A holiday. Im swimming so much god its good to have you with us demonstrations in the u. S. Against racism and Police Violence have now entered into the 9th day many protesters defied curfews imposed in a number of cities but marches were relatively called compared to previous days the demonstrators are demanding an end to racism after a white Police Officer killed an unarmed black man george floyd by kneeling on his neck. Another standoff between police and protest as. d both ends of new yorks Manhattan Bridge temporarily blocked by police off to the 8 pm curfew kicks in the defiant crowds trapped until the brooklyn side of the bridge is reopened and want to avoid coming out of well lets do the job i was in for when it comes down to the drawing board serial. Arsonist. Others to defy new yorks curfew marching through the city to protest at the death of george floyd an africanamerican at the hands of police most were peaceful but there were reports of violence including by some Police Officers. Grabbed innocent people for no reason i just cited lady kaufman unfortunately the ground this do was abuse a journalist and a press does a press pass and a person to the ground. President trump has threatened to deploy the military and has already called up more than 20000. 00 National Guard troops. Its a move that angered many including former president ial hopeful Elizabeth Warren because its about all these words rugby is imposing i dont want our mortal people are here i want to get a little protest against the police right even the pope has spoken out condemning racism and violence. We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life. And at the heart of all this a human tragedy the mother of George Floyd Stuart or on able to hold back her tears and her full not paid. Infamy of cured because they want justice for hill. And i want justice for him because he was. No matter well in about it they should. In this is the group he was a good. Those calls for justice ringing out across the United States and beyond. Lets get the perspective of edna bono now she is a u. S. Born historian of anticolonialism an activist and writer and a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute of history and science here in berlin and i thank you for joining us youve been blogging about the death of george floyd and the black lives Matter Movement how are you feeling about what is happening in the u. S. Right now. To be honest the species like a century i was born and raised and protect america and like most black americans most of. The learn how to dress for them to. Happen to Trayvon Martins and to plan so many others is because of the connection and knowledge we have. United states and most of the world is unjust to black people and its a history of sleep the 1st lady came out and says accuses tonight she continues and continues to. This how our lives dont matter to the police they dont matter to the government and the region and purchased it is 5 product centuries of holy onto bearing this is justice. It does seem to be like it does seem like these protests are resonating around the world right now do you think that were seeing a a watershed moment for Race Relations globally. So i would say so i think that modern research and slavery were dead by trick years and here in germany there and i view from that research especially given the regime and beyond that i would say the history of. Being the site along youll listen and other clues and again in terms of partnership the continent theres still the kind of colonialism that still exists here. The european context its important for us to know that in 2000 love the protests spark and bloodshed after a marked man shot and killed by frost of the major protests that are also ensued in 2000. And 2 teenagers for kills here in germany. Seriously only because i was sick or dying Police Custody and theres been a. White supremacist right here jackie and have no. Others and so. This is an instruction discrimination are here present and they are highlighting the aperture. Mission actually when its in the next so a lot of that is highlighted and its important to know that history is a fight that justice all right historian activist and writer at now but im joining us here and thank you very much. The situation of the u. S. Is also being watched closely by the German Government chancellor Angela Merkels press spokesman said George Floyds death was avoidable. Towards George Floyds the death of george florida an African American has shaken many people here in germany and around the world it was also shaken the German Government this was a horrific and avoidable death and it is deeply disturbing. For we in the government of following closely want to use happening in america well watch. Weve great concern because in germany we have a close connection with the u. S. So you connected by our common values principles and interests. So lets check in now on some other stories making news around the world more than a dozen people have been killed by 2 roadside bombs in afghanistan the 2 separate incidents took place in the Southern Province of kandahar and the Eastern Province of bacteria the areas are among the most volatile in the country. Has made landfall on indias western coast authorities in mumbai have closed factories and offices and call for residents to stay indoors around 100000 people have been evacuated from flood prone areas its the 1st powerful storm to hit the region in decades. A french court has ordered rwandan genocide suspects. To be handed over to a u. N. Tribunal for trial in tanzania was arrested in paris in may after over 2 decades on the run hes accused of financing rwandas 1994 genocide of 800002 seize and moderate hutus will appeal the extradition order. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to offer millions of hong kong residents a pass to u. K. Citizenship if china opposes a new security law which would clamp down on human rights the territory was promised a high degree of autonomy and rights in an 1907 handover treaty between britain and china. And german carrier love towns a has announced it will undergo a major revamp as it posted net losses of 2100000000. 00 euro in the 1st quarter the restructuring plans will include job cuts and asset sales it comes after the airline agreed to a corona bailout worth 9000000000 euros. The bad them it continues to impact germanys economy heavily a further 240000 people lost their jobs in may bringing the total number to 2800000 those numbers camas lawmakers are locked in talks over the biggest economic stimulus package in the countrys history the measures are expected to be finalized today. When it comes to children it seems finance minister old upshall says a big heart he wants to grab families 300. 00 euros per child a total of 6000000000. 00 euros to improve their buying power. Alongside families the government wants to help companies particularly affected by the pandemic its planning to cut electricity costs on taxes there are billions for Infrastructure Development and some controversial incentives for car buyers. Right now barely anyone is buying a new car in germany and that on top of the fact that core industry is already going through a difficult transition to a lecture mobility both carmakers and unions hope the purchase premiums will give the sector a much needed boost government representatives say theyve allocated 5000000000 euros for the bonuses anyone buying the electric car will get a 1500 euros state subsidy. The french government meanwhile is being rather more generous for a monday new car buyers can expect up to 7000 euros in incentives for new he cars both germany and france say Green Recovery will be a key principle in addressing the economic damage done by the coronavirus pandemic and the 2 countries see the European Green deal assessing the framework for a sustainable stimulus package. Italy is reopening its borders to travelers from europe today and allowing residents to travel between regions again the country is hoping to revive its Tourism Industry after months of lockdown but hotel owners fear that guests will stay away despite measures designed to make them feel safe we report from a resort south of rome. The battle for the best spot on the beach has begun. Bit out of the wants to be in the front row of his home beach but everything looks quite different this year with the coronavirus result of course always cover things looking with the umbrellas and see if this sort of thing for both 3 meters tall square meters each so i can only fit half as many out there. Conditions into it as she not reflect those across italy like on this dream beach south of rome the same social distancing rules apply just as they do in all 5000 kilometers of beaches throughout the country fears that tourists just wont show up this summer are running high. Because people are only allowed to swim in the ocean no chatting no gathering you have to get right back to your son shares. But many in the Hospitality Industry are worried will Foreign Tourists really come to italy. Large numbers come from germany or sweden but many europeans are fearful after italy was struck so fiercely by the pandemic. What kind of europe is this where neighboring countries say dont travel to italy its not safe maybe we are the safest country in the world now because we were the 1st nation after china to be hit hard by the virus and we have now almost completely defeated. Interior cina there are signs that life is slowly returning to normal. The fisherman have only recently started to more in the harbor again most of the catch goes to Restaurant Owners like that out of the but as long as they were close scampi and giant crabs couldnt find the market. Some tourists are back into the cina at least italian ones for them the desire for sun sand in sea is now spreading more powerful even the. Fear of the infection in gene of it out of these restaurants cooking is finally on their way again but only under strict hygiene rules in the restaurant the safety distance is measured exactly to the centimeter all guests must also register with name and address so that the entire chain of infection could be traced if necessary. When this is all over the 1st thing well do is open a few bottles of champagne or prosecco and celebrate and hopefully have a laugh about this strange adventure weve been through together through these look at these lovely blue. Jean obit out of these says the spike everything hes sure the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea here in tichina will always drop to respect again. Now if youre looking for a little bit of caffeine crammed spaces heres a story for you britains smallest cafe is reopening after shutting its tiny doors for the coronavirus the coffee shop in london opened up in 2 converted red telephone boxes and has been serving as presses in lattes for just a week before the lockdown kicked in now 6 weeks later they are ready to serve coffee to londoners again. Or minder now of our top story people across the u. S. Have once again defied curfews to protest against racism after a white Police Officer killed and on the arm of the black man george floyd but the demonstrations were more peaceful than the previous days. Coming up next our covert 19 a special looking at how our way of life is putting us at risk of facing the
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