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It should have happened early right bad bad bad man calling for restraint from all sides calling for all all sides to listen to each other and even crap about anything bad to happen before it happened before that bad bad bad bad the previous kid broke in between conflicting parties in trying to camera. Bad to end to a bloodshed. Reconfirmation wanted for recovery completion. So now you think the security. Human rights watch asia well have to leave it there really appreciate your time thank you lets turn now to some of the other stories making news around the world at this hour 13 bodies have been recovered from a landslide in Central Vietnam triggered by torrential rains nearly all the victims were or were Army Officers trying to rescue missing workers already buried by another flooding has killed dozens in recent days. Several European Countries say they are deeply concerned and israeli plans to build more new homes in the west bank in a joint statement germany France Italy Spain and the u. K. Called the move counterproductive israel has approved the construction of thousands of settlements in the occupied territory. U. S. Social media platform twitter says its investigating a global it the company says it has no evidence of a Security Breach or a half users in many countries reported not being able to use a platform for more than an hour. U. S. President donald trump and his democratic challenger joe biden have been answering questions from voters at separate televised events held at the same time on different t. V. Channel the socalled town Hall Meetings replace the 2nd president ial debate which was canceled after trump was diagnosed with 19 and then refused to conduct the debate online the rivals have very different approaches. Always confident at times defensive as the incumbent u. S. President donald trump now has a record to pick apart and he got a grilling starting out with the nations biggest crisis the coronavirus. Knew it was a big threat at the same time i dont want to panic this country i dont want to go out and say everybodys going to die everybodys got their it all right you dont have mislead but you can you know you know theres not a little bit and more contentious exchanges as trump made exaggerated claims about voter fraud and deflected criticism over his tax returns and his position on White Supremacy that rush into it youve done this lying to everybody seem like i do White Supremacy you times against a White Supremacy for years my position at the same time on a different channel a different tone thomas challenger joe biden offered a forceful rebuke of trumps Pandemic Response theres a president ial responsibility to lead and he didnt do that he didnt talk about what needed to be done because he kept worrying and my view about the stock market we make up 4 percent of the worlds population we have 20 percent of the worlds deaths were in a situation where we have 210. 00 plus 1000 people dead and whats he doing nothing hes still not worried mass and so on because at times that bite and he entered but he did deliver clear punch lines on a number of issues including Foreign Policy if they will and before the election you are open greeba most effective as a world leader in my humble opinion not just by the exercise of our power most powerful nation in the world but the power of our example thats whats led the rest of the world to follow us calling for after trading blows remotely the 2 candidates will again face off at the final Election Debate next week about making that you enforce that where you could joining me now from washington is our sumi so misconduct whos been keeping an eye on things sumi good to see you whats been the reaction over there to how the rivals fared on their t. V. Appearances last night. Michael i think this really here is being seen as a study and how different these 2 candidates are how different they are in tone and content we saw in those pictures their President Trump relatively combative evading the some questions joe biden on the other hand delivering very lengthy at times as the piece said meandering answer is really policy driven we didnt hear or see much new from either candidate but beyond that the reaction has been very predictably along partisan lines so President Trumps team here are celebrating the fact that they say the president showed strength that he was able to engage with voters and shape the narrative in a way where he was able to highlight what he sees as some of his administrations accomplishments joe biden seen saying this is an example of why he needs to be the next president he spoke with voters he spent time on big policy points in there pointing out the fact that after the cameras stopped rolling in joe bidens town hall debate he stayed an extra 30 minutes or so to answer more voters questions but michael i will say that again we saw how these 2 men are very different wavelengths and as one observer here put it i think correctly had they been on the same stage we very likely would have experienced something similar to the 1st president ial clash which benefited nobody near the net neither the candidates nor the viewers should be i have to ask you i mean do these public appearances or or debates even matter in this election given the large number of early votes already cast and the relatively small number of undecided voters. Michael its hard to imagine that anybody was really swayed by what they saw and just remember visually you had this very odd spectacle if you can call it that of the split screen dueling town hall debate format and the reason for that this constant visual reminder was that President Trump as you mentioned had contracted covert 19 and refused to take part in a virtual debate so we got another reminder of how contentious this election season has been and beyond that they didnt answer some questions that might be important to voters so president not answering whether he disavows q one on where he stands firmly on mask wearing joe biden not answering firmly where he stands on that crucial question of expanding the Supreme Court if anything it might be the cove in 1000. 00 pandemic michael id like to point out that the president said that the country is rounding the corner and right now in the country its approaching 8000000 infections and 220000 deaths 220000 biting continues to lead in the polls how is that affecting the campaign strategies. All michael tell you just quickly joe bidens team is very cautious about those polls youre referencing because one theyre not entirely indicative of how people are already casting their ballots or what they will do come november 3rd and also because we could see another political earthquake in these few days still remaining ahead of the election now president trying to Team Strategy here is to get him out onto the road for a big Campaign Events are really pounding the pavement they believe he performs well there and he really feels galvanized on that in those rallies and hes having to georgia now where it is a much tighter race than expected for republicans so were going to see the president nationally trying to close that gap. In washington many many thanks. In formula one vietnams 1st grand prix will have to wait the race has been officially called off because the virus organizers were hoping to stage the event next month but say the continuing uncertainty makes it impossible all tickets will be refunded. American tennis player is accused of fleeing russia 2 days after testing positive for the coronavirus at the St Petersburg open the former wimbledon semifinalist along with his wife and baby son were put in isolation by the russian authorities but the family left the country on a private jet to an undisclosed location tennis Officials Say its a serious breach of protocol. A leading team in cycling 2nd biggest event wants the race to finish early as more athletes test positive for the virus pro cycling ease calling on organizing the race this sunday 2 teams have already pulled out after testing positive the sports governing body the u. C. I. Has refused the request. Brazils Football Museum has reopened with a special exhibition that honors the legendary player pele ahead of his 80th birthday fans will be greeted by this giant sculpture of the former Brazilian International as they enter the museum is the countrys leading all time gold school the interactive exhibit is aimed at teaching young people about his legacy a 3 time world cup winners seen by many as the greatest player of all time. Youre watching the news coming up next is. Why does thailands kings spend most of his time in germany its a question many people in his crisis hit country are asking. And going hungry in the worlds 2nd most populous country. We look at the impact of malnutrition on children in india and what can be done to end it those stories and more coming up and youre watching news from berlin dont forget you can get all the latest news and information around the clock on our website at www dot com im michael okun in berlin thanks for joining. Us. The. 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Time asking about you know long kong spends a lot of his time in germany now protesters are asking why and demanding reform of the monarchy. And going hungry in the worlds 2nd most populous country well look at the impact of Family Tradition on children in india and what can be done to stop it. Welcome to news isha glad you could join us thailands of the monarchy is facing calls for change from thousands protesting on the streets of the country in particular focus is the current king did a long gone. Germany have raised questions not just among his people but also in the German Parliament has mall. The protest movement in thailand is picking up momentum protestors are calling for constitutional change and want to reform thailands powerful monarchy people want to really really go to the roots of grievances they want. Changes. And they will do you know and these protestors out mary and not easy and windy look to do that they see these Team Composition as. I think paris is. Thailands king along corn has a Strong Influence on most aspects of thai society and has tried to consolidate his power he is known and often criticized for his lavish lifestyle. But instead of ruling from his royal residence in bangkok. The king prefers to spend his time fountains of kilometers away in germany. This hotel in the bavarian resort town is where he normally stays for long stretches of time his presence in southern germany has been a tabloid sensation but it has also drawn strong criticism from thai activists including jr. Who fled thailand and lives in europe since 2010. The thai people are getting more angry because he is not here to answer to at least. Stop into winning you know what he is here you think you know creations and continue to hope to say influence she has organized the series of protests across germany to raise awareness and push for change in thailand like shining slogans against the king on his Favorite Hotel the unpleasant things the king shouldnt be acting as head of state from a foreign country germanys government appears to agree. As we have made it clear that politics concerning thailand is not to be done from german soil. On top of that there are many bizarre reports about what is happening there. And this just in we would always oppose having guests in our country who run their state affairs from here. But the German Government hasnt announced any specific measures jr president sent a letter to the german chancellor and other leaders to urge the government to act the king has now returned to thailand for the 1st time in almost 6 months and is expected to stay for a few weeks protesters have vowed to continue demonstrating despite a crackdown things are not getting easier for king longhorn d. And joining me now is poverty in charge of all associate professor of the center for Southeast Asian studies at Kyoto University and himself living in exile in japan praveen welcome why do you think the king of thailand spend so much time in germany. Well i guess theres a number of reasons as i heard you know no one no one not quite sure i think the 1st one is for the medical reason that you need to consult with regular doctor in germany so when i get this is about his personal lifestyle i think hes a kind of a king who you know have some sort of if them truth. Be happy or a correct good at least in bangkok he would be put to much under the spotlight popular local media so being away from home especially in germany you know he can be away from the thai press and he cant be here you know as you wish at the heap of blissfully baria because its not a big like cosmopolitan in many way it can be a way you know from from the last. Rites havent we were 1st talking about at the head of a moment that is very revered by thais but now this monarchy has suddenly become one of the 42 points of protests in thailand our stuff happened. Well i guess that when people think about King Ramattan the current king. You cant help but have had to compare him with his father though much must be real. And exactly because of the opposite collectivistic up to king which the p. B. S. One having earned a kind of moral authority whereas you know the current one having you know lacked. Such you know quality so people who see this read between the 2 and on top of that we talk about him staying long term in germany i think a lot of people felt that the king is not responsible the king has left the people and attending especially during this time of difficulty you know window when the well and good in thailand had to go through cope with nike and so because of these. You know come by that sort of push the way the people who come on the street to protest against the king. You want to tie dissidents whos living in exile in japan but there are many thais who are still solvent supporters of the monarchy im wondering how that support is with the criticisms that you have just leveled. Well yes i mean the tie that type of Political Landscape has long been derided and i think the political fault line has been drawn around and were not at least in 2016 political crises. That you know witness the overthrowing of the government of passage in a while i think from that point on what type society has become so you want it either you are royalist or you are not really obviously what i said you know especially my critical standpoint we said we would not be would be rejected by the royalist but i but i understand that you know disprovable probably thought of the stream thing you know its a look what the simply because of the Younger Generation you can see them coming out on the street now these younger Younger Generation day out quite lucky you know to be able to escape long ya propaganda under the previous regime so thats why they have no its not a left collection octave greatness of different real thing and thats why they become so correct that you know to come out to protect and speaking of this Younger Generation theyre also the modern constitutional reform and that come from mr pryor chano just step down what is a connection between these 2 moms under fall of the monarchy. Well you mean inseparable you know talking about the political reform in general you have to include the reform but were not considering that the monarchy is in fact the sauce of the op the property in thailand so thats why i think at the beginning that he wouldnt touch on the government meaning that you know to push to call for regular to step down but now they move on to attack the monarchy instead because they know that talking about them or not he will also cover Everything Else in thai politics. Right the way the protests are going and given the government response to it so far do you think the protesters demands will ultimately be accepted by the government no i dont think so or you can see the way in which the government has handled the protests from day one that they have showed more side compromise