Gender equality may be in trying to end laws but these women say their reality is very different now and theyre demanding more time for respect and more pay. And a far right former policeman once to become mayor of a many able to remain city opponents fear his election what scare off both tourists and hollywood filmmakers. Plus the australian football fans worried a huge sigh of relief at the womens world cup as one of the tournaments favorites returns to the Winners Circle at the expense of powerhouse brazil. Im going to have you with us. U. S. President donald trump says he wants to get around back to the negotiating table as soon as possible washington has blamed terror on for yesterdays attacks on to oil tankers in the gulf of oman tensions have been high since trump pulled the u. S. Out of the International Nuclear pact on around last year the u. S. Military has released a video that it says supports its claims about the tanker attacks a terror on says the allegations are baseless. Smoke billows from a stricken ship but is it a smoking gun the u. S. Says iran was behind attacks on 2 oil tankers in the gulf of oman this is based on intelligence the weapons used the level of expertise needed to execute the operation recent similar arabian attacks on shipping and the fact that no proxy Group Operating in the area has the resources and proficiency to act with such a high degree of sophistication. The u. S. Military has released photographs appearing to show damage and a limp its mine on one of the time because. It also published a video of grainy black and white footage that it says shows evidence of irans revolutionary guard removing an unexploded limp it. On thursday a fire broke out on a Norwegian Oil tanker following explosions. Hours later a 2nd tanker japanese owned also radioed for help. One ship had departed saudi arabia the other the United Arab Emirates passing through the strait of hormuz a strategically important waterway which carries a 5th of all Global Oil Supplies that iran has rejected to the u. S. Accusations and says its navy came to the aid of one of the ships Iranian State t. V. Broadcast images of the rescued crew members irans foreign minister said the incidents were suspicious. Leaders from around the world expressed. Must be established and responsibilities gratified and if there is something the world cannot afford is a major confrontation in the gulf region russia cautioned against rushing to blame iran. Weve recently witnessed an Escalation Campaign of political psychological and military pressure on iran. Against speculating about the events that have just occurred to aggravating the situation in an anti iranian sense. Is just weeks since the us blamed iran for a series of attacks on 4 other ships in the region thanks to all details have yet to be released iran has also rejected those accusations. Earlier we spoke to kato steinback from the German Institute for international and Security Affairs he told us the world should prepare for an Armed Conflict between the United States and around the strait of hormuz crucial as we just saw to the flow of middle east oil exports would be a strategic position for iran to attack heres what he said its simply its the Energy Region off the plate of the planet some of the biggest oil and gas supporters. In the persian gulf among them saudi arabia kuwait qatar as a gas exporter and the straits of hormuz is is quite a narrow narrow place and the iranians by using them put mines by using all these small means top and so on would be able to prevent many ships from passing through and that is that is why these events are so dangerous and if this goes on as it has been going on for 2 months now we will see a military escalation before the end of the ministrations. Security expert kato steinback thats now take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world. Interpol says that one of the alleged ringleaders of a deadly attack in sri lanka has been arrested in the middle east and deported the Organization Also said 4 other people were extradited to sri lanka in connection to the case the attacks took place and april when islamist militants killed more than 250 people on the island. A British Court has set next february for a hearing to decide whether we kill leaves founder Julian Assange should be extradited to the u. S. Washington has accused the songe of conspiring to hack Government Computers and directing wiki leaks publication of secret documents. In sudan the Ruling Military Council has admitted that Security Forces committed violations when they broke up a protest camp last week over 100 people were killed in the capital khartoum and across the country in a crackdown on demonstrators protesters want the military to step aside and allow a civilian government to take over. Women and switzerland are on a 24 hour strike for greater equality its been nearly 30 years since the last such protest and demonstrators say too little has changed today women in switzerland earn 20 percent less than men and it was only 20 years ago that the last swiss canton was forced to grant women the right to vote. Purple stands for parity or at least it does in switzerland today at midnight hundreds of women and gathered for the line for the launch of a new nationwide strike aimed at highlighting switzerlands failure to defend the rights of women and families. Are we likely to see qualities in trying to get a constitution but real effective quality doesnt exist for all women that it was because of their mothers that we have so many claims and so many reasons for this large popular protest by women but it was because despite when these laws we have really obtained equality. Back in 1901 the 1st women strike in the alpine nation made history when half a 1000000 women rallied to call for gender equality. But 30 years on thousands of swiss women from all walks of life are again downing tools in protest. They say despite its high Living Standards in switzerland still falls short of the mark when it comes to putting women on a level Playing Field with men. Put it says often were really behind our european neighbors when it comes to ensuring that women are able to do their jobs whether its school hours a very high cost of daycare you know paternity leave. Activists hope this new pope will wave of discontent will force policymakers to put issues affecting half the population back into focus. For more on the strike in switzerland im joined now by batteries born journalist based in the capital of ban. Thanks for joining me you took part in the strike back in 1901 why were you out again today almost 30 years later. Well we did some progress we have a modern surance we have the right we can go on the courts to fight for the same salary as the man for the same time but in reality its not the case so i dont want to fight for really that we have the same we get the same money for the same job and equality. Really also even in the position in the society there is the. Lets talk a bit about your personal background have you experienced inequality because youre a woman. Well it was not. Hard to say heart to heart cards but when i went into the subject and i remembered suddenly that when i was pregnant and in 1901 i was in the 6 month and one month daughter was born i expected to go back to my job as a team leader as a journalist and when i was on my mothers holiday i got a phone call this is not necessary they dont expect me to come back on the same level so i was very astonished by. Because this didnt came into my mind that this could be possible. So its too late as one of the wealthiest countries in the world why does it lag behind when it comes to gender equality. Well i think on the level of the law we are quite forward. Really went forward but in the heads of the women and the men in switzerland a very traditional country there is the big lack there is a big lack between towns and. Villages for example i think it is also because we have this direct democracy we have to convince men that they give us the right to vote in 1971 for example and we think its also worth in this perhaps also fellow country because women they can choose if they want to stay at home or not or if the women were forced to go to work they have no choice so this might be also an explanation. Or in a journalist taking part in todays women strike in switzerland thank you very much thank you. The World Health Organization is expected to declare an International Emergency over the ebola epidemic in the democratic republic of congo the Development Comes after the disease spread across the border to uganda leading to the death of a 5 year old boy and his grandmother its the worst outbreak of ebola since an epidemic in west africa and 2016. In the back of this pickup truck the body of ebola 2nd victim in uganda but over on the body in the madness and bamboo was 50 she passed away al was off to her 5 year old grandson who was the 1st to die the family was exposed to a bowler while on a visit to neighboring congo. My sister kim from the south which was my teeth the Regional Health then the 3rd 135th you know my kids as for the earth shirts c. D. s in the 6th and screws they were that the earth and then death we had holes in the earth as with a hole in the hearth leg and if they did it in the woods this is the 2nd deadliest outbreak of ebola in history there but this is the 1st time in this outbreak that the virus has crossed borders since it broke out in the democratic republic of congo last august and thats prompted the World Health Organization to again consider declaring it a global emergency but i wonder how with those cases overboard now confirmed in uganda the World Health Organization is reconvening the Emergency Committee on International Health regulations the meetings objective will be to ascertain whether the outbreak continues constitutes a Public Health emergency of International Concern groups will be the 3rd meeting of the committee since the beginning of the outbreak in the democratic republic of the congo experts say if the bowl is declared an International Emergency will be a boost in funding and resources to tackle be outbreaks. More than 1400 people have died since it was declared age 18 months ago. The drugs and Chemicals Company buyer has launched a p. R. Offensive to counter the growing criticism of its weak killer round up and its controversial key ingredient life osage the company says it has listened and understood and will find a more sustainable alternative to glyphosate. Buyer is making headlines once again following talks with politicians shareholders and environmental activists the company has conceded that it must make changes they promise to invest 5000000000 euros in research over the next 10 years to develop a more sustainable alternative to glyphosate in the p. R. Campaign however fire is repeating it sorry im old mantra for site is safe when used correctly and it wishes to continue selling the product but the very existence of this p. R. Campaign shows buyer is feeling the pressure court cases in the us have done particular damage to the companys image and to their bank balance by a was sued for 2000000000. 00 in my by a married couple who both got cancer and a further 13400. 00 people have filed lawsuits their dented reputation is reflected in the share price which is almost hard in just one year shareholders are understandably disgruntled and they didnt hold back against c. E. O. Of in about a month at the annual Shareholders Meeting and i proved that they fear the acquisition of monsanto and with it the weed killer roundup could spell the end for environmental activists just as unhappy they pointed out the potential risks of glyphosate long ago. Nato is gearing up for its biggest naval exercise in the baltic region in 30 years the annual maneuvers known as all types used to celebrate the Baltic States joining the western alliance at the end of the cold war but fears of growing russian influence have given the war games fresh impetus. What u. S. S. Fort mchenry is a dock landing ship participating in 2019 the biggest nato Naval Military maneuver in this region for 3 decades the u. S. S. Fort mchenry has been deployed for at least 6 months and january it was in the black sea and is now here in the baltics brazier been training for really long time 2022nd Marine Expeditionary unit. To exercise. It along great a very exciting. Landing operations are planned on the coasts of estonia latvia and lithuania asked why these countries have been chosen tops representatives told d. W. This was standard procedure. Will get the chance to see me and then because some operations will get launch of recovery and give me his craft and maybe conduct some Flight Operations as well so it sounds like its going to be a Good Opportunity to work with other nations and see why exercise our own proficiency is while the ball tops exercises started in kiel germany 18 nations more than 8600 personnel 50 ships and 2 submarines are participating in the maneuvers these naval exercises are not directed against 3rd parties however Russias Kaliningrad region is close to the exercise area in the baltic sea Russias Defense Ministry has already said its observing the maneuvers. Call for iraq yes a 2nd fleet was wrist devilish last year due to increased tensions between the need to draw and both of strain to 19th is a premium for the 2nd fleet its 1st meeting in the european part was in our supply and 6. Vice admiral andrew lewis is leading balt ops this is in fact russias a baltic nation which we respect that but the baltic sea itself and the airspace over it is international. International waters and so we all have a right to that new suit unicorns with international recently the west has repeatedly accused moscow of violating International Sea law lewis calls russia a competitor on the global stage he also mentions china which had some territorial disputes in the South China Sea he says the 2nd fleet was reestablished to operate not only in the atlantic but also in the arctic region. We we have to be able to be prepared to operate in our day in the future in the same manner a professional professional manner in accordance with law of the sea because the arctic. Is international where the united. This is an arctic nation as is russia as is the way i know others that are or are actually part of war or the nation so we have to be able. To offer a clear and maintain a. Stable. Period which it doesnt become a test. After a louis heads back to the command and control warship u. S. S. Mount whitney to control the exercises. Now the vote to elect a mayor doesnt usually attract much attention on the world stage but here in germany the eastern city of gurlitz is under close scrutiny girl it sits right on the border with poland its a popular Tourist Destination whats attracting interest now is that for the 1st time in germany a candidate representing the far right a. F. D. Party could be elected mayor other parties have joined forces to try and prevent that. Is a bust a former Police Officer and member of the far right party. He is running for mayor of gurlitz hes well liked around town and has already won the 1st round of filching that got a lot of people worried. For off the economic summit you dont have to be scared to leave again just look around at the people here at the stand you can talk to anyone were not vigilantes were just regular conservative citizens and guns the amount of conservatives in the room but many gurlitz residents disagree theyre worried about their citys reputation gurlitz with its beautiful old town attracts many tourists it also has attracted hollywood directors some movies have even been filmed here holdall all know martin feeds is worried about how his city will be to see the necessary action of tourist businesses has written an open letter expressing its concern over the a if he counted it although they didnt explicitly name him or his party. Buf shorn. Were worried that visitors may be scared off if certain parties get the upper hand when. We feel this way because weve been listening to how visitors are reacting to the current elections it to include a small. Businesses think that if the a 15 moves into the town hall the number of tourists may fall at the moment 300000 visitors a year stop by gurlitz. For the 1st time in a if Tea Party Member could become mayor of a german city that could send a powerful message to the rest of the country thats why Political Parties here in gurlitz are working together trying to prevent that. The man who has profited most from the current political unrest to supposing condit octavian or so of the c. D. U. Hes lived in gurlitz for 30 years nevertheless his opponents accuse the native rumanian of not being a true grit but now the left and greens are also supporting him through their show knows goodness what is going to be old are looking to gurlitz as a guide for how to deal with the future should we remain open or to learn. Proposes. Theres more at stake here than just who wins the Mayoral Election has become a symbol of whether or not the far right is translating its popularity into political power not just in this city but across eastern germany. To the womens world cup now the 1st of todays matches has just finished with former champions japan securing a 21 victory over scotland japan went in friend when mana even pucci lashed this early shot over scottish keeper Lee Alexander shortly afterwards and you. Doubled her teams leave from the penalty spot misplaced pass in that 88th minute offered scotland a late chance but a line that cleland hammered home but it was and scotland are bottom of group day and looked to be heading for an early exit from the turning. Last night one of the best games of the world cup so far australia pulled off a stunning comeback against brazil to reignite their campaign but they also had quite a bit of luck when the video review decision going their way take a look. Brazil welcomed their star player martin back to the side and when the referee awarded a penalty for this shirt. She stepped up to school the opening goal from the spot that was her 16th world cup go to new record. Australia soon found themselves to know their crosstown cristiana and the inform strike a sense of glancing header into the far corner brazil were flying but then australias fight began 1st came in 4th the deficit touching home from close range then after half time chloe look was cross if they did everyone found its way into the net 22. 00 and the momentum was with australia the matildas took advantage this longball caused confusion in brazils defense and monica headed dont keep up. A spirited fight back from australia and one that keeps their world cup hopes alive. Thing with football the copa america the south american mens championship starts later today hosts brazil won their last tournament along 6 years ago and have been struggling ever since its a strange situation for a country where football is more religion than sport. Brazil are no longer on top of the football world the National Team doesnt instill fear into their opponents like they once did brazil won their 1st world cup in 1958 with pele. Beto was part of the team that picked up the title in 1994 when the country last won the world cup in 2002. With supervision comes that if you put on the brazil jersey you have to be passionate you must enjoy it but i was you must really really want it when i was nominated for the National Side the 1st time i was delighted when the players today should feel the same way. To get this to someone died there. Same for t. V. But the fans continue to support the team theyve gone a long time without success in 2007 brazil won the copa america and in 2013 the confederations cup. Now theyre superstar neymar is out injured the worlds most expensive player will miss the copa america its a big blow for Brazil Neymar left brazil when he was 21. 00 most of the young up and coming stars leave to play in europe fever reports say more than 800. 00 players left brazil last year alone higher wages and better conditions attract the young players. Promising times like junior who has joined around the grid is just one example. In the old days the players stayed longer at their home clubs and i identified a lot more with them. But thats a thing of the past many players go away to europe quite to willie and lose contact to the people here. And the connection between players and fans was once sacred. But theres a feeling that it is no longer the case. Basketball now and the Toronto Raptors have become the 1st non us team to win the n. B. A. Championship they beat defending champions the Golden State Warriors in game 6 and california that gave the raptors afford to series when they are the 1st Canadian Team to when a major north American Sports title since the Toronto Blue Jays captured baseballs world series in 1993 fans back home and toronto celebrated long into the night. And a quick reminder of the top story were following for you the United States has released a video it says proves that a rand was behind the attacks on 2 oil tankers in the gulf of oman on. Thursday but around has called the claims baseless and alarming. Theyre watching g. W. News up next as eco india our environment magazine thats weeks edition offers a look at how food is produced sustainably here in berlin to make sure to stay tuned for that im close probably for me and everybody here and for lent thanks for joining us. Good luck. Thank. 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