from berlin. a mail bomb investigation still in early stages. the fbi remindnds the public t o stay vigilant as investigators race to track down a suspect or suspects behind a string of mail bombs intercepted across the nation. the targets, prominent democrats and cnn. alalso coming up,, ukrkrainian filmmaker receives this years sector of prize for human rights, awarded by european

lawmakers who describe him as a prisoner of conscience. he is in jail in russia after being convicted on terror charges. and, congratulations madam president. ethiopia is first ever female head of state. it is a l largely ceremonial po, but her appointment is seen by women as a symbolic breakthrough. thank you so much for your company, everyone. we begin with a growing search in the u.s. for a suspected mail bomber that the fbi has just said is still in its early stages. parcel bombs have been sent to a string of the president's opponents of the pastoral days. more suspicious packages were discovered today. that makes the total at least 10

intercepted across the country. here is a look at the scope of the investigation starting in new york. >> earlyly morning in manhattan, the nypd responding to get another pipe bomb. the targets, the owner of this restaurant, actor robert de niro. an outspoken criritic of presidt donald trump. new york's mayor confirmed the package matched others across the country. >> this is clearly an effort to terrorize people politically, to choose people for political purposes and attttack them becae of their b beliefs. > later in the day, the s set services intercepteded two more packages at postal centers in delaware addressed to former vice presisident joe bidenen. other targets include x secretary y of state hillary clinton and former president barack obama.

the devices were all mailed in padded envelopes with stamps. the bombs were described as crude by experts. at a wednesday rally in wisconsin, trump blamed the media instead of sympathizing with those targeted. >> the media has a responsibility to set a civil tone and stop the endless hostility and constant negative and oftentimes false attacks. they have to do it. > former cia director john brennan, to whom another bomb was sent, said trumps rhetoric is to blame. >> unfortunately, donald trump too often has incited some of these feelings of anger, if not violence. when he points to acts of violence or talks about swinging at somebody from the media. >> with the political climate

charged ahead of midterm elections, secururity services e racicing to find thehe mail bom. laila: d dw's s abby is in new k cici in t tribeca. she joins us fromom outside actr robert de niro's restaurant. asas we heardhis, this s is whee one of the latest devices were discovered. the investigatition as the authoritieies told us is still n early y stages. do we knknow anymore about who made be behind these d devices? abby: in the earlrly stages, tht is right. the e new york policee commissir came out, the first ththing he said was, new w yorkers are safe and there is s no crediblee information at this point that there are further packages that they know about. that is a major piece off informatation that has come through at this press conference at nypd headquarteters. in terms of suspects, have not

named d anyone or any group spececifically in the presss conference. we do know they're looking for onone or more serial bomrsrs. there have bee1010 packages asas wewe heard that have beeeesent out. none have been detonated, but they are saying there is no further credible source of information that would suggest there are further packages out there. they are askining new y yorkersd americans to remain vigilant. they're a aing anyone with information to report to the authorities as soon as possible. laila: what more do we knonow about the actual devicices thememselves? abby: according to the fbi with regard t to the devices, ththeyy they're all slightly differeren, but they are rimimentary. they are functional. they were meant to explode or detonate. luckily, none did when they were delivered or intercepted by secret service or at a a mail facility. we do know the intended recipients, some are democratic heavyweights like hillary

clinton, the obamas, joe biden. there are two packages intercepted in delaware intended to reach him. they didn't get through. maxine waters and a democratic representative had to send towards her. the common link is these are people who have been critical of the president, politicians that have been critical of the president. i am standing in front of a restaurant owned by robert de niro. he has been critical of the president,t, long before he took office. there was a package e livered here earlier and early this morning, that package was picked up by the bomb squadad it is now in the h hds of the e i. laa: reporting from new york, thank you so much, abby. let's go now to dw correspondent stephan in washington, d.c. for an overview of where things stand on a national level.

first, a search is underway for the person or people believed to be behind this. what are some of the leads that federal investigators are chasing? stefan: there is one specific lead that makes investigators look to florida, but i can't give you any more details. i can tell you that this is a domestic terrorism investigation and it is significant, because it determines that the fbi antiterrorism unit is leading the investigation. as the president said yesterday, the entire government and all the agencies could be possibly involved are involved. there is significant manpower and money in finding out who are those people or who is the person sending this packages. laila: with a bomb device being mailed to critics of president

trump, as well as news outlets, how is the white house reacting? stefan: the white house has not reacted at all. i think the verdict is out that everybody is disappointed by president trump. he said yesterday what he had to say. it sounded presidential, but he kept it at a bare minimum. he went on to a campaign event and then started to blame the press for the situation we're in. i don't see that anybody of the commentators, pundits, or the political in washington are in a position to say that is ok. to the contrary, the president now stands accused of having squandered another chance to take the lead to bring the political discourse to a better stage and bring the country together. he has asked for the country to do that yesterday.

laila: reporting from washington, d.c., think you for your coverage. -- thank you for your coverage. staying with the united states, the pentagon is expected to send a hundred troops to the border with mexico. president trump announced earlier on twitter that he is bringing out the military to block a caravan of thousands of migrants tracking from north america through mexico. trump says they are harboring gang members, a clone -- a claim for which he admits he has no proof. the women and children in the group say they are fleeing danger. >> is set off in darkness because when the day heats up, their trip becomes even more difficult. the goal is to travel 40 kilometers a day heading toward the u.s. where they hope for a new and better life. >> we started on our journey,

because ththe situation in our coununtry is unbearable. >> it is a message they carry for the world to see. the violence, poverty, and intolerable living conditions in their own country make this the only alternative. honduras is known to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world with the highest murder rate. at home, mario was a buster driver. it terrorized by criminals, he receivived death thrhreats. >> i had to leave. gangsters a home target bus drivers. last monday, they are most killed me. i barely escaped with my life. mario is traveling with his sister. a driver stops, helping to make their journey easier. mario doesn't want to be an illegal immigrant, he wants to apply for asylum, that he is

aware that trump doesn't want him. >> it hurts. it is humiliating. but we're still moving on. god gives us strength. we are fighters. at one of the checkpoints supposed to stop migrants frfrom traveling to the border, a mexican authorities allow them to pass. later, the police for bid private drivers from carrying migrants. mexico is conflicted between its own open migration policy and u.s. political pressure. >> i am mexican and i feel for them. we have to support them. >> she is barely able to stand due to the heat, but she will not give up. the journey is nothing compared to a she left at home. >> the area where i live is so dangerous i can't even leave the house. every day someone is murdered.

>> shortly before the town with a plan to spend the night, villagers distribute food and water. a small moment of relief for the 7000 weary migrants before the unknown challenges ahead. laila: let's get you up to speed with some of the other stories making news around the world. nor is making its biggest military exercise since the end of the cold war. more than 10,000 vehicles from 30 countries are taking part. it simulates a response to an attack. moscow is describing the maneuvers as anti-russian. the eldest son of murdered saudi journalist jamal khashoggi has reportedly flown out of saudi arabia. seen here meeting members of the saudi royal family, he holds dual u.s. saudi citizenship but he has been under a travel ban.

saudi prosecutors are describing the killing of his father inside the consulate in istanbul as a premeditated crime. at least 18 jordanian students and their teachers on a school trip have been killed in a flash flood. over 30 were rescued, but others are missing. officials say the death toll is likely to rise. the european union has awarded its top human rights prize to a ukrainian filmmaker imprisoned in russia since 2015. he was jailed for conspiring to commit acts of terrorism. charges he denies. russia has described the eu decision to give him the award as absolutely politicized. >> he is one of the most vocal critics of russia's involvement in ukraine and its annexation of his native crimea. the 42-year-old filmmaker was on

hunger strike until just recently. refusing food for 145 days. a protest to demand the release of all ukrainian prisoners held by russia. he is the award recipient. the head of the european parlrliament praised his courage and determination. >> by awarding him this prize, the european parliament is expressing its solidarity with him and his cause. we demand that he, who was arrested in 2014 a and senteeded to 2 20 years, be immediatetely releas.. russia's annexatatn of ththe ukrainian territory of crimea in 2014 triggered sanctions from the eu. moscow dismissed the decision to gigive him the prize as russophobic. >>'s decision was p politicized and i don't know w what it t was

based on or motivated by. you don't even need to understand the mechanism of how this decision was made to see that it was based on a a politil approach. jenni: despite distraction reaction, human rights groups are feeling optimistic. >> we hope it is going to help accelerate his release. he doeoes not belong in jail. he has not perpetrated any crimes. it is one of the key cases of political manipulation of justice in russia today. he does not belong behind bars. jenni: his family and s supports hope thehe prize will lilift his spirits and raise awareness of all popolitical prisoners in russia and around the world.

laila: we want to you about an important breakthrough in you about an important breakthrough in ethiopia, where the parliament has sworn anyone -- sworn in the country's first woman president. reformers are hoping the changes at the top will be an important step toward building more equal and prosperous society. >> if you be as first thing the president gets an enthusiastic bum -- gets an enthusiastic welcome. sahle-work zewde is expected to serve to six-year terms as head of state. it is a largely ceremonial post, but the new president wants to use it to champion gender ineqequality. she believes it is the key to the country's future prosperity. >> during my presidency, my main focus will be to maintain peace

by mobilizing the women of ethiopia, peace loving men and all the peaceful peoples of the world. >> earlier this month, ethiopia's prime minister appopointed a new cabinet. have its members are women. female ministers now oversee the crucial defense, trade, and industry portfolios. it is a fundamental change for ethiopia, where domestic violence remains widespread and polygamy persists in some areas. activists say will takake more than just changes at the top to bring about a more equal society. >> women's participation is beyond cabinet participation. it is participation at all levels and of women who have never beenen in politics before. women as voters, candidates, members of civivil society and opinion makers. women in media. all of this works toward meaningful women's participation. david: ethiopians are hohoping

their newew l leaders, like newy sworn in president sahle-work zewde ken lay the foundations for political reform and a brighter future. laila: steve is here with the business and a jolt from tesla. >> wall street doing well today after stocks took a hammering yesterday. positive earnings reports are driving the trend, including tesla, which is back in the black for the first time in two years. the production ramp up for its model three saw a net profit of $311 million in the last quarter, combing s shareholderss nerves. production had been delayed by technical and logistical problems, while tesla has been marred by controversy involving its ceo. our financial correspondent is joining us now with a view from wall street. did tesla's numbers finally boost its long-term outlook in

the eyes of investors? jens: that is probably too early to tell. wall street knew what was coming already two days ago when elon musk announced that the numbers would come out earlier than originally expected and wall street was well aware that this can only mean that you on musk some good use for investors. one reason why we saw the biggest profit in tesla's history might also have been that some payments to suppliers have been delayed. that should be the case, that could mean a future profit could get distracted a bit. for now, wall street was cheering, the stock was up for the third consecutive day and thursday, we saw the stock jumping by a good percent. steven: test that was one of several earnings reports that boosted the market today. did these quarterly reports have

anything to do with the brother reality -- with the broader reality or is the market reaction overblown? jens: what we definitely see is huge reactions after those earnings reports came into the downside. advanced micro devices, the chipmaker was disappointed by stocks getting hammered by 50%. twitter came in with better numbers and that jumped 50%. if you have swings like that, you can tell the market is nervous, but what those earnings also often show, investors want to know, how do tariffs impact the numbers, how do interest rates have an impact on debt for example? we saw what are tariffs doing to those earnings? there is a correlation between earnings reports from corporate america and what is going on in the political world.

steven: a broader snapshot there. jens for us in new york. thank you. the global outlook for economic growth is darkening and political turmoil in every -- in italy looms large. the central bank will continue to phase out its unprecedented stimulus members. the ecb confirmed that its 2.6 trillion euro asset program will end this year and interest rates could rise after next summer. the president says the central bank still sees risks to the eurozone as brought the balance. as for the eu's spat with italy, officials did not discuss the matter why the and he personally hopes both sides can find a solution. onto spain, where taxi drivers have claimed a victory over at based ridesharing services. in a close vote, the parliament said a ratio to ridesharing apps

to traditional taxis, with favor being given to the latter. companies like uber say there is still a silver lining. >> celebrations erupt, even a tear of joy is shed. taxi drivers gathered outside spain's parliament as the boat was brought to the floor. -- as thehe bovote w was brougho the floor. spanish lawmakers gave cabdrivers what they were waiting for, a regulator on ride hailing services. only one right hailing beagle will be permitted for each 30 taxis. today, the first stone has been laid and from now on to gather, we'll begin to build the foundations of a taxi service that nobody will knocked down in any court of law. ththnew law comes close to a cease-fire. spain has proven to be a fraught market for the sharing economy,

with regulators often backing traditional businesses. still, the disruptors keep trying their luck. what the decree says is that over the next four years nothing can be done. right hailing services can't be touched and therefore we have four years to work peacefully in addition to the extension provided by the ministerial of transport. it is good news because above all, jobs are being protected. issuing new licenses will be left to local authorities who will ultimately be responsible for integrating internet platforms like uber and airbnb into spain's economy. steven: saudi arabia will become a new partner in a russia china investment fund. the news came at the end of the riyadh investment conference in which h dozens of popolitical leaders boycotteted after the killing of a saudi journalist. rihanna is said to contribute half $1 billion to the fund, raising the total capital to $2.5 billion. the fund was founded six y years

ago and focuses on major infrastructure and tourism projects in the two countries. thinking about starting a business, remember the, location, location. just ask a russian entrepreneur who had a specialty of for his ice cream business. he put the production line on the moscow tower observation deck, 330 meters above ground. it was a hall getting the agreement up, but worth it. the ice cream is recognized as having russia's s ghest altitude production line and that is not a bad draw for customers. back to laila with more news. another reason to love russia. laila: thank you so much. russia has been getting used to a life without the world cup since it ended in july, while most fans who visited over the summer have gone back home, one south american supporter loved his time there so much that he

doesn't want to leave. >> a peruvian party at the russian world cup this summer. south american football fans journeyed across the globe in the thousands to support their teams at the tournament and when the curtains closed, most journey back. peruvian giovanni could not get enough of russia and has decided to stay. >> we come here, we finally found a very friendly people. they say why not come back? i say, ok, i just had to come back here. >> here is where europe meets asia, where peru met franance bk in june. with his fan id from the tournament, he is entitled to stay until the 31st of december. after that, he will need a work permit and for that he needs a job. if all goes to plan, the newest

peruvian in town is planning to make consult a permanent part of the world cup's local legacy. laila: in motorsport, the spanish rally is underway and things got shaky for the championship leader in the early stages. this rally is the only mixed surface in event of this season, meaning part asphalt and part gravel. he crashed while turning a corner a bit too fast, weaving his vehicle resting on its roof. think the lake, the belgian and his co-driver walked away from the wreckage unscathed. his closest rival of france posted the fastest time of the day. rescue crews in northwest china received an unusual call for help. workers at a hydropower station discovered a round bear trapped in the rushing water. local wildlife managers believe

the bear climbed down from a nearby mountain and a nearby mountain and likely fell into the reservoir. after a tense six hour operation, crews were able to lift out the bear. there is an excavator used to transfer it to a cage and return him to the wilderness. all's well that ends well. a reminder of our main headline this hour. u.s. investigators are hunting for a suspected serial mail bomber reportedly focusing their probe on the u.s. state of florida. that does it for me. thank you so much for spending this part of the day with us. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org]

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