all arguments to keep e t a documentary series about the future of food. the great debate this week on d w ah, ah, ah, this is dw news live from berlin after massive voting delays and attends presidential election. some polling stations reopen in nigeria. vote counting is already underway, but africa's largest democracy is grappling with security issues that led to huge

lives. also coming up. ukraine's forces face step up attacks as russian mercenaries claim new victories near blackwood. ukraine says it still holds the strategic city and surprise victories at the berlin international film festival. a french documentary winds the coveted golden bear. while an 8 year old girl takes home the award for best actor ah. i married evans dean. welcome to the program. even with vote counting underway, nigeria is election authority, has said that some polling stations will re open today for several hours. security concerns lead to long delays on saturday, which prompted authorities to allow voters who missed out another chance to have their say on sunday. this election is the 1st time that

a 3rd party candidate is believed to have a chance to win. since nigeria is returned to democracy in 1999. it's the day for nigeria has hugely anticipated elections. we sent out early in the city of lagos, both in south lou as voting materials, along with the election officials arrived late in several areas, keeping many in wait sofa would be sitting down. and then when we asked that, asked us to line up, we lined up waiting for them to you know, stats. and there was that, that it's almost 5 o'clock and then, and what is getting tired? and eventually they do show up also out to cast his ballots. is it presidential candidates himself? i mean, this is allow sat in lagos, nigeria, economic capital are right behind me is a potent unit to put in boots, where the apc will in government pots eat candidates, bhalla mentionable,

how just gone by to cast piece vote. i've read a lot times. i did you ha, ha ha ha ha i'm it drives group. 2 i added, right? i'm at work i that edu. at that time today. and we'd votes in progress. some also shared your thoughts on the process. the process is even fast. i mean, the q davis q by like one that long. i mean, everything is as smooth. that's what i would say. what i did before student id was to do the accreditation on doing where they took off my boots. the process is actually a no stressful for me. let me put the diary. still gunshots and violent scenes were

visible, and ballots destroyed. i up north in canada, the city with the 2nd largest population and a huge voting blow mass voters where eager to cast their ballots of wood because they're desperately in need of change. because the printer is read desperately in need of teens. because if you see how people are suffering, so we need change and in the east fins looked raw dot com in an amber where label patty candidates pizza will be popular amongst a use cast. his vote doubt. tone out has been a major issue in previous elections. what would result expect that early next week, indications may points differently despite i was determined to come and do my civic duty because we cannot keep seating on the fence, you know, and we cannot,

we should always walk the talk. it's uncertain what reactions may follow the base vote in events. what nigerians and the african continent, a week i fighting has intensified and eastern ukraine between russia's mercenary wagner groove, and ukrainian forces. wagner claims that it's taking over villages around the key city of bach mood. but ukraine says the villages remain under keels control the thought to us have a tough top. they are predicting voc moved an idiot around. dick from mosque was lethal offensive. they know they have to fight for every bit of the land. lot on the women at the moment were firing at enemy infantry in the open records were eliminating the wagner group which constantly attacks our positions, mostly on them of the boys much were holding off their attacks. beverly, that's all we're working against. infantry campbell courtney,

the relentless russian shelling embankment has destroyed most of the buildings. a city known for its salt and dip the mines was once home to 80000 residence. it said goes down now. in one of the buildings, these ukrainian soldiers are taking shelter from the russian bombing. google, if you would look up beautiful, the city was look how well develop the infrastructure of the city was, see what they've done to it and you and this is not the only city both. now background has become a strong hold. i'm never to and i wish they would break their teeth trying to chew it a little girl. the back for back more is the longest running and bloodiest in rushes water on. you green. it's capture. good. give russia a foot hoyt in that damascus region. and its 1st thickness,

2nd victory and months was the head of freshest militia buckner, group, yet skinny, be crushing claims if for theft capture to religion and north of blackmore in eastern ukraine. and this footage is released by russia. big russian. if seen the at the front line in back moment, is hico has been fully taken under our control then. yeah. wagner, group regiments fully control there. he's got a little bit of oh, but deep if adamant it's forces i standing there, drowned despite russia constant attacks as the war in ukraine rages on thousands of people in berlin pushed for peace talks between russia and ukraine. protestors also denounced the german government policy

of supplying tanks and other arms to keep. the raleigh was organized by a controversial movement led by a left wing german politician and a peace activist who have faced criticism from political leaders. police estimated the crowd at more than $13000.00 high. in other news now, california is in the grips of an unusual winter storm with areas around los angeles . seeing snow for the 1st time in 3 decades. the blizzard swept in from the north of the state, causing hazardous conditions for motorists, but also joyous moments in the snow. in some parts of the world, this would be considered a normal day in february, but not so much in southern california. the entire state has been hit by a surprise. winters stored at will i live where there's like no snow ever. like the only snow i've got was hail and like for screwed in is pretty excited. we've been

building so mans and then breaking them. california's famous song, sand and surfing half for the time being made way for powder skiing and icicles. bare trees are all frosty. there's snow on the ground. there's snow coming down from the sky. i saw somebody jump out of their gar, they're like jumping up and down and cheering for snow. it's beautiful. i hear. though most people are enjoying the weather. the down poor has its flip side to california, has experienced an unusually rainy, chilly winter rivers. like this one and los angeles have been swelling from the rain and snow fall forecasters war. and that life threatening flash flooding could hit the region over the weekend. the snow to could post problems when we talk about snowfall rates of maybe $23.00 or 4 inches per hour, up in the mountains. that causes damage this,

the power of heavy snow waiting. they're all on structures or power lines trees. that's the problem with the intensity of precipitation. local weather services expect heavy rain to inundate. many parts of california motorists have been warned about slippery roads. us over night temperatures could drop below freezing to germany's gland as thinkin now. and darkman went into match day 22. as one of the 3 teens tied on points at the top of the table, they knew that a wind and hoffen heim would put pressure on rivals byron. and when you and berlin who play to day, and when they did in a match, that could have gone either way. red hot dormant came to sins high looking for a 7th when out of 70, since the winter break. often high, meanwhile, needed to arrest an alarming slate that has them flirting with relegation. the hosts hello for 43 minutes, but the referee saw this as a fall on union grunt,

who put dormant a head and bizarre fashion from the resulting free kick look or inspiration . you decide. marcus valves thought he'd made it to nil shortly after the break. but v r's, eagle i spotted a fallen e last baby in the build up and the goal was choked off. much to dornan's dismay and softened. i merely took advantage with 5 minutes left. but fisma gas lani somehow contrived to miss with the gold gaping relief was written all over dormant faces at full time but yet another when keeps them on track for a 1st title since 2012 and also in the buddhist they got a light sake state in the mix at the top of the standings with a to one when against frankfurt, germany international team of van

r opened the scoring for life sake after just 6 minutes. his 1st school and the last 5 b gains amy enforced. barry stole the ball from a frame for defender and sent varner away toward school. he stumbled and almost fell as he got into the box, but managed to stay on his feet and hit the target. the berlin international film festival has come to a close with some surprising winters of the gold and silver bears. the top prize has gone to a french documentary, while the not for best leading performance goes to the youngest ever winter in berlin, our history. so this was without a question the most emotional moment of this year's awards ceremony. spanish child act as a fear appeared or when the server bear for the best leading performance. but as your cell and who do i want to thank the jewelry for giving me this prize? could you? it is very special to me. is there been done in it by the end,

but i am out of a 120000 species of bees. will terror touched the hearts of the jury and the audience with her portrayal of an 8 year old, who reveals her transgender identity to family members and friends? the jerusalem? there are many still the bears, but only one golden bear, the price for the best film. i'm honored and i am overwhelmed to present this year's golden bear to still hang a dental and all of the producers to let em all is a french documentary by nicholas billy ban as sensitive portrayal of people suffering from mental disorders. a i want to this to be able he snuck trees on to shy with them. at least recognize what units us be beyond our differences in the story and more

people in a house on the baltic sea ice between writers block for one and some are fun for the others. raging forest fires draw closer and closer readings. we were queen a fire brings german director christiane pet thought. his 2nd silver bare deborah cheery price. her performance is a gift to us all said cheery president, kristen stuart about transgender actor t. i n. who went to see the bear for the best supporting role in the thriller till the end of the night. the news on stage to night, ever thank the films makers and her parents. thanks for supporting i'm always giving me the space to be who i. i wanted to be always 8

bears one golden and 7 silver found a new home tonight. and with this on the 73rd, berlin film festival comes to an end. and miss the latest on the top of your news this our top next is reporter, which follows the story of a dragon king in berlin. i'm marian. i haven't seen, i'll have more headlines for you at the top of the hour. in the meantime, you can get lots more news and information on our website. just go to d, w dot com and of course are also d w social media channels. for me and the news team. thanks for watching. mm hm. mm. jeremy has had 1111 north single woman.