very soon. ah ah. away interest in the global economy

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