A skype dozens of prodemocracy activists in hong kong to use fraud plateaus to flee a police siege at the University Campus is moving to assert its authority in the territory warning once more it could intervene to end the crisis. Says dogs like pricing is ugly for the snowed in england hundreds of tasty pounds bright and rough conditions in the dry land dogsledding 12. 00 championships. Im anthony held welcome to the program we begin with a major reversal in u. S. Policy in the middle east the trumpet ministrations says it no longer views israels settlements in the occupied west bank as violating International Law for decades israels settlements on palestinian territory have been a huge Sticking Point in peace negotiations palestinians have slammed the move saying its another blow to the cause for peace. The u. S. Gives up a decades long position on israeli settlements. Of establishment of israeli civilian settlements in the west bank is not per se inconsistent with International Law israeli settlements are considered illegal under International Law because they are built on land occupied by israel during the 1967 middle east war the settlements are one of the main impediments to peace with the palestinians acting Prime MinisterBinyamin Netanyahu whos in serious legal and political turmoil welcome the new stance. This is a historic day another great policy achievement after President Trump recognized jerusalem as the capital of israel recognize our sovereignty over the Golan Heights the u. S. Administration have now put an end to the lie that settlements are illegal. The Palestinian Authority is outraged israeli settlements in the occupied palestinian territories including used. Not only illegal under International Law they are war crimes and the statement of mr secretary of state of the United States is absolutely. Rejected and in response to pompei of the European UnionsForeign Policy chief. Said the e. U. s position on israeli settlements had remained unchanged the e. U. Considers them illegal. The israel palestine Peace Process has been stalled figures now and washingtons latest move could jeopardize future negotiations. Well the announcement by u. S. Secretary of state mike pompei o is just the latest in a string of pro israel moves by the Trump Administration we cant forget that washington has already recognized jerusalem as the capital of israel and also recognized israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights now. This announcement breaks with a u. N. Security Council Resolution and back in 2016. States that settlements in the west bank are a violation of International Law it also goes against the 4th Geneva Convention and its a move thats expected to distance the United States from its traditional allies in europe and also allies of the u. S. In the middle east now its a significant shift from the policies of president barack obama. Who was very much against the further construction of israeli settlements in the west bank but the trumpet ministration has demonstrated that it is not afraid to make some very pro israel moves and you know this announcement by peo is just another example of that public ileus in washington they will or thirtys in iran have defended the hike in fuel prices that the sponsor days of rioting at least 3 people have been killed and more than a 1000 wrist the government insists the process rises on this is syria to fund social welfare programs as the troubles continue the internet has been shut off and the Supreme Leader has accused the United States being behind the andras. Central bank can be behind in flames police cars and a billboard of the ayatollah are also engulfed in blazes scenes of unrest and destruction in southwestern iran. In the capital tehran demonstrators wish death on their Supreme Leader. The unrest has left many dead or wounded this footage was recorded on saturday before the government blocked the internet on monday came this statement from the commander of the bus each a militia loyal to the government. I was yesterday the situation was stable throughout the country today things are also under control most of the people behind the riots have been identified and arrested this time the americans did not have any success and they added another defeat to that. Part of the mission of. The United States has criticized the rainy and Security Forces for using violence against the protesters secretary of state my pump a 0 posted in a tweet as i said to the people of iran almost a year and a half ago the United States is with you. Because of u. S. Sanctions irans oil trade has collapsed the government is short of funds and is trying to offset its losses by raising gasoline prices paid payments are planned for 20000000 people in need a quarter of the population. The government has made this decision because it doesnt have any money now its taking money out of our pockets to plug the gaps here in iran hommage everything in iran is connected to petrol prices when they go up so to feed prices rent everything. Since the weekend iran has been cut off from the outside world that makes it difficult for the protesters to coordinate their rallies for the regime its an opportunity to suppress the protests without interference around 1000 people are said to have been arrested so far. Some of the other stories making news around the world. Thousands of supporters of bolivias ousted president evo morales have taken to the streets of the Political Capital has been demanding the resignation of interim president. And years of years Influential Catholic Church has called for a National Dialogue to end more than a month of violent protests. Sydney is being choked as thick clouds of smoke from bushfires blazing along a stretch of these east coast blow out of the city Officials Say soaring temperatures are now bringing air pollution to Dangerous Levels it warning residents to avoid outdoor exercise. In the u. S. The state of california is suing the countrys largest Electronic Cigarette manufacturers jewel for allegedly targeting moneths in its advertising side of the east cigarettes has soared in recent years especially among young People California law prohibits the site of the socalled viking products to people to be aged 21. 00. When a gas explosion in a coal mine has killed 15 people and injured 9 others in chinas northern Shanxi Province moniz will be working underground with a blast struck chinese mines are the most dangerous in the world thousands of mine is killed each year in accidents. China has said hong kong courts had no power to overturn a controversy or ban on the wearing of face mask during protests it comes a day after Hong Kongs High Court struck down a facemask ban calling it a restriction of fundamental grunts on homes prodemocracy protesters have been rallying river lying rather on a mosque to hide their identity during demonstrations and the move could add even more fuel to the violent protest. Currently raging in hong kong on monday government protesters made a bold escape from police who had sealed off a University Campus occupied by demonstrators china has replaced hong kongs police chief amid a standoff with not the side backing down. A daring plan students climbing down from a bridge using ropes escaping on to a highway then theyre in the clear. But theyre only trickling out after police sealed off this University Campus the epicenter of the most violent clashes so far in hong kongs political crisis if caught the protestors could be charged with the rioting punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Chaos reigns here and police have failed to gain control of the campus clashes continue on the streets to the struggle for democracy has disrupted life in hong kong for 5 months its had a heavy impact on the economy especially the Tourism Sector because visitors are often forced to remain in their hotels back at the university some students leave through the front door not everyone can continue the resistance they head towards awaiting medics and the police. The siege might be facing an end but its just one of many battles in hong kongs continuing standoff. Here in germany ministers have agreed an ambitious plan to plug what have been called quite embarrassing gaps in the countrys mobile phone networks bill and plans to release some 1100000000 euros to construct thousands of cell towers by 2024 the move is part of a broader strategy to modernize the countrys infrastructure and administration. Anyone whos traveled through rural areas in germany knows the country is full of places without Cell Phone Service or a decent internet connection. Chancellor Angela Merkel and had happen at want to tackle the issue head on the German Government says it plans to build 5000 cell phone towers after a 2 day consultation on digital policy in germany the chancellor recognizes the common challenges. That we have a lot of work ahead both in the hardware area the mobile Communications Strategy and in broadband expansion but also in the digitization of our own administration. But if you turn. To another issue open data the chancellor calls it the new all that could fuel german firms but with the restriction that only anonymous data would be collected but opposition politicians are not convinced that its shite that doesnt that resources have generally been a problem even in the ministries only one or 2 people are dealing with the subject of open data thats not enough it takes time and resources and we need role models to lead the way just before. Transport is also said to benefit above all to promote electric cars Vehicle Buyers in germany would receive a subsidy of 6000. 00 euros if they opt for an electric model in addition berlin wants to expand the infrastructure that supports electric vehicles including more charging points by 2025 especially in Rural Regions eventually creating 1000000 public charging points by 2030 skeptics say this amounts to heavy homework but chancellor merkels government is optimistic. To sport now and crowd trouble has the end of a football match in peru which saw one same of players taken from the stadium incognito for their own protection. Officials and their fans ran on to the pitch throwing footballs and punches at the referee after the match right place where they too quickly into theme and local media report the the black one because who progress in the cup competition had to be evacuated in a police force flood. Now when it comes to dog sledding most people think of snow covered scenery in the frozen arctic but last weekend the world of competitive sled dog racing came to the United Kingdom the hounds and their owners had to brave rough conditions as they battled it out but it was a with it for the trait of winning a world title. If you thought dog sledding only took place on snow and ice youve been barking up the wrong tree the annual dry land World Championships of the weekend soar teams from around the globe descend on the cross and mud of sussex in england the sleds are fitted with wheels to help the hounds race around the bumpy track that combined with the power of between 2 and 8 canine cohorts allows them to reach for russias speeds really just want to run so i put them in the harness let them do what they were bred to be. Responsible by those dogs enjoy you can enjoy as well as the like a bit of much. Indeed mud is an unavoidable part of the proceedings and while thats perfect for the pitches the owners have to take extra precautions. Pretty matty pretty well come back absolutely had to tarry mad to a good job we were prepared to give changes in place but yeah it was it was really just great and its super the events are highly competitive because while organizers keep their eyes on the clock the most important thing is that its a fun day out for mans best friend. A fitting finish youre watching news live from berlin coming up doc film takes a look at the power of play thats again you can stay up to date on all the top stories on our website thats d w dot com now Metheny Howard thanks watch. The chimes of the famous naturalist and explore. To celebrate clicks on the phone box 261st date. Were embarking on a voyage of discovery. Expedition voyage on t. W