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denmark tightening its borders -- a crisis for the united states of europe? and, a somalian refugee's cinderella story in germany. europe is in a state of alarm once again after a suicide bomber killed a group of tourists in istanbul last week. and like some of the terrorists who carried out last november's paris attacks, the bomber had registered as a syrian refugee. this latest attack has fueled fears that is terrorists are using the migrant crisis to cross borders undetected. turkish newspapers have repeatedly warned of the presence of an i.s. terrorist cell, causing some to question just how effective the country's intelligence operations are. reporter: the hagia sophia -- a cathedral,then a mosque and now a museum. and nearby, another famous istanbul landmark, the blue mosque. this is istanbul at its most majestic. and it was here on sultanahmet square that a suicide bomber killed 10 tourists on january 12, allegedly sent by the is terror organisation. the streets and alleys around sultanahmet square , usually full of people, are now eerily quiet. the ho
denmark tightening its borders -- a crisis for the united states of europe? and, a somalian refugee's cinderella story in germany. europe is in a state of alarm once again after a suicide bomber killed a group of tourists in istanbul last week. and like some of the terrorists who carried out last november's paris attacks, the bomber had registered as a syrian refugee. this latest attack has fueled fears that is terrorists are using the migrant crisis to cross borders undetected. turkish...
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denmark. laurence lee in copen haigen. >> hard times for refugees in copenhagen, and it is getting harder. asylums coming here will be present the contents of their rucksacks to the police for confiscation. another new law meaning refugees already here will have to wait three years before their families can join them. for people like this woman, that matters more than losing the rings from her fingers. >> i don't want to lose my things, but if it meant my family was safe i would pay anything. i'm worried that the new rules mean my family can't come, and kobane is not safe. >> it isn't only that denmark said it can't cope with the numbers, the breakdown of cooperation inside the european union means that the government in copenhagen joining governments like poland and hungary in enacting deliberate provocative laws to keep people from coming. they would like to go after refugee's bank accounts as well. >> if you want t come to europe stay clear of denmark. there they have the opportunity to sen
denmark. laurence lee in copen haigen. >> hard times for refugees in copenhagen, and it is getting harder. asylums coming here will be present the contents of their rucksacks to the police for confiscation. another new law meaning refugees already here will have to wait three years before their families can join them. for people like this woman, that matters more than losing the rings from her fingers. >> i don't want to lose my things, but if it meant my family was safe i would pay...
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>>> this is your first time to denmark? >> i got to be honest, i usually try to avoid clean, orderly countries without massive social problem. i'm here for you, man. if you're not the poster boy for the entire country, you should be. >> we go, no? >> yes, let's go. you were saddled with the weight of best restaurant in the world. i know, this looks totally bogus. it's fantastic. >> you need to work 20 hours a day in order to achieve this. >> come on, they're waiting now. let's go. >> it's so much less about woo. it's about bang! and elements, elements. sauce elements. what places have you been that you can compare to noma? >> no place. it's a whole different world. >> beautiful! ♪ i took a walk through this beautiful world ♪ ♪ felt the cool rain on my shoulder ♪ ♪ found something good in this beautiful world ♪ ♪ ♪ i felt the rain getting colder ♪ ♪ sha la la la la la ♪ sha la la la la la la ♪ sha la la la la la la >>> once upon a time in a land far, far away, there was a place, a very special place,
>>> this is your first time to denmark? >> i got to be honest, i usually try to avoid clean, orderly countries without massive social problem. i'm here for you, man. if you're not the poster boy for the entire country, you should be. >> we go, no? >> yes, let's go. you were saddled with the weight of best restaurant in the world. i know, this looks totally bogus. it's fantastic. >> you need to work 20 hours a day in order to achieve this. >> come on,...
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but denmark has changed. the door is fast shutting on anyone who thinks it is welcoming. >>> as many as 2,000 refugees living at huge camp in calais are to be evented on thursday. large areas of the camp will be dismantled. more than 300 women and 60 children are among those faced eviction. jacky rowland now explains. >> reporter: the jungle refugee camp in calais is also terrible, but in january it is particularly grim. it's cold and wet and there's a lot of mud. i'm climbing up to this high point to give you a better view of what is going on. in fact you can see these white containers behind me. and these have been brought in now by the french authorities to create warmer, drier accomodations for people. they are turning them into dormers to. there are bunk beds inside. electricity. heating. washing facilities, toilets. and the idea is that about 1500 refugees are being asked to leave the tents and move into this new facility where they can live more comfortably. so with all of these facilities on offer you
but denmark has changed. the door is fast shutting on anyone who thinks it is welcoming. >>> as many as 2,000 refugees living at huge camp in calais are to be evented on thursday. large areas of the camp will be dismantled. more than 300 women and 60 children are among those faced eviction. jacky rowland now explains. >> reporter: the jungle refugee camp in calais is also terrible, but in january it is particularly grim. it's cold and wet and there's a lot of mud. i'm climbing up...
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denmark is a relatively small country. swedens, neighbors there as well, both taking in very high numbers of migrants per capita in sweden. they've got a problem with security in dealing with migrants. the chief of police there is asking for thousands more police officers. but the biggest situation in europe is some countries are closing their borders. now, europe, the european union, the schengen part of the european union is supposed to have free borderless movements. countries are now beginning to put border controls in place. they're debating whether or not to make those more permanent. the concern is, number one, you might break up the european union and you will if you put in border controls. denmark is just one symptom of how europe is absolutely struggling at the moment to cope with the flow of migrants coming, many, many from syria, forced out by the war. >> amnesty international has come out condemning this bill. how do you see more backlash? how do you see that development? >> we're seeing it in the political sp
denmark is a relatively small country. swedens, neighbors there as well, both taking in very high numbers of migrants per capita in sweden. they've got a problem with security in dealing with migrants. the chief of police there is asking for thousands more police officers. but the biggest situation in europe is some countries are closing their borders. now, europe, the european union, the schengen part of the european union is supposed to have free borderless movements. countries are now...
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reporter: i would say denmark is divided. the urban community, the people in copenhagen, the educated people are very critical of the development that is taking place, but the majority of denmar whi is quit rural is actually supporting this current policy. brent: our correspondent in copenhagen giving us more insight into that legislation passed today in denmark. thank you very much. denmark is not alone in its political struggles surrounding the migration crisis. here in germany, the chancellor and others do not see i own -- eye-to-eye on how to deal with the influx. she wants a cap on the number of migrants and stricter control of turkeys orders. the courts may be asked to deliver a decision. >> smiles and handshakes among germany's conservatives. a friendly atmosphere despite deep differences over refugee policies. dozens of members of chancellor angela merkel's cabinet, and others demanding much more. my goal has always been to make our position matter within the cdu. but without questioning the government's legitimacy, n
reporter: i would say denmark is divided. the urban community, the people in copenhagen, the educated people are very critical of the development that is taking place, but the majority of denmar whi is quit rural is actually supporting this current policy. brent: our correspondent in copenhagen giving us more insight into that legislation passed today in denmark. thank you very much. denmark is not alone in its political struggles surrounding the migration crisis. here in germany, the...
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denmark's policies are expected to continue. >> we don't accept it. we condemn it. we are going to keep protesting against this new law. in >> i think there is a general sense of hopelessness, because many refugees in denmark and the west because they believe in human rights and democracy and they believe that they will find it here. >> amnesty international called denmark's legislation a dismal race to the bottom. >> the decision to give danish police the authority to search and confiscate values from the asylum-seekers, runs the risk of fuelling sentiments of fear and discrimination, rather than promoting solidarity for people in need of protection. >> now, take a look at this, more than 47,000 refugees have entered europe in just the first few weeks of 2016. more than a million entered last year, the vast majority, more than 45,000, have landed in greece. >>> now, winter weather has not stopped the flow of migrants but it is even making their lives harder. we are joined now from amman with more on what she found. the winter conditions are a major concern for folk
denmark's policies are expected to continue. >> we don't accept it. we condemn it. we are going to keep protesting against this new law. in >> i think there is a general sense of hopelessness, because many refugees in denmark and the west because they believe in human rights and democracy and they believe that they will find it here. >> amnesty international called denmark's legislation a dismal race to the bottom. >> the decision to give danish police the authority to...
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denmark is overhauling its immigration law. there are those who believe the plan is unworkable, cosmetic. >> it's like they take everything. they don't have anything, and they take those small things which they do have. >> we have to treat asylum-seekers like we treat our fellow danes on every aspect. we also have to require them to spend a fortune. reporter: the united nations are clear -- they won the plan could fuel fear and xenophobia. the plan -- denmark toss problem is that it lies between the european countries which have in most welcoming to refugees, but sweden has now all but sweden has now all the closed its border, and germany after the cologne sex attacks, is toughening laws on deportation. there's a sense that across europe, attitudes toward migrants are hardening and governments are having to follow suit. what denmark's prime minister describes as misunderstood legislation could be implemented as soon as march. deal with to immigration -- a big question in europe at the moment. last night, president obama gave hi
denmark is overhauling its immigration law. there are those who believe the plan is unworkable, cosmetic. >> it's like they take everything. they don't have anything, and they take those small things which they do have. >> we have to treat asylum-seekers like we treat our fellow danes on every aspect. we also have to require them to spend a fortune. reporter: the united nations are clear -- they won the plan could fuel fear and xenophobia. the plan -- denmark toss problem is that it...
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and sweden. -- ferries between denmark and sweden. brent: let's go to the epicenter of this event. our correspondent is in sweden. sweden is known as being one of the most welcoming countries in europe for refugees. is that about to change, is that changing right now? >> you are right, that we would like to think of ourselves as one of the world humanitarian great powers. but that is dramatically changing. we have gone from the swedish government saying in september that europe welcomes refugees. two, where the same prime minister imposed border controls. it is dramatically changing, not just in theory and rhetoric, it is changing in practice. brent: of course, this comes because a lot of refugees have been caught by authorities, and they have invalid forms of identification. what is the general reaction in sweden about these changes? too many support the new border controls? >> quite a few people say that the border controls are necessary, even though they do not like them. i would say the vast majority in sweden are against the bord
and sweden. -- ferries between denmark and sweden. brent: let's go to the epicenter of this event. our correspondent is in sweden. sweden is known as being one of the most welcoming countries in europe for refugees. is that about to change, is that changing right now? >> you are right, that we would like to think of ourselves as one of the world humanitarian great powers. but that is dramatically changing. we have gone from the swedish government saying in september that europe welcomes...
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from germany through denmark into sweden. >> geographically speaking denmark is in an interesting position. quite a small population yet sandwiched between germany on one side which has been very open and generous in its refugee policy and also sweden which relative to its population has also been very generous in allowing refugees in. in light of all of that, how did all these border controls go down with ordinary danes? >> denmark has not been the most forthcoming when it comes to asylum seekers in the past few months. said that sweden was naive to allow so many people in and was also i think disappointed with germany taking in so many refugees. they have always been quite tough about refugees in general. for example, just before christmas, the parliament here was debating whether they were going to take jewelry and some precious items off of asylum seekers to help lay fo pay for s going to cost here. they are not particularly welcoming of refugees. with that being said, they say they don't want to impose border controls but there are those who say schengen is dead anyway and this is wha
from germany through denmark into sweden. >> geographically speaking denmark is in an interesting position. quite a small population yet sandwiched between germany on one side which has been very open and generous in its refugee policy and also sweden which relative to its population has also been very generous in allowing refugees in. in light of all of that, how did all these border controls go down with ordinary danes? >> denmark has not been the most forthcoming when it comes to...
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denmark passes a controversial bill to seize refugees' assets and valuables. laying out the red carpet, the japanese emperor visits the philippines for the first time since world war ii. it's two days to go before the proposed talks on the syrian crisis and there is confusion and agreement over who should be taking part. it does seem clear that one of the most influential kurdish groups the pyd will tnot be attending. >> translation: reputation of kurds in the talks is necessity. representation without kurds at the table cannot be kwluf. we are not against the prevents of kurds at the talks, but we are against the participation of the pyd and the y.p.g. it is unacceptable to let the terrorism organization to attend and be involved. they cannot sit in. if somebody wants to see the pyd at the table it should be on the same side as the syrian regime. the pyd can't represent the rightful struggle of the syrian people >>> syria's main opposition groups have also been invited but they have not officially accepted. they're looking for clarification on a few points fr
denmark passes a controversial bill to seize refugees' assets and valuables. laying out the red carpet, the japanese emperor visits the philippines for the first time since world war ii. it's two days to go before the proposed talks on the syrian crisis and there is confusion and agreement over who should be taking part. it does seem clear that one of the most influential kurdish groups the pyd will tnot be attending. >> translation: reputation of kurds in the talks is necessity....
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in denmark, helping identify terror suspects. he quickly becomes a double agent in demand with other western agencies including the british. >> he was coming up with ideas for them, and he was -- in terms of being able to improvise, being able to stay in character, he was perfect. >> storm says he's now on the cia's radar. they meet inside the scandic hotel in copenhagen. so the british want to use morten storm, then the cia come on the scene. is this heard of before in the spy world like this? >> no, i think it's very unusual. for everyone to almost sort of feed off morten, i think that's quite unusual. >> storm says the cia and the british exploit his terrorist links, sending him on trips to kenya to meet african jihadists. this is one of the places they used to meet, a nondescript mall in the heart of nairobi, in a hotel tucked away just inside right next door to kenya's largest mosque. storm explains he delivered a bugged blackberry, destined for an al qaeda operative wanted for his suspected role in the 1998 u.s. embassy bom
in denmark, helping identify terror suspects. he quickly becomes a double agent in demand with other western agencies including the british. >> he was coming up with ideas for them, and he was -- in terms of being able to improvise, being able to stay in character, he was perfect. >> storm says he's now on the cia's radar. they meet inside the scandic hotel in copenhagen. so the british want to use morten storm, then the cia come on the scene. is this heard of before in the spy...
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denmark has passed controversial legislation to confiscate valuables from refugees. police will be able to seize assets worth $1500 from asylum seekers. president obama has met health and security teams to discuss the spread of the zika virus. the u.s. says it is joining the search for a vaccine. scientists in brazil are investigating a suspected link between the illness and birth defects in babies. troops have been deployed to crackdown the mosquitos that spread the virus. >> reporter: there is a somber mood here, seats, fencing and food stands are all drenched with insecticide. in two weeks it will be packed with thousands of people celebrating brazil's carnival. it will be a key venue when brazil hosts the 2016 olympic games. both occasions risking the spread of the zika virus. >> translation: any crowded place is considered a strategic place to combat the mosquitos. we have a different treatment over the entire year for those places. the dome is a strategic point, especially this season. >> reporter: brazilian laboratories have been trying to confirm if there is
denmark has passed controversial legislation to confiscate valuables from refugees. police will be able to seize assets worth $1500 from asylum seekers. president obama has met health and security teams to discuss the spread of the zika virus. the u.s. says it is joining the search for a vaccine. scientists in brazil are investigating a suspected link between the illness and birth defects in babies. troops have been deployed to crackdown the mosquitos that spread the virus. >> reporter:...
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but denmark's sailing culture and liberal activism are playing to the refugees advantage. these young people are part of a bigg bigger group which have carried dozens to sweden. and they don't charge anything. >> when you think about smugglers, you think about people earning a lot of money from -- from helpless people. that's what we're doing. we're helping people. we're giving them food. we're good sailers, and we're not charging anything. >> reporter: whether there are good sailers to help refugees cross this sea, far more dangerous attempts are beginning to happen. at least one individual id inflatable boat has made this crossing. if you capsized, you wouldn't last half an hour in the water. >> for sure it would be more dangerous for them, and the water is super cold by now. could be rough weather, and most people are not prepared for those kind of waters. >> reporter: this isn't the first time that the sound between denmark and sweden has been used as a people smuggling route. during the second world war, when copenhagen was occupied by the nazis, fishermen would take
but denmark's sailing culture and liberal activism are playing to the refugees advantage. these young people are part of a bigg bigger group which have carried dozens to sweden. and they don't charge anything. >> when you think about smugglers, you think about people earning a lot of money from -- from helpless people. that's what we're doing. we're helping people. we're giving them food. we're good sailers, and we're not charging anything. >> reporter: whether there are good...
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where is the denmark that helped the jews escape nazis in world war ii, what has happened to denmark's pride? this placard reads, you can take the gold out of my teeth for a decent denmark. no doubt there's an intentional shock value to many of these new laws but many are asking themselves if it doesn't demean a country as rich as this to be acting as a source of pawn broker, taking the rings off refugees fingers in order to process their asylum claims. forcing families to have to wait three years before being reunited is against human rights law and they will try to challenge it. more importantly they wonder how impoverishing refugees further will help them find a new life here. >> making them poor is not helpful for immigration process. they cannot invite their neighbors to a party. they cannot take part in -- they cannot send their children to football because they need to pay a fee, et cetera, et cetera. so they can actually not integrate themselves without having the same amount of money as other danish people have in the same situation. >> reporter: it's worth pointing out that t
where is the denmark that helped the jews escape nazis in world war ii, what has happened to denmark's pride? this placard reads, you can take the gold out of my teeth for a decent denmark. no doubt there's an intentional shock value to many of these new laws but many are asking themselves if it doesn't demean a country as rich as this to be acting as a source of pawn broker, taking the rings off refugees fingers in order to process their asylum claims. forcing families to have to wait three...
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the controversial decision will take effect next month. >> reporter: denmark's parliament passed the so-called "jewelry bill" on tuesday. >> translator: the argument is that denmark doesn't do its bit we absolutely do our bit when it comes to refugees in europe. we absolutely do our bit. it's not a secret that when we stand here today it's because we wish to take a smaller share. >> reporter: under the new law, asylum seekers will be allowed to keep cash and other possessions worth up to 10,000 krone or $1500. the rest will be seized and used to pay for their shelter. sentimental items such as wedding rings will be exempt. more than 20,000 people applied for refugee status last year in the country of 5.6 million. a growing number of danes feel that spending on refugees is eating into public services. and some are expressing support for the legislation. >> it does sound like a harsh way of doing things but i guess if they have to live in denmark, maybe it's also fair enough that they pay. >> reporter: the law is not only designed to have refugees pay their own way, it's also aimed at
the controversial decision will take effect next month. >> reporter: denmark's parliament passed the so-called "jewelry bill" on tuesday. >> translator: the argument is that denmark doesn't do its bit we absolutely do our bit when it comes to refugees in europe. we absolutely do our bit. it's not a secret that when we stand here today it's because we wish to take a smaller share. >> reporter: under the new law, asylum seekers will be allowed to keep cash and other...
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denmark passes a controversial new law allowing police to seize viable's rum asylum-seekers. in brazil, this carnaval comes against warnings about the zika virus, and its impact on pregnant women. peter rabbit gets a new story. the works of beatrix potter will be published for the first time. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television and american around the globe. denmark became the latest european country to take tough measures to discourage refugees from entering the state. the danish parliament voted to allow the police to seize valuables from asylum-seekers and extend the time for them to bring their families to three-years. human rights groups compare it to the confiscation of jewish property during the second world war. >> today's decision and denmark has been called many things -- content just, controversial, amongst other adjectives to colorful to mention. the idea of confiscating valuables from refugees and others as john comparisons to jewish people being robbed of their possessions by nazis. crack down on the oppression of women? employee people? it de
denmark passes a controversial new law allowing police to seize viable's rum asylum-seekers. in brazil, this carnaval comes against warnings about the zika virus, and its impact on pregnant women. peter rabbit gets a new story. the works of beatrix potter will be published for the first time. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television and american around the globe. denmark became the latest european country to take tough measures to discourage refugees from entering the state. the...
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>>> denmark passes a controversial bill to seize refugees' assets and valuables. this is al jazeera live from doha. also ahead one immediate dead and at least one injured after police in the u.s. arrest the leader of an armed militia in oregon. brazil deemploys more than 200,000 troops to battle the zika virus which may be linked to deformitys in new born babies. a japanese emperor visited the philippines >>> denmark has become the latest european country to pass legislation to confiscate valuables from refugees. new powers will allow police to seize assets worth more than $1500 from asylum seekers to cover the costs of housing and food. rob matheson reports >> reporter: the mood was subdued, the three-hour debate was polite but the result has shocked many in denmark. by 81 votes to 27 danish politicians have said police can seize valuables worth more than $1500 u.s. from refugees. the cash will be used to help cover housing and food costs while they wait for their asylum acclaims to be heard. >> translation: the argument that denmark doesn't do its bit, we absolu
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since september, 91,000 refugees have passed through germany and denmark. denmark's prime said his countries decision is in direct response to the swedish move. >> i think it's pretty obvious that we are in a situation if the european union can't protect the borders, you will see more and more countries which will be forced into introducing temporary internal border control. this is something we need to take very seriously, because it will have a negative impact on prosperity. i'm a true believer of the freedom of movement. this is not a happy moment at all. >> dominic cain has this update from berlin. >> the news that the danish government and the swedish government have decided to impose passport controls at their borders can be seen as a threat to the schengen zone. many believe it may be in danger. the schengen zone is a system that allows citizens to cross borders without having to show passports and to go through some sort of control. in 2015, this became a major issue with the influx of refugees or migrants. certainly we know that a million migrants,
since september, 91,000 refugees have passed through germany and denmark. denmark's prime said his countries decision is in direct response to the swedish move. >> i think it's pretty obvious that we are in a situation if the european union can't protect the borders, you will see more and more countries which will be forced into introducing temporary internal border control. this is something we need to take very seriously, because it will have a negative impact on prosperity. i'm a true...
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. >> i'm lawrence lee and between denmark and sweden which has turned into a new people smuggling route against scandanavian are closing their borders to refugees. >>> and wikipedia discusses how it can stay up and independent. ♪ indonesia police searching for a man they believe is the top suspect in the jakarta attack and indonesia man with links to islamic state of iraq and i.s.i.l. and five attackers were killed in thursday's explosions and gun battles and we will bring you more on the investigation just a moment but first we wrap up the latest developments. >> they have been accused of being caught off guard and police in indonesia trying to find out who was involved in the attacks and they say they joined i.s.i.l. in syria and may have planned attack. >> order from syria and but he has also the chief admission that he is the one basically, you know, prepared this operation in jakarta. >> reporter: alleged leader of the operation is still on the run, three other men were arrested in the suburb of jakarta suspected of plotting attack and place have not confirmed if they are in the
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it slapped new id checks on trains, buses, and fairies erries coming- f from denmark. the worst start to the year for the chinese markets. trading had to be suspended after shares plunged. the details coming up in our business update. a trial in paris today that is like something out of a soap opera is linked to multigenerational inheritance squabble in one of the biggest art-dealing dynasties in the world. that and more on the way, but first, our top story. first, saudi arabia has cut diplomatic ties with its long-standing regional rival, iran, over the storming of the saudi embassy some 24 hours earlier. the last time diplomatic ties between the two was cut was back in 1988. the announcement comes amid rising tensions between the two following the execution in saudi arabia of a prominent shiite cleric. catherine clifford explains. catherine: relations between tehran and iran have sunk to a new low. decided to cut ties with its regional rival. >> it is a self-inflicted wound for both parties. when diplomatic relations are broken, it creates a larger information gap, m
it slapped new id checks on trains, buses, and fairies erries coming- f from denmark. the worst start to the year for the chinese markets. trading had to be suspended after shares plunged. the details coming up in our business update. a trial in paris today that is like something out of a soap opera is linked to multigenerational inheritance squabble in one of the biggest art-dealing dynasties in the world. that and more on the way, but first, our top story. first, saudi arabia has cut...
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there's a different attitude toward all this in denmark from what there was back then? >> absolutely, this week a poll was published in one of the big danish newspapers. back in 2006, 49% of the danish population said it was the wrong thing to publish those cartoons and 33% said yes. today 65% says it was the right thing to do, and only 17% say it was the wrong thing to do. so you've seen a sea change in the attitude to the publications. the cartoons after what happened in paris. >> you also wrote back then, "one cartoon depicting the prophet with a bomb in his turban has drawn the harshest criticism. angry voices claim the cartoon is saying that the prophet is a terrorist, or that every muslim is a terrorist." but then you said that wasn't at all your intent. you said, "some individuals have taken the religion of islam hostage by committing terrorist acts in the name of the prophet. they are the ones who have given the religion a bad name. the cartoon also plays into the fairy tale about aladdin and the orange that fell under his turban and made his fortune. this sugge
there's a different attitude toward all this in denmark from what there was back then? >> absolutely, this week a poll was published in one of the big danish newspapers. back in 2006, 49% of the danish population said it was the wrong thing to publish those cartoons and 33% said yes. today 65% says it was the right thing to do, and only 17% say it was the wrong thing to do. so you've seen a sea change in the attitude to the publications. the cartoons after what happened in paris. >>...
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denmark has a new policy in place tonight to deal with it is controversial. as charlie d'agata reports, the government there can now seize migrants' valuables as they enter the country, anything worth $1500 or more. >> reporter: when zarifa abdullah and her four children arrived in denmark, she had nothing left. "we used to have everything," she said. "a house, cars, jewelry. we had to sell it all," before she left iraq asyria. and now, under the new law, the danish government can seize any cash and valuables worth more than $1500 to help pay for her family's upkeep. but she left her husband behind in turkey, and the new bill also makes seeing him much harder. it blocks migrants from bringing immediate family members to denmark for at least three years. michala bendixen, who helps migrants apply for asylum, says delaying a family reunion is just cruel. >> make a law like this is so i don't really-- i don't know how you can do things like that. >> reporter: but denmark is struggling to cope with an influx of more than 20,000 refugees last year, one of the high
denmark has a new policy in place tonight to deal with it is controversial. as charlie d'agata reports, the government there can now seize migrants' valuables as they enter the country, anything worth $1500 or more. >> reporter: when zarifa abdullah and her four children arrived in denmark, she had nothing left. "we used to have everything," she said. "a house, cars, jewelry. we had to sell it all," before she left iraq asyria. and now, under the new law, the danish...
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through german and denmark. denmark's prime minister said his country's position is in response to the swedish move. >> it's pretty obvious we are in a situation you will see more and more countries force into introducing temporary internal border control. this is something we need to take very seriously because it will have a negative impact on prosperity. i am a true briefly in the freedom of movement. this is not a happy moment at all. >> dominic kane has this update from berlin. >> the news that the danish government and the swedish government have decided to impose possible controls at their borders can be seen as a threat to others. that's the view portrayed by some across europe. it is a system that allows crossing borders without showing pass supports and to go through some sort of control and in 2015, this became a major issue with the influx of the german term, refugees or migrants. certainly we know a million my grants, refugees, came to the european union by land and by sea in 2015. we have heard fro
through german and denmark. denmark's prime minister said his country's position is in response to the swedish move. >> it's pretty obvious we are in a situation you will see more and more countries force into introducing temporary internal border control. this is something we need to take very seriously because it will have a negative impact on prosperity. i am a true briefly in the freedom of movement. this is not a happy moment at all. >> dominic kane has this update from berlin....
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. >>> reality checks in sweden and denmark to cope with a record number of refugees and migrants. >>> hello saudi arabia's allies have rallied to its side in a growing diplomatic dispute with iran. following kingdom's execution of a dissident shia cleric. bahrain and sudan cut all ties with iran, andrew simmons reports. >> reporter: saudi diplomats on their way home from iran, transiting at dubai airport. as they were evacuated, came similar action of the kingdom's allies. the gulf state close to saudi arabia accused iran of dangerous support for terrorism. the actions followed arson attack at the saudi embassy in tehran. saudi arabia accused iran of doing nothing to prevent it. a war of words is escalating. >> we decideto cut off all diplomatic relations with iran. we'll also be cutting off all air traffic to and from iran. we will be cutting off all commercial relations with iran and we will have a travel ban against people traveling to iran. >> translator: unfortunately, the government of saudi arabia sees its interest in creating clashes in the region. in recent times policies in
. >>> reality checks in sweden and denmark to cope with a record number of refugees and migrants. >>> hello saudi arabia's allies have rallied to its side in a growing diplomatic dispute with iran. following kingdom's execution of a dissident shia cleric. bahrain and sudan cut all ties with iran, andrew simmons reports. >> reporter: saudi diplomats on their way home from iran, transiting at dubai airport. as they were evacuated, came similar action of the kingdom's...
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what does that say to you about denmark and its attitude toward refugees? >> well, the whole of europe is part of a competition these days to appear least attractive to refugees, so this is just one step on the way and it seems like denmark is taking a lead right now to scare people away from coming to denmark, but it's quite ridiculous, because the refugees are arriving at europe's borders no matter what we do, so we're just pushing around people from one country to another. we have to face the problem and find a common solution in the whole of europe. >> also police can seize valuables worth more than 1500 u.s. dollars from the refugees including watches. why should police be able to seize their assets and do they have any legal recourse? june it's really ridiculous to have this. it's a completely symbolic part of the law this one and got so much attention in the international media, which is a bit sad, i think, because it's really not important to people. most people who arrive at denmark and ask for asylum have absolutely nothing of value, so it's not r
what does that say to you about denmark and its attitude toward refugees? >> well, the whole of europe is part of a competition these days to appear least attractive to refugees, so this is just one step on the way and it seems like denmark is taking a lead right now to scare people away from coming to denmark, but it's quite ridiculous, because the refugees are arriving at europe's borders no matter what we do, so we're just pushing around people from one country to another. we have to...
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the denmark sailing culture and liberal activism play to the advantage. these young people are part of a bigger group which carried dozens to sweden because they already have families there and it's free of charge. they do not fit any profile of what you reward people smugglers as looking like. >> when you think about smugglers, you think about people earning a lot of money from helpless people, that's what we're doing. we're helping people, giving them food, we are good sailors, and we're not charging anything for what we do. >> one rigged inflatable bolt of the sort seen every day between turkey and greece has made this crossing. if you capsized here in a storm, you wouldn't last half hour in the water. the swedish coast guard has been put on high alert. >> it is more dangerous for them and the water is -- could be rough weather and most people are not prepared for those kind of waters. >> this isn't the first time that the sounds between denmark and sweden has been used as a people smuggling route. during the second world war when copenhagen was occupi
the denmark sailing culture and liberal activism play to the advantage. these young people are part of a bigger group which carried dozens to sweden because they already have families there and it's free of charge. they do not fit any profile of what you reward people smugglers as looking like. >> when you think about smugglers, you think about people earning a lot of money from helpless people, that's what we're doing. we're helping people, giving them food, we are good sailors, and...
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it isn't that denmark says it can't cope with the numbers. the breakdown of cooperation inside the european union means countries annexing the laws. one party says the laws aren't enough. they would like to go after refugees bank accounts as well. >> the message is quite clear, if you want to come to europe, you should stay clear of denmark, because we are defining the rules, and if we have the opportunity to send you back, then we will send you back. >> reporter: a goods half of danish society is horrified by all of this. where is the denmark that helped the jews in world war ii. what has happened to denmark's pride in leading liberal thought. this placard reads you can take the gold out of my teeth for a decent denmark. many are asking themselves if it doesn't demean a country as this to be acting as a sort of pawnbroker. rights groups say the legislation forcing separated families to have to wait three years before being reunited is against human rights law, and they will try to challenge it. more importantly they wonder how improve richin
it isn't that denmark says it can't cope with the numbers. the breakdown of cooperation inside the european union means countries annexing the laws. one party says the laws aren't enough. they would like to go after refugees bank accounts as well. >> the message is quite clear, if you want to come to europe, you should stay clear of denmark, because we are defining the rules, and if we have the opportunity to send you back, then we will send you back. >> reporter: a goods half of...
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denmark for at least three ars. michala bebeixen, who helps migrants apply for asylum, says delaying a family reunion is just cruel. >> make a law like this is so cynical and so evil, that it's-- i don't really-- i don't know how you can do things like that. >> reporter: but denmark is struggling to cope with an influx of more than 20,000 refugees last year, one of the highest per capita in europe. politician marcus knuth. so this is a deterrent. >> you could tut putt it that way. it sounds very tough, but the alternative is we simply don't have enough empty beds. we don't have enough space. >> reporter: the government says making migrant help pay for their stay is only fair. danish citizens on welfare also have to g ge up their cash to qualify. >> the cost of an asylum seeker in denmark is so much bigger than what anyone is carrying on them. it's ridiculous. it's a symbolic way of scaring people away. that's the purpose of it. >> reporter: zarifa tolds the new laws would not have scared her away. when you have noth
denmark for at least three ars. michala bebeixen, who helps migrants apply for asylum, says delaying a family reunion is just cruel. >> make a law like this is so cynical and so evil, that it's-- i don't really-- i don't know how you can do things like that. >> reporter: but denmark is struggling to cope with an influx of more than 20,000 refugees last year, one of the highest per capita in europe. politician marcus knuth. so this is a deterrent. >> you could tut putt it that...
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next hour, a report on a controversial vote in denmark. that measure would result in some refugees possessions being seized to help pay care for them. you'll hear from syrian refugees in jordan who are languishing in limbo. that's a focus on the migrant crisis all this week only on cnn international. >>> syria's civil yar has created a desperate situation with hundreds and thousands at risk of starving. earlier this month the united nations said it received credible reports of people dying of starvation. the syrian government has allowed aid convoys into madaya. refugees have a new hope. the world food program is supporting an app that gives you a chance to help as well. watch. >> i want to start with good news. we, all of us, are ending global hunger. the not so good news is that as of today, still one in nine people don't have enough to eat. i am part of the team that builds an app to address this problem. we built a smart phone app, share the meal. think of the situation. you have your smart phone with you and may be reading the news or
next hour, a report on a controversial vote in denmark. that measure would result in some refugees possessions being seized to help pay care for them. you'll hear from syrian refugees in jordan who are languishing in limbo. that's a focus on the migrant crisis all this week only on cnn international. >>> syria's civil yar has created a desperate situation with hundreds and thousands at risk of starving. earlier this month the united nations said it received credible reports of people...
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what happened to denmark's pride in leading liberal thought in europe. this placard reads you can take the gold ou out of my teeth for a decent denmark. many people are asking themselves if it means being in the country. >> they wonder how impoverished poor refugees further will help them in finding a new life here. >> making them poor is not helpful in the immigration process. they cannot invite their neighbors to a party. they cannot take part and send their children to foot basketball becausfootball because they have to pay a fee, etc., etc. they can't integrate themselves without having the same amount of money that danish people have. >> those who do get asylum get treated really well like these children being taught danish, but denmark has changed. the door is fast shutting on anybody who thinks that it is welcoming. >> meanwhile, as many as 2,000 refugees living at a huge makeshift camp are to be evicted on thursday. aid workers in the french town say that large areas of the camp will be dismantled. more than 300 women and 60 children are among th
what happened to denmark's pride in leading liberal thought in europe. this placard reads you can take the gold ou out of my teeth for a decent denmark. many people are asking themselves if it means being in the country. >> they wonder how impoverished poor refugees further will help them in finding a new life here. >> making them poor is not helpful in the immigration process. they cannot invite their neighbors to a party. they cannot take part and send their children to foot...
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he was deported to denmark. just now denmark passes legislation that grants police the power to seize cash and valuables from asylum-seekers carrying more than $1500. joining me general robert scales, charlie kirk. general, it is hard to put it in words, and, you know, denmark has taken a tough stance against immigrants and the migrants, rather. will it work? will this curtail, do you think? or still need more measures? >> charles, i think the door is going to slam before the great march regeneration immigration is going to happen. the old axiom that refugees and immigrants take their culture with them as you see it in this video. so if you have what is fundamentally a culture that's misogynist, anti-semitic, radically anti-west and anti-women, and slam it in the midst of central europe, things like this occur, and it's only a matter of time before all three of the countries slam the door. charles: you know, cathy, right before this part of the video, the guy was walking up the store stairs, older woman, trying
he was deported to denmark. just now denmark passes legislation that grants police the power to seize cash and valuables from asylum-seekers carrying more than $1500. joining me general robert scales, charlie kirk. general, it is hard to put it in words, and, you know, denmark has taken a tough stance against immigrants and the migrants, rather. will it work? will this curtail, do you think? or still need more measures? >> charles, i think the door is going to slam before the great march...
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migrantstions on entering denmark has been voted through by the danish parliament. they are level authorities to receive bibles worth more than 1300 euros. they will have to wait longer to bring families over to join them. the danish government says its intention is to discourage new asylum-seekers. some say the measures go against human rights laws. through thessed danish parliament after a dynamic debate, approved by a 81-109, a build the u.n. refugee agency says sends a damaging message. >> defensive risk of feeling sentiments of fear and dissemination, rather than promoting solidarity with people in need of protection. reporter: the bill allows danish exceedingize assets 1300 euros, with exceptions of items of emotional value such as wedding rings. some have compared it to seizure of assets by jews by the nazis. are asking that asylum-seekers come in the wreckage they do come with enough means to pay for fromelves -- if they do within of means to pay for themselves -- if you can pay for yourself, you should pay for yourself. reporter: another part of the lot wil
migrantstions on entering denmark has been voted through by the danish parliament. they are level authorities to receive bibles worth more than 1300 euros. they will have to wait longer to bring families over to join them. the danish government says its intention is to discourage new asylum-seekers. some say the measures go against human rights laws. through thessed danish parliament after a dynamic debate, approved by a 81-109, a build the u.n. refugee agency says sends a damaging message....