♪ anchor: this is dw news live from berlin. another day, another missed deadline. talks are expended informing a coalition government. i will ask our correspondent, what is the hold up? deadly violence targeting the last rebel strongholds in syria. government forces dropped lori last weekend -- chlorine last weekend. he is believed to be the last

surviving suspect in the 2015 harris attacks with -- paris att acks. the music festival bringing harmony to a troubled region of mali. we will report what some call the real cradle of the blues. on the banks of the niger river. ♪ brent: tonight a test of patience here in germany. the countries may political parties have again extended talks informing a new coalition government. four months after an inconclusive election, germany needs the parties to find a compromise on big issues such as

labor and health policies if it is to finally have a new government. >> they have had their momentum. plenty of ups and downs. now they are talking it out -- toughing it out. optimism is in short supply. >> everyone is trying their best. i'm not sure it will work though. we cannot say at this point if the war will succeed but the well is there. the hurdles are just big. anchor: health care reform has been a sticking point. the social democrats want to end germany's two-tier system. the spd was to replace it with permanent positions that provide greater job security.

>> instead of the display of courage to display tasks in the future, we are seeing a grand coalition that is concerning health with minor issues. the critical issues are not getting the attention they deserve. talks are set to -- >> talks are set to continue on tuesday. brent: we want to go now to our chief political correspondent melissa crane. -- melinda crane. we are not burning the midnight oil this time. the deadline has been postponed again. can we expect an agreement this time tomorrow? melinda: we have just heard from a spd spokesperson who says

tomorrow is absolutely the last phase. it is the moment when we will know if the negotiators have succeeded. some are burning the midnight oil. earlier we had said that todd said adjourned but that is not quite true talks -- talks had adjourned but that is not quite true. they are apparently trying to break through in the process those described as being very controversial and intensive. the spokesperson said there has been some progress but they are not where they want to get yet. he was asked, is it possible they will not reach agreement tomorrow? he says the will is there but there is delay. brent: what is the big holdup? melinda: at the moment they are talking about health care.

germany has a two-tier system. there are private insurers who can be more selective about who they taken and there are public insurers that are essentially required to take anybody who applies. the public pay lower fees to doctors. the private insured sometimes have to wait longer. social democrats say that is a two class system and they do not want it to continue and they are pushing hard on this point. they need visible wins. the party base -- based will be voting. they will need to keep pushing on this and apparently they are doing so. brent: they are pushing on this in spy of what the poll show. the majority of people here in germany are less than enthused. why is that? melinda: i think the reason is

that for many people, it looks like business as usual. there is a broad sense that the party lacks the drive and vision to address germany's critical problems. this is an agent problem -- aging population in this country. also, a freight train coming at this menu -- manufacturing exporting giant. both of those could kill the kind of manufacturing jobs that this economy is still based on. big issues there. a sense on many people's part that are haps these politicians -- perhaps these politicians that have been in office for so long do not necessarily have the drive. again, we do not know all of the details.

that is a very crucial area where germany needs to be in the driver seat with france. i think there has been some substantial movement there. let us see what they unveil. brent: tomorrow will be the big day for sure. melinda from early. -- berlin, thank you. north korea uses its berlin agency to funnel restricted nuclear weapons technology. that another climbs will be made tonight on german television. the reporter who broke that story. reporter: north korea's push to develop nuclear weapons has made developments in the last two years. last year, it successfully tested ballistic missiles which

could in theory reached the united states. all of this in spite of strict international grants. german officials say north korean have used its agency and berlin. in the past, it was determined that it was a base for activity that based -- serve the missile program. that north korea runs such operations is nothing new. during the summer, and is trillion official arrested -- and is trillion -- ukraine's intelligence service, north korean secret service seeking nuclear technology. evidence that pyongyang has learned how to sidestep u.n. sanctions. brent: the clandestine commerce

at the embassy was first reported by an investigative reporter. he joins us tonight. tell us how were you able to break the story? klaus: it was not planned. it took place in other countries where we were filming. we had an interview with a former official overlooking north korea. he was there until 2016. in one of his reports that there were giving to the security council, and one of the footnotes, was mentioned the german embassy as a place where such activities were going on. the next appointment we made was with the head of the german intelligence. that is when he actually confirmed, yes. brent: it pays to read the fine print in reports. have you tried to get reaction from the north korean embassy?

are they talking about this? klaus: i was there one year ago and i was applying for a visa to ask why questions about the missile program and pyongyang. they told me they would give me an answer within three weeks. i am still waiting. brent: perhaps, time is different in north korea. what about the embassy and its ability to carry out these illegal transactions in the first place? how is it even able to do that/ is this covert commerce exceptionally skilled? or is this a case of germany's intelligence service not being vigilant? >> the only talks about efforts to acquire things like that through long lines of middlemen and shadow companies. klaus: when the german officials

get hints that something like that is going on, they interfere but they may not get everything. we talk about dual use items. high-tech items that can be used in civil life and military purposes. one thing they told us was this so-called gas monitored. you use it to control gas levels in public life but also for poisonous gas in missions. brent: what has happened since this story broke? i met -- i imagine many people are asking themselves if the embassy is still open? brent: melinda: it is still -- klaus: four years ago, one of the diplomats had to leave the

country because of suspicious behavior. we also learned that the german intelligence officials were after them in 2017. both related to the missile program and possible chemical weapons program. brent: what about the head of domestic intelligence here in germany? he is warning that he cannot guarantee a garin -- complete stop to north korea's illegal purchases. why can he not get -- offer that guarantee? klaus: how can he? they cannot guarantee that you will find anything. sometimes, they have to prove it before they go to court. i need advice, they need hence

-- hints from traders. a middleman that points out door use technology -- dual use tech. brent: we also want to let our viewers know that your report does not only pertain to germany. this is not just a german story. other countries have also proved an able -- unable to stop pyongyang from procuring weapons. klaus: the official from the united nation's told us about the missile parts that north koreans fished out of the ocean. we had items from more than -- more than a dozen items coming from countries like switzerland. those are all countries with rigid export controls.

they were all tricked. brent: klaus here tonight telling us about how he was able to break the story. thank you very much. we appreciate your time. klaus: thank you. brent: here are some of the other stories now making headlines. lawmakers in the multi-, -- say that soldiers have made their way into the court building. the country's president is defying a supreme court order to release jailed opposition leaders. turkish president has met with pope francis at the vatican. the talks are expected to focus on the controversial u.s. recognition of jerusalem as the israeli capital. both men oppose the move.

the british taste syrian -- based syrian centered say 23 people have been killed. the bombing comes hot on the heels of an alleged high chlorine attack over the weekend. the syrian regime denies using chemical weapons. scenes in the town paint a different picture. >> these horrific scenes reportedly show the aftermath of a chemical attack in northern syria. the white helmets organization said, a helicopter drops chemical's over the sound. police, 12 people have been killed. -- at least 12 people have been killed. we smell chlorine and one of us went outside and then there was an airstrike. during the night, russians jets pounded further targets.

the region is under control of islamic groups. rescue crews say at least nine people were buried in the rubble. >> one rocket hit a seven-story building and another one hit a four-story building. we have recovered six bodies from the role. -- rubble. a child was injured. a hospital was hit and badly injured -- damage. rubble shutdown a fighter -- rebels shutdown a firjeejet on sunday. >> the only surviving suspect has refused to answer questions in court. he is in trial in brussels on charges relating to the shoot

out that led to his arrest. he will fight -- face a separate trial in rants soon -- france soon. >> after nearly two years of silence, it was time. for him to have his day in court his trial in belgium began as many thought it would with a refusal to cooperate or even stand for the judge. >> about your identity, were you born in brussels in 1989? >> i do not wish to answer your questions. anchor: reporter: prosecutors want him and his accomplice jailed for 20 years of attempted murder of police officers.

that was four months after 130 people were killed and islamic state terrorist attacks in paris. he is a prime suspect. his trial is concerned with the shoot out in brussels that led to his capture. got the paris attacks. many hoped he would use the opportunity in court to shed light on either incident. that was not to be. my silence is not make me a criminal. >> my silence does not make me a criminal. reporter: his refusal to engage disappointed victims. >> unfortunately, he preferred to stay silent. it is his right. it is a shame since he said he wanted to be present at this hearing. >> i do not think anybody can be satisfied.

right now, we hope his lawyers will bring us the responses the victims are entitled to. brent: daniel is here now with mobile markets. daniel: asian markets out. european markets down. we see a whipsaw action on the doubt. -- dow.the smp 500 more than 5% of its all-time high. friday saw the biggest weekly drop in the new york stock exchange in two years.the u.s. job reports show a surge in job growth. the equity slump spreading around the world today hitting both asia and europe. opening statements begin today

in a san francisco court in the battle between the right hailing service uber and wamo. wamo claims that one of its former engineers took more than 14,000 confidential files before he went to lead uber's self-driving car unit. testimony is expected to last two weeks and the ruling could have a major impact on hoover's -- uber's strategy. the rapid growth on the continent could become ever more important for the company. competition with rival foreigners there is hopping up. is also expanding into rwanda. it looks like volkswagen is one german carmaker that is starting

to take the continent seriously. reporter: the folks i can factory -- volkswagen factory. it is assembled from preassembled parts. if all goes well, kenya's government says the plan is to expand manufacturing here dramatically. there are risks involved for germany's volkswagen. first, japanese brands are already very popular in kenya. while it is true that the middle class is growing, many of the countries 4500 people still do not earn enough to afford a new car. brent: vw operations are small in africa but the company is looking for growth potential.

catherine has this from -- katheryn:. and as just expanded its operations in now be -- now, the german automaker seems to think that africa has a lot of potential. out of the four plants in south africa, it is two golly that has the smallest play -- plant. it is looking at skill transfer and local employment. now, volkswagen is seeking to fight for the limelight with the likes of toyota, peugeot, and canadian brand mobius. daniel: this next story really brings new meaning to bringing -- doing your shopping on the

fly. his cells and even --sells and even -- sells and even grows its own vegetables. reporter: the vegetables are grown and harvested by hand at the airport. right next to the panel's. steph get -- staff get the chance to buy the freshest. produce >> i travel to several different countries and i can see that it is quite convenient and useful to get festivals from the -- that's of doubles -- vegetables from the organic farm. this is the first country to meet all of its solar needs with solar power. since the water it used to clean

the solar powerhouse -- panels, does not use detergent, it can be used to irrigate the lance blow -- plants low. the -- plants below. authorities now plan to extend the commercial cultivation to more vacant land at the airport. >> we are headed to mali. amrita: brent: we are headed to mali a place known best as a crossroad. a music festival has been returning a little harmony to the region. ♪ reporter: for the past few days, this usually tranquil city on the river has been posting -- hosting festival. it is one of the biggest on the continent.

some call it the cradle of the blues. this is not just any party, the festival promotes diversity and african culture. security for the roughly 30,000 visitors is a big task for the organizers. soldiers and police have a big presence at the festival. most mullions just want to have a good time -- malians just wawnt tnt to have a good time. >> the main idea is culture and resistance. culture against the opposition of the suppression of knowledge. we are carrying the torch of peace. reporter: most of the crowd here knows the lyric to their verizon by heart -- favorite song by

heart. ♪ he is well known outside of molly for his -- mali for his poetic, bluesy ballots. -- balance. >> even the name symbolizes the convergence of our spirits. they flow in the blood in our veins. reporter: while the molly and stars attract the biggest stars, , -- malian stars attract the biggest stars, organizers invite artists from different regions. >> we do not have many chances to travel between north africa and sub-saharan africa which we

regret. we want to make the most of this occasion because it is a shame that we play more in europe then niger or synagoge. ue . reporter: despite security concerns, many people attended. brent: i will be back to take you through the day. stick around for that. ♪ reyes: a mexican village that rose up against crime and

violence and banished the bad guys. what does it take to keep the peace? i'm elaine reyes in washington dc, and this is "americas now." first up, they took back their own town after it was ravaged by racketeering. now the residents rule themselves, but autonomy is not always easy. then, costa rica wants to become the world's first fossil fuel-free nation. we'll take a look at the country's pioneering commitment to clean energy. welcome to the show. mexico's war on drugs has been long and