>> live from the dw studios here in berlin, this is the "journal." welcome. >> here's what's coming up -- president obama defends drone strikes in calls for more oversight to protect civilians. >> the government in damascus signaling they are ready to join peace talks set for next month. >> anticipation and excitement as germany's best teams had for london's wembley stadium for the champions league final.

>> in major televised address, u.s. president barack obama has defended the use of armed drones against terrorists overseas, but he also made clear that new guidelines would be put in place to limit civilian casualties. >> those strict rules mean there will be no ground attacks against american citizens or on american soil. the president promised drones will only be used abroad in difficult situations. >> the u.s. president made one thing clear at the start of his speech -- america is facing different threats than it used to, and it is up to the u.s. to adapt. >> we must find our effort not as a boundless, global war on terror, but rather as a series of persistent, targeted efforts to dismantle specific efforts of

violent extremists in america. >> barack obama defended the use of drones, but not without strict rules. he said the strikes should only target terrorists who cannot be captured and tried. >> before any strike is taken, there must be near certainty that no civilians will be killed or injured. the highest standard we can set. >> the president's address also inherited a new push to close the prison at guantanamo bay. >> today, i once again call on congress to lift the restrictions on detainee transfers from gtmo. >> it was a speech that addressed key tenets to obama's policy and responded to some of the central criticisms of his policy. >> breaking news -- britain is a fighter jet to divert an aircraft carrying 300 people from pakistan to northern england. the plane has landed safely. >> it said a royal jet to

investigate an incident on board the plane. a two was flying from pakistan to england's manchester airport but was diverted their london. the plane has now landed and is being held. almost 300 passengers are on board. >> for the latest, let's go live to our london correspondent. what can you tell us about what happened on this flight? >> it is pretty much still up in the air, literally, so to speak. it was 10 minutes away from manchester, apparently, and was then diverted. essex police in the home office are now responsible. there are only media reports as to what could have been the cause. apparently a threat or threats

came in, and the pilot had asked to be diverted to a different airport. the media also reports that it is not at the moment treated as a terrorist incident, but of course, we had been set a soldier being murdered here by someone with a terrorist background. there is definitely a sense that security is particularly tight at the moment here in the u.k. >> very good. thanks very much for that update. >> sweden is seeing an onslaught of urban riots with schools and even police station set ablaze. >> that violence started in the predominantly migrant district five days ago and has spread across stockholm. analysts point out that migrant communities are often cut off from society and have dramatically high unemployment rates. >> local communities have been urged to come together to oppose the violence, which at the

moment shows no sign of abating. >> more cars were burned from a swiss capital on monday night. groups roamed through parts of stockholm, torching buildings. some people had to evacuate their homes. police have arrested a number of suspects, but the violence continues. the rioting began on sunday in response to a police shooting a few days earlier. an elderly man wielding a knife was killed, but analysts say the high unemployment in immigrant suburbs is a major factor. >> people here feel many times like they are not listened to, especially youth feel that way, like we do not have the same opportunities here as we see in other places. the underlying reasons are years of feeling helpless. >> around 80% of inhabitants are immigrants. for young people, there are few

prospects for the future. >> it is tragic that it has happened. i do not think that this leads to being a better life for these youngsters. >> police are doing all they can to de escalate the situation, before the long term, what is needed are constructive measures to solve the problems in these suburbs. >> to business news now. after starting the year weekly, the german economy looks set to gather momentum with consumer and business confidence on the rise. that is according to new data out today from the ifo institute and the government. german confidence rose unexpectedly in may. it is at its highest level since 2000 spending with strong consumer spending driving economic growth. >> the figure suggests german consumers are spending money

because they feel the country is doing well, so there's no harm in a tree. consumer confidence is at its highest in six years. the may index shows consumer confidence has grown again. >> that is because employment levels are still stabilize in germany. and wage agreements mean many employees are counting on a pay rise. >> private consumers are not the only optimists in germany. the mood among business executives seems to have frightened as well. after contracting for two months in a row, the business climate index rose unexpectedly in may. the index is considered the most important early indicator for german economic development. it is drawn up from monthly surveys of 7000 businesses. germans seemed determined to avoid the recession plaguing europe for as long as possible. >> a lot of good news, but has

that materialized into market gains? that is a question for our correspondent. bring us up to speed. >> no, it does not. the first reaction was really positive, but after starting, a traders have been disappointed because there was a double message inside. the current situation is positive, but managers are pretty reluctant for the future business. this is due to the clouds in the global economic skype. yesterday, very disappointing economic data from china, which are really very relevant for the german economy. >> and a case of old hat-new had at the world's biggest consumer goods firm. >> yes, the consumer giant procter and gamble took investors by surprise. the company will announce the return of the former ceo to

replace bob macdonald, effective immediately, sending shares down more than 3% because it comes in the midst of major reconstruction. the company tried to play down the switch, but traders are really very nervous. they fear that a bigger problem might be behind this sudden switch. looking at general markets, which are now in not such a good mood today, the german dax is down almost 1%. the euro stoxx 50 down 0.75%. the dow down as well. only the euro is a little bit on the upside. >> coming up, looking at the situation in syria as the opposition discusses joining peace talks with the opposition government. >> first, explosions and gunfire have rocked downtown kabul, and the taliban have claimed responsibility. at least two blasts sent smoke billowing out of the capital. witnesses reported a gun battle

that still ongoing an hour after the blast. it is the second major attack in the city in little over a week. >> the international monetary fund head faces a second day of questioning in paris as investigators try to determine if they will bring criminal charges against her. on thursday, she was grilled for 12 hours over her handling of a 400 million euro payout to a businessman. >> part of a four-lane freeway bridge has collapsed in the u.s. state of washington. cars were sent plunging into freezing water below. two people were rescued from the river. there were hospitalized with hypothermia. no other injuries were reported. because of the injury appears due to a truck driver. >> this is the latest in a series of diplomatic steps. there's been another hopeful sign as well. >> in what looks like a first breakthrough, the government in damascus has agreed to join talks which are set to take

place in geneva. >> it was russia, syria, that broke the news. the foreign ministry spokesman has expressed its readiness and willingness to participate in the international conference, said the syrians themselves can find a political path towards solving the conflict, which is destroying both the region and the country. >> russian foreign minister increased the pressure on damascus. and the opposition syrian national coalition is currently debating strategy in istanbul. they want to know more about the terms of the conference. >> we would like to know that this delegation is empowered to make decisions, including the transfer of power to this transitional government, that it

is fully powered to make decisions. >> meanwhile, the syrian regime is using the time it has to continue its campaign. government troops continued to attack rebel positions supported from lebanese militias. >> the boy scouts of america has decided to allow membership for openly gay boy scouts but not for gay scout leaders. it was a fiercely contested compromise that some warrant could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections. i have long excluded both gays and atheists. >> it is being hailed as a turning point in more than 100- year history of scouting in america. for gay rights campaigners, the end of the fight that began at the turn of the millennium. >> this is a victory for scouting. it is a victory for gay youth -- they will no longer have to hide in the closets when the

participating in the scout activities with their troops. it gives freedom and acceptance of gay youth in the scouting program. it is historic. >> but the decision has angered many americans. protesters picketed the hotel where the vote was held. the issue illustrates the deep rifts in public opinion on gay rights. some parents are threatening to remove their children from the scouts. that is despite the attempt to cushion the move by upholding the ban on gays california leaders. >> this resolution today dealt with youth. we have not changed our adult membership standards. they have served us well. those were not on the table. >> the fight goes on. the rights campaigners are calling this the first set. they about to carry on until the scouting movement excepts gaze of all ages. >> soccer news now. >> the two best german men's teams are preparing to battle it

out in when the stadium on saturday. the women have already pulled off an upset over the defending champions. there ending the season with a trouble having a offer -- also won the german league title and the german cup. >> do not know if they have room in their cabinet for that. we will have more on the run-up to the men's final including the battle of the budgets. >> stay with us here. we will be right back after this short break. >> see you in a minute.

>> welcome back. the long wait is almost over for football fans, especially german ones. saturday sees the very first all-german final in the champions league. >> it is extremely rare event to get two teams from the same country going head-to-head in the cider for europe's biggest copper price. >> who is it going to be?

the mighty bavaria's or last season's champs, dortmund? bayern fans came in the hundreds to say farewell to their team. they are leaving as german champions and hoping to return as european champions. >> we want to bring the champions league trophy back to munich. on may 19 last year, we were very unlucky to lose it. tomorrow, we want to bring it back. last year, an english team won in munich. >> it is bayern's third champions league final in three years. they lost the first two. >> we will do everything to win, but i cannot make a prediction. anything can happen in football, and we are very confident. >> the teams are now in london. they will get their first glimpse of the legendary venue soon when they hold final training sessions there. >> so, an all-german final in

england's most hallowed stadium. that has raised quite a few eyebrows in the nation to give birth to the game, but it is not stopping the british from having their own say in who will win, including the royals. prince william is williambayern to win 2-0 -- prince william is predicting bayern to win. >> they say they're not going to win in an arrogant fashion, which is hard when you are considered the elite team. it is even telling in the club's taste in music. >> it is the tale of two cities. wembley -- the grandeur and majesty of munich against the modern swagger of dortmund. the contrast is striking. bayern our football in royalty, chasing their fifth european cup. dortmund's young upstarts are

looking to steal the crown. >> the underdog is always more likable than the team that is always up there. >> bayern are synonymous with bavaria. the final chance to enter another milestone in its long and glorious history. there's no lack of confidence, and that is often the criticism leveled at the club -- confidence that often bordered on arrogance. >> we know that everyone sees us as favorites. that's just the way it is when you play for bayern munich. >> contrast dortmund, a former mining town and worker class soccer club rooted in its community. 80,000 fans packed into the stadium for every home game. football is a way of life. >> everything here revolves around the club. it is the pride of the city. >> people get totally behind the team, and not many teams have

this thriving fan culture. >> in munich, fans are just as proud of their team. it is a club with a large following in bavaria and far beyond. the president has transformed bayern into a global brand from the middle east to the for this long quarters of asia. fans can be found all over the world. >> i support bayern munich from during my high school years. >> from the brink of bankruptcy to the elite of european football, the urban club has transformed the club and created a team with enough firepower to down the mighty bavarian. >> bayern are under enormous pressure. they really have to win this title. they want to show that they are a force in german football.

and that a showdown in wembley stadium and a tussle on and off the pitch for the title of european champions. >> you know, it is really incredible. anticipation ahead of this game is not only building in germany. around the world, both teams in joy, as we saw in that report, a rapidly growing global fan base. >> who do people in other countries think will win the final? we sent out our reporters to find out. >> i am for dortmund. they are young and have loads of potential and have to win it this year. >> i am for bayern. they've got the best beer and the best looking players. >> bayern have so much money and have tried so many times and still failed. >> i am for bayern.

i have always liked them. >> for munich. who else? >> i am for munich, but i do not know much about football abroad. >> dortmund because they played better football. >> i am backing boardman, and i hope they win like they always do. >> german football is brilliant. i am for bayern, the red and white. >> i would like bayern to win. they play as a team and are well organized. >> i like bayern. bayern. >> i'm kind of indifference. either team is good for me. >> i hate munich because they

beat barcelona. >> in the run-up to saturday's face-off, fans are not only getting excited, they are also spending big money on team merchandise. the game is a gold mine for the team sales of hats, jerseys, and even some more unusual fan items. >> dortmund merchandise is flying off the shelves in the run-up to the champions league final. the team makes millions from licensing, and fans love it. >> i just think it is cool. when you buy their stuff, then part of the team belongs to you, so i get a jersey every season. >> business is booming for dortmund these days, and merchandising sales are a big part of the team's financial success. the same goes for their archrival.

for fans dressing up in the team's regalia, has been a way of life for years. bayern made 57 million euros last season on branded articles compared to dortmund's 23 million. bayern also made more money overall. but they have to pay big money for their star talent. the team spent 70 million euros a cart -- acquiring new players before this season. toward men spend considerably less. bayern benefit from decades of strict management, but portman nearly went bankrupt in 2004 and have had to claw their way back since then. saturday's game at wembley stadium will show if bayernsn's money will give the edge, but to the fans, it is all just

football. >> one person who will not be celebrating on saturday is the head of the german soccer association. he has bowed to remain neutral whatever the outcome, but he can celebrate another achievement -- being elected to one of the most powerful bodies in european soccer. >> he is set to join the governing committee, tasked with overseeing the organization of the 2020 european championship, which will be hosted by 13 cities across the continent. >> cycling and an unexpected day off for the teams. snowfall has forced the cancellation of the 19th stage. that leaves little time to challenge the race leader before sunday's final leg. meanwhile, it is another italian cyclist who has been making headlines. it has emerged that the 2007 winner failed a doping test shortly before this year's race. if confirmed, he could face a lifetime ban. >> it is no surprise that germany, a nation that brought

forth beethoven and bach, would place a premium on musical education. >> to gauge their skills, thousands of children and young people put themselves to the test at an annual competition. >> the gathering was monumental this time around with tomorrow's superstars getting together for the 50th year running. >> this young ensembles as part of a festival called youth making music. it is part of a competition finding the next members of germany's orchestras. >> when we began in 1964, we had to thousand 400 participants nationwide. today we have over 20,000 a year. >> these young musicians are some of the best in the country. they have already made it most in the distance. still, they are excited about their last performances in front of the jury. >> we are not nervous at all,

but i'd say you were a little more excited if you were doing a solo because you would have most of the stage to yourself. >> but it is good to be nervous because you only perform at your best when you are under stress. >> many of germany's most successful classical stores competed here at some stage, like a renowned violinist who won first prize at the age of seven. the competition bush's young musicians to raise their performances to the highest level -- the competition pushes young musicians to raise their performance to the highest level. some even receive scholarships. there's a packed house to the final concert for audiences to discover germany's top musical talents. >> good luck to all the contestants. >> they put me to shame. >> thanks for watching. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--