both sides have to agree to a cease fire which has allowed for an evacuation of women children and elderly people. >> they've spent months in the city under seige. now they're being cared for at a reception center. receiving meals and basic necessities from the syrian red cressents. the work hardships have beep eased. the seniors, women and

hildren. >> gft troops prevented food and medicine from getting in for a year-and-a-half. many are close to the brink of collapse. >> look at my hands. i've only had time and oil to eat. you know how? you dip the spoon in oil and sprinkletime on it. >> it's hope the first u.s. aid convoys will be able to enter homes itself. 2500 people remain trapped. no many knows how many more will be allowed to leave. some rebels see the process as not much more than a government propaganda move. >> a lot of people won't leave the city. the international public is being given the impression the seige is over. it isn't. afterwards, i thought they'll wipe out everyone including the

civilians. >> the ceasefire is scheduled to last just three days. then the peace talks in geneva will resume. and presumably so will the fighting in homes. >> civilians are also bearing the brunt of the suffering and conflict in afghanistan. a new u.s. report says nearly 3,000 civilians were killed in 2013. that's an increase of 14% compared to the year before. the taliban are stepped up their attacks across the country. all international combat troops are scheduled to pull out of afghanistan by the end of this year. the u.n. says a security vacuum has arisen in some regions, the afghan army has been unable to fill. >> a german politician has accused russia of using a policy of disinformation in seeking to drive a wedge between the u.s. and europe. after a telephone conversation volving the diplomat was

leaked. the state department spokesperson says that the phone call reflected a moment of frustration and did not reflect the attitude towards the eu. she has apologized for her comments which included using a curse word in relation to the efforts to resolve the crisis in ukraine. up in flames. violent protests have spread across the balkan state of bosnia with government buildings set alight overnight. the people haven't seen scenes like this since the war in the early 1990s. the poor state of the economy is fueling the unrest. many demonstrators are workers who say they have been out of pay and work for months. >> with the government headquarters in flames, the demonstrators chant, bosnia, we love you. the building was consumed in moments. the blaze was started by protesters. inside the tower were officials, many were forced to jump for their lives.

throughout bosnia, demonstrators are angry about poverty, unemployment, and corruption. in the capital, they also stormed government headquarters where there were violent scenes. he protests triggered by the bankruptcy of companies. tens of thousands slated to lose their jobs. this demonstrator shouts put he vultturs in jail. this is just one of many who are frustrated. in over 30 cities, including here, people have taken to the streets to denounce corrupt officials and the lack of jobs. >> a lot of companies are going bust. we're drowning in crime and corruption and everyone knows it. but it's only now that we're able to tackle this. >> one in three people in bosnia is unemployed right now. the country's economy has been in recession for years. many blame bickering politicians from the country's

three main ethnics groups. spain's princess hazy been called into -- has been called o be questioned. hey're investigating tax laundering. suspected of embezzling 5 million euros. germany's new justice minister wants new murder laws. the existing legislation dates back to the nats eas and believes people could be class nid to different groups dependent on their ethnic nature. the existing paragraph does not describe a crime, it does not describe what a case is murder. it describes instead a type of person using morally charged,

such as low motives or treachery. the association has complained that the new law has at times led to injussty. as promised the first results in from the olympics. snowboard slope style the first event to finish and the gold medal goes to an american. the 20-year-old surprise winner, only finished 20 last year. cross country, norway has won the gold medal. the games opened with an electrifying display on friday night. two of russia's medal lists lit the flame. the ceremony took viewers around a tour receiving praise both at home and abroad. >> at exactly 2014 local time the first fireworks shot out for the 2014 winter olympics.

spectators from all over the world watched the opening ceremony. over 3,000 performers showcased russia's rich history and culture and celebrated its achievements. >> it was crazy. it was so huge. all the lights. wow. >> it was touching. i think it reflects russian tradition. >> it was very beautiful. >> it was interesting all the way through, exciting. great technology. >> global leaders looked on as the contenders entered the arena. alpine ski racer led the german delegation while her teammates waved to the crowds. russia's delegation marched in to a song by russian duo tattoo, a band that openly speaks out for gay rights. russian president putin personally declared the start toft games. from the flame to the

awe-inspiring fireworks, russia spared no cost for the most expensive olympic games in history. >> football now. and in friday's match, a narrow win. south korea's scored a killer of a match winner but took a good 16 minutes of tense power play to get there. >> the fans weren't treated to sparkling play but it was a physical game with no end of tackles. and the only real chance at the irst half was this shot. it was his 100th outing. but there was little to celebrate in the second half when his side were caught napping. they quickly exploit it had space to score the only goal of the evening about an hour into the game. and they couldn't come up with a good response. it remained 1-0 until the end.

>> and they're still without a point since the winter break. >> another team struggling to come in from the cold is hamburg. they've lost their last five games in the league. the club has been a member since day one. now it risks being relegated to the second division. >> they have intensified the training regime. he's trying to stop hamburg's downward spiral. the coach has his work cut out for him. his side has failed to pick up any points in their last five games and they've provided easy pickings for opponents. now the club is facing its first ever relegation. but the coach is promising an improved performance on aturday. we're doing absolutely everything to take home three points right now. it's crucial. >> to recover from the slump,

hamburg will need to improve their attack. they're hoping it will help though he's nursing an injury. also crucial more confidence and less scrapieness. the recent decision to stay here, it's really important that we show unity. if we all sing from the same sheet it will translate out on to the pitch. >> but the speculation surround's the coach's future will only increase and could foreshadow the end of the top flight for hamburg after five decades. >> the away side took the points back home with them. frankfurt took the lead shortly after halftime when a shot was deflected right into the orner.

e did produce a calm finish. the final day of racing has begun. u after running into trouble. the french driver got stuck on a bank of snow that held hip up for four minutes. his teammate delt with the conditions better than anyone who took over the lead at the end of day three. woody allen has denied allegations he molested his adopted daughter dillon, calling the accusations ludicrous. he made the statement in a prereleased opinion article to be published in the "new york times" on sunday. his defense comes five days after a letter from fairo claiming the abuse said the 20-year-old won't be silenced. allen says she has been exploited by her mother who he said is more interested in her

own anger. the german capital is in the grips of film fever. the 11-day film festival is screening over 400 productions from around the globe. led by the american producer who broke -- brought brokeback mountain. >> some of the world's top actors including oscar-winner forest whittaker have traveled here. whittaker stars in a new western from the french director. in his film, two men in town, whittaker plays a murderer who has just gotten out of jail. whittaker's nemesis, a sheriff, would like to put him back in the slammer. this film is about prejudice and revenge in modern day america. whittaker is playing downtalk

it will win a prize. >> to be accepted as an actor internationally, to be embraced here in germany would be very powerful. i haven't been to the film festival before. >> also premiering at the festival, the german film jack. about two brothers left to fend for themselves while their other goes out partying. jack, the older child, is forced to grow up very fast. the actor shines in the role. >> i was making the film better than school. >> i could get up really late, had free time before the shoot. we were like a family. it was loads of fun. >> the cast of american hustle has had some on berlin's red carpet, too. the movie isn't up for a golden bear but in l.a. it has been

nominated for 12 oscars. >> anything is better than school, as the kid said. that's it for now. stay with us here on dw. i'll see you again soon. >> hes is moving out of his family's home in cologne. he will be studying law and has found a novel alternative to the dormitories. he will be taking up residence in a retirement home sharing facilities with 500 senior citizens. he and his sister have their differences when it comes to loading the moving van. he tells us he's always gotten along well with older people and thought this might be a good opportunity. he applied and luckily was accepted. it's not every 20-year-old who would want to move into a

retirement home. his step fathser is behind the wheel for the trip. that's when he realizes for the first time how far out of town he will be living. the center is a massive undertaking. it reserves a few apartments for university students to inject a bit of youthful optimism into the center. they take a look around. his apartment is located in a section where the residence are physically fit and self-sufirblet. the rent is cheap but he still has to put in o 30 hours of work a month. before the big move gets under way, curious senior citizens gather in the hallway outside. he introduces himself to his new neighbors. he tells one of them that if she ever needs anything, all she has to do is knock. he's available starting next eek.

his mom chimes in saying it's always nice to have younger people around. the new neighbor agrees and wishes him all the best for his studies. he describes himself as a people person. he has fond memories of good times with his grandfather. now he's hoping to make new friends. he says his new neighbors gathered around and struck up conversations. they were inquisitive, he says, which isn't true of all older people. three weeks later, it's time for him to help prepare the evening meal. she complains she's not hungry. the care taker says it will take time to get everything ready. he will be responsible for making sandwiches. a is a rental strd care worker who shows him the ropes. she advises him to stand facing the room so it's easier to make contact with people. she says that's very important.

this section houses seniors who could no longer take care of themselves. they need help getting dressed and meals are provided. dar yo has 2 hours to prepare food for 30 residents. he says it's not that hard but he's still having some difficulty. it's not like having a real job, he explains. it's more a matter of providing moral support. the first residents arrive for dinner at 6:00. he has been out partying because he didn't get home until 7:30 this morning. linda passes the word along to the elderly residents but she says everything will be back to normal by tomorrow. she then asks the young man if he understood the message. e says he has. some of the seniors can eat

their evening meals in the cafeteria. for others it's brought right to their beds. linda introduces him to he will a -- hellena. very she says that's not a tame. but linda is patient with those who are hard of hearing. >> she is in her 80s. she says it's nice to have people drop by because it can get really lonely sometimes. it's not easy, she says, to have interesting conversations with people here.

but when young people are around, she feels like she can talk about interesting subjects like politics. he has his own dinner after his shift is over. he's pleased with his first day of work. he says everyone is friendly nd easy to get along with. the young student has joined a chess club. a good way to get to know the residents. interested in the young man's background, he says chess is more of a hobby but would still like to improve his game. he plays a match againsta this

resident, an easy opponent but runs into difficulties early on. he says he knows he shouldn't interject himself into a match but sees a good strategy. the player accepts the advice. rudgingly. gunta knows what he is talking about. he's been head of this chess club for years and he played his first matches as a prisoner of war using hand-carved pieces. heinz is not convinced but the strategy pays off on the board. black takes the white rook and it's all over. they'll meet again in a week's time. he says it's been a pleasure and learning experience and next time they'll team up.

a few weeks later, they're prepping for their first major exam, criminal law. but the others have a slight advantage. they don't have to work on the side. and they have no interest in his living arrangement, staying and working in a retirement home. this student says he capt imagine being with old people all the time trying to understand their problems. he couldn't handle it. another says it would simply be too much for him. after all, he complains he doesn't have enough free time. back home, housework is waiting. he is thinking about the commence of his classmates. he concludes their opinions don't really matter. he's made his own decision and e doesn't regret it.

no matter how much university pressure he is under, he still has to show up for work. linda helps one of the elderly residents drink her hot chocolate slowly so she doesn't choke on it. slow and steady, she says a few times, until she gets the essage across. linda is still assisting him with his rounds. the next time he will be going it alone. that gives him pause for thought about what to do if the unthinkable happens. what if someone passes away? he knows the body must remain in bed. linda explains that the corps must be wheeled down to the morgue. it's located down starse next to the garbage containers, of all places, but she assures him that it doesn't happen very often. he remembers when his own grand

parents passed away. he recalls seeing them shortly before they died. but he's never actually seen a corps. nd he hopes he never does. meanwhile, he is learning how to cook. his neighbor is teaching him how to make german pan carkse. -- cakes. and she thinks that's enough milk but dar yo wants to add some more. she tells him it depends whether he wants the batter to be sweet or sour. he thinks it's just right. and now for some eggs. she thinks four should be nough.

she moved into the retirement home four years ago after her husband died. after a few months here, he has concluded this is not the way he wants to spend his later years. he says he thinks of his own grandfather of the perfect example. he stayed home where he felt most comfortable. the more he thinks about it, the more doubts he has about spending one's golden years in the confines of an institution like this. as for the pan cakes, kind of bland, he says. but otherwise pretty good. a meal at the university ahead of the big exam. the past few weeks have been a pressure cooker of study and work as the stress increases his initial enthusiasm has waned. now he's thinking about returning to cologne. that means a lot to me he says. i would be happier there. but first he has to pass his

exams. he has survived the first major test. but he won't be partying with the others. duty calls. he thinks it went well. he studied hard and got through it. it's his first time alone with the retirees. he thinks thank goodness for television. he rearranges a few things so the senior ks see better and tells them to call if they need help. one woman needs some assistance. now she's more comfortable. he says he actually enjoys his job but he's sick of always aving to prepare sandwiches. it's not what you would call a dream job, he says. he would like to take a more active role in caring for the elderly but he's reduced to

preparing meals. still, he says things could be worse. now he's thinking about quiting and moving out of the retirement home. he says it's not the kind of work he envisioned when he