For aung san suu kyi, and russia response to allegations of doping, calling them groundless. I am sarah kelly. Thank you for joining us. He was a chainsmoking, snuffd ipping political giant for generations, a powerful intellect, who published oceans of books from politics to the cold war, to his relationships with the great figures of the 20th century. Helmut schmidt has passed away at the age of 90 six. As chancellor from 1974 until 1982, he guided germany during the cold war and played a major role in laying the groundwork for a united europe. Helmut schmidt was physically frail, but yet his mind was good. He continued to give speeches, and one of his subjects was the tumultuous past of germany. All those horrible events from the first half of the 20th century, we absolutely must not forget them any sooner than our neighbors do. Reporter his wife passed away five years before he did. Theirs was the nations most prominent marriage. It held 68 years, through leaks and valleys. In the end, helmut and their daughter remain. Schmidt became known as the hamburg capable interior minister during the catastrophic flood of 1962. Having successfully manage the crisis, schmidt was entrusted with greater responsibility and became defense minister and then finance minister. He was seen as a man of action. When there was a resignation because of espionage scandal, there was no one else within the entire area of his caliber, and then Helmut Schmidt became chancellor. He got nicknames due to his gruff manner and was chancellor during trying times that were marked by terrorism. The 1970s oil crisis was another problem. The First International summits were his response. It was during his leadership that the german profile was raised globally. He was also the nations most prominent a, at ons with the new millennium at odds with the new millennium, the nations most prominent smoker. After losing the election in 1982, his second career began. He became copublisher of a newspaper, got passiately involved in contemporary events, and wrote bookon politics, some of which ended up on top of the bestseller list. En he needed to relax, he went sailing, and now, at age 96, Helmut Schmidt has embarked upon his final journey. Sarah and although his passing was expected, the death of Helmut Schmidt has touched a deep chord, chancellor Angela Merkel one of those paying tribute. She recounted the legacy of the often cantankerous senior statesman. Helmut schmidt was a Political Institution in this federal republic, and he was also, for me, a very useful counselor. A year ago, i spoke to him at length at his house in hamburg, and i will not soon forget it. We thank Helmut Schmidt for his service as chancellor from 1974 to 1982. As our leader, his steadfastness helped us stand the threats of domestic terrorism in the 1960s and 1970s, and we still see his influence on politics. His actions on the nato deployment of missile, the beginnings of a common currency, and a more integrated europe. These challenges have not lost their urgency, and when heads of state meet at a g7 or a g20 meeting, they must remember that it was schmidt who first organize these meetings with the french president Valerie Giscard to stand Valery Giscard estaing. Sarah jernigan into a book, frank, what were your impressions of the former chancellor . Frank he was someone who was always asking. He could have talked about the past, talked all the time, but instead, he was asking. He wanted to know about new developments, new, interesting things that he could not hear or read in the newspapers, and always wanted to rebalance his view, so he was not one of those older statesmen who was basically living in the past. Sarah he was a statesmen known for his views in europe, but you lked with him about the far east. What were your impressions about his grasp of world events . Frank he understood as one of the earlier politicians in europe that times are going to change. For hundreds of years, the west was able to set the global rules, and with china emerging, this is going to change, and he was always interested in this, but he was always warning the europeans to stay unified, to become strong, because otherwise, they would not play a role anymore in the world affairs, because the europeans are barely 10 of the world population, and as we know, there are still a lot of things to do to get europe unified, and we should remember these words of him, that he made it very early in his comments. Sarah now, frank, you spoke with him recently. What did he have to say . Frank he was worried about the state of europe. He was worried that countries like france, like england, like germany are not working together, are not speaking with one voice, and he was worried that europe is not going to play a more Important Role in the world affairs, and so he was still pushing us to work harder, to get a unified europe on the world level. Sarah in man with politics on the mind even at the end, fright, joining us from china with your personal impressions, thank you. We turn to some other news now, and with a quarter of e relts counted, aung san suu kyis parties seems geared for a landslide victory, following sundays election results, they have been slow to emerge, but election observers say the poll was credible. Reporter it is the morning after, and the myanmar Opposition Party is packing up the screens from the campaign. Although not official, aung san suu kyis party seems to be the victor. For the past few days, this has been the place for their supporters. I came here because i love her. She is the best person for everyone. First, i want to see change. The rest will come later. It is a process. Reporter supporters celebrated on monday evening, as victories were announced, state by state, securing both rural and parliamentary seats. Official results were trickling in slowly, but by estimates of the party itself, they got between 70 and 90 of the vote. This was myanmars first free election in years, and International Observers were cautiously optimistic. The process went better than many had expected before hand. It is also true, however, that more is needed. More reforms are needed to ensure that truly genuine elections can take place in the future. Reporter aung san suu kyi, herself, cannot become president. A resolution prevents it for those having foreign relations. But she will have a big influence on the future of myanmar. Sarah there is a clinical chaos in portugal after the loss of a vote of confidence after 11 days in power. A Coalition Says that they have agreed on a joint program. Well, now, they are foreshadowing a lurch from central right to far left in the coming days. The instability has rattled markets, keeping a keen eye on the efforts to emerge from the debt crisis. Reporter hundreds of supporters of the central right government gathered outside to protest the noconfidence vote. The demonstrators sang the National Anthem and chanted, this house is not yours or or but inside the house, it was no denying the mass. There was a majority. It was a fact that even the Prime Minister had to accept. It was clear that the simple majority we achieved in the election would not be enough to push through all of the reforms that my government planned. But it would be fraudulent for simple reasons of expediency to use that that from the Political Program we had presented to the portuguese people. But the new left this Alliance Says the program meant selling off state assets and cutting public services. What we have realized is that this government wants to sell off everything, having privatized everything, pressing ahead with the privatization of all public transport. It was even going to sell off the rails. The threeparty Leftwing Alliance has what they lacked, a majority, but observers say they share Little Common ground to oust the centerright. Sarah lets get a brief check of some other stories. Shot dead by Israeli Forces in separate incidents, some we tried to allegedly stabs security personnel. The violence is the latest in a series of stabbing and shooting incidents that has seen more than 70 palestinian and also israelis killed in recent weeks. Rubble shelling has killed some and wounded others in one city that is considered a stronghold for president bashar alassads regime, home of members of his party. Tuesdays attacks are among the laddie is there since they have seen since the Syrian Civil War began almost five years ago. And we go to egypt now, where scientists are hoping modern technology can help unlock some ancient secrets. Each intelligence egypt tologists have made some discoveries, with some rings warmer than the surrounding stones, and that means something. Reporter they have been around for more than a century, but do the pyramids still hold secrets . Egyptian scientists would say yes. Using infrared sensors, they have come across some areas that are warmer than the others. What it could mean is that there are hidden tombs behind. This area is a higher temperature. We are near the temple, and we have to ask ourselves what could be behind their. 600 kilometers further south, and the same technology has been put to use in the valley of the kings. Researchers have discovered doorways that have been plastered over and a number of tombs. Perhaps Queen Nefertitis longlost sarcophagus could be in reach. Can we preserve biodiversity . The next five months, we are happy. Global ideas present answers from all over the world. Traditional knowledge. You use it to make a tea, and you can ease pain. I live on the coast. I feel it is my duty to protect the area, and that is why i bring my students here, so they will learn at an early age. Our strategy is based on the traditional lifestyle of the people as a way of preserving the environment for future generations. Global ideas, on facebook, twitter, and dw. Sarah welcome back. You are with dw news. A reminder of our top story. Former german chancellor Helmut Schmidt has died at the age of 96. The lead between 1974 and 1982, credited for advocating for an unified voice in the International Community and for helping to establish the euro. Aung san suu kyis party waiting to see if they had a landslide win. They have more than 80 of the seats so far. In business news, another day of loop times a of lufthansa grounding. Reporter yes, there is a temporary victory on tuesday in the bid to hold a weeklong strike, and a labor court ruled that the strike was unlawful, but only at the local airport, and only on tuesday. The court did not prohibit other strikes later in the week and at other locations. Loose tons of lufthansa has canceled flights tomorrow. It is the longest in their history, and the cost to german industry are mounting. Reporter thousands were left stranded as an strike entered into its fourth day. Parrish goals like fish and vegetables, spare parts for hightech applications and other products second only be transported by air had to be removed from the cargo warehouses of loose tons a of lufthansa and transferred to others. The strike comes at a bad time for lufthansa. We have had a strike already, and we are in a very challenging market. Tough competition, so this is hurting us in the Christmas Season and the peak season. Reporter and those losses through missed deliveries alone total into the millions. The impact of the cabin crew strike is massive. We expect a revenue loss of about 10 Million Euros per week. Reporter but those lost deliveries set off a Chain Reaction also. Customers have a huge loss as machines stand still. The total cost to german industry of an Airline Strike is about 25 Million Euros per day. Anchor german chancellor Angela Merkel met with jacob zuma in berlin to work on their ties, and there is lots of work to do. Crumbling infrastructure. Those are keywords to frighten investors away, but south africa also has their gripes with the germans. Reporter the fallout of the vw emissions scandal has reached south africa. Volkswagen plans to invest 300 Million Euros, and three new models were supposed to roll off the Assembly Lines to be sold locally and abroad. But now, these plans have been called into question. There is uncertainty for other german investors in south africa also, but for other reasons. The countrys infrastructure is in poor condition. This bridge is a tragic symbol of the problem. Last month, a temporary structure collapsed on a highway in johannesburg. Two people died, and many were injured. Power cuts are a daily occurrence. They highlight the situation and put additional strain on the economy. The countrys power plants are aging. Recent years have seen it too little investment in maintaining the grace, and the mineral rich country is seeing trouble with pricing. The economy dropped to 1. 4 , and this year, 2 growth is expected, according to government forecasts, but that is not enough to trigger a job boom. Many are out of work. After apartheid, millions of black africans live in poverty. 600 German Companies doing business here provide 100,000 jobs. The country is counting on firms like vw staying and expanding. Anchor sea world, the multibilliondollar entertainment chain in the u. S. , is under pressure from california regulators and animalrights groups to kill off their killer whale shows. There are especially loved, and the company says in the future, the focus on the shows will be on conservation. Here is more. Reporter it is not exactly like the plot of free willy, but orcas will no longer be forced to perform tricks for shows as they try to clean up their image. Accidents have damaged the themepark reputation, and attendance has been decreasing as a result, and now, it is curtains for the killer whales, animalrights activists say the world is still not doing enough. Anchor an end to their tawdry performance is inevitable, but it is actually captivity that denies these far ranging orca to engage in activities that are important to them. Reporter they not only want the show scrapped, but they want them released into the wild and their capture made illegal. Until recently, its the world had an entirely different plan. They were going to have an expansion of 100 million, but this investment may now just be dead in the water. Anchor that is it for me. Daniel will be all with the headlines later. Sarah thank you. Enjoy the rest of your night. The International Olympic committee is demanding action for athletes accused of doping in an International Report released. They are also accusing a chief over allegations that he took bribes to cover up russian positive tests. Russia is sounding a little more conciliatory but still largely rejects the accusations. Reporter on monday, the World Antidoping Agency dropped the bomb on russian athletics, but they were in a slightly more appeasing mood on tuesday. These problems can be rectified if necessary. The other side has no proof, only allegations. There are no new facts. I would like to reiterate that there were no new facts, but if they are any, we will treat them scrupulously. Reporter but the independent Commission Backs to differ. The credibility of the professional sport is on the line, even if the revelations are limited to russian athletes. Our recommendation is that the Russian Federation be suspended. Our conclusion was that all of this could not have happened or continue to happen without the knowledge or either actual or implied consent of the state authorities. We have found coverups. We have found destruction of samples in laboratories. We have found payments of money in order to conceal doping test. Reporter serious accusations against the sporting powerhouse russia, which got 18 medals at the london olympics alone. Others were quick to react, including paula radcliffe. Well, i was devastated, shopped at the level and depth and the audacity, really, that people thought that they could get away with this and that they have gotten away with this for so long. Reporter so it is clear that russia is not going to take this lying down. Russia is heading for another confrontation, this time in the world of sports. Sarah the man who broke this story has been helping us put all of this into perspective this week, and we asked him what he makes of the russian reaction to the report. Guest it is not surprising. Russia is always denying everything that we claimed or what we have reported about, and they have recorded with hidden cameras and devices, and it is not a surprise because this is exactly the same as what they did have a year ago. Now it is interesting to learn about who will be a winner in this fight between the world of sports and russia, and one of the biggest sport nations in the world, russia, it is a unique situation, because it can happen that they will not participate at the olympics, and i am very curious to learn. It will exclude them from the olympic games. You have to know that a main sponsor is a russian bank. They spend approximately 50 Million Euros, for example, in 2013. Can they risk to exclude the russians, and also, would this be a risk for their sponsorship . I am very curious about what would happen. Sarah that is our investigative reporter. A reminder of our top stories before we go. Former german chancellor Helmut Schmidt has died at the age of 96, leaving germany between 1974 and 1982, edited with laying the foundations for the euro and advocating for a unified voice in the International Community. Credited with laying the foundation. What they say is a landslide victory in myanmar with a quarter of the result counted, and they have gotten more than 80 of the seats so far. That is all we have time for here on dw. Thank you very much for joining us. I am sarah kelly. I will see you at the top of the hour. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] announcer euromaxx highlights. And here is your host, anne odonnell. Anne hello and welcome to euromaxx highlights. Here are the best bits of the week. Lets have a look. The skys the limit a dutch artist and his indoor clouds. Underground art an italian city brightens up its subway stations. And drone alarm when quadrocopters light up the sky in austria. For someone who has his head in the clouds, dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde seems to be very wellgrounded. He generates a storm of attention with his work by creating indoor clouds. His creations really make you question reality, even if its only for a split second