to the overall health of our environment. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> this is the "journal." libyan celebrate a new era of liberation of what the un wants answers to the circumstances surrounding muammar gaddafi's gas. death. the united nations is calling for a full investigation into

the death of muammar gaddafi. a spokesman for the u.n. human- rights office says cellphone images of gaddafi were very disturbing. the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. nato has admitted hitting his convoy with an air strike. the former leader's funeral has been delayed and no new date has been said. -- set. >> libyans come to terms with the death of gaddafi. the former leader -- nobody regrets that he is gone. >> gaddafi killed a lot of the libyan people. >> if we caught him alive, we would have had another dictator just like him.

since we have killed him, this is a glorious day. >> the circumstances of this death remain disputed. he was reportedly hiding in this storm drain when fighters of the transitional government found him. some amateur video showed gaddafi while he was still alive. what is unclear is how the events unfolded immediately prior to his death. the u.n. demands a full inquiry. >> if he died as a part of combat, that is a different issue. if something else was happened and someone captured him and deliberately killed him, that is very serious. >> libya's interim government faces many challenges. most citizens are relishing their lives without a dictator in charge. the u.s. says it will pull the remainder of its nearly 40,000

soldiers out of iraq by the end of the year. washington had planned to keep thousands of troops stationed in iraq to train local forces, but negotiations with baghdad failed to result in a deal. >> u.s. soldiers are packing up their gear. at camp victory in baghdad, the headquarters of the u.s. troop presence. the soldiers' mission is coming to a close after barack obama and iraqi prime minister agree on a withdrawal of active-duty troops in the coming months. >> today, i can report that as promised, the rest of our troops in iraq will come home by the end of the year. after nearly nine years of america's war in iraq, it will be over. >> of 39,000 u.s. troops are currently stationed in iraq. most are trainers and special

forces teams. combat troops left the country a year ago. 4400 americans died in the conflict. >> tunisia takes a step towards democracy this weekend when it votes for constitutional council. a german foreign minister paid a visit to the tunisian embassy here in berlin. he also visited a polling station set up in the capital. 80,000 people living in germany are eligible to vote. if the poll is a free and fair, it will be an example to the entire region. but we will have an in-depth look at the political parties in that election. first, we are still talking about the euros are debt crisis. -- euro zone debt crisis. >> of greece has taken a step forward.

the imf still has to have its say, but reports suggest a yes from managing director. it will default on its debts next month without the money. the finance ministers are trying to agree on how to recapitalize the banks. >> the technician setting up the equipment and the brussels media center of the work well as a team. euro zone finance ministers, on the other hand, are still struggling to find a unified response to the crisis. the mood ahead of the weekend summit is increasingly gramm -- grim. >> the impression that the outside world is getting as disastrous. this is no shining example of senior leadership. we have to come to an understanding among ourselves about how we can change that. >> that will not be easy. france and germany remain deeply divided on how to expand the

euro zone rescue fund. the german finance ministers' stance remained uncompromising. >> i hope that it is clear to everyone that we will be sticking with germany's a great contribution level. -- agreed contribution level. the central bank is not available for state financing. >> the technicians may be almost finished with their work. europe's leaders still have a lot to do. the finance ministers -- on saturday, the foreign ministers are expected to join the the crisis talks. that has never happened before. it shows how serious the situation in europe is. >> is europe's largest economyy

heading for a sharp downturn? the german business confidence has headed south for the fourth month in a row. the survey of german business executives has revealed widespread uncertainty of greece and concerns that the debt crisis could turn into a banking crisis. economists a are not expecting a recession in germany. they expect exports to slow, but not disastrously. although the index has dropped to its lowest level, things are not as bad as they sound. this is our correspondent at the frankfurt stock exchange. >> business climate in germany might be weakening, but only one point less. that is far from being an alarming crash. it shows that in many businesses in germany, the current conditions are still relatively robust. all this gave reason to investors to buy stocks this friday. as well as a few very

encouraging earnings reports, like the ones from microsoft. >> that sent the market's crazy, but friday's numbers are a lot stronger. the dax finishing the day 3.5% higher. on wall street, the dow closed in positive territory. italians have taken to the streets again over their government austerity measures. the unions have launched a round of strikes hitting the country's railways. thousands of workers gathered in rome, protesting planned cuts and job losses. management will close its bus station at division of. the demonstrators called on the government to take concerted

action to boost the economy. at a time when everybody is wearing the global economy will start shrinking, there -- the german car maker is pushing ahead. in the next few years, they will start assembling two additional models there. the company is investing 2 billion a year rose in the mercedes plant. >> that is always nice. the first two satellites have been launched into space. the project is designed to repeat what the you -- to compete with the u.s. gps system. the rocket blasted off after a 24-average delay. galileo's developer said the system is more reliable.

potential applications range from search and rescue mission to more productive agriculture. that galileo project marks and unprecedented step in space cooperation. here is a closer look at the latest venture into space. >> 24,000 kilometers above the earth, this is the round of galileo. 30 satellites circling the planet, sendiding data to users below. that vision is still a few years off, but testing is under r way the mountains of bavaria. galileo is designed to be more precise and more reliable than other satellite navigation systems and work in places other systems cannot reach. galileo will be able to calculate a location to within 6 meters. that compares to 15 meters with today's gps. tthis stem will also make its european independent of the

dominant u.s. system. galileoeo is not designed to crd out the be -- gps altogether. it is a combination of both. >> we already have manufacturers coming up with receivers that can process ballet and a gps signals. they're waiting for the galileo system to go into operations. >> there is plenty more technical work to do as well. the plan is to launch all 30 satellites by the year 2020. >> let's give back to our top story. one day after khadafy's death, nato says military opera -- muammar gaddafi's death, in may to assess military operations will end november 31. the alliance will continue to

monitor the siatation for t time being and protect civilians if needed. a final decision on ending operations will be made next week. southeast asia as a flooding shows no signs of letting up, including in thailand. the prime minister has developed a the disaster law. the capital bangkok is bracing for floodwaters as criticism of mouse that the government has confused the publicith port information and inadequate mornings -- warnings. -- with poor information and inadequate warnings. >> the waters will not flow through canals and rivers and the heart of the capital. -- now flows through canals and rivers in the heart of the capital. it is a huge gamble. >> bangkok is the last

destination for the water. that is why we need some water through the training system. >> for now, central bank cut is still dry. many fear that the channels could overflow into the heart of the city. the prime minister has called on all the residents to move their possessions to elevated places. she is asked them to remain calm. >> protest movements le occupy wall street have politicians looking to make mileage. among the them is germany's left a party. reinventing their popululist appeal was a pop -- top priority after annual conference. -- at their annual conference. >> of e most radical party calls itself lacked. the color scheme here is red,

and the platform is socialism for germany. leaders are calling for unity and solidarity. >> this discussion has brought us together as a party, strength and mutual understanding. >> the parties many wings agree some plants, including abolishing capapitalm.m. a majority wants to see major corporations and banks nationalized. >> it is right for u.s. citizens to can occupy wall street. it is also right for us in germany to -- these institutions are sucking as dry and a threatening our existence. >> bless unity will be put to the test when the -- the left's unity will be put to the test. >> both teams scored.

australia took the match by a margin of 21-18. all eyes turned to sunday's final between new zealand and france. the 54th international documentary film festival is currently underway here in germany. it has traditionally been a very political festival. this year is no different. a special selection of films documenting the arab spring is being featured at the festival. >> ♪ this documentary highlights the days of the tunisian revolution grade street scenes from a cocountrwhere people foughght fo their freedom and now hope to build a democracy. the film is also a passionate cinematic plea for keeping religion out of politics.

the film festival is giving special attention to movies that depict the arab spring. >> the film's document the revolution and what led up to it. >> the egyptiaian dictor also has a film. her documentary portrays is decided that used to forbid everyday things, including digital cameras. she shot her film without permission from the office, which is still active after the resolution -- revolution. >> the only thing -- we did not change the system. >> she is critical of the emergency laws better still in effect. she has found an audience for

her documentary. back home, she still struggles to make herself heard. >> you are watching the "journal."

>> the stakes are high in tunisia as the country prepares for its first elections in 23 years. a vote that will shape the future identity. the success or failure of the elections will send a strong signal to the people of the arab world. when they managed to topple their dictator at the beginning of the year, many of their neighbors true courage and inspiration from the protest. beginning revolutions of their own. our next report looks at the pes and aspirations of people and the capitol as they prepare to vote. we also traveled to talk with

people that hope the new leaders will provide the jobs that the deposed ones could not. >> outside the libyan embassy, these zero libyans in exile are celebrating the news of gaddafi's death. the tunisians share their joy. >> they should see the success of this revolution. we could not shoot our president like what happened to gaddafi. for us, elections are the measure of the success of our revolution. >> it is a celebration of freedom. the ab spring has reached a new high point. on sunday, they will cast ballots in the first free election in 23 years.

nine months after the president was toppled, the constitutional assembly is being elected. the election is in full swing. he has organized the campaign. some polls put them in the lead. she is confident that her party is on the right track. >> they are trying to make out better party is unelectable. the supporters are fighters, many have been imprisoned. they rejected zero present and are now being embraced by the people. -- oppression and are now being embraced by the people. >> party activists are hitting the streets. it is a poor neighborhood and

the message of freedom and justice goes down well here. for many in the district, freedom means the freedom of religion. they want a moderate islamic state. this man believes the parties are interested only in power and they have no right to speak for the people. it was the people led the revolution, not the party. >> once we have a constitution and an independent judiciary, we will be able to put the miniers on trial. they have lots of opportunities in this election. in every building, there is somebody that supports the party. >> it is popular in tunisia because they oppose the former

regime. many people are insecure because they do not know for sure where the supporters of the former president have gone. who can be trusted to move into the parliament building next week? campaign posters can be put only in designated spots. information is not easy to come by, even so, there are more than 100 parties in the election. most of them are unknown. >> it is completely confusing to me. there is the voice of the revolution, i see. we will look for those who we can trust. >> we had to the southth of the country. it is a mining region. unemployment is high across tunisia, but here it isn't record figures. up to 60% of the people are out

of work. he is a leading candidate from the tunisian communist party. he was jailed -- he was jailed for years by the former regime. the relution gave him the opportunity to voice his opinions in public and to stand up for its political goals. the communists want to fight the high unemployment and they want more rights for the rural population. today, the campaign brings into a remote area. a place were not many people have been interested in politics or politicians for a very long time. he wants to bring the revolution here, to this far corner of the country. >> the freedom train has already started, and nothing can stop it. i think there are political

forces were trying to the name of religion to get to the top. the freedom train is rolling and i am certain that tunisia is headed for freedom. all the other arab countries as well. >> the communists are the only ones who personally come to visit these voters. >> you know that the regime was not toppled by the rich. it was poor people and workers. that is why the election is your chance. >> we reached the village or a few thousand people live. he spent a long time in hiding. many people here appreciate the fact that he fought against the regime.

they treat him as one of their own. >> the parties that are taking care of them poor, the unemployment, and the small farmers, those are the parties you're voting for. -- we are voting for. >> people are eager to show was the tough conditions in which they live. including the schools that their children have to attend. this garage serves as a classroom for the 200 children in the village. that is all they have. hospital, secondary school, local authorities. none of it is here. most people lost faith in government and political parties under the old regime. now many are hoping for real change.

>> people here are foupoor. there is a lot of unemployment. children going to school and a small shop. people here know exactly what needs to be done for justice. i hope they will support the revolution with their votes. >> the faces we see today not so long ago, there were ministers. now they had parties. we do not need these people for any development. we need freedom. we are not demanding bread, butt eedom. >> just two days now until the election of. just two days until the path is laid for the future. expectations are high and so is ththe anety. the vote in tunisia is a milestone for the democratic transformation that is taking place in the arab world.

>> join us for coverage of that vote on sunday. you are watching dw tv. stay tuned.