Jerusalem as the palestinian capital well take you live to turkey and israel. A stunning victory for u. S. Democrats as doug jones claims victory in alabama a special election im a just set back for the Republican Party that could alter the balance of power in the us. Also on the program the Central African republic traumatized children goes inside one of the countrys refugee camps to hundreds of thousands of people displaced and one of the worlds most overlooked conflicts. And in the bundesliga cologne face a near impossible challenge stuff on the route and backside is on the box of they havent won a big match this season and they visit the german champions munich tonight. Im phil gayle welcome to the program. Germanys chancellor is launching a second attempt to form a new government following septembers elections im glad michaels previous bit collapsed after three democrats pulled out of talks with the conservatives in the green party a social democrat conference recently gave Party Leaders the go ahead to begin talks were going to hold conservatives initial discussions are taking place the same think the social democrats have not yet committed to reviving the grand coalition that governed germany during the last parliament in which the s. P. D. A served as the junior partner will ask more from d. W. Such chief Political CorrespondentMelinda Craig a welcome im ill and so what we know this evening about whether germany is heading towards another edition of the grand coalition between the c. D. U. On the social democrats. Probably nothing these are very very initial tentative exploratory talks and there is no press conference scheduled we dont even know where the talks are being held the parties have been keeping absolutely moment all the details some think they may be taking place right now in the Parliamentary Club that you can see behind me but we dont even know that for sure so why all the hush hush well because both sides really want to avoid the kind of leaks that helped to torpedo earlier exploratory talks between the chance to conservatives and two of germanys smaller parties there were as you said attempts to try to begin exploring a possible coalition between those three and they foundered some weeks ago partly because of leaks so this first meeting then what will they be talking about. Well according to the chancellor broad to sign posts those were her words this week she said that they should try to focus on very broad questions like what does germany need in the future this too was a response to to the failure of those that earlier exploratory round that she conducted with two other parties there the parties got bogged down in details and couldnt agree so what kind of answers might they be finding this evening to that question of what germany needs for the future well education and approaches to digitalisation are two issues that they might both agree to prioritize could the two parties run into major differences there are quite a number of items on that list they range from immigration many people think that the election result and loss in support for both the chancellors conservatives and for the social democrats who will be meeting with her party this evening that the loss was attributable partly to immigration that is one area where both sides do not agree others are policy on europe both parties say that one of the reasons that they need to move forward toward toward getting a government up and running is the need to find a new approach for europe partly in response to the proposals that have been made by the french president hes still waiting for an answer out of berlin but the fact is these two parties do not agree on how europe should move forward. Found here. So the prospect of a second grand coalition back on the table but what Party Members box such an option we have this report. A group of s. P. D. Party members are meeting in this pub and berlin its called faith love and hope but there is little faith here and even less hope when it comes to when you coalition government. We think we have the same critical stance towards a grand coalition that most democrats have right now we hope that our voices will be heard in the higher ranks we love our social democracy. On severe need was it as it sounds and looks at yet again is a good place to call it a gun for me thats for me as part of the grassroots us that means that well have to wait and see. When it comes to a vote of Party Members naturally will push for a no vote and of course the court its on the. Members of the conservative c. D. U. Party are not excited about the prospects of a grand coalition either but the general consensus here is if there has to be one then best get on with. The cause of course its a grand coalition is definitely not ideal for either the c. D. U. Or the s. P. D. But right now its really the only option left if we want to stable Government Units a bit and. Theyll just try to continue with the grand coalition theyve been successful for the last four years they can be successful for the next four. I think it can work fresh elections would most likely end with the same results anyhow im telling you now none of the s. P. D. Members in this pub want to see new elections either theyd rather a minority government or an agreement to cooperate on issues important to their party for saunders to try to push through central social Democratic Values social standards in europe rethink these core issues and think differently about europe. Widening gaps in German Society urgently have to be addressed we need fair salaries for a start and a misnomer do not signed off into. Christmas as a time for wishes even so the cd use base is adamant they cant grant the s. P. D. To many. Women for her if you already tell the public why. Redlines you have then open ended discussions as the s. P. D. Is now supposedly engaged in become very difficult. The first of its kind of afraid that if theres no grand coalition then at some point in the future there will eventually be new elections and then the same problems will arise and then well slip into a deep hole. And thats something me the cd you know s. P. D. Party members want. Them over fifty muslim countries have agreed to recognize East Jerusalem as the capital of palestine the decision came out of an emergency summit of the organization of islamic cooperation which was convened in istanbul by turkeys president project type one has urged the rest of the world to follow suit describing u. S. President Donald Trumps decision to recognize jerusalem as israels capital as a red line for muslims. The aim to present a united front against a decision thats roiled to muslims worldwide here in istanbul Donald Trumps move to recognize jerusalem as israels capital has been condemned by leaders from across the islamic world. Preston project type one hosted a summit. I invite all countries backing International Law and justice to recognize jerusalem as the capital of the occupied palestinian state. We cant delay any longer. As islamic countries we will never give up on our demand of a sovereign and independent palestine. As its capital. Jerusalem status is at the core of the decades long Israeli Palestinian conflict. Israel ceased the eastern half of the city in the one nine hundred sixty seven six day war it controls decease west before that palestinians hope East Jerusalem will be the capital of their future state donald trump here on a visit to the city in may has been seen as siding with israel in the conflict by naming a united jerusalem as jewish capital. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says the move has cost the u. S. Its role in the middle east peace process. That this is the United States has lost its capability to be a mediator and it wont have a role in the political process. We will not accept any more for it to have a role in the matter that is biased in favor of israel. This is our stand and we ask you to support us. Us has evolved to take the matter to the u. N. Security council to try and block the decision. Meanwhile angry palestinians demonstrated in bethlehem in the occupied west bank its the seventh day of mileage protests there with no end in sight. Well d. W. Correspondent dorian jones has been covering about salaries of Muslim Leaders in istanbul jerusalem correspondent tania is monitoring the developments from a welcome both i will start with you tanya what reaction has there been from israel well we heard Prime Minister netanyahu saying that he would not be impressed by president abbas a statement president abbas spoke at the summit with a strong words speech and he said that doesnt impress us and i dont think the statement from the summit will shake up israeli politics is very officials here are well aware that the our world is not so united that they all have their own Strategic Interests and also have their own problems here in the region so i think there will be just wait and see how this will all unfold in the coming days and weeks dorian jones in istanbul how are Muslim Leaders planning to turn their words into action. Well in terms of recognition of jerusalem the palestinian state they are taking a lot of optimism from the fact that they see trump trumps stance being largely unsupported by any of his close allies they would believe that there is now some momentum for them to says that it claims for calling for an easter them to be recognized as the capital of a future palestinian state and even going further getting that palestinian state recognized and they believe that then their efforts are going to be only confined to the muslim world and increasingly the speakers referred to support they believe that they can get from europe in particular and also beyond the the wider International Community as well so Going Forward going to see a major diplomatic offensive to get. Through some recognized as the palestinians future capital. About its tiny kremas culture and about disunity amongst muslim countries is interesting is that there were some notable absences at this meeting including saudi arabia. Absolutely there was very gaping absence from the heads of state from saudi arabia and egypt they sent very low level officials to attend thats into a big message that the coup in the region is still deeply divided and in fact this meeting which is the Saudi Arabian president taking a very prominent role will probably even further deepen those divisions for out the region but the message though from the community is that even though there is these problems we have Key Players Like egypt and saudi arabia and you store officials behind the scenes blaming the United States for that they say that the United States put pressure on those countries so they would not attend further ratcheting up the rhetoric and tensions towards the United States they believe the minute momentum beyond the muslim world will sustain their campaign they really believe that they can have a Global Campaign to win and secure their goals its not a crime of your thoughts on this is todays declaration likely likely to be enough for palestinian leaders. Well i think it was very important for the palestinian leadership to have to spec up the questions what to build follow now and the policy need us of especially president of president abbas is under a lot of domestic pressure as well to deliver something and to give some answers now to what they will do next i understand to talk to palestinian officials here theyre saying theyre a lot of meetings going on now theyre deciding what to do next apart from departing from the u. S. As a main peace broker theres talk about calling on the you end this talk about rethinking the role of the Palestinian Authority so the question is will that be enough for the palestinian street so to speak for the Palestinian People because they say when you talk to them you know weve had enough of these meetings that have nuff of these red lines being crossed and enough statements now so what will happen next because the most of them are also very realistic they also know that the decision by mr charmed wont be reversed any time soon tony kraemer in jerusalem dorian jones in istanbul thank you both. To the United States and in whats being seen as a major setback for President Trump the democratic candidate doug jones has won a u. S. Senate seat in the deeply conservative state of alabama the result has a significant knock on effect in washington shrinking the republican the Senate Majority two votes to just one. Of all the states which the democratic fight should take shape alabama was an unlikely starting point the party has not won a senate seat here in a quarter of a century. We have just around the state of alabama but we are showing the country the way they are with. The celebrations here or much to the control we see surrounding his opponent. Airlie or in the day the republican crusader roy moore had hoped his horse named sassy would carry him to victory. It was the final bid to cast him as a thorough bred conservative in a campaign marred by multiple allegations from women claiming he had molested them decades ago when they were teenagers even for high ranking republicans moores actions and policies were beyond the pale. He believes homosexuality should be illegal and that moves shouldnt serve in congress. For donald trump the only thing that mattered was moores loyalty to his vision the president has congratulated doug jones on a hard fought victory but said votes cast for a third candidate harmed the write in votes played a very big factor he tweeted bought a win is a win not so. He has refused to concede but the votes are still coming in and were looking at that but god bless you as you go all may get the play fury and thank you for coming tonight which is not over and its going to take some power the bike was but it is democrats who are smiling having narrowed the republicans majority in the senate to just one day says they say a sign of success is to come in crucial elections next year. But i spoke with a double is washington correspondent of phenomena i asked him how much of a blow this result is for the Republican Party. Well the republicans basically have the worst of two words here first of all. Majority in the senate has been diminished which will make it even more complicated for them to push through their agenda actually on many issues they dont even agree what that agenda should be and then there are a number of senators who have been alienated by it on the trump and his conduct people like jeff flake or John Mccain Bob CorkerSusan Collins and they might vote against something that the president wants at any time and secondly they also still have the problem that maybe roy moore is now not a senator which would have been an embarrassment but the democrats can still use the fact that Donald Trump Backed roy moore in the upcoming two thousand and eighteen minutes to elections and say look how immoral the republicans are. Discussing phenomena in washington now lets take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world u. S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson has offered to begin direct talks with north korea thats a departure from americas past stance which was that he and young must first agree to give up its Nuclear Arsenal as a precondition for own negotiations. Firefighters have contained only twenty percent of a massive blaze that has breached california Santa Barbara county the wildfire has been raging across the los angeles region for two weeks burning down more than nine hundred homes and other buildings tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave. The head on collision inside switzerlands got sobbed road to tunnel for so far as to close the seventeen kilometer alpine link earlier today two people were killed and several injured after a truck collided with a car authorities have since reopened the tunnel after clearing wreckage and checking its condition. It looks as though a trade war is brewing between canada and the United States christophe of the business desk thats right for this one could get ugly there are reports canada has dropped plans to buy eighteen fighter jets from boeing over a trade dispute with the United States the deal would have been worth well over five billion dollars and was part of an upgrade of its entire fleet but it collapsed after the years imposed duties of three hundred percent on c. Series jets made by canadas biggest plane maker bombarding earlier this year the company queues of dumping airliners on the American Market both countries are locked in increasingly difficult talks of the north American Free trade agreement. Oh my colleague daniel winter is here to shed some more light on the story daniel the u. S. And canada in tangled in this trade dispute how did we get to this point well it is a real brawl isnt it that the u. S. Is pursuing action against canada saying that basically they want to sell planes at rock bottom prices to u. S. Company Delta Airlines and that you know was to undermine according to the u. S. The American Aerospace industry and those three hundred percent tariffs of course the whole reason for this spat then getting out of control as we see today thats why canada is looking elsewhere for its fighter jets its now going to look to australia for this particular order and with new fresh orders coming up as well it is also going to put the bids out across the world and see who takes them and the reactions from boeing or the United States officials that are well boeing has actually been surprisingly politis you know theyve that the canadian government and they respect that decision also highlighting their role as a jobs creator in canada too and boeing said that they are looking forward to working with the canadian government at some time in the future so clearly they dont want to risk the overall relationship with canada over this one particular route and is there any way to repair this relationship well canada is using a kind of carrot and stick approach at the moment to strong arm the u. S. Back into its corner the stick as we mentioned is taking the fight jet elsewhere but theres a new batch of fighter jet orders which are coming up and canada could let boeing bid for those as well under the condition that the tariffs are removed but in the end what this says more broadly is that the protectionist agenda of donald trump might not really be working because sometimes its better to work out your imbalances your trade imbalances or perceived imbalances gently rather than to have no trade relationship adul. Daniel thank you so much for the moment but do stay with us because we have another topic to chat about newtons as withdrawn his bid for air berlin subsidiary nicky the fans are citing cartel concerns but you competition authorities mickey has filed for insolvency canceling a string of flights evelyns bankruptcy administrator is trying to find a new buyer for australia but so far no one else has come forward to operator thomas cook and British Airways owner i agee had both shown interest of times i was planning to buy twenty of nickys fleet of thirty five aircraft to use for its own budget subsidiary euro wings. My colleague daniel winter is still with me then youll see me pressured out of saving a failing business here is this a good move it depends on the angle that you coming at this from because the supply shop created by nicky leaving the market could mean that competitors will rush in and the price of tickets will remain low because of the competition that what weve seen elsewhere with lufthansa taking over lynn routes is that prices have shot up as much as four times apparently theres a supply shortfall of about sixty thousand seats which is causing big issues there the vultures on now circling arent they yes they are and it could be good news for consumers if theres plenty of competition for those routes but the workers the hundreds of nikki workers tonight they will be fearing for their jobs and whether they can make a transition to work for a new competitor which at the moment seems extremely difficult but what these concerns that the regulators apparently have and when it comes to bidding for these routes that are on the market now could leave being the odd man out well its quite possible because at the moment of course all of the Major Airlines in europe especially the old guard the dealing with the pressures on margins caused by the low Budget Airlines like ryanair especially and easy jet so of course the consolidation in the market seems like an inevitable step because of that and lufthansa is going to try and put itself in there as much as it can then your winter thank you so much for analysis. Yes president dollar drops new tax plans have outraged european leaders and the heads of multinational corporations of the us president has promised a reform bill that will bring the largest cuts in the history of the United States or so he claims germany france and the United Kingdom have led the protest saying if the bill comes becomes law it will go against global tax cuts the proposed new cross border today lou is being cooked up on capitol hill arcane and complex trump and his administration supports them but the europeans have already said they could retaliate calling the plans discriminatory and at odds with World Trade Organization regulations under the new law u. S. Companies would either be charged twenty percent of the value of goods brought into the u. S. All they would be forced to treat their foreign subsidiaries as u. S. Businesses and pay tax on profits accordingly to whats called the europeans angry is that their companies would be charged double first by tax in their home country and second by the new excise duty on the u. S. Based subsidiaries. The new rule would apply to businesses transferring more than one hundred Million Dollars in value the intention to keep profits generated inside the u. S. Within the country dampening imports while firing up exports. Members of venezuelas Opposition Movement are asking for International Help in restoring democracy in their country still has the story thank you so much yet this is after the European Parliament awarded the sack or of prize for freedom of thought amongst this years winners of Venezuelas National Assembly and the countrys Political Prisoners the war comes as the venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro sets his sights on the twenty eight thousand president ial election offering little hope of an end to the countrys turmoil. It was only one month ago when the Syrian Opposition leader im told you lived as much escaped house arrest and fled to spain today the former mayor of kut i cuss alongside others received europes most prestigious human rights award. But i saw a whole lot of him bob called it that it is a tribute to those who died defending our ideals and the conscience of a country which is proud to receive this award. Continue our fight for freedom and democracy in venezuela. But it wont be a lot about it by luck it will cost i mean its all our no. Benefit. As a country and siege by military forces that are at the service of the majority rule and they have turned their backs on our constitution countrymen for the help of the International Community to get through this difficult time. But its the will as faced a widespread unrest since early this year violent demonstrations followed an attempt by president Nicolas Maduro to consolidate his power and strip the opposition controlled National Assembly of its authority the situation is very very complicated is a strong message in favor of human rights in favor of democracy. I think we want democracy elections in this county since the onset of the crisis the number of Political Prisoners the minister has risen to around six hundred and after poll victories last sunday president maduro announced that the main opposition would be barred from next years president ial election. While the soccer of prize praised the National Assembly for its exceptional contribution to the fight for human rights it is unlikely to change the venezuelan governments attitude towards its opposition can i cuss routinely dismisses criticism by International Bodies as meddling or lies. This is data world news all the way including the story of the egyptian singer whos been jailed for inciting to poetry for a music video thats in just a few minutes. Imagine her a child. And your home country is no place to live bombs rained off homes the rebels claim they came from russian fighter jets in syria i was always top of my class in a b. And a. To children to fate in the last part of our series owns well a new life in germany in forty five minutes on doubling. Your homeland because of persecution and city five people found a new home in a foreign land with their stories books and music theyve built bridges to the past. And the future. After these. Starting december seventeenth on d w meet the germans new and surprising aspects of noise and culture in germany. Us american keep music takes a look at germany it is in chrissies at their traditions every day lives and language can just come out of my life. So im ok im good. Pick us district guy im going to d. W. Dot com meet the germans. Every journey begins with the first step and every language of the first word alleged illegal nico hes in germany to buy insurance. Business just why not move. It simple online on euro mile and arrange. To suffer. D w z learning course because freak german made easy. This is d. W. News live from berlin im phil gal our top story at this hour germanys chancellor is making another attempt to form a government following september civil action im going to map for is talking to the social democrat social Democrat Party about renewing the coalition that is that government germany for the last four years after the election the s. P. D. Vowed to go into opposition if agree to initial discussions since of his bid to form a government with two smaller parties collapsed. Fifty muslim countries have recognized East Jerusalem as the capital of the state of palestine and urged the rest of the International Community to do the same at the vote to carry out an emergency summit of the organization of islamic cooperation in istanbul a week after washington recognized jerusalem as israels capital. Police ten people have died in fighting between muslim and christian militias in the last week and the Central African republic now the latest casualties in one of the worlds most overlooked conflicts the country may be rich in Natural Resources but its people are desperately poor a fifth of its five million citizens have been displaced the Un Refugee Agency says around five hundred twenty thousand people have fled the country and six hundred thousand have been internally displaced or living in temporary camps d. W. Reported night it is in the town of kalak dora in the Central African republic it remains challenging for journalists to get into where refugees are living in two desperate conditions. This is the first aid delivery in months to reach the kaga bondo refugee camp up until now the runway had been blocked by survivors seeking shelter from war and persecution. Those whove ended up here have horrific stories to tell of murdered family members rape and kidnappings of entire villages burnt to the ground. Un soldiers patrol the area here that provides enough security to make sure aid arrive safely. Unicef has built a temporary school where the thousands of children stranded here receive lessons. Lucy blush who is one of them. Shes twelve years old. Isnt in the least bit. And my father is dead the silica killed my grandfather and me so he fled from a village ive been living here for three years. He went to see. Her teacher tells us the rest of her story the Muslim Seleka rebels kidnapped her mother lucy hasnt seen her since. Everybody here is severely traumatized uni staff or at least tries to create some sense of normality in the camp even if its an almost impossible task. The humanitarian needs are increasing sadly more and more people are under attack are i. D. P. s we are now we have six hundred thousand people who are internally displaced within the country which is what it was at the peak of the crisis in twenty fourteen so theres still a lot to do. The last brutal attack in congo bundle happened about a year ago many parts of the city have been abandoned those who survived are now squeezed in at the camp at the airport along with thousands of refugees. More than thirty thousand people are living in refugee camps. Many of them have homes nearby but to war cold means risking their lives violence turn erupt at any time even you and troops only managed to broker a fragile peace the majority of the country has been ruled by approximately twenty different armed groups fighting each other for control. Of the front lines between the warring rebel groups run right through the middle of the city u. N. Troops have taken a position on the only bridge and check vehicles for weapons but so far theyve been unable to stop the bitter fighting the chances for peace are slim the conflict may be rooted in religion and ethnic origin but its fueled by the fight over the countrys resources land gold and diamonds. So i got about what was one of the leaders attending this conference she said islamic extremism is spreading we cannot wait she was at this meeting in paris as i say that was aimed at boosting support for a new African Military force set up to fight the jihad these in the sahara region of Africa Emmanuel macro french president invited a number of european and African Leaders to the meeting they said the new force needed to needed to be made operational urgently the force of brings together troops from five countries in the silo bikini fast so a chat mali mauritania and nisha. Now paul mali is an africa analyst from the Chatham House think tank in london no welcome to d w so european and African Leaders say this new force is needed. Explain to us how much of a threat islam is terrorists islamist terrorism is in the sahal area. Well there are really two sort of main strands theres been longstanding activity by a number of jihadist groups in the north of the saddle and stretching right up into the Sahara Desert and thats been going on for the best part of a decade of course it came to a peak in twenty twelve when they took over the north of mali before being pushed back. In a french led intervention the following year but although the International Forces french and african then established. Formal control of the north of mali in the rural civilian communities slightly further south where theres been an upsurge in local jihadist activity very often mixed up with local grievances young men disillusioned and fed up with particular the lack of jobs the poverty in the area drawn into violence so give me for interrupting i think you have lines of of the background that im interested to know why european leaders have chosen to get involved and in this why does this matter to them. In matters of the most simple level africa is europes nearest neighbor west africa is almost adjacent to europe separated from europe only by the countries of the maghreb and as weve seen with the movement of migrants. West Africa Events conditions in west africa have a huge impact for europe and there is also concern that if the jihadists are able to develop a free hand in the west african region and particularly in a salad where conditions Development Conditions are so fragile and therefore the risks are higher then that has repercussions for europe security but its also because over twenty or thirty years and particularly in the last ten or fifteen years europe has invested massively in helping west africa her achieve Real Progress in development terms in Political Development most countries in west africa and now settled democracies there have been real advances and. If jihadists violence spreads this threatens all that because these jihadi groups are attacking the functioning of the state in these countries they attack police thirsts government officials army army positions on the borders they make it almost impossible to engage in local development they interrupt the provision of basic Services Like health and education raso credible for example that when i was a leader that i think if done a good job and outlining the problem of it that when i got this will come back to paul malley from the Chatham House in london thank you. To egypt now where a course has jailed a twenty one year old pop singer for two years on charges of inciting debauchery after she appeared in a provocative music video the director was also a sentenced to two years in his absence rick a bad joke from that the social media desk is it. From our Big Department welcome to you both federal could tell us more about this video so phil let me show you that video first of all let us bring that video in it shows twenty one year old singer. The song is called which in english means i have issues and its about a girls crush on a man who doesnt return her attentions now it features a shaima thats her artists name dancing in her underwear and eating a banana rather suggestively it worry it was really is about a month ago and has quickly a heated debate in the country many on social media have been attacking her accusing her of being immoral let me show you some of those comments a here is a user saying i hope shes going to jail and that this wont stop at mere media outrage we dont want to devote you brought shame and scandal on your country another user here saying shes twenty one and knows right from wrong no one at her age would not know the meaning of the gestures she made in that video. Apologized for the video she said she didnt mean to cause such a stir her lawyer also posted a long facebook message saying that she made a mistake as she is very young inexperienced but hes also saying that she was wrongly singled out by society and by the Justice System that were also seeing people supporting her of course and a lot of a lot of the people who support her are pointing out that this sentence is it violates freedom of expression and i can show you an example here of this user saying artistic work should have full creative freedom to be able to keep up with the developing art world she do