angela merkel's designated successor announces she won't run for the chancellorship the medic growing scandal over her party the right wing alternative for germany party with the death toll from the coronavirus epidemic climbing to more than 900 worldwide we look at how russia is taking precautions to prevent it from spreading and while the shares oscar winners do celebrate their success there is concern celebrities are hijacking the event to make political statements amid revelations about who exactly is behind their acceptance speeches.

hello they're just gone 10 pm here in moscow you with r.t. international now a growing political scandal in germany has claimed another victim and this time it is a major scale and could it. was chancellor merkel's designated successor but she's in and she no longer plans to run for the leadership should also step down as head of the christian democrats over it some president alliance with the right wing alternative for germany party these are all of those morty types. and. has decided to step down as the head of the christian democratic union party here in germany and therefore won't be the party's candidate for the chancellorship at the business cycle lections of the set to be held next year she held a meeting on sunday night with party top brass and from that decided she didn't have the support she needed to continue in the role of the c.d.u. have suffered in the polls of late and their coalition with the center left social democrats as also not really helped matters but it's really the scandal last week

that we saw in the state of today in jet it seems to be the final straw that breaks the camel's back here what happened into the in june was the local faction of the christian democratic union sided with the right wing alternative for germany policy now this was against the express wishes of central office here in berlin from the c.d.u. also against promises that it be made by chancellor angela merkel not to work with a.f.p. no matter what well the local branch of the party went against they did the side to side with alternative for germany and that resulted in this big scandal even after they were rebuked by the central office for doing so and told that this was outside of their remit they still continued with the same message and that left a lot of people thinking this wouldn't have happened under the previous leadership of the christian democratic union the previous party leader of course chancellor

angela merkel and then people started looking at whether a k.-k. issue is no one on it. was really the woman for the job so the reaction has been coming in from across the political spectrum with many thinking she wasn't up to the job in the 1st place she has made worse. if the cool falls on deaf ears in the party's regional branches then she's no longer up to her role c.d.u. party chairwoman instead of letting things slide the party top brass would have done well to show leadership there's also been reaction from former vice chancellor of germany. of course was former leader of the social democratic party he thinks that this decision by on a good outcome could well spell the end of the grand coalition it's really in germany at the moment of mr gubb the else correct well we could well see new elections sooner than the ones that are currently planned for 2021 when it comes to

who will take over as the new leader of the party or as the new candidate there will be put forward by the christine union when it comes to the election whenever that is held friedrich merits is being talked about now mr metts was beaten by. in $28.00 for the job he did come under some criticism for his ties to the black rock investment group he has since quit all of his posts with that organization are men also being touted he's the the state president to say prime minister of north rhine-westphalia also the vice leader of the c.d.u. already when it comes to a potential candidate for chancellor or marcus as order of the christian social union the bavarian branch of the christian union here in germany is being talked about with increasing frequency as a potential successor even now to anglo merkel journalist and commentator thomas

fassbender thinks it's not just in germany though where the christian democrats are losing ground. for sure all this is not going to add a lot of votes to the already diminishing paul's and election results of that party the christian democrats like other christian democrat parties in western europe have been losing votes over over the years over 1020 years we see this in italy we see this in holland in other countries this is the main challenge for the party and it does not certainly what happened today does not bode well it may well be that as the social democrats fair. idea under 20 percent that will also be this fate for the c.d.u. at least in some of the german federal states so. the long predicted scenario of the diminishing rule of the former people's party is the form of big

parties. is going to is now realizing materializing itself. the death toll from the corona virus outbreak has exceeded 900 people with over 40000 cases confirmed globally against this backdrop the russian air force is now evacuated all russian citizens he wanted to leave the chinese province worst hit by the outbreak. 144 russian nationals and foreigners were brought home from we were on the coronavirus at the center 5 russian military planes carried out the emergency airlift. we have very happy we were waiting for you when you finally rescued us thank you very much evacuees were transferred to a rehabilitation center near the siberian city of 2 men where they'll be monitored under quarantine such high level precautions being taken amid fears about the spread of the virus similar methods being approached across the globe in the u.s.

military bases have become makeshift isolation areas for wu on evacuees but if you look at some reports it sounds like russia's dusted down its good legs we have total imprisonment all of it looks so surreal people in full body chemical protection suits constantly coming in but many of the guests have been taking to social media to show just what their temporary lives are like to send you a callar is one of the. owners here is our room and everything is very good there all the basics you can easily live 14 days here there is a shower of a t.v. fridge which i haven't used yet a wardrobe and a mirror when i come into the room i found fruit sweets and tea on my table everything is good cozy i'm happy. the evacuees provided up to 4 meals

a day one complaint mentioned they're not allowed to leave their rooms despite this they can chat to their roommates some have been working out but most reading books or watching t.v. . has plenty to fill the time. so i'm planning to do my chinese language studies now that i'm going to read i've already done my exercises so i need to stay active and now sit around doing nothing. evacuees are under the close watch of medics who make sure they're all doing well but doctors jackers morning and evening to take our temperature or listen to how we breed examine our throats none of the evacuees are showing any symptoms of the virus and if it stays that way they'll soon be able to head home. the south korean film parasite has won best picture at the oscars in los angeles but it does seem the event is becoming as much about politics as it is entertainment with winning actors including brad pitt using it as

a platform for some divisive statements. we feel entitled. to artificially inseminate a cow and when she gives birth we steal her baby. even though her cries are very english i'm mistaken. and then we take a milk that's intended for we put it in our coffee and our cereal. every single person who won an oscar tonight i'd like to think so many people like in phoenix no shut up and sit down we're going to talk about the way we artificially inseminate cow's milk. congratulate joaquin phoenix for the shout out only have 45 seconds appear which is 45 seconds more than. half of the audience just tuned out over the bread the impeachment grok the oscars should be about move this not divisive political commentary. imagine telling

someone you just saw it in 5 bradby to shout john bolton during his oscar speech because he wasn't allowed to testify against president trump. big award ceremonies are increasingly facing criticism for being overly political. speech writing company founded by former obama staffers is helping some hollywood actors choose their words because of expect. as acceptance speeches used to be straightforward thank you i don't know what to say my gods but it seems the simple times in hollywood are long gone now they're as much about climate change elections and equality as they are about cinematic achievement women 18 to 118 when it is time to vote please do so in your own self-interest it's what men have been doing for years. and culture is the 3rd leading cause of climate

change use 70 percent. the water it pollutes the most water the statistics are staggering dedicating our lives. to our environment and figuring out how we can save our own but how did we get here when and how did all these major stars catch the woak bug because you didn't seriously think of the all right there except in speeches themselves now did you so perhaps it was right about the time barack obama's old stuff as and speechwriters switched to offering their services to the west coast maybe jon favreau no not this jon favreau the other jon favreau yes this one he is not just your average scribe he was also a director of speech writing for the former us president and me told me via 2 he

was once obama's national security spokesman the duo founded a firm called fenway strategies back in 2013 and while there are not disclosing the names of their clients they are proud to work with hollywood's elite over the last year we have worked through some of the highest profile individuals on the planet from former presidents to oscar winners fenway strategies employs people who have diligently served not only barack obama but other democratic luminaries including hillary clinton michael bloomberg joe biden and others among a bus respectables as confidentiality is the name of the game here who's to say if fenway was involved but see if you can notice a common theme everyone associated with the black women's agenda. i'm thrilled to be with you i'm thrilled 'd to be associated with you as

a black woman i am especially proud to stand here today because i know for certain that the dreams of my ancestors run through me the race is moving go along the whole therefore we are the settle for the other terms of bigotry over trapit better story should we have a racist in the why you know we have a sexist in the white house we add a half a logical lawyer in the white house. one of fun ways employees. also authored a book called impeach the case against donald trump wonder if he got the ending right and if anything a transition from capitol hill to hollywood has added some much needed glitz and glamour to boring old political messaging rushing for rights is a speech forces dream come true because unlike politicians who are not

professionals at memorizing lines or delivering them in compelling in cars mustique ways arches actually know how to deliver the lines so is it really a surprise that ever so glad to be able to spend some of their fat only would pay checks on a few lines of text that can launch them on to the divine bounty and of the woke in a matter of minutes write a host and columnist don't go on please that you should never trust an actor with an agenda. brad pitt is he really a pill to have the way i mean more than brando started all this started back as seventy's when he was a native american and he talked about vietnam you know at least the guy i knew about politics at least he made political films you've got to remember these are people who jessop or somebody else speak of the people whose lives are often pretend to be true wherever it is the latest thing is the thing that these people will latch onto and you also know as well most of it is stinking hypocrisy they'll

be in the limousines they'll be back on their own the jets and they're be flying back to. their mansions all around the globe pure and utter tripe and pure and utter hypocrisy. well this year's oscar for best documentary has been awarded to a film backed by barack and michelle obama the program made by netflix was hugely critical of donald trump's policies although never mentioned him by name and has been more controversy to win the category with a documentary on the syrian city of aleppo accused of pushing a pro terrorist angle and airbrushing the role of militant groups in the region. had some pain and. we are so proud to have developed this film from was unforgettable short films during the siege of aleppo all the way through to this incredible feature documentary proof that our unique support of independent

filmmakers across the world can have a huge impact the movie won a british academy award for best documentary as well as around 60 other prizes worldwide however questions have been raised over the team behind it camerawoman wide has been an outspoken supporter of the syrian revolution and her husband has been repeatedly spotted with members from militant groups including a man who behaved it a child independent middle east journalist and as a billy says the frauds don't end there. to nice the existence 1st of all. of the extremist armed groups and the terrorist groups and we have to remember that not for front which is there in syria he was and still is the dominant force among the extremist on us in a stiletto now of course and what we see are these 2 protagonists effectively commissioned by channel 4 to produce reports that were presenting

a misrepresentative view of what was happening in a stiletto and this view was not being verified or investigated independently for channel 4 it was being republican as gospel in a sense now the east aleppo is liberate what we're seeing now which for some is a denial of justice and a continuation of the suffering that the people went through by the front of the occupation of the kurds and in west that with daily being targeted by mortars from the east and. you can find more fantasies analysis of the documentary and also the situation on the ground in syria by going to r.t. called. i wish i was prime minister benjamin netanyahu says he is ready to resort to drastic measures against gaza following recent attacks on his country i want to make it clear we will not accept a new aggression from gaza only

a few weeks ago willimon aide to the senior commander of islamic jihad in gaza i will detail a while plants will not waste all our actions but we are prepared for crushing action against the terror groups in gaza. palestinian militant group hamas have called netanyahu threats a provocation and say his words will only encourage more fighting tensions have been on the rise since the us president announced his long awaited peace plan for the region amid criticisms that it is heavily favored it is heavily favoring israel civilians have been caught up in clashes including children on palestinian family has shared their experience with this word of warning though you might find the following images upsetting 14 year old mohammed here has been in a coma since being shot in the head last week by israeli soldiers his family say he was walking in a local park with friends mohammed's father told us how he heard about what happened. muhammad was shot in the head i wasn't home at the time

my father got in touch with me he said my son was wounded i was driving at that moment when i got back i saw my son was badly injured he was taken to hospital but only after soldiers removed the bro blocks a memoir son was put in intensive care. or responding to artie's requests for comment the israel defense forces say that they were their actions were justified as there were dozens of palestinians in the area burning tires and also throwing stones the i.d.f. adds to that it is aware of the boy's injuries meanwhile mohammed grandfather told a rather different story. the children went to the park and saw soldiers there of course they were scared so they hid behind a rock at one point they wanted to see the soldiers had gone so mohammad stood up to look and then he was shot a bullet hit him and they had from the right side he lost

a lot of blog and fell into a coma he's arms and legs are paralyzed his story is one of many tragedies in our town every time a child becomes a victim people are terrified i can tell you that the soldiers really do shoot at children and. me a russian singer who some in washington have claimed to help level in the 2016 u.s. presidential election. you can find the full interview on our website the money is game in a lot of entrepreneurs and pop singer it was also one donald trump business associate this apparently being the reason why he attracted attention in the u.s. special counsel investigation into alleged russian interference well arty's on a boy who spoke to the man who is believed to have a range the much reported talks between the trump team and also a russian attorney which was a central focus of the murder probe is a priest and. the now infamous meeting that's been dodging air to russia lower in

the tally of the sun it's got do you think this whole thing was how africa. on your side on my side. 100 percent was handled ethically. simply for the reason that i was are always ready to testify and we reached out and said the d.s.m. is coming to united states and located 2 weeks from my tour to you know testify to congress to the miller to speak of them to whoever wanted to speak to me about this whole set up my only negotiation. aspect was that i want to do it voluntarily so i don't have to get stuck in the united states and the millers team replied that it can only be mandatory which would mean i would have to stay in the united states at the investigation finishes which at that point was over a year in progress so i don't know main reason for why your care was the only reason because of course he was asked again because i had another about a $110.00 shows that year that i would have to. risk because i'm stuck in the

states these are major financial risks as well so all i care sold was the american tour which cost me about half a $1000000.00 in personal losses but with the return of the pickets and now we are heading for the store again i think everybody should be realistic if there is you know this whole spy thing going on between russia and america i would not be involved my manager music manager would not be involved i don't know why by the way i was a manager for michael jackson as well another 20 years ago. now bereaved mother in south korea has been reunited with the 7 year old daughter she lost to a terminal illness through the latest advances in reality glasses and special close of allowed the mother to enjoy another encounter with her daughter she could even talk to her with the model programmed with her daughter's voice behavior and also

characteristics all of which had been taken from the family's archives but the story has raised questions about ethics while also sounding like something straight out of a science fiction. something. you need. only sending. this money soon to be green there's another level to this available. ok well we can talk about the ethics of all of this with a professor of medical ethics dominic wilkinson is from london and he's on the line now we're very grateful thanks for coming on dominic firstly on the face of it it does seem like a good idea doesn't it helping a bereaved mother come to terms with her loss. well yes

in theory does that i mean. parents who've lost a child. can find then an intensely distressing period the idea of finding some way to see them and touch them and hold them and speak them again might be no mostly attractive or even potentially beneficial for those families those family members who are who are really struggling. but what would be the pitfalls to all of this because there are people that have said for some time they're afraid of artificial intelligence going too far i mean if you are suddenly confronted with you know somebody that you lost many years ago it could actually be too much for some couldn't it. well yes i mean i think that they intriguing possibilities of virtual reality to make it

possible to experience things that we cannot in any other way and this sort of example is a good one where you might be able to to see again to speak again to somebody who has died and that the the paradox of this technology is that the better the more realistic e.t. is the more more plausible it might be is therapy or is a benefit for someone but also the more disconcerting it might be and the worry might be that it might prolong somebodies grieving or even make it difficult for them to to get on with the rest of their world there are lots of worries about virtual reality and people becoming. no longer wishing to live in that in the real world because of the attractions of the virtual world from your point of view do you think the development of something like artificial intelligence should be regulated from the point of view beth ics because at the moment it's sort of

technology rules all people see how far they can go as quick as they can go and see what they can produce but from your perspective he think it should be regulated into. with this particular technology is night official intelligence but artificial intelligence as you point out that the there are lots of real concerns about what might be associated with that so that there are very. good reasons to to think very carefully about the ethics of of artificial intelligence whether that's in health care decision making or in on a road show or even in huge areas of life where there's great potential for benefit but also real concerns about what the risks and side effects might be i suppose one thing that jumps out to me is. that actually to you not encourage if you've got

a robot that you can tilt to see clearly you're less likely then to engage with other humans or other friends or whatever pick up the phone or glass meet them and we've even seen the rise of what they call i think it's called did you sexuality where people are starting relationships of robots i mean. to those that are doing it they probably see you know it's good for them at what point will that sort of behavior just become normal and we're all gives to the do you think the be an up for all some point and say look come on we've got to put a limit to all of this. well some of these things we're not going to know until we've we've tried in seeing how these technologies impact on our lives it's difficult to imagine that the effects that they will have been those will be effects both for good and for bad and it's possible that people will react very negatively about these technologies about the way in which they take us away from the real world or it may be that we'll find like this this technology

for for seeing. lost loved ones that little it'll add to our real world it will supplement our real experiences but not replace them . interesting stuff like dominick with the belief that they're that good to tell him tonight that something wilkinson a professor of medical ethics from london thank you. and that print shops like it's going to half can even here moscow we're back again that's healthy. we're being told there is a war being waged in america about the destiny of the country and the world indeed the washington political establishment and they're doing as well as the media want

to destroy but don't be fooled by partisanship is alive and well. the holder doctrine eric holder former attorney general under obama this is the idea that banks are systemically important they can't be prosecuted because this would be a danger to the society as a whole but what's remarkable is that this idea has bled over into other industries so now boeing has a major scandal on its hands and it's claiming that a systemic way important in the law doesn't apply to us other agricultural companies are saying now we're systemically important we're above the law now that is leading to bionic kleptocracy this becoming a i think it's a stock or c. is the right word it's ruled by the least qualified are now in charge of running the economy and results are obviously catastrophic.

i'm after tense here we're going on the ground ahead of us democratic new hampshire primary that surely couldn't get any worse than iowa but which either way will have implications for the presidency and the world coming up on the show as palestinian president mahmoud abbas is set to address the u.n. security council about donald trump's deal of the century we see. to former israeli peace plan negotiator daniel levy who says the plan colonialist supremacism. is allowed by the d.n.c. to win tomorrow's new hampshire primary is trump we speak to trump 20 advisory board member lieutenant steven rogers who thinks no democrat is going to get the pennsylvania avenue keys anytime soon both sides.