Spiking coronavirus infections. Im chris bowen welcome to the program and of course it could be. The wrangling over whos to become the future leader of the World Trade Organization continues with the u. S. Throwing its support behind south korea candidates in the 2 person race now the move comes just days after all 27 e. U. Member countries announced their backing for the candidate from nigeria. Way all the looks set to gain the top post of the w t o after 4 months of campaigning against 7 other candidates the Nominations Committee proposed the 1st african and 1st female leader to its 164 members all countries supported the nomination with a notable exception of. One delegation could not support the can be doctoring goes easy and said they would continue to support south korean minister you. That delegation was the United States of america the u. S. Is the only country left backing south koreas you myung hee the w t o could go ahead and appoint dr goes the anyway but is hoping instead
Tried to have a surprise to so with what is possible who is medical really. Important also who talked to people who followed her along the way admirers and critics alike how is the worlds most powerful woman shaping her legacy joining us from eccles law stops. No question a minute leader for the World Trade Organization has hit a major snag the u. S. Has blocked the appointment of nigeria and goes be a condo in the yellow despite her having one backing from every other member country. Also want to show it to lights out for germanys leisure sector as the Government Forces restaurants bars gyms movie theaters and others to close for a month the gunman striking coronavirus kingston. And we take you to ethiopia where swarms of locusts are laid waste to hard earned harvests. This is b. W. Business im john on in berlin thanks for joining us ongoing trade wars have made it a tough time for multilateral trade as it turns out choosing the future leader of the World Trade Organization isnt any e
A church and the city of nice also coming up. German chancellor Angela Merkel defends the decision to start a nationwide and demick lockdown at the opposition and Parliament Says the restrictions go too far. On a call for a wish thanks for joining us. French president among them a call on issues a call for unity after another deadly attack that police are calling islamist terror a man armed with a knife killed 3 people at basilica in the Southern City of mix the suspect is a 21 year old man who entered france from italy its the 3rd attack and france in 2 months blamed on muslim extremists mccall says the country will not give any ground to terrorists. The end of a tragic day in nice one which has left this mediterranean city in shock. Night food has good with that only a measure of calm Forensics Team still engrossed in the investigation into the outrage which sets of the come within the basilica. Police who stormed the church earlier who too late to stop the bloodshed and by the time
We need to take a closer. Economic output grew up the fastest pace on record last quarter as businesses started reopening asked the same time the socalled big 4 apple facebook account is gone and alphabet rake then blockbuster number. All along to show the u. S. Has blocked the appointment of nigerias ngozi a condo riyal or to the World Trade Organisation for top shop despite her having won backing from every other member country. And its lights out for germanys leisure sector as the Government Forces restaurants bars gins and movie theaters and others to close for a month i mean coronavirus cases but its hardly alone in europe. This is d. W. Business im on in berlin thanks for joining us we begin and the United States where polling shows Donald Trumps chance of winning next weeks president ial election is diminishing after a surge in coronavirus cases in key midwestern states the virus has killed nearly 200000 americans and lock down measures have hit the economy hard data earlier 2 t
Hello the very good morning to you this is r. T. International. Ok lets start with a quick look at the latest global coronavirus figures the total number of infections that has now risen to just above 4400000 more than 290000 lives have been lost and more than 1600000 people have recovered. But the summer fast approaching the European Union starting to emerge from the spring nightmare of coronavirus the countries are now taking their 1st steps toward some kind of normality some including germany have already begun the process of reopening the borders with direct neighbors but it might all prove too little for the vital Tourism Sector which has been brought to its knees by the pandemic peta oliver has details. Even in the midst of the corona pandemic many europeans are thinking about Summer Holidays but the word from brussels is that those wanting a getaway may well get their wish we are helping europe interest get back on track of all staying healthy and safe we propose a common europe