♪ host: hello, you're watching "france 24." time now for 60 minutes live around the world. these are the headlines. in germany forw the driver of the truck that rammed into a christmas market in berlin monday. 12 people were killed in the attack that was claimed by the islamic state group. at least 20 reported dead in the democratic republic of congo. dozens more have been hurt in the violent protests against the president, who is refusing to step down.

and barack obama makes a move to beef up his legacy on the environment before leaving office. he has just made most of u.s. don't waters in the arctic and definitely off-limits to oil and gas leasing. ♪ start straighten out in germany where police are still hunting for the perpetrator of monday's attack in berlin. 12 people were killed and dozens more hurt when a truck rammed into a crowded christmas market in the heart of town. now lookinge are for a tunisian man and his early 20's, who is suspected of driving that truck in the attack that has been claimed to the islamic state group. german media reports say a silent office papers believed to belong to the man were found in the cap of the truck.

a polish man who was thought to be the original driver was found shot dead in the passenger seat. for more now on the investigation, we are joined onset. talk to us more about what we can crudely know at this point. reporter: what we know is what we don't know. noteast investigators have publicly confirmed that they have any solid handle on any suspect at this point. we are reporting with respect to everything that has happened so far. it is mostly down to the german press. everyone is sort of reporting the germanports in press, especially some of the tabloids. they often have good sources within the police investigation, but let's be very clear. german investigators are being extremely careful, china to stay true to the tone of the investigation that they tried to set yesterday when the interior minister said that every single word that you used

to describe the state of the investigation has a psychological impact and fall out in germany. this is why they're being so careful and why they do not want to make any rushes to judgment at any rash length. we are already seeing without the federal prosecutor having to do it these reflexive reactions being made. you have a truck crash into a christmas market in berlin. given the series of incidents and other attacks we have seen in germany this year, the instant knee-jerk response given the state of europe in general right now and the anxiety over terrorist attacks is that you start talking about terrorism, words that will come up again and again. terrorism, refugee, immigration -- obviously not harmless terms. germany has had the biggest influx of refugees, migrants, especially last year. it subsided a little this year, but nearly a million refugees. a lot of people in their minds are connecting dots, which some

people are cautioned are dangerous to connect. will we have seen a lot of the reporting of the story so far is linkage between if a refugee it turns out, whether it's a tunisian man or a pakistani man or some other nationality, that does not necessarily connected. from that refugee to all refugees being dangerous. that is what we are trying to see. awayhave to have one take from the investigation so far, it is from angela merkel on down to the mayor and police chief in germany. they are trying to calm the public down and not make them make those links unnecessarily. host: you mentioned previous attacks in germany. this attack raised awful memories of a similar attack in nice here in france. how the security being beefed up in the wake of this attack both in germany and in france? reporter: it's an interesting comparison because i was talking about terror knowing no borders.

it has happened across europe and across the world. many big cities and not subject cities have had some incidents in the past years. the response has been difference. in france, what we have seen as a more militant response in the form of state of emergencies. in the fourth prolongation of a state of emergency first imposed after the initial attacks last year. they seem endless to some people. as tois also a debate whether or not they are justified to the degree that they have been imposed. a much more delicate relationship and is much more wary or protective of both civil liberties come these basic freedoms, people's privacy. you do not have the same culture of surveillance cameras that you have here in paris, especially in london. you do not have the state of emergency to step up and have closer monitoring of suspect types and profiles.

putting up more barriers and france outside a big markets, but we do not have the same response. we do not have a president or chancellor saying what france wahoo along said earlier -- fra ncois hollande said earlier coul yo. you have some politicians saying it, but not the chancellor herself. host: security is being boosted not only in germany and france, but throughout europe particularly at christmas markets. maxwell reports. reporter: police officers on every corner the played around every center after the attack in berlin. they are doing rounds of the christmas markets with vendors warned to be vigilant. >> we gave one to all the officers. i think they're going to all the christmas markets. they say to be alert. reporter: they are also taking

to copenhagen, installing concrete stops to prevent impacts similar to the one in berlin. security was tight in belgium, but security is not taking chances. they are stationed around brussels famous christmas markets. the country is on high terror alert after attacks killed 32 people and wounded more than 340. >> we are all a bit afraid of the attacks. it can happen anywhere at any time, but i mean we came here. there is police and military everywhere. it doesn't really matter. we just have to go on. reporter: precautions are also being taken 6000 kilometers away. mayor bill de blasio has reassured new yorkers there is no specific threat to the big apple. the nypd beefed-up presence at every landmark just an hour after the attack in berlin.

host: luke, what are you hearing? what is the investigation into this attack? they're playing their cards close to their chest . host: sorry, we had some technical problems, but your fine. german law enforcement agencies and german authorities have agreed to play their cards close to their chest, in fact the whole way through. they have been working hand in glove with each other to try to gather information straight before they give it to the media. we have seen a lot of speculation in german media around the pakistani asylum-seekers. he had nothing to do with the attack and was released last night in the evening. we do know at the moment that german law enforcement agencies and the police have found documents in the cab of the

lori. they are moving forward with that and it has given them a line of inquiry to work on. we cannot give you much more on that for now. the investigation, while it's moving forward, there is a deep sense of shock that is beginning to fade into the termination, at least on the part of the german government. they do not want to be paralyzed by fear. host: have you had a chance to talk to people around the area where this attack happened? what is the feeling like there this morning? reporter: we have spoken to quite a few people as it happens. saiderman government has -- angela merkel said they do not want to be paralyzed by fear. that is the overriding line that they are taking. christmas markets are open although they are stepping up patrols and pressing up concrete blocks at entryways, similar to the response after the to steal

day attack in france. the theme is slightly different. the shock is beginning to fade, but it has left a pervading sense of fear in the german capital. this is christmas week. usually the holidays are in full swing. the streets are absolutely heaving and there are very few people out. they are still not entirely sure what to do and they are not sure what is going on. the person they think was behind the attack is still not being found. police believe he may be armed. there is a sense of fear that won't fade straight away. it is likely to be here a few more days until some sort of rhythm can reestablish itself. host: luke, thanks for that. let's turn our attention now to the democratic republic of congo. the president is so far refusing to step down despite reaching the end of his term on tuesday. the u.n. says now at least 20 have been killed in protest since then.

from kinshasa.t reporter: people have been feeling the best filling the streets of kinshasa and there have been no barricades or signs of protests so far. some neighborhoods say they are afraid of the security forces and did not want to leave their houses. a police spokesman denies this. he says police are only deployed in the city to protect the population. arelso said today there still some zones and areas in the city where there is resistance, but he is saying that tomorrow and should be back to normal in kinshasa. host: thomas reporting from caps off the. of to russia where the body the ambassador assassinated in turkey has been brought back to moscow. the veteran diplomat was shot dead by a 22-year-old turkish policeman monday at an art exhibition. both turkey and russia have called the attack a provocation

and are promising not to lead undermine the complicated relations between the two nations. reporter: the investigation is underway. a team of russian experts has a to determinear who was behind the assassination of the russian ambassador to turkey monday. knowtigation want to whether the attacker, a 22-year-old turkish police man, was part of a terrorist group or acting alone. the turkish president said the attack was aimed at hurting ties with russia. >> i called mr. putin and sent my condolences. on behalf of myself and my .ation the russian president and i agree that this treacherous attack was a clear provocation desire to harm turkish-russian relations. meanwhile, the russian

prime minister met with his turkish counterpart in moscow for talks on syria. he says he expects the attack will bring turkey and russia closer together. >> this barbaric crime reminds , if such ain reminder was needed, that the fight against terrorism must be uncompromising and ruthless. ,eporter: meanwhile in ankara turkish police have detained several people, including via the attacker's parents and sister. authorities have not released information on the investigation, but a senior senior investigator official said the attacker may have acted as part of a group. he was apparently protesting against russia's involvement in syria and shouted the arabic phrase all iah is great. he could be linked to the move

of exiled clerics, which has been blamed for the phi failed coup of the turkish president. they have condemned the attack and denied any link to the attacker. host: president barack obama has made a move to beef up his legacy on the environment before he leaves office next month. he has made most of u.s. owned waters in the arctic indefinitely off-limits to oil and gas leasing. that ban covers around 50 million had cards of federal water. that is bigger than the entire state of california. martin pollard reports. reporter: there is hope for arctic water yet. oil and gas drilling in parts of the arctic ocean is now banned. it comes after president barack obama used in 1953 law that allows presidents to limit areas from mineral leasing. once this has been done, it cannot be reversed the future president.

obama announced the move jointly with the canadian prime minister, justin trudeau. these actions and canada's parallel actions protect a sensitive and unique ecosystem that is unlike any other region on earth, said a statement. officials added that the ban would allow wildlife and locals to leave in this -- live in these areas without fear of an oil spill that would be especially difficult to clear in the cold conditions. the ban affects 115 million acres of federal waters off alaska and most of the bow for acres in thes atlantic from new england to virginia. environmentalists say that donald trump would have to go to court to reverse the ban, but oil groups have faith in the present electe -- the president elect.

we are hopeful the incoming president will reverse the decision as this nation needs a robust strategy for developing onshore and offshore energy, said a representative from the american petroleum institute. donald trump has previously dismissed the concept of global warming as a creation by the chinese. climatelso pointed change skeptics and to jobs, including scott pruitt, who will become the new head of the environmental protection agency. host: time for our business news on "france 24." hi stephen carroll. you are starting with italy where time is running out for a rescue of the world's oldest bank. guest: shares have been suspended from trading after concerns about its supply of cash. the reserves of 11 billion euros only lasted four months. previously they said it would last 11. after pledging 16 percent in my

land -- milan, montaigne dill pasci is having problems with funding. reinforcing the banks. host: volkswagen has agreed with another settlement over the omission scandal. guest: it is related to audi cars. the company has agreed to pay around $1 billion to compensate owners for having the software that gave false emission readings repairs. his spokeswoman for welcome volkswagen described as a step in making things right. they great too. two cars million affected by the scandal. host: the greek prime minister is holding off a scandal. guest: this is over a christmas bonus he is paying to pensioners.

it was not approved by the european union. greece's creditors have frozen measures earlier this month. the prime minister said that the pension will be paid tomorrow despite the controversy. is notr: alexis tsipras backing down as he defends the decision to provide economic aid to greece's poorest against the backlash from the companies countries european creditors could > i . >> i want to stress my confidence of the bailout will be concluded, promptly, more importantly without new measures without the excessive demands that some are putting on the table. reporter: that review is part of the process under leac which greece gets money under a bailout in summer 2013. the bailout began october but

has yet to be concluded. , citingthis month better-than-expected budget performance, alexis tsipras pledged to spend over 600 million euros to eight greek retirees, schoolchildren, and islanders without consulting the countries european partners. funduropean union bailout suspended at that release deal to agree in recent weeks, throwing the country's financial situation back into uncertainty . the standoff has some observers worried. that has to pay 6 billion euros due in july toy 17 and any new punitive measures increases the risk that bondholders want be paid. guest: let's take a look at what is happening in the markets. european shares trading down. chatting has been thin on the markets ahead of the holiday. we are watching things closely on wall street as u.s. markets have been surging in the wake of donald trump selection.

investors are waiting to see if the dow jones index will break the 20,000 point level for the first time. it came within 25 points of that in trading on tuesday. ukraine's parliament has approved the country's budget raising year, hopes of more help from international monetary fund. , butubles the minimum wage fails to pass other reforms suggested by the imf, including the pension system. the payment is held at $1.3 billion from the bailout. nike reported better-than-expected profits and sales in the three months at the end of november. sales are up 3% in the united states and 12% in china. nike also saw a recovery in its basketball business. it is facing increasing competition from the likes of under armour. airlinece is low-cost has called strikes from friday until monday. the purpose of the action is around the fifth of the airline

carrier pilots. they are not sure what effect the actions will have on schedules. host: are you working hard today? if you are, you're in the vast minority . guest: the vast majority of workers have mentally checked out. it identified last friday as the day that the majority of workers have already admittedly stopped working. as of today, only a quarter of employees will still be switched on. by friday, it will be down to 7%. for some it has been happening for weeks. 12% at taking her eyes off the ball before december even began. host: christmas is a long season. stephen carroll, thank you so much for that look at business. let's get back to our top story out of germany, where the investigation is continuing into that tragic attack in berlin on

monday that left 12 people dead. let's cross now live to berlin where a government spokesperson is giving a press conference. as the president of a party has direct responsibility within statedlition, but he has we have to rethink policy. i would like to know whether you agree with that. >> the government policy as set bywithin the coalition agreement within the coalition is something that i should talk about. i can present the policy that we have decided on since the summer of 2015. it is a policy that we have

launched in a very determined to manner, both regarding those who are seeking asylum and also regarding security in germany. theave also walked on obligation of return for those who have committed offenses on german soil. mr. seibert has stated the refugees policy has to be rethought because it is responsible for the victims. do you agree with this? >> i would refer you to the statement made by the chancellor yesterday. concerns whatn

you said earlier about the police. regarding the attack, does the interior feele that current telephone tapping measures are sufficient? do you wish to respond to tapping the phone calls or should i respond? >> regarding the tapping of , monitoring phone calls, the authorization to record this kind of conversation .as to be strengthened

it is very urgent that we act on this in particular regarding with threats of terrorist attacks. we have to be able to record these conversations in order to be able to listen to them and to facilitate work with federal police for the investigation and also for court proceedings. regarding criminal proceedings, of course, we are handling this as a matter of urgency. issue of the practical implementation of these measures. the minister has already pointed this out several times. important test -- it is

important to have the technical and operational capacity to set, together the skill the couple's mitts may be available in some areas, but we have to be able to move ahead technologically and as quickly as the technology permits. this is how we will be able to ensure that the police authorities are in possession of the tools they need in order to be able to do their jobs sufficiently. there is also the offenses under article 101a of the criminal code referred to by the justice minister.

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