Back on track without spreading the growing of fires shops and schools and restaurants reopen later this month. And europe remember we take a virtual tour of lynn 75 years gone from the defeat of nazi germany in the 2nd world war. Im new phenomenon welcome the u. S. Justice department has asked a judge to drop its criminal case against president all trumps former National Security adviser Michael Flynt in 2017 flynn created guilty to lying to f. B. I. Officials during an independent investigation into russias interference in the 26000 president ial election the move from the Justice Department comes as flynn was attempting to withdraw that plane. Correspondent stephanie months is following the story for us in washington stefan could you 1st quickly walk us through the flynn case. So as you pointed out before. Michael flynn was a National Security advisor for President Trump in 2017 in less than a few months then he was dismissed by the president because he was caught lying officially lying to the prez to the Vice President pence about his contacts to the then Russian Ambassador to the United States however there was an investigation done against flynn he was a crown witness for the more investigation we all remember that the more investigation the more report he admitted and pled guilty twice in front of 2 judges to have lights. Intentionally in an f. B. I. Interview and now bill barr. Some say not on orders but pressured by the president declares that all of this doesnt matter and the federal prosecutor wants to drop the case this has to be as you pointed also still approved by a federal judge see you were hinting towards influence from the president why has the Justice Department asked to drop it now. Its a good christian i have to tell you this is absolutely unheard off this is unprecedented and. Its just beginning here in the evening hours locally here in the United States now to really erupt. Utter and sheer disbelief of what happened here because the president in the oval office today actually said that how he was treated Michael Flynn was treated. Was almost treasonous. Of course juristic speaking legally speaking this is nothing to do with treason whatsoever anyhow thats the president the president pressured for months for years now officials and the public havent the public with his opinion that there was wrong done to Michael Flynn who again let me repeat this twice pled guilty as charged so what other reactions have you heard and washing well for course across the political spectrum this is very different right now republicans seeing this as far as early indications seem to hint of indication of general Michael Flynn democrats are really angry that the chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the house nater Just Announced that he will seek a d. O. J. What stock investigation as well as having bill bob the attorney general in front of the company to testify stephanie months in washington thank you so much. And now for brief look at some other stories making headlines around the world polands parliament has agreed that the upcoming president ial election can be held exclusively by postal vote the ruling party suggested the 12th of july for the date the announcement comes a day after the governing coalition gave up on holding the poll on sunday. Germanys biggest ally says its negotiating a 9000000000. 00 euro government bail outs in return the government wants a 25 percent stake in the kariya and representation on its Advisory Board the lockdown has run of the airline down at a cost of billions in lost revenues. The chemical factory in india where lee killed at least 11 people on wednesday has started leaking again the factory factory is located in the city of. Officials say it was deadly styrene gas that 1st escaped from the pound sending hundreds to the hospital. The likud residents off guard. And hit the most vulnerable. Some of the victims collapsed as they try to flee. Others appeared dizzy and unsteady. Eyewitnesses said the gas came i can miss. Suddenly in the middle of the night where most were sleeping. Emergency services transported hundreds to hospital several children among those needing treatment. Or dollars. 800 to 1000 people have gone to the hospital and they have been taken to get off so now the focus is not so budge on the gas leakage as the effects of the ghastly gauge on the treatment of the of the people who have been affected. Most of those admitted to hospital are now reported to be either in a stable condition or to have been discharged its still unclear though its a toxic fumes will have a Lasting Impact on their health and a few patients who are still said to be unconscious hours after arriving at the hospital. The plant where the accident happened l. G. Polymers makes plastics one report suggested a leak of a substance called styrene happened as the site was starting to reopen after indias lockdown because of the coronavirus. Prime minister Narendra Modi said he was keeping an eye on the situation from delhi and wished all those affected a speedy recovery. Its clear many are still in shock over the incident but it seems they will have to wake the results of an investigation to find out how and why this happened. In france people have endured one of europes toughest lock downs for nearly 2 months that will begin to change next week the number of cases is falling and some businesses will be allowed to restart but some still oppose easing restrictions hundreds of local mayors are urging the government to delay the reopening of schools planned for monday as another countries the french authorities are under pressure to get the economy moving again but without setting off a new wave of infections marianne in a mass frances lockdown was stricter than most now the government has presented its plan for a gradual lifting of frances social commercial and industrial quarantine. Weve entered a new stage in our fight against a pandemic and its good news for france and the french people. Businesses are set to reopen on monday 42 percent of french employees are on reduced hours or of not worked at all since the 17th of march schools are to open gradually despite misgivings from some parents trains and Transit Services also restart on monday but only about half of the Rolling Stock is ready to operate the government has promised to provide masks for everyone and carry out 700000 tests a week but people are skeptical after 2 months of strict measures they believe their government has botched the response to the current crisis. They should have started large scale testing immediately like in germany. Theres no clear course its all back and forth were sick of it. 3 years ago to the day emanuel mark owen was bathing in the glory of his election victory now it seems much of god glory has faded. Meanwhile germany is also getting back to business as usual but with the option of shutting down again if necessary some coronavirus vick restrictions will be eased over the next few weeks and the aim is to prevent infection while allowing people to lead a more normal life. Suntan is an you guessed youd end and today she is finally on her way back to school in berlin after 4 weeks of learning at home through unless and she is now cycling 2 was her teachers and classmates to see them face to face. I was when i miss you and all of that excited and nervous about how it will go but above all im really looking forward to it. Shell be back together with her School Friends but not all of them to keep students safe germany has implemented strict hygiene rules face masks must be worn and could only be taken off inside the classroom only a small number of pupils is allowed in one room. Teacher says it makes group work a lot more difficult if your. Large groups create completely different dynamics completely different interaction then you get in small groups and. Teachers and students are asked to use disinfectants and keep a distance but thats only possible if the total number of people in the building is limited therefore only a few selected subjects are being taught in person and teachers have to continue on my lessons despite being back at school. That can be a challenge explains headmaster to be. Here here they come here to attend classes and then when they get home there are video conferences with the other. The class always are the learning groups the homework arrives through the portal and the teachers have to correct that as well their workload has increased significantly. Sometimes grateful that she can now go back to school at least a few days a week she even see some advantages in the new approach. Im from since it felt a bit strange at 1st but its basically a good thing and it went fairly well and it was quite nice to work in such a small group. On talent other german pupils these small groups are likely to remain in this reality months to come like other aspects of life school may never be the same again. Now friday is a holiday here in berlin and mark 75 years since nazi germany surrendered to the allies marking the end of the 2nd world war in europe but how does one commemorate such a story day in the midst of the coronavirus Pandemic Technology office the solution. Friday is a Public Holiday here in berlin but how does one commemorate such a historic day in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic once solution is technology. All you need is a smartphone to get a glimpse of 1000000000 in may 945 and compare the scenes of destruction to what it looks like today thanks to the virtual exhibition to berlin and beyond book gate and the adjacent square. Today alex on the plats is a lively downtown shopping area back then it was an ensemble of charred ruins. The creators of the online exhibition and the effort that goes with it say nowadays its more important than ever not to forget the horrors of the nazi era and the 2nd world war its. Were seeing a shift to the rights in germany poland and many other European Countries that the resurgence of nationalism and the new radicalization its smoldering everywhere. The exhibition which runs until september features people who experienced the war firsthand. As the bombs fell we sort childrens bodies shattered severed hands. Culture and gone off the next generation our style we could let that happen and the generation that did let it happen had no sense of guilt they did not acknowledge their responsibility. Should see. Photos taken in berlin at the very end of the war in europe that arent many people left who lived through the horrors of the nazi regime at the 2nd world war and can tell us about it now that makes preserving historical memory in the digital realm all the more urgent. Its hard to watch. Youre watching d. W. News dont forget you can keep in touch with the news on our website thats the w dot com and you can follow us on twitter and on instagram at d w news. Its a deadly sin. And a womens nature. Motivates us. And some instruments to. Greet. Should be desired. Dr stockmann