Coming up. The u. S. Secretary of state goes to china high on the agenda what to do about north Koreas Nuclear weapons tests. And americas relations with cuba go on sick leave the u. S. Is pulling out half its Embassy Staff after mysterious attacks that have left some diplomats dead. I need a few money welcome to the program tensions in spain are rising ahead of attempts by catalonia to hold a referendum on independence on sunday but reed says the move is illegal and has sent thousands of police to the region but catalan Authorities Say everything is in place for the votes to go ahead in barcelona the regions capital people have been rallying to show their support. We will vote. There are thousands turn out for the final rally ahead of sundays on authorized referendum on satellite independence from spain. Such as a controversy the campaign has stoked the regional president claimed victory before a single ballot had been cast. Today we won. Today we won against the fear and threats we won against the pressure the lies and the intimidation we won against an authoritarian government who didnt want us to get to this point. It may have been a Party Atmosphere but the build up to this weekend has been marred with acrimony and antagonism the spanish Central Government all the police to confiscate ballot papers great offices and blocked polling stations and and barcelonas port the ships hajjaj to accommodate at dish no Police Forces sent by the Central Government. At schools this weekend there was plenty of time for Extracurricular Activities as families and children occupied classrooms said to be used as polling stations. The goal of being here is to keep the school open until sunday but the school and we believe that there are rights that must be respected. And. Catalonia strewing separatist coalition has vowed to make it unilateral declaration of independence if the yes kevin wins on sunday. With catalan officials that sat on a vote the Regional Government and spain Central Government in madrid are on a coalition course. Well journalist jose miguel. Tired is in the catalan capital of bus alona thanks for joining us jose so authorities in madrid have instructed police to close the polling stations and also to prevent the referendum but do you think the vote will take place on sunday. Morning well thats really an open question but i would say that after what we saw yesterday when the couple is the go to the school of art you know. They just inform people that they were supposed to leave but they even enforce the sort of theyre a they have been advised by their at the head of the police not to use violence so they were only same people you shouldnt be here again and take anyone out if you dont close any school so as of right now i would say the vote will go ahead its going to have to wait and see whether the other spanish Police Forces are going to intervene more i look at the today all right and with this kind of tension in the air how people feeling as they go into that into that referendum. There is this tension actually the general atmosphere and almost everyone is feeling quite well by tonight i mean to the last nights rally was a good example and even though there was a rally there space a hike all over the place in barcelona people are convinced the vote we go ahead they are both the one where you are there and the city feels like everything here and if the majority do vote for Catalonian Independence what is likely to happen next. Well if the vote goes ahead the u. S. Will win clearly then what we go ahead one million the rest but either of the current government declares it and then unilaterally which i dont think is very likely because they are not like it. Or maybe with a. Force to try and begin a new political process we. Have a mandate people to really advance the worst kind of new relationship with spain journalist jose. Tired in the catalan capital thank you for joining us ok. Time now for some of the other stories making news around the world German Police have arrested a man suspected of trying to blackmail millions of euros out of several Food Companies now the blackmailer poisoned their products including baby food authorities then released video footage of the suspect depositing for jars in the supermarket in south in germany. U. S. Health and Human Services secretary tom price has resigned following controversy over his use of private charter flights on government business some of the flights were to places where he owned property or met relatives. People have been evacuated from vanuatu a group of islands in the pacific because of volcanic activity some eleven thousand residents have been asked to leave the island of where i know is located there are fears that a bigger option is imminent. Now growing tension between the u. S. And north korea is expected to top the agenda meetings between chinese officials and u. S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson telephone is in beijing for talks with the chinese counterpart and is to meet the president xi jinping later the u. S. Views china as crucial to attempts to stop north korea developing Nuclear Weapons china has strong economic ties with pyongyang accounting for around ninety percent of its foreign trade. For more lets bring in correspondent felix lee who is standing by for us in beijing felix good to see you so the u. S. Is china as critical obviously in preventing any conflict between north korea what especially do they want with china well yes china has been traditionally the protector of its neighbor north korea but since beijing is not also sharply criticizing pyongyang for its Nuclear Tests the u. S. Government wants to create action from b. G. So washington wants to put enough pressure. To the issue you know. Its you first have to remember. This is what washington whats now speaking of sanctions youve been to the border between china and north korea is it clear that sanctions are being imposed. Its all what they should really focus attention are. Seriously informed elections thomas china. South korea. And north korea are. Not important one for. China progressively next to north korea and. Korean companies in china. Already. All right. Thank you so much unfortunately we have to interrupt this conversation because the line is not very clear i will definitely try and get back to felix much later but many thanks to him the United States has ordered more than half of its cuban Embassy Staff to leave the country amid a series of mysterious sonic attacks on its diplomats now it has also issued a travel warning saying u. S. Citizens may be a trick of attack in the worst cases victims suffered mild traumatic brain injury cubas government denies responsibility and says it does not know what is causing the incidence. This year retail began when diplomats stationed at the newly reopened u. S. Embassy in heaven are started reporting noise attacks causing headaches hearing loss concussion and dizziness the acoustic assaults affected more than twenty people. F. B. I. Investigators went searching for clues but found few unnerved and angry washington has now ordered more than twenty five personnel to leave and said the embassy will perform only Vital Services until further notice it means an indefinite freeze on travel visas for cubans hoping to visit family in the u. S. Locals are baffled. But why are you with so many families that want to come together why thats unnecessary human. Imagine thats bad its a big step back from what had been discussed as a matter of fact my mother has an interview for december to see my family over there and i dont know whats going to happen. U. S. Authorities believe some of the victims were a vessel to her when they were targeted fearing american citizens could be at risk theyve warned travelers to stay away. On her banners all the time sightseeing trail not every american visitor is convinced and i dont feel. Like you know. People are really friendly welcoming. Us. To take precautionary measures on the cuban government says the u. S. Reaction is hasty with this significant diplomatic setback to the countrys fragile economy boid by tourism could yet here heavy price. Germanys former chancellor. Has joined the board of russias state controlled oil company. The appointment has provoked controversy and criticism here in germany since whats left is subject to sanctions imposed on russia for its actions in ukraine mr shaw says the sanctions are unreasonable. The company is expanding its presence in the International Market at our record pace this is rastan after image film and in the future their expansion will be done under the auspices off guard. The former german chancellor has been elected chairman of the Company Supervisory board after a year except at the position to thank the company for their confidence and explained his motives. Im one of those people who thinks its ridiculous to try and isolate a permanent member of the u. N. Security council politically and economically. That can never work. Criticism assured us close ties to russia is strong in germany rosneft the subject to e. U. Sanctions against russia many ask why he is joining a company that is firmly positioned with power base even members of his own party say she is making a mistake in trying to. Use a private citizen but i warned him that as an ex chancellor he could never fully return to the status of a private citizen i have to live with his decision this isnt the first job that has accepted in russia directly following the end of his term as chancellor he joined north stream a Pipeline Company russian president putin was instrumental in getting him these well paid positions has been Close Friends with putin for many years. Rosneft as russias Largest Oil Producer other International Companies such as b. P. And the emirate of qatar also own shares in the company but the majority of stocks belong to the russian state. And the saturday night game this weekend sees hamburg host of fair play men in whats known as know what both clubs go off to get off to a poor start and find themselves in the lower half of the table women still waiting for their first meanwhile their opponents hamburg have been sliding down the table after a decent start now three points are up for grabs in the north. Tension is high head of the north darby it always is before the most place high in but its League History hamburg won their first two matches this season but the team followed it up by losing four in a row next up archrivals veta. I think its a bit more explosive because of the current constellations as this game always brings with it but it nor darby will always electrify that interests everybody lets him in once and that lack of goals has been hamburgs may concern in recent outings theyve created chances but havent scored in their last four matches. Chances are sometimes weve hit the side netting or weve been just a little bit off when were through on the goalkeeper has been when we get a lot back on our side when weve worked hard played a really intense game and bring it to the goals will come. And braman has similar concerns only three goals scored so four and still without a victory this season the green and white are ready to fight. And well definitely expect it to be a high intensity match plenty of tackling fast transitions from both teams lots of scrambling for second balls all those battle in quality comes between. Hamburg are ready to join the fray because one thing is clear the loser in this darby is in for a bumpy ride in the coming weeks. You are now up to date on the news coming to you live from berlin we will follow the backlog at the top of the hour in the meantime feel free to check out our website about state of the dot com all false on twitter thanks for taking. The stadium was so loud it was a really special event i mean it all my life everybody have a dream. And you dont need to set your brains out when you say to us youll know things are going well but we can still win it all right