A warning from germany to stop before you break International Law germanys foreign minister tells the Israeli Government that its plan to annex parts of the occupied west bank is illegal. And brazil battle for the truth about the coronavirus president wants to change the way cases account to bring the figures down but the Supreme Court says no change. Im told me its good to have you with us at a dramatic congressional hearing the brother of george floyd has called on lawmakers to make sure he did not die in vain floyds killing in Police Custody ignited protests across america and across the globe the pleas from philonous floyd came as demands grew to Reform Police in and so avoided. Cases of African Americans dying at the hands of white Police Officers. The day after his brother george was laid to rest in houston texas. Alone as floyd was in washington d. C. In an emotional testimony he called on lawmakers to ensure that his brother did not die in vain when you watch your big brother who you look to your whole entire life da da i beg your boys mom im tired im tired of pain pain you feel when you watch Something Like this people of all backgrounds genders the races have come together to demand change. I wanted him on a short and make the necessary changes there make Law Enforcement the solution and not the problem. In minneapolis where george floyd was killed the police chief is promising change he says hell withdraw from contract negotiations with the police union to push for reform i plan to bring in subject matter experience and advisors to conduct a thorough review of how the contract can be restructured to provide Greater Community transparency. And more flexibility for true reform but many protesters believe true reform can only come through a radical change defund the police has become a rallying cry protestors want to cut funding for the police in favor of other Community Based projects. Police have also come under fire for using heavy handed tactics against protesters after floyds death and there have been dozens of complaints of Police Targeting reporters in one such Incident Police fired rubber bullets a d w Stefan Siemens and crew they. Were friends with the birth. Of your you are in the middle of 6. The u. S. Has promised to investigate the allegations. I know there have been concerns from some countries of their reporters having been treated in appropriately here you should know and those countries should know we will we will handle them in a completely appropriate way George Floyds killing has put police in the us under intense scrutiny floyd supporters hope that his death may finally lead to real change. Stuff and simons is now back in washington so lets cross to him for mos def and we saw you in that report under attack by us police when you were reporting on the protests in minneapolis have u. S. Authorities already been in touch with you about these incidents no not with me personally but i know that. W. Has contact and reached out to the u. S. Embassy in germany as well as to authorities here in the United States i know also of course the foreign minister the German Foreign ministries in contact with the state department here on this side or with whoever they have as a point on this side here so there is something going on behind the curtains and hopefully to be resolved soon in terms of. That this is going to trickle down to the local level because dont forget it was in minnesota in minneapolis where this happened so this all has to go on the state and city level and then well see what happens ok and then on the issue of the policing itself Minneapolis Police have announced initial steps towards what theyre calling transformational reforms you tell us about that. You know thats a very big word for. As of now very very little steps that is for example that the choke hold is now illegal thats for example of something mr shelving did need on the on the neck of somebody that is now not allowed anymore as Police Practice and secondly any Police Officer whos witnessing this a colleague doing this has to interfere cannot just say hey not such a good idea but has to actively interfere and make the other officer stop doing what hes doing if hes doing this now however the big problem in the big question is here Police Unions you alluded to this in the piece they have very very very powerful and the contracts police between Police Officer and Police Department thats the point here this is where it really hits the rubber where the rubber hits the road where its going to be interesting because those contracts are so tight that you basically have no transparency and and then its really important for the community no accountability for Police Officers this is what the chief tries to change this is what Police Departments probably try to change all over the country ok stuff and simons well leave it there thank you. Response to growing calls to end Racial Injustice in the wake of George Floyds death nascar motor racing has banned the Confederate Flag the move comes just days after the only black driver on the circuit bubble wallace called a nascar to make the change for many of the flag is a symbol of racism and slavery in the us is r. C. A. Said the presence of Confederate Flags at its events runs contrary to its commitment to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to all sides. Germanys foreign minister has warned israel that its plan to annex parts of the occupied west bank or violate International Law issued the warning in israel just weeks before the new Israeli Government plans to make the move which has also been condemned by several other european governments. First on the agenda months and his israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi signed an agreement on the German Government providing funding for the Holocaust Memorial yog vashon. Germany is a staunch ally of israel but the relationship has been overshadowed by israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu has planned an extension of the Jordan Valley and settlements across the west bank land the palestinians claim for their own state. Or to German Government and our colleagues in the European Union have serious concerns that the an exemptions could make it impossible to achieve a 2 state solution we think this would be the room way to go that parchin big. The e. U. Has considered imposing sanctions against israel if the annexations go ahead germany is a mightly to take such tough measures but then takes over the rotating presidency of the e. U. Next month and so must must come up with a common strategy in the e. U. Palestinian Prime MinisterMohammed Saeed called on germany to maintain a hardline with israel you know how sensitive this issue is war for your money but listen but under the circumstances should not come back spent over in government and a lot this should not come at the expense of the by this human rights palestinians have warned theyll proclaim a palestinian state if israel goes ahead with the annexation said. Earlier we spoke to our correspondent tanya kramer in jerusalem and asked her whether heikal massive specified whether germany would try to prevent israel and axing parts of the west bank. Well as a 1st meeting here with the new government and with this new israeli counterpart foreign minister Gabi Ashkenazi for. The German Foreign minister and he used this visit actually to stress that germany alongside the e. U. Is very very very concerned about its about plans to possibly annex parts of the occupied west bank as early as july and he also used it to stress that this germany would consider this as in violation of International Law i think what he was trying to say yeah as well is that he came here as a friend he was trying to strike the very delicate balance. Germanys historical commitment to israel on the one hand but on the other hand him his commitment to International Law. Now a brief look at some other stories making headlines. Mourners have been paying their respects to bring these president peering through who died suddenly on monday the government says he suffered a heart attack and croon caesar was set to step down in august after 15 years in power marked by repression and political violence. U. S. President donald trump has announced hes resuming his political rallies despite concerns about Mass Gatherings during the coronavirus and demick rally will be held next week in tulsa oklahoma polls show trumps a lagging behind his democratic rival joe biden the face of protests and his response to the pandemic. As Coronavirus Infection rates low germany has announced it will live to the remaining checks at its land borders on june 15th they were introduced in mid march but berlin is extending a travel warning for more than 160 countries outside europe until the end of august. In brazil the shops are opening again even as the number of confirmed cases of corona virus surges the most populous state sao paulo is the epicenter of the of the pandemic that has just reported a Record Number of covert 19 deaths for the 2nd day running more and more clued in 1000 patients arrive at some powerless temporary hospitals the true number of new coronavirus cases is the subject of heated debate on 33 trying to do more testing by can often only administer rapid tests which dont deliver reliable results experts fear that there are many undetected cases in the slums of Rio De Janeiro thats why local residents have started keeping track themselves. Many of those infected by the virus were unregistered by the Health Authorities there are cases among people we know. The controversy over the true number of cases has also reached the government president bush synonymous commence the official numbers are too high and has banned publication of the figures. We want to return to normal brazil must pick up speed for the most sonata once a change the way the figures are compiled but his plans have run into fierce opposition. The old counting method and transparency need to be maintained one cant just make the numbers look prettier. Brazils Supreme Court has now ordered a return to the previous practice but the debate rages on and brazil still hasnt reached the peak of its coronavirus crisis. Footballs german cup semifinals now and by in munich have set up a chance for a double the season the possibility of winning both the cup and the bundesliga by undefeated pesky on track front foot to reach the final event paris it scored at the 14 minute mark but by a needed robert 2nd half goal to win it 21. 00 final play leverkusen for the german cup championship next month. 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