Higher than inside the country class journeys highest court backs legalizing assisted suicides the federal Constitutional Court overturns a 20150 that prevented doctors from helping truly old patients and their lives. And now shes in 70 years Berlin Film Festival my colleagues im in s. F. And scott drops below with the latest from the red carpet today its been all over weve got a modern day adaptation of the german literary classic berlin alexanderplatz plus some Hollywood Star power we have someone hired because you brought them out here on the red carpet the clear of their films the rich not treated thats coming up. Im going to phenomenon well we begin with the latest on the coronavirus in germany 7 new cases of the disease. Has been confirmed in 3 different states 2 patients are being treated at a hospital in the city of off authorities one the number of cases is likely to rise significantly as theyre no longer able to trace the chains of Infection Health minister young sponsors the country is at the beginning of a coronavirus epidemic and has urged regional authorities to review their Emergency Planning if. We are at the beginning of a coronavirus epidemic in germany the cases in north rhinewestphalia and virgin birth are a further sign of this fact through the change of infection are partly and this is a new aspect not trace of boats there are multiple persons who have had contact with the infected patients. And thats a qualitative difference to the 16 infectious cases weve already heard in germany where in each case the chain of infection could be traced back to the outbreak in china. So the new formosa coronavirus cove in 1000 emerged in the chinese city of han in december todays virus has tamed almost 3000 china still has the highest number of reports as cases more than 78000 but the total of cases outside of china is now more than 81000. 00 and this is what has happened just in the last 24 hours south korea has reported its biggest one day jump in infections brazil has confirmed less in americas 1st case and in europe it really remains the frontline in the struggle to contain the outbreak which has now claimed 12th lives france has just reported its 2nd fatality International Flights to affected areas have been cut back or cancelled and he has a total look at how countries around the world fighting to ward off a pandemic. Recovered coronavirus patients in group are finally free to return home after one last spray the corona virus is increasing its presence far beyond chinas borders it ranges from cruise ships in japan to tehrans public transport but its also having an effect on countries where it has not yet emerged arland has postponed a Major International rugby game with italy as a precaution issues the country most affected by the virus in europe despite these concerns Health Authorities in europe say theres no reason to panic about the coronavirus their. Big fight is and this is the reason very seriously at the same time we should also remember that for both of life. They shouldnt have most symptoms undercover in the u. S. Which has remained relatively sheltered Health Chiefs warn the public to be on alert. The immediate risk to the general American Public remains low but as we have warned that has the potential to change quickly meanwhile 11 towns in northern italy where the virus has been diagnosed remain under lockdown military police are stuffing roadblocks allowing only authorized personnel access nearly 50000 people have been placed under effective quarantine there. U. S. President donald trump has put Vice President mike pence in charge of his administrations response to the coronavirus during a special White House PressConference Trump said that the risk to americans remain slow but he said the u. S. Is prepared to escalate its response to an outbreak should the virus continue to spread. But im joined now from washington by d. W. Correspondent pablo for yes pablo what did you make of the press conference. Well it was rather interesting what really stood out for me 1st and foremost was that my pence has been placed in charge of they said that stan to his leadership experience now mike pence himself actually said that you know several years ago when he was the governor of indiana he dealt with a murder break mirzas also a pretty serious every spirit illness and also i would say its a gesture to the American People by President Trump that he is taking this seriously trump also said though that the u. S. And his administration have taken the corrective measures when this whole break began will say back in china by putting americans who have been infected inquiry by closing flights to the affected areas and you know he said as well that americans need to make basically common sense moves when it comes to this illness such as you know if they feel ill stay at home he said to keep your hands well clean keep the wash dont you know cover your mouth if you have a cough and so at times it was sort of quite interesting to hear the president give this advice i have to americans but also he said it was important to note as well that its not something that people should be panicking about the thousands of people die every year from the common flu and he said that he was incredibly shocked to read the the thousands of people who die every year because of diet and also with regards to funding he said hes open to spending money and the money thats required to deal with this crisis. So what could an outbreak of the coronavirus in the u. S. Mean for the u. S. Economy but also for drums president ial campaign. Well this is another area that President Trump really spoke about a lot of times it was quite interesting to hear what he had to say with regards to the stock market so for him in recent days he said it wasnt just time to the coronavirus but in fact. Debates in the Democratic Party which has been taking place because of course you know investors sold out and that was going to to worry them is what it essentially he was saying he also said the American Economy is very strong he said that Consumer Spending is is very strong too and he said you know unemployment in the u. S. Is very low he said it may have an impact a coronavirus on g. D. P. And also quite interesting the perhaps not shocking coming from President Trump he mentioned the fed and he said that how Interest Rates are having an impact on the economy and that he completely disagreed with what the fed is doing which is of course an interesting topic to bring up considering that this press conference was actually about the coronavirus. In washington thank you. And now to some of the other stories making news around the world in the u. S. 5 people have been killed in a shooting as a Brewing Company in milwaukee according to Police Reports the shooter took his own life he has been identified as a 51 year old employee of the brewery. Officials in indonesia say the death toll from floods that hit the capital jakarta has risen to 5 at least 3 others are missing and nearly 10000 people have been displaced. Submerged entire neighborhoods on tuesday following a heavy downpour. Protesters on the greek island of less posts have clashed with riot police for a 2nd day they are objecting to plans to build a camp for up to 7000 migrants the Regional Governors office has sided with the protesters and called a 24 hour strike. Germanys highest court has overturned a ban on medically assisted suicides a group of patients and doctors brought a case arguing that a law banning assisted suicide was unconstitutional the ruling touches on an emotional debate about euthanasia and end of life decisions and business in the especially sensitive subject here in germany where the nazis used a socalled Euthanasia Program to kill hundreds hundreds of thousands of people with just as assisted suicide by soon legally take place in germany. For a common rights of the individual has allowed the right to a selfdetermined death. That right includes the freedom to take ones own life therefore also to seek help from a 3rd party as long as its offered and that. One of the people who brought the case to court was held. He has a terminal illness and wants the right to end his life when its no longer worth living. I dont want to reach that stage the difficulty breathing. Perhaps i wont be able to communicate. My quality of life will have reached its limits. And i wont want to go on. But not everyone welcomed the courts ruling at a Catholic Charity hospice in berlin many see things differently smartly and for so long as it was simply concerned that there will now suddenly just be a really lousy way thats quicker and also cheaper thats not something i wanted our society has many forms and i want to be certain that Everything Possible is done so that people can live with dignity until the last moment so. There are various opinions on the high courts ruling also out on the street yeah i know that is a good point if everything is done according to the rule and all the paperwork is there and the family agrees and i think its a good thing. I think that people should always give life a chance among all the times a terrible misery something good can happen i find it hard to then get a doctor involved its student and as if its about someone who is terminally ill and has decided they dont want to live anymore then they should also have the possibility that someone can help them. With. The courts decision now puts pressure on the government lawmakers will soon have to establish regulations for medication and procedures. 5 time grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is retiring from tennis at the age of 32 and prodigy won her 1st grand slam at wimbledon in 2004 age 17 and competed to can resist them all for major titles by winning the french open in 2012 the russian who moved to florida as a child was banned for 15 months after failing a doping test in 2060 consistent shoulder injuries meant she paid only 2 matches in 2020 and lost both. And now shes aces from the 70 s. Berlin international Film Festival and the premier of the british film the roads not taken it features big name stars including salma hayek and Javier Bardem director sally potter explores a daughters love for her ailing father. Were at the screening and sent us this report. A star studded night here on the red carpet at the bit in other words and have your bardem were here for the World Premiere of sally potters new film the roads not taken i think have you bardem was able to show off his acting prowess of course hes an Academy Award winner and there were several scenes in there were i was really touched but i think that it went a little bit overboard every scene wanted to be a prize winning scene and i think you felt similarly i well i thought that the i didnt it none of them really ended up being prize winning scenes i mean in the end this is an hour and a half of harvey over them something around and groaning and fanning looking very sad no i dont think it was an impressive movie at all its a film about alternatives about roads not taken i dont think theres any alternative road that this film could take that would lead to a golden bear but there was a film we saw. Might might work michael could have a chance its berlin alexanderplatz and this of course is a adaptation of the classic german novel from the 1920 s. This time given a modern twist set in present day berlin and the main character is an african refugee i thought was a very interesting twist a story and a very very powerful way of telling this tale and you know i think the novel is famous because it broke ground it was revolutionary in the way that books tell till i think the film wanted to be revolutionary wasnt quite that but still an epic tale of biblical proportions i would even say and certainly worth of you definitely definitely maybe none of these are really then golden bear contenders but a couple of days left to the bell and all and we hope to see a real golden bear winner by friday. It may be unstoppable on the big screen but its no match for police in moscow well home aint that has been brought to a grinding halt. Register a vehicle has been impounded after 2 year old local was caught driving it on a main roads when he set the 6 metre long run does not appear to road Safety Standards the driver will face fines for numerous traffic violations bill. Nico which is believed to be worth a little over 776000 euros. Youre watching the news up next doc so most of the cold off of body on social media dont forget you can get news around the clock from our website thats d. W. Dot com im unified how much time thanks for joining us at g. W. Stanfield. Language courses. Video for you. Anytime anywhere