Police change sides and join the protests. Im rebecca riches welcome to the Program Germany has been marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the berlin wall events took place across the capital with the main celebration at the Brandenburg Gate earlier german chancellor Angela Merkel and other european leaders took part in a special ceremony to remember those who died on the east germanys shoot to kill orders against anyone trying to flee to the west the evening began with an iconic conductor mading an iconic concerto before and iconic backdrop. Thousands gathered here to celebrate as they did 30 years ago on this date when berlins Brandenburg Gate became an unforgettable backdrop to a night that changed the world. In what was a no mans land between east and west the thousands rushed to the landmark to climb atop the wall and make history. At the main celebration german president my up pay tribute to east germans and others in the east bloc whose Peaceful Demonstrations led to the fall of the iron curtain here people to carry their legacy into the present. Today when we remember the brave people back then with gratitude. And maybe even tears in our eyes and we cant just sit by and watch as that for which they fought and forgot you. Just we cant allow people to be excluded and attacked democracy to be disrespected and our solidarity destroyed we cant allow that to happen. To notice. Earlier in the day leaders from central and Eastern Europe placed rosens to honor the many who were killed trying to escape communist east germany on banners toss the berlin wall ran straight to the middle of the street dividing families neighbors and friends. Chancellor spoke at the chapel of reconciliation nearby it was built on the former death strip where the east German Government demolished a church to build border posts. Having grown up in eastern germany america knows the impact of the berlin wall firsthand. At this ceremony she delivered a message of hope. Really you know by walkman and im with the berlin wall ladies and gentlemen is history kind of it proves that no war that segregates people and limits freedom is so high and so wide of the need that it could not be broken through and. This is brilliance message to the world on this 9th day of november not unlike the scenes that captured the worlds imagination 30 years ago. And did have news chief Political Editor mikhail of course now has been following the celebrations for us at the Brandenburg Gate. Live in germany east and west celebrates 30 years since the fall of the fallen who are here at the Brandenburg Gate in this city built to symbolize the power of crosses over the now over the past decade has gone from being the symbol of the cold war when they so when the also part faced off to becoming the symbol of german reunification a lot of bands a lot of performances this evening but in between also the masses that east germans need more of a say in where germany were unification it is truly going politicians here like fallen may. Also reminding germans that experiencing the freedom east to west germany how its a day also means taking responsibility for the freedom of the future. Dudamel is. Reporting from Brandenburg Gate so 30 years after the fall of the berlin wall where can you still see it the longest surviving section runs along the east side of the river after the wall opened artists from around the world transformed it into a giant outdoor cart canvas its now world famous and one of balance most popular tourist attractions. The east taichi larry was started in february 990. 00. Artists were invited to paint an original portion of the berlin wall back then the initiative was designed to help east german artists who had suddenly been left without an income but in those exciting days of the former communist state opening up artists came from all over the world. When berlin was divided it was common for people on the western side to draw graffiti on the wall but on the eastern side people approached at their peril the wall became more and more fortified with heavily armed guards tripwires searchlights and lookout towers Border Guards were ordered to shoot to kill anyone who tried to escape and more than 100 people were killed trying to cross the border in berlin alone just a few months after those instruments of oppression were dismantled the east side gallery and the symbol of terra into a canvas for Free Expression some of the artworks have become famous around the world because the gallery is exposed to the weather the images have had to be restored or even repainted several times today the east side gallery is a popular tourist destination. Lets turn now to some of the other stories making news around the world in mexico the funeral has been held for the final victim of a suspected cartel attack in a township founded by a group of breakaway mormons 9 women and 3 children were killed and its not yet clear whether they were targeted or ambushed by accident. Hundreds of cattle in independence activists down that in barcelona as spangler pays for an election on sunday they called for the release of jailed separatist leaders in an independence referendum itll be the 4th election in spain in as many months years. Tens of thousands have turned out to watch a spectacular parade in tokyo to celebrate the in front of emperor unary hito many of the spectators have one sought after law to retake gets to attend the festivities the emperor completed his ascension to the throne last month. In a straight ahead least 3 people have been killed in massive bushfires raging across the east in the state of New South Wales blazes are also tearing through queensland further north thousands of people have been evacuated and a total fire ban has been declared. A familys desperate scramble to beat back the flames in their backyard suddenly relief comes from the skies. With dozens of fires raging across New South Wales residents everywhere are recounting their brush with death. Was right here bob look its that whole i bear no meal is what. An inferno it was like the apocalypse and it was like hell on earth. Even seasoned firefighters seem shell shocked by the ferocity of the blazes im still gathering thoughts trying to remember what it was that or actually did sorry for the record but we saw. It was an unprecedented event hundreds of people have been moved to Evacuation Centers anxiously holding out hope that their property has survived being really apprehensive and evacuated since yesterday and ive come back and my house is still there. But others havent been so fortunate at least 150 homes have been lost. Emergency services in New South Wales are bracing for several busy days ahead forecasts predict severe fire danger across wide suites of australias most populous state including near the countrys largest city sydney with so many fires already burning Authorities Say homes and lives will be at risk and theyve issued a stark warning on twitter if youre threatened by fire you may not get help. Bolivias embattled president evo morales says what he calls and he democratic groups have staged a coup detat in the south American Country weeks of protest and unrest reached a Tipping Point when police in the central city of santa cruz joined in with the demonstrations they were supposed to be controlling earlier police in the capital lopez marched in the streets as protesters cheered them on protesters accused of rigging last months election to secure a 4th term. Well for more on this story im joined by day to be reporter an unserious day and i thank you for coming in so whats behind these protests well the protests come after a dispute over the results of the countrys general elections those were held on october 20th and what happened was that initial results showed a tie between sitting president ever on what alice and the main opposition candidates. And then for 24 hours the government stopped publishing any results of the vote count and then announced himself as the winner of the 1st round so this prompted the opposition to call the elections regular it by now has also issued an audit into the results of the vote count with their organization of american states but this is not enough for the opposition they want to model this out its also because ever what alice has been president of bolivia for 14 consecutive years so he also earlier this year refused to honor the result of a country of white referendum which called to limits the amount of mandates a president can hold these are these protests gaining traction and whats been the reactions of so far as indeed has called it now a after what we heard the police joins us some of the demonstrators they also abandoned their post at the president ial palace today. Well what are less is left of very few options he has now asked Party Leaders to join in peaceful talks there are also now International Reactions to disintegration the European Union and mexico both have issued statements saying theyre watching whats happening so the international communitys eyes definitely are on the situation in libya differently be caving in on that situation madness our state thanks very much for breaking it down for us thank you. As for sport now and in the soccer heads of the enjoin the wall celebrations even tease me with an elaborate ceremony at the Olympic Stadium before their home clash with. The inform visitors spoiled the bell and his party. This wasnt just any great your sunday in berlin exactly 30 years on from the fall of the berlin wall pass or commemorated that historic occasion with a replica that their fans tore down this hall because. There was another symbolic moment in front of the oscar nothing sums up the spirits of reunification like an old east german tragedy bursting through the wall and her head channeled that spirit to burst into the late nights a 1000000 little stand hammering. The berlin wall midfielder made his mark on a day of huge significance for his hometown be like to keep a pizza goodlatte she was left with no jobs but had her almost immediately handed leipzig a chance to equalise carrying records handful was punished with a penalty and see more than a lot of schools. 11 with 38 minutes on the quad and on the stroke of half time like 610 to get around through muscles a bit so i the austrians effort finding the nets with the help of a deflection. Afterward to one down at the break on butlins big day and it got worse for them in a flurry of late goals 1st Kevin Campbell we threw that offense to make it 3 was. The slovenian rightly congratulated by his team mates after showing its time was it composure to curl in. And it was full when conrad lima rips through their hats a half like a truck they threw the berlin wall before setting up their own up i the strikers 2nd goal securing light 6 when in stoppage time. Pass a did manage to pull a goal back when lights in fails to clear their lines a design can pounce on the loose ball to make it for us. I but that wasnt enough to stop leipzig racking up their 2nd win in a rather cutting half the celebrations sure. Youre watching the news up next a special program with more on the fall of the wall from the perspective of the journalist who covered it will leave you with more of the music from band of bag im rebecca races in berlin thanks for watching. Welcome to the what is the game here for d. W. I. Were going to talk about a. Group thats not. So you dont want. The. Syrian born american visits a local bar in berlin. 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