The end is in sight for months of political deadlock and after days of preemptive Coalition Talks have resulted in a breakthrough apparently News Conference room you can see behind me here between the two parties which would make up another grand coalition to govern is underway now in germany at the moment. And hopefully we can get some information on whats happening today because the shelling to be here again shes covering events for us in but in charlotte is it any clearer than of whats happening of whats been a great. Well what we know is that this blueprint this socalled twenty eight page document has been agreed to by the parties these are conservatives and the social democrats and what weve heard from some of the leaders including Angela Merkel and Martin Schultz saying at that press conference is a chance for nurul a chance for cohesion they say that theyve been satisfied with the talks so far but they also admitted that these have been very difficult talks indeed in fact in the last few minutes Angela Merkel saying that this talks were intensive profoundly probing and they would allow the germans to live well in the next ten to fifteen years but lets be absolutely clear while the parties say this satisfied with these talks this is still not a Coalition Agreement for that to take place martin shorts needs to go to his party the social democrats and he has to get approval that this blueprint can be something they can work on in the future for official Coalition Talks that vote wont take place until january twenty first if its approved by the social democrats they then can go in to those official Coalition Talks and there are still many hurdles to pass these parties although theyve been part of a grand coalition before they have many difficulties in coming together on certain issues including tax the military europe and of course the refugee crisis and immigration although we understand that this blueprint has come together with the new green between the parties that they would limit the number of family reunifications with refugees to just one thousand per month but of course it still needs to be voted on by the social democrats and of course theres also about whether the german people have an appetite for yet another grand coalition one poll recently by a german public broadcaster suggested fifty two percent of germans didnt want another grand coalition and we can see that perhaps in the Election Results just as. Three months ago when. You see yes you. All saw their support ebbing away to some of the smaller parties which is why weve been in this position in germany more than three months since the election and no coalition however we do know that the party say they satisfied with the talks these will now proceed to the next step which is to get approval for formal Coalition Talks and it could be the suggestion that a new government in germany is finally on the horizon. Ok found charlotte there was charlotte devinsky there for us in berlin. Another news one of britains leading girls schools has decided to stop referring to its pupils as girls and the controversial move to adopt more gender neutral language Grammar School here for girls defended the policy saying it is trying to break in grain habits to help students with gender identity issues adding that we welcome and celebrate diversity although the move has got people wondering how the girls school should now be described. Well in fact the school has said its got no plans to drop the word girls from its title but we did ask some locals there what they think of the gender neutral policy. The majority girls would be happy to be called girls ridiculous i think girls are girls and boys are boys theres too many pressures on pupils too much attempt to move everything towards gender neutrality i think its actually leads to more confirmation. Rather than clarification this is a girls school and its extraordinary that children are being encouraged to go along the path were going to have more and more children with Mental Health problems who are confused and unhappy by all means support children who have a gender issue but dont do it at the expense of the majority do not rob them of their gender identity we only need to apply those basic principles of religions that we treat other people how we wish to be treated and we saw with the problem we need to stop for wasting pushing adult neuroses onto these Young Children and watching our National Still to come for you this hour it is nearly decision time for dont trump and whether to extend punitive sanctions against iran will weigh up the prospects of that happening just after the break. When else should seem wrong why dont we all just dont call. Me. Yet to shape out just they become active. And engaged with equals betrayal. When something you find themselves worlds apart we choose to look for common ground. Unfortunately it appears that wants people learn that you have reported a Sexual Assault or may have been involved in an incident that theyve become scared of you instead of being scared of the perpetrator. Its being called an olympic truce after months of over the top rhetoric the two careers are talking again the first time in two years is this a serious diplomatic opening or merely. South korea appears to welcome this opening is the same apply to washington. Hello again you with r. T. Now a deadline is looming for the u. S. President whether to extend sanctions relief for iran as part of a nuclear deal struck back in twenty fifteen trump though hes a vocal opponent of the agreement and u. S. Officials have been suggesting new restrictions could actually be imposed. I am expecting new sanctions on iran we continue to look at weve rolled them out and i think. You can expect there will be more sanctions coming well ahead of americas decision the french president did tell tramp that they were in favor of a strict application of the greenman twitter on and this echoed to a statement on thursday from other European Countries the great value that it c. P. O. A way that you can deal with. The deal its working we want to. Protect just if you were a white support for this to make sure that the lifting of Nuclear Related sanctions has a positive impact on trade iran is in compliance with this agreement of the only agreement which prevents us from the proliferation of Nuclear Weapons its crucial for the security of the region but also for the security of the good of all the Iran Nuclear Deal was signed in two thousand and fifteen after nine years of talks to six other countries too including the u. S. It was seen as a major breakthrough ending a long running confrontation but washington now insists that the deal does allow to expand its Nuclear Capabilities with a lot now at stake weve been hearing how the disagreement is driving a wedge between america and its allies what we see at the moment we see a historic drift between the United States. And the e. U. We never ever seen such a gap such distance between the e. U. And the u. S. At least over the last thirty or forty year folks and what happened in the process was really interesting every important player in the e. U. Defied the verdicts of President Trump the main target is really to press the american government. To stick to deal to do nuclear deal with iran that is the main objectives. I believe from dirty use to not just the e. U. As a whole but also through france and germany as separate Member States of the u. N. Security council what would happen if really the us stepped out of the deal this is not Something Like like like the climate the climate agreement this is something that would have much worse consequences and its not just iran where the un the us story is being called to account at the moment because their new ambassador to the netherlands has come under fire from journalists who it is very first News Conference there he refused to defend previous remarks on the influence of beisel in europe and hes not the only one either trying to give the press the slip. Good question for. You should the statement that i know revisiting you should youre not sure. This is important is that something you believe you swallow please do not read this. Why dont you im sort of question was answered of course you know this is not how it works or this is not an end im such question. Were going to use cluster weapons in yemen this is not the question you just proved in your wife but. Yes or no yes. Both up and down the out and. I think i. Would find it genius on just being granted citizenship by ecuador whose London Embassy hes been living in since twenty twelve after he sought political asylum and although there is still widespread suspicion suspicion that the u. S. Wants to extradite him washington officials would not be drawn on the speculation. Put your doubts that its great nationality we could be expelled or julian could silence it is the president agree or disagree with this decision by the ecuadorian i havent spoken to him about that we dont discuss whether we are considering bringing understands to the United States for trial well the u. K. And there could all have different ideas over what granting asylum citizenship could actually achieve dorian officials to say it gives him an extra layer of protection towards finding a solution to let him leave their embassy but britain says the only way to resolve the issue is for us to surrender to face justice weve been asking some people in ecuador what they think. Its vital to continue negotiating the situation is difficult being incarcerated for several years is dangerous to health we all know that the objective behind the trials has nothing to do with. Theres a real possibility of extradition to the us. I thank you so much was treated inhumanely during the entire trial process a prisoner without a fake sand and with rights to defend. That so then just to recap yunus are just being holed up in ecuadors London Embassy for more than five years after swedish prosecutors began investigating sex assault allegations against him british authorities are also after a stanch to you after he jumped bail when he went into hiding at the embassy and the u. S. Has long been trying to get its hands on the whistleblower for leaking a vast amount of classified documents on wiki leaks what we discussed the options facing the sanj with the social Justice Campaign or george barda he thinks that the political stakes for britain way legal concerns. The basis on which the the u. K. Authorities would arrest him apparently is for breaking bad conditions for the charges in terms of the case in sweden that has now been dropped. Maybe there will be an extradition attempt and as various kind of International Bodies have found when they looked into it the chance of getting a free and fair trial in the u. S. Of minimal with the Robert Miller investigation and the allegations about collusion between the trunk campaign and wiki leaks theres obviously. A sort of politicize asian element potentially around this case with bricks that looming the u. K. Obviously wants. Positive treatment from the u. S. As it leaves europe and in terms of potential trade deal you know so there are concerns obviously this will this will be treated politically rather than legally. Right now a brand new he u. S. Submarine project to be delivered in twenty thirty one could be left dead in the water before its even got going and it is being compared to americas most costly fighter jet the f. Thirty five which has been widely slammed by experts for its technical failure is because frances santiago reports meet the colombia class submarines the u. S. Navys ambitious project to replace old Nuclear Submarines said to be decommissioned from twenty twenty seven twelve Ballistic Missile submarines or carry seventy percent of Americas Nuclear arsenal and are supposed to be packed with new technologies the Columbia Class Submarine Program is well positioned to provide needed capability at an affordable price on the time i need to meet National Strategic deterrent requirements the new class isnt expected to Enter Service until twenty thirty one but already at a design stage its causing some huge concerns the u. S. Government Accountability Office is latest report highlights quite a few problems with the super project. Some of the theology is yet to be developed heavy deal as are expected and the costs could skyrocket columbia class is not funded on too quickly to address Program Risks this is more likely than no Columbia Class Program will exceed the navys one hundred twenty eight billion estimate of total acquisition cost as expensive and of big strategic importance ring a bell anyone columbias submarines are already being compared to the f. Thirty five fighter jet the u. S. Militarys most costly and arguably most miss civitas project the f. Thirty five assessment reports have pointed to at least two hundred seventy six deficiencies in combat performance marked as critical so correct from unacceptable flight performance when breaking the sound barrier to overheating problems and cybersecurity long inabilities hundreds of issues of all kinds. So why would the us pursue another ambitious project and insist its flawless despite worrying assessments called front loading you make a lot of big promises up front that this wonderful new technology is going to work just perfectly and then you hook in congress to commit to funding Something Like this and as with the f. Thirty five once things dont work as play and then its not very easy to get off the hook because theyve already committed the money upfront to get the project started its something that the that the military Industrial Complex together with the pentagon has done for Decades Congress has a long history of appropriating money for Weapons Systems and other military equipment that the pentagon neither wants nor needs so ultimately this is a political issue where you see unfortunately the columbia class submarine could mark the next big sinking of american taxpayers money i mean look the u. S. Has the Largest Military budget of ball yet a massive chunk of it is wasted on disastrous projects which are still being carried out only because they are too big to fail Miguel Francis and jago r. T. So thats how things look so i thought today here and i see well have more news at the top of the. Altie we have a great team but we need to strengthen before the freefall world cold and your bets have been a legend to keep it so its at the back. In one thousand nine hundred two that must qualify for the european championships at the very last moment no one believed in us but we won and im hoping to bring some of that waiting spirit to the r. C. T. Recently ive had a lot of practice so i can guarantee you that Peter Schmeichel will be on the best fall since my last will call him that throws or three. Thousand zero zero zero zero zero i call rush on. Life drive. Left left left more left ok stuff thats really good that. Most people think just stand out in this business you need to be the first one on top of the story or the person with the loudest voice of the biggest ratings in truth to stand out of the News Business you just need to ask the right questions and demand the right answer. Questions. Hello this is john doe interested in data. Were very interested corps are here. I am no one just a concerned citizen. Why are you taking this risk. And that is just a mind blowing amount of criminal activity going on here i struggle to even rope my head around it. Are am too afraid to. Definite good. But i am trying to be jeff for. The many years the wealthy and the mighty of the world have kept their Financial Secrets in the a delicate shade of tax havens. But everything changed when for the first time in a hundred years the offshore but i will canal started leaking. One hundred thirty thousand people in one hundred seventy countries were left anxious after eleven point five million documents was stolen from the law firm. Among the affected what twenty nine full placed billion as hollywood stars one hundred fifty politicians and a Dozen National leaders. They all had to justify the money hidden away in tech savings. Why did the panama project hit home so precisely at that moment and at such specific targets someone lucky to be missed. Some look old by ricochet and others were killed outright. Wieland the panama two will explode at imagined what consequences may follow. That a special project we all covered exclusive confessions an unexpected account of one of the biggest scandals of recent years. In twenty sixteen a famous british model lady Heather Mills acquired new fame in addition to being pulled mccartneys exwife she also became a Panama Papers. The learned from reading the guardian that she was at the center of the biggest offshore scandal in a decade. Ive never been to panama i didnt know anything about it so i called the guardian and basically said what is this it all you have a company an offshore company and. This leaks happened and. Theres phone didnt stop ringing for months with calls from journalists lawyers Business Partners tax agents and bankers. Everyone wanted to know was heather really evading tax and hiding her money in offshore Companies Set up and opened. My banks called me and said how do you know you never told us you had this in the Panama Papers and i wish i had never heard about the company must. And it was only before coming to do this interview i called my lawyers and i said exactly the parody there is a company that is based. Famous formula one driver yahoo truly also found his name in the panama files. At first he thought it was just a prank but it turned out to be a major concern for many months to come. Up with stories that come up on the. T. V. Everywhere this week they wanted to check in the position again can clear thought. The racing driver was also suspected of using offshore companies to launder money for which i suspected but not charged. But did the public appreciate that distinction of course not only if we know it was only for the media. And. The people without any specific reason Renowned Russian chess grandmaster and state duma member not only car was another victim of the headline war the legendary player was about to open a chess school in sochi on may the tenth twenty sixteen but the day didnt begin with festivities. Under russian law state duma members are not allowed to own a business a single press article could have put an end to the famous chessplayers political korea. But who was the real target of that gambit among the hundreds of people whose names were found in the Panama Papers a hollywood stars famous sportsmen and politicians actors jackie chan and emma watson film director. And former president Michel Platini none of them in their worst nightmares could have imagined that their names would ever feature alongside that of the bloodthirsty drug lords. And the scandal ridden ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko as a result there were transactions for instance with piers that there were transactions with trump transactions with the i think it was the king or the premier Prime Minister of iceland you got revealed and you get it up having to resign theres trav theres transactions that they pieced together from leaders of middle east countries. Many sacrificial thanks to the panel. But clearly the real targets were the kings the first victim was icelands Prime Minister. David. When it was revealed that his wife secretly companies. To the streets of reykjavik. To resign. Twenty sixteen british. Position was subject to public scrutiny. Stated that cameron had founded several companies with distributed. Its a strange fact that in the. Camerons involvement in the. Then Prime Minister is only mentioned six times. Interestingly following the publication of the. Attention has focused on russias president. This b. B. C. Headline states that. Are involved in money laundering. The connection. Is the russian. Themselves in the third paragraph. Three times you remember there were. In the front page. Through billion dollars in pattern or to that effect nothing withdrew there was absolutely no evidence whatsoever. Could the scandal have been another information attack against russia or did the instigators have other motives. Its no coincidence that the files mention the kings of morocco and saudi arabia. The president of argentina. The former u. N. Secretary general kofi annan son. Pakistani Prime Minister now as sharifs three children the daughter of former chinese premier li peng and relatives of hosni mubarak. And bashar assad. Many experts are certain that the panama attack on governments all over the world will continue. Weve learned that there will be a second part of the papers and preparations for the next progressing full steam ahead. On the website of the consortium that led the investigation into the first part of the scandalous report journalists are dropping subtle hints. The second information needs funding. We are aiming to raise fifty thousand dollars or more over the coming weeks to contribute towards our next big investigation. The Journalist Consortium gerard ryle is quite open theyve held back a lot of compromising evidence for later well there are a lot of document that have yet to be published because we didnt publish every document that we chose not to publish every document nighty five to ninety eight percent of the information collected by. The