Possibility of it being rejected. That could trigger more uncertainty and even fresh elections in europes largest economy and lead nation, so our question on quadriga, is waiting fo waiting for germany new government in sight . I am joined by three excellent observers and analysts, beginning with andreas kluth. Andreas says another grand coalition would alienate even more voters and put german democracy into a coma. , whous is derek scally writes the irish times. He writes with this grand coalition agreement, germanys social democrats have signed their own death warrant livestrong stuff. And a very warm welcome to pascale hugues. Argues the european the grandeds coalition. In manual macron is, she says, still waiting for an answer from berlin. I would like to begin with the headline story here. Germanys and conclusive election. Still, no government in place in berlin. This is not what we expect from germany, is it . Pascale no, it isnt. The germans want stability, they want continuity,
Possibility of it being rejected. That could trigger more uncertainty and even fresh elections in europes largest economy and lead nation, so our question on quadriga, is waiting fo waiting for germany new government in sight . I am joined by three excellent observers and analysts, beginning with andreas kluth. Andreas says another grand coalition would alienate even more voters and put german democracy into a coma. , whous is derek scally writes the irish times. He writes with this grand coalition agreement, germanys social democrats have signed their own death warrant livestrong stuff. And a very warm welcome to pascale hugues. Argues the european the grandeds coalition. In manual macron is, she says, still waiting for an answer from berlin. I would like to begin with the headline story here. Germanys and conclusive election. Still, no government in place in berlin. This is not what we expect from germany, is it . Pascale no, it isnt. The germans want stability, they want continuity,
For kyle edmund in australia as he books his place in his first grand slam quarter final. More on that and the rest of the days sport in sportsday at 7. 30. Good evening. The authorities in afghanistan now say that m foreigners and four Afghan Nationals were killed in an attack on an International Hotel in the capital kabul. After heavy fighting that lasted twelve hours, Afghan Special forces took control of the intercontinental hotel, killing the gunmen who stormed it yesterday evening. More than 150 people managed to escape, or were rescued. The taliban says it carried out the attack. Our correspondent Zia Shahreyar reports from kabul. The final moments of a fight that had lasted all night. Gunfire and explosions as Afghan Special forces battled to regain control of the intercontinental hotel. One soldier throws a grenade. He moves away, then the explosion. The room is soon on fire, evidence of the struggle that had taken place. The Afghan National flag waving from the roof, proof th
Sunni and kurdish enclave of off three. Point one his troops as you cross into the area it is part of a close controversial Operation Olive Branch to present a budget time there to want says he hopes that operation will be quick to get the latest from our correspondents to church. And the world to sligo emberg says farewell to coach marcos good stall who comes after a bitter loss to fellow relegation candidates along. With. A matt herman thanks for joining us german chancellor Angela Merkels future hangs in the balance today the countrys center left social Democrat Party as you to hold any key votes on whether to Enter Coalition talks with merkels conservatives. Democrat leader martin shields is in favor of forming a coalition but he faces strong resistance from within his own party and a no vote could lead to a minority government which merkel has already said she wont lead or it could lead to fresh elections. Should they seek to join another Coalition Government with angle americans
The tennis and the rest of days sport in sportsday at 5. 30pm. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. At least 18 people have been confirmed dead in an attack by taliban militants on a luxury hotel in the afghan capital, kabul. The gunmen entered the hotel last night, opening fire before breaking into rooms and taking hostages. 160 people were rescued from the hotel by the Security Forces. Our correspondent Zia Shahreyar reports from kabul. The final moments of a fight that had lasted all night. Gunfire and explosions, as Afghan Special forces battled to regain control of the Intercontinental Hotel. One soldier throws a grenade. He moves away, then the explosion. The room is soon on fire, evidence of the struggle that had taken place. The Afghan National flag waving from the roof, proof that the building has been reta ken. More than 150 people, including some foreigners, were inside yesterday evening, when gunmen burst in and opened fire. Translation there were old people and children i