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Trumps remarks saying hes out of touch. Im michael ok good to see you with us protesters around the world have taken to the streets as outrage spreads over the killing in the u. S. Of george floored as well as expressing solidarity with americas black lives Matter Movement the protests are highlighting what they see as racism and Police Violence in their own countries with australians in particular hitting the streets in numbers. Rarely has protests over deaths in custody drawn so many australians tens of thousands rallied in australian cities great and small their focus hundreds of aboriginal deaths in jails and Police Stations in the past 25 years with no Police Officer ever found guilty here the death of george floyd has suddenly created widespread anger about an australian problem i waited too long for johnson was to be here and again for my people and its time to make a change in our in the way that people are going to listen to me and im going to get peace. In brazil demonstrators have been raising their voices against the killing of black people mainly in poor neighborhoods called the for valence figures released by the Rio De Janeiro Public Security Institute Show that killings by police have increased to record levels in recent years hundreds marched on the citys outskirts to draw attention to what they see as brazils shame. Every 23 minutes in the world a young black person dies we have to fight because of that if we dont fight that will continue and we will keep dying. In mexico mass demonstrators vandalized buildings and threw stones at the u. S. Embassy in the capital protests began here on thursday after the death of a young man in hull isco state he was allegedly beaten to death in a Police Station for not wearing a must authorities have now announced the arrest of 3 officers of the mans death but that hasnt stopped the protests. That we hear in support of the great uprising of the black people and of all colors for the crime against george floyd committed by a big policeman of the United States but i dont think i really feel as if the feet of this movement is not just about showing outrage at the death of. Africanamerican george floyd in the u. S. The black lifes movement has unleashed a wave of protests against racism worldwide demonstrations are set to continue this weekend with protests underway in east asia and large crowds expected tonight in european cities with protest over the death of george floyd now peaceful for almost a week the twin cities of minneapolis and st paul in minnesota or no longer under a curfew demonstrators took to the streets once again on friday calling for an end to Racial Discrimination in the u. S. They vow to keep the momentum going until change takes place in minneapolis city officials have agreed to band Police Chokeholds and require officers to intervene any time they see an authorized spy know their officer our correspondent stefans evens has been covering this story in minneapolis. Im standing perhaps became one of the most significant places in the United States within just about 2 weeks here is where george floyd died and here is where people come every day still to celebrate his life and to mourn his death here is also where people come now and say they will start a movement a movement they say which will grow through the United States which will try to change this society in this country getting rid of Police Brutality and of systemic racism in this country. People say they have to get organized they have to get better at this but its all about communicating for them to push this envelope to go forward it is about george floyd still but all of this they say has become much much bigger. U. S. President donald trump has sparked fresh outrage after suggesting george floyd would be pleased with his administrations performance made the comments at a press conference focusing on better than expected employment numbers. Say his name a common chant by protesters remembering victims of racist violence but this isnt what they intended to trump referenced george floyd as he praised his administrations economic achievements hopefully george is looking down right there and say this is a great thing thats happening for a country this is a great day for him its a great day for everybody this is a great day for everybody this is a great great day in terms of equality just picks his spokesman later said trump was referring to the National Conversation about equality trump also said deaths like floyds shouldnt happen again. But his democratic rival joe biden said trumps off script remarks showed the president was out of touch. With speaking of a man who was brutally killed by an act of needless violence and by a larger tide of injustice that has metastasized on this president s watch for the president to try to put any other words in the mouths of george florey i frankly think its despicable. Words carry weight now the mayor of washington d. C. Has had these words painted on to the streets black lives matter. And a plaza near the white house has been likewise renamed this time a reference the protesters can support. Meanwhile President Trump has reportedly ordered the pentagon to cut the number of u. S. Troops stationed in germany by nearly a 3rd cording to government sources cited by the wall street journal around 25000 would remain American Forces have been stationed in germany of course since the end of world war 2. For more lets speak to german lawmaker andreas nick hes a member of the committee on Foreign Affairs so glad to have you with us was the German Government informed about this move. That for all i know there was no official information and communication to the German Government. We were also as we understand and so for you for the press release to the white house. Which will be points to the fact that this is probably more political decision than one that was reached or build up based on military expertise or nic im curious about your take on this what are the implications of this move to to cut the numbers of u. S. Troops in germany. I think 1st we have to consider that the overwhelming part of the American Military presence in germany is not related ringback to Territorial Defense with germany but it is exercising for the functions for broader presence in europe and even africa it is a major help in the Global Operations of the us military with in particular the ranch trying to have base in the landstuhl medical facility though this is potentially weakening u. S. Capabilities not only in the region but globally. I can only say what American Military men and their families are more than welcome in germany and we d have corporators very well a number of those aspects but where we are i think at the moment its hard to assess the specific if d consequences as long as we dont know which sites which units will be affected by this decision. Im going to ask you to think about those consequences a little bit here and look into the crystal ball i mean how do you think this could impact german American Relations moving forward. I mean i would i would probably focus on that on the operational effect. To assess. From what we know so far i think a hard cap of 25000 military presence in germany at all times would have a serious impact as it was on the capability to move. Troops around in various us in the you was if there is really occasion it was part of the troop reductions to Central Eastern europe that could have an impact on the security situation. On the eastern flank of nato as well but i think it is it is apparently meant as a symbolic means that will further deteriorate the atmosphere in Transatlantic Relations and. I expect that then it may be more of that in the run up of the usa lections given the tense situation in states surely well all be watching andrea snack member of the German Parliament Foreign Affairs committee appreciate your making a time on a saturday morning. Thank you but now to other stories making news around the world. Troops loyal to libyas u. N. Back government are celebrating after winning the battle for the capital tripoli theyve now expelled general Khalifa Haftar us forces from their last remaining stronghold of city the victory thieves of the government in charge of libyas west while have to hold the country. Brazils president dr also naro has threatened to pull his country out of the World Health Organization unless it stops being a quote partisan Political Organization also norwood followed steps taken by President Donald Trump who has attacked the w. H. O. For its grown a virus response brazil has the worlds 3rd highest covert death toll frances defense minister says his countrys forces have killed alqaeda as north africa chief during an operation into solid in northern mali abdel malek droog dad was a key islamist fighters who france had been hunting for more than 7 years france says he was killed alongside several of his closest collaborators on june 3rd. And veterans of the allied forces have returned to the beaches of normandy to commemorate the 76. 00 anniversary of the d. Day landing as this years ceremony was far smaller than normal due to coronavirus restrictions the event marks the beginning of the offensive to recapture france from the nazis at the end of world war 2. Sports news the head of the american Americas National Football League the n. F. L. Has admitted the league was wrong for not allowing on field protest against Racial Injustice the n. F. L. Had previously banned players from kneeling during the u. S. National anthem that practice was started by calling capital in 2016 in protest at perceived Police Brutality against black americans but kapper next move sparked a backlash and the quarterback hasnt been picked up by an n. F. L. Franchise since that season now with protests growing after the death of george floyd in Police Custody and f. L. Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will now encourage players to speak out. We the National Football league condemn racism in the systematic oppression of black people we the National Football league image we were wrong for not listening to n. F. L. Players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protests read the National Football league believe back lives matter. In the bundesliga on friday boucher muchan glovebox traveled to freiburg to kick off the weekends action and the home side ended a run of 4 games without a win when they scored the games only goal moving themselves one step closer to qualifying for europe in the process. Both coaches focused on europe were all smiles when they greeted each other before kick off marco rose in glad i had reason to be optimistic befalls were looking for their 3rd straight win over freiburg glad to run the falls leading score had a chance to get on the scoreboard early but had little mustard on his 1st attempt the foles had another chance moments later but freiburg defense was there for the stop. After a scoreless 1st half freiburg served in nails paid to sit and he proved to be the difference maker one minute later pietersen was there to finish off freiburg free kick. Given the home side believe i peter seems to have told this season. And the league would hold freiburg pick up their 1st win since the restart with a one nil victory over gladbach. And a reminder of the top story this hour demonstrations over the death of george floyd in u. S. Police custody have now spread around the world and australia tens of thousands have taken to the streets in protest at racism and Police Violence against aboriginal kids. Theyre watching t. V. News will have more news as always at the top of the hour stay with us. Im scared that. The tide and in the end its a me youre not allowed to stay here anymore. I was into that. Are you familiar with this. With the smugglers were lying. Whats your story. d and what numbers of women especially are victims of violence in. Part and