http://www.odeo.com/channels/89460-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Current-Affairs no Newslink Plus brings you 60 jammed-packed minutes of of breaking news, international current affairs and reports from Germany and around Europe. Join our regular hosts Rick Demarest, John Doyle and Steve Zwick for an inside view of what's happening around the world. Listen to Newslink Plus here on the Internet or sign up for the podcast. Newslink Plus brings you 60 jammed-packed minutes of of breaking news, international current affairs and reports from Germany and around Europe. Join our regular hosts Rick Demarest, John Doyle and Steve Zwick for an inside view of what's happening around the world. Listen to Newslink Plus here on the Internet or sign up for the podcast. Newslink Plus brings you 60 jammed-packed minutes of of breaking news, international current affairs and reports from Germany and around Europe. Join our regular hosts Rick Demarest, John Doyle and Steve Zwick for an inside view of what's happening around the world. Listen to Newslink Plus here on the Internet or sign up for the podcast. en 40 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25540622-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Monday in Copenhagen turned out to be more exciting than even the most active activists had expected. Also, Germany’s defense minister is under growing pressure over an air attack in Afghanistan. And, Italy’s Prime Minister remains in the hospital after being assaulted at a rally in Milan on Sunday. Monday in Copenhagen turned out to be more exciting than even the most active activists had expected. Also, Germany’s defense minister is under growing pressure over an air attack in Afghanistan. And, Italy’s Prime Minister remains in the hospital after being assaulted at a rally in Milan on Sunday. Monday in Copenhagen turned out to be more exciting than even the most active activists had expected. Also, Germany’s defense minister is under growing pressure over an air attack in Afghanistan. And, Italy’s Prime Minister remains in the hospital after being assaulted at a rally in Milan on Sunday. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25540622 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25540623-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Turkey’s top court has banned a major opposition party for supporting violent rebels. Also, the European Union is offering more than seven billion euros to help the developing world deal with climate change. And, Italian tax officials are offering a remarkable amnesty in an effort to get billions of euros back into the country. Turkey’s top court has banned a major opposition party for supporting violent rebels. Also, the European Union is offering more than seven billion euros to help the developing world deal with climate change. And, Italian tax officials are offering a remarkable amnesty in an effort to get billions of euros back into the country. Turkey’s top court has banned a major opposition party for supporting violent rebels. Also, the European Union is offering more than seven billion euros to help the developing world deal with climate change. And, Italian tax officials are offering a remarkable amnesty in an effort to get billions of euros back into the country. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25540623 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25540624-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Paris is following London’s lead and will introduce a windfall tax on banker’s bonuses. Also, the European Union is warning Greece not to look to Brussels for a financial bailout to solve its economic woes. And, the president of the United States has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Paris is following London’s lead and will introduce a windfall tax on banker’s bonuses. Also, the European Union is warning Greece not to look to Brussels for a financial bailout to solve its economic woes. And, the president of the United States has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Paris is following London’s lead and will introduce a windfall tax on banker’s bonuses. Also, the European Union is warning Greece not to look to Brussels for a financial bailout to solve its economic woes. And, the president of the United States has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25540624 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25517789-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Germany’s military involvement in Afghanistan is a major topic of both domestic and international politics today. Also, Britain is proposing a new tax on banker’s bonuses to help balance its over-extended budget. And, the German auto giant Volkswagen is making a multi-billion euro investment in an effort to surpass Toyota. Germany’s military involvement in Afghanistan is a major topic of both domestic and international politics today. Also, Britain is proposing a new tax on banker’s bonuses to help balance its over-extended budget. And, the German auto giant Volkswagen is making a multi-billion euro investment in an effort to surpass Toyota. Germany’s military involvement in Afghanistan is a major topic of both domestic and international politics today. Also, Britain is proposing a new tax on banker’s bonuses to help balance its over-extended budget. And, the German auto giant Volkswagen is making a multi-billion euro investment in an effort to surpass Toyota. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25517789 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25514184-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The European Union is calling for Jerusalem to become the capital of both Israel and a future Palestinian state. Also, Turkey’s highest court is considering banning the country’s largest Kurdish political party and risking a fragile peace. And, there’s a new musical craze sweeping the UK: the UK-lele. The European Union is calling for Jerusalem to become the capital of both Israel and a future Palestinian state. Also, Turkey’s highest court is considering banning the country’s largest Kurdish political party and risking a fragile peace. And, there’s a new musical craze sweeping the UK: the UK-lele. The European Union is calling for Jerusalem to become the capital of both Israel and a future Palestinian state. Also, Turkey’s highest court is considering banning the country’s largest Kurdish political party and risking a fragile peace. And, there’s a new musical craze sweeping the UK: the UK-lele. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25514184 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25507834-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The long-awaited UN global climate conference has opened in Copenhagen. Also, European Union Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels have agreed to deepen economic ties with Serbia. And, connoisseurs of French wines have a once in a lifetime opportunity, but for a limited time, only. The long-awaited UN global climate conference has opened in Copenhagen. Also, European Union Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels have agreed to deepen economic ties with Serbia. And, connoisseurs of French wines have a once in a lifetime opportunity, but for a limited time, only. The long-awaited UN global climate conference has opened in Copenhagen. Also, European Union Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels have agreed to deepen economic ties with Serbia. And, connoisseurs of French wines have a once in a lifetime opportunity, but for a limited time, only. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25507834 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25497208-Newslink-Plus-Newslink-Plus-05-12-2009 NATO's Afghanistan buildup; 32 sides find out their group pairings at next year's world cup; Amanda Knox sentenced to 26 years in Italy. NATO's Afghanistan buildup; 32 sides find out their group pairings at next year's world cup; Amanda Knox sentenced to 26 years in Italy. NATO's Afghanistan buildup; 32 sides find out their group pairings at next year's world cup; Amanda Knox sentenced to 26 years in Italy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25497208 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25497209-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to determine if, when and how to increase troops strength in Afghanistan. Also, it’s been 25 years since the worst industrial accident in history killed 25,000 people in Bhopal, India. And, in Moscow, Vladimir Putin has all but declared that he will run against Dmitry Medvedev for the Russian presidency. NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to determine if, when and how to increase troops strength in Afghanistan. Also, it’s been 25 years since the worst industrial accident in history killed 25,000 people in Bhopal, India. And, in Moscow, Vladimir Putin has all but declared that he will run against Dmitry Medvedev for the Russian presidency. NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to determine if, when and how to increase troops strength in Afghanistan. Also, it’s been 25 years since the worst industrial accident in history killed 25,000 people in Bhopal, India. And, in Moscow, Vladimir Putin has all but declared that he will run against Dmitry Medvedev for the Russian presidency. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25497209 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25483217-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe On today's program: International reactions to the US president’s plans for a troop surge in Afghanistan. Also, a Nazi war crimes trial in Munich has been adjourned due to the defendant’s ill-health. And, the European Union’s new foreign policy chief is trying to convince skeptics that she’s the right person for the job. On today's program: International reactions to the US president’s plans for a troop surge in Afghanistan. Also, a Nazi war crimes trial in Munich has been adjourned due to the defendant’s ill-health. And, the European Union’s new foreign policy chief is trying to convince skeptics that she’s the right person for the job. On today's program: International reactions to the US president’s plans for a troop surge in Afghanistan. Also, a Nazi war crimes trial in Munich has been adjourned due to the defendant’s ill-health. And, the European Union’s new foreign policy chief is trying to convince skeptics that she’s the right person for the job. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25483217 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476876-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe On the second day of a Nazi war-crimes trial in Munich, the court heard testimony from witnesses who lost family members in the Sobibor death camp. Also, the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA has welcomed its new chief in Vienna. And, the European Union has its reform treaty, although its real effects still remain to be seen. On the second day of a Nazi war-crimes trial in Munich, the court heard testimony from witnesses who lost family members in the Sobibor death camp. Also, the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA has welcomed its new chief in Vienna. And, the European Union has its reform treaty, although its real effects still remain to be seen. On the second day of a Nazi war-crimes trial in Munich, the court heard testimony from witnesses who lost family members in the Sobibor death camp. Also, the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA has welcomed its new chief in Vienna. And, the European Union has its reform treaty, although its real effects still remain to be seen. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25476876 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476877-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Voters in Switzerland have declared their overwhelming opposition to allowing Moslem minarets in their alpine nation. Also, the European Union has agreed to provide Washington with access to the banking data of EU citizens. And, a Nazi war-crime trial in Munich is causing some in Ukraine to reconsider their country’s past. Voters in Switzerland have declared their overwhelming opposition to allowing Moslem minarets in their alpine nation. Also, the European Union has agreed to provide Washington with access to the banking data of EU citizens. And, a Nazi war-crime trial in Munich is causing some in Ukraine to reconsider their country’s past. Voters in Switzerland have declared their overwhelming opposition to allowing Moslem minarets in their alpine nation. Also, the European Union has agreed to provide Washington with access to the banking data of EU citizens. And, a Nazi war-crime trial in Munich is causing some in Ukraine to reconsider their country’s past. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25476877 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476878-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Germany’s former defense minister has resigned from the government over allegations he lied about an air assault in Afghanistan. Also, the UN’s nuclear watchdog IAEA has voted to censure Iran over its atomic program. And, a public inquiry in Britain is questioning the legality of the war in Iraq. Germany’s former defense minister has resigned from the government over allegations he lied about an air assault in Afghanistan. Also, the UN’s nuclear watchdog IAEA has voted to censure Iran over its atomic program. And, a public inquiry in Britain is questioning the legality of the war in Iraq. Germany’s former defense minister has resigned from the government over allegations he lied about an air assault in Afghanistan. Also, the UN’s nuclear watchdog IAEA has voted to censure Iran over its atomic program. And, a public inquiry in Britain is questioning the legality of the war in Iraq. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25476878 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476879-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Top German military leaders have been forced to resign over a cover-up of September’s controversial air attack in northern Afghanistan. At the same time, NATO’s secretary general was in Berlin calling on allaiance member nations to increase their efforts in the region. And, the European Union warns that too little is being done to prepare for dealing with natural disasters. Top German military leaders have been forced to resign over a cover-up of September’s controversial air attack in northern Afghanistan. At the same time, NATO’s secretary general was in Berlin calling on allaiance member nations to increase their efforts in the region. And, the European Union warns that too little is being done to prepare for dealing with natural disasters. Top German military leaders have been forced to resign over a cover-up of September’s controversial air attack in northern Afghanistan. At the same time, NATO’s secretary general was in Berlin calling on allaiance member nations to increase their efforts in the region. And, the European Union warns that too little is being done to prepare for dealing with natural disasters. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25476879 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476880-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe General Motors has told its workers in Europe to prepare for a 20 percent reduction in jobs. Also, around the world, governments are marking the international day to prevent violence against women. And, a hacker’s success in exposing internal scientific emails could have an effect on the climate change debate. General Motors has told its workers in Europe to prepare for a 20 percent reduction in jobs. Also, around the world, governments are marking the international day to prevent violence against women. And, a hacker’s success in exposing internal scientific emails could have an effect on the climate change debate. General Motors has told its workers in Europe to prepare for a 20 percent reduction in jobs. Also, around the world, governments are marking the international day to prevent violence against women. And, a hacker’s success in exposing internal scientific emails could have an effect on the climate change debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25476880 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476881-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe General Motors is trying to make a deal in Brussels to gain access to billions in European public financing. Also, Germany’s new foreign minister is on his first trip to the Middle East. And, after more than a year of repairs, the world’s largest proton collider is back in business. General Motors is trying to make a deal in Brussels to gain access to billions in European public financing. Also, Germany’s new foreign minister is on his first trip to the Middle East. And, after more than a year of repairs, the world’s largest proton collider is back in business. General Motors is trying to make a deal in Brussels to gain access to billions in European public financing. Also, Germany’s new foreign minister is on his first trip to the Middle East. And, after more than a year of repairs, the world’s largest proton collider is back in business. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25476881 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476882-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe European leaders and political commentators have begun to make their views known on the EU’s new top bosses. Also, an international bribery scandal has led to the arrests of some well-known European soccer coaches and players. And, the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog organization is about to retire. European leaders and political commentators have begun to make their views known on the EU’s new top bosses. Also, an international bribery scandal has led to the arrests of some well-known European soccer coaches and players. And, the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog organization is about to retire. European leaders and political commentators have begun to make their views known on the EU’s new top bosses. Also, an international bribery scandal has led to the arrests of some well-known European soccer coaches and players. And, the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog organization is about to retire. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25476882 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476883-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The European Union has chosen its first president and a new female foreign policy chief, as well. Also, Russia will maintain its moratorium on the death penalty without making executions illegal. And, a look at a German-built solar-powered catamaran that the makers claim could revolutionize maritime travel. The European Union has chosen its first president and a new female foreign policy chief, as well. Also, Russia will maintain its moratorium on the death penalty without making executions illegal. And, a look at a German-built solar-powered catamaran that the makers claim could revolutionize maritime travel. The European Union has chosen its first president and a new female foreign policy chief, as well. Also, Russia will maintain its moratorium on the death penalty without making executions illegal. And, a look at a German-built solar-powered catamaran that the makers claim could revolutionize maritime travel. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25476883 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476884-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Germany’s government has decided to extend its military mandate in Afghanistan for another year. Also, Russia and the European Union have agreed on trade and climate topics at a summit in Sweden. And, there’s quite a struggle going on over who will get the newly created top jobs in the European Union. Germany’s government has decided to extend its military mandate in Afghanistan for another year. Also, Russia and the European Union have agreed on trade and climate topics at a summit in Sweden. And, there’s quite a struggle going on over who will get the newly created top jobs in the European Union. Germany’s government has decided to extend its military mandate in Afghanistan for another year. Also, Russia and the European Union have agreed on trade and climate topics at a summit in Sweden. And, there’s quite a struggle going on over who will get the newly created top jobs in the European Union. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25476884 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476885-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Somali pirates have released a Spanish fishing boat after reportedly receiving millions of dollars in ransom. Also, two top Rwandan war crimes suspects have been arrested in Germany. And, a new index of corruption around the world shows that even a clean vest can have some very dark stains. Somali pirates have released a Spanish fishing boat after reportedly receiving millions of dollars in ransom. Also, two top Rwandan war crimes suspects have been arrested in Germany. And, a new index of corruption around the world shows that even a clean vest can have some very dark stains. Somali pirates have released a Spanish fishing boat after reportedly receiving millions of dollars in ransom. Also, two top Rwandan war crimes suspects have been arrested in Germany. And, a new index of corruption around the world shows that even a clean vest can have some very dark stains. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25476885 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476886-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The UN Hunger Summit has opened in Rome to complaints that nothing is being done to solve the problem. Also, the upcoming climate summit appears in danger of failing before it even begins. And, decades after the fact, Britain is finally acknowledging it deported thousands of children to orphanages in its colonies. The UN Hunger Summit has opened in Rome to complaints that nothing is being done to solve the problem. Also, the upcoming climate summit appears in danger of failing before it even begins. And, decades after the fact, Britain is finally acknowledging it deported thousands of children to orphanages in its colonies. The UN Hunger Summit has opened in Rome to complaints that nothing is being done to solve the problem. Also, the upcoming climate summit appears in danger of failing before it even begins. And, decades after the fact, Britain is finally acknowledging it deported thousands of children to orphanages in its colonies. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25476886 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25476887-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Germany’s new defense minister has stirred up a hornet’s nest in Berlin by declaring he’ll send more troops to Afghanistan. Also, after decades of civil war Turkey has announced steps to normalize relations with its large Kurdish minority. And, in a clear break with Bush administration policy, the US has decided to try several 9/11 terror suspects in criminal court in New York City. Germany’s new defense minister has stirred up a hornet’s nest in Berlin by declaring he’ll send more troops to Afghanistan. Also, after decades of civil war Turkey has announced steps to normalize relations with its large Kurdish minority. And, in a clear break with Bush administration policy, the US has decided to try several 9/11 terror suspects in criminal court in New York City. Germany’s new defense minister has stirred up a hornet’s nest in Berlin by declaring he’ll send more troops to Afghanistan. Also, after decades of civil war Turkey has announced steps to normalize relations with its large Kurdish minority. And, in a clear break with Bush administration policy, the US has decided to try several 9/11 terror suspects in criminal court in New York City. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25476887 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446164-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Germany’s new defense minister made an unexpected visit to Afghanistan on Thursday and made a surprizing statement. Also, EU experts are meeting in Paris to examine strategies for battling cross-border crime in Europe. And, the president of the United States will soon be on his way to China, which worries some in the European Union. Germany’s new defense minister made an unexpected visit to Afghanistan on Thursday and made a surprizing statement. Also, EU experts are meeting in Paris to examine strategies for battling cross-border crime in Europe. And, the president of the United States will soon be on his way to China, which worries some in the European Union. Germany’s new defense minister made an unexpected visit to Afghanistan on Thursday and made a surprizing statement. Also, EU experts are meeting in Paris to examine strategies for battling cross-border crime in Europe. And, the president of the United States will soon be on his way to China, which worries some in the European Union. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25446164 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446165-Newslink-Plus-News-and-information-from-the-heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. German chancellor's historic Paris visit 2. Tragic suicide hits German soccer world 3. Europe's new recording sensation and he's the Pope Coming up on the program... 1. German chancellor's historic Paris visit 2. Tragic suicide hits German soccer world 3. Europe's new recording sensation and he's the Pope Coming up on the program... 1. German chancellor's historic Paris visit 2. Tragic suicide hits German soccer world 3. Europe's new recording sensation and he's the Pope tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25446165 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25434246-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The European Union is taking steps to prevent banks from making risky investments. Also, there are questions of exactly where the French president was two decades ago today. And, after the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago, pieces of it were sold all over the world. But, where’s the money? The European Union is taking steps to prevent banks from making risky investments. Also, there are questions of exactly where the French president was two decades ago today. And, after the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago, pieces of it were sold all over the world. But, where’s the money? The European Union is taking steps to prevent banks from making risky investments. Also, there are questions of exactly where the French president was two decades ago today. And, after the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago, pieces of it were sold all over the world. But, where’s the money? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434246 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25428752-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe November 9th, 2009 is a day of celebration in Germany – the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of communism in eastern Europe. We’ll be reporting on today’s events in Berlin and hear from some of the people who were there on that historic night two decades ago, as well as government leaders from around the world. November 9th, 2009 is a day of celebration in Germany – the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of communism in eastern Europe. We’ll be reporting on today’s events in Berlin and hear from some of the people who were there on that historic night two decades ago, as well as government leaders from around the world. November 9th, 2009 is a day of celebration in Germany – the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall and the beginning of the end of communism in eastern Europe. We’ll be reporting on today’s events in Berlin and hear from some of the people who were there on that historic night two decades ago, as well as government leaders from around the world. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25428752 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416266-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Germany's new defense minister has defended a controversial airstrike in Afghanistan at the same time a legal investigation begins in Dresden. Also, the head of General Motors in Europe has stepped down after Detroit reneged on a deal to sell Opel. And, there are growing fears that the upcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen could be a bust. Germany's new defense minister has defended a controversial airstrike in Afghanistan at the same time a legal investigation begins in Dresden. Also, the head of General Motors in Europe has stepped down after Detroit reneged on a deal to sell Opel. And, there are growing fears that the upcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen could be a bust. Germany's new defense minister has defended a controversial airstrike in Afghanistan at the same time a legal investigation begins in Dresden. Also, the head of General Motors in Europe has stepped down after Detroit reneged on a deal to sell Opel. And, there are growing fears that the upcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen could be a bust. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25416266 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416267-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Thousands of German auto workers walked off the job on Thursday to protest against GM’s decision not to sell Opel. Also, European drug experts have discovered that drug dealers are branching out to make up for lost revenues. And, the World Health Organization is warning against complacency in the face of swine flu. Thousands of German auto workers walked off the job on Thursday to protest against GM’s decision not to sell Opel. Also, European drug experts have discovered that drug dealers are branching out to make up for lost revenues. And, the World Health Organization is warning against complacency in the face of swine flu. Thousands of German auto workers walked off the job on Thursday to protest against GM’s decision not to sell Opel. Also, European drug experts have discovered that drug dealers are branching out to make up for lost revenues. And, the World Health Organization is warning against complacency in the face of swine flu. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25416267 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25410724-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Thousands of German auto workers walked off the job on Thursday to protest against GM’s decision not to sell Opel. Also, European drug experts have discovered that drug dealers are branching out to make up for lost revenues. And, the World Health Organization is warning against complacency in the face of swine flu. Thousands of German auto workers walked off the job on Thursday to protest against GM’s decision not to sell Opel. Also, European drug experts have discovered that drug dealers are branching out to make up for lost revenues. And, the World Health Organization is warning against complacency in the face of swine flu. Thousands of German auto workers walked off the job on Thursday to protest against GM’s decision not to sell Opel. Also, European drug experts have discovered that drug dealers are branching out to make up for lost revenues. And, the World Health Organization is warning against complacency in the face of swine flu. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410724 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25408004-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe One of the world’s greatest thinkers has died in France at the age of 100. Also, American expatriates in Berlin are among those marking the first anniversary of the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States. And, with GM’s abrupt turn-around on selling Opel, some auto analysts see an attempt by Detroit to divide and conquer. One of the world’s greatest thinkers has died in France at the age of 100. Also, American expatriates in Berlin are among those marking the first anniversary of the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States. And, with GM’s abrupt turn-around on selling Opel, some auto analysts see an attempt by Detroit to divide and conquer. One of the world’s greatest thinkers has died in France at the age of 100. Also, American expatriates in Berlin are among those marking the first anniversary of the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States. And, with GM’s abrupt turn-around on selling Opel, some auto analysts see an attempt by Detroit to divide and conquer. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25408004 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391274-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The European Union can breathe easier now that the Czech President has signed the Lisbon Treaty. Also, a Bosnian Serb leader charged with war crimes in the Hague has finally deigned to appear in court. And, as the German chancellor addressed an historic joint session of the US congress, Washington honored her as one of Europe's most important leaders. The European Union can breathe easier now that the Czech President has signed the Lisbon Treaty. Also, a Bosnian Serb leader charged with war crimes in the Hague has finally deigned to appear in court. And, as the German chancellor addressed an historic joint session of the US congress, Washington honored her as one of Europe's most important leaders. The European Union can breathe easier now that the Czech President has signed the Lisbon Treaty. Also, a Bosnian Serb leader charged with war crimes in the Hague has finally deigned to appear in court. And, as the German chancellor addressed an historic joint session of the US congress, Washington honored her as one of Europe's most important leaders. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25391274 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391276-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Afghan officials have confirmed President Hamid Karzai in office, after he won re-election by default. Also, the European Union is moving to take the lead in green technology. And, as Germany’s Chancellor begins an historic visit to Washington, Germans express their view on ties with the US. Afghan officials have confirmed President Hamid Karzai in office, after he won re-election by default. Also, the European Union is moving to take the lead in green technology. And, as Germany’s Chancellor begins an historic visit to Washington, Germans express their view on ties with the US. Afghan officials have confirmed President Hamid Karzai in office, after he won re-election by default. Also, the European Union is moving to take the lead in green technology. And, as Germany’s Chancellor begins an historic visit to Washington, Germans express their view on ties with the US. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25391276 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391277-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe There’s been harsh criticism of Russia by a United Nations human rights committee in Geneva. Also, a proposal to cut the length of service for German conscripts is facing unexpected opposition. And, European Union leaders have agreed on a common position for dealing with climate change in Copenhagen. There’s been harsh criticism of Russia by a United Nations human rights committee in Geneva. Also, a proposal to cut the length of service for German conscripts is facing unexpected opposition. And, European Union leaders have agreed on a common position for dealing with climate change in Copenhagen. There’s been harsh criticism of Russia by a United Nations human rights committee in Geneva. Also, a proposal to cut the length of service for German conscripts is facing unexpected opposition. And, European Union leaders have agreed on a common position for dealing with climate change in Copenhagen. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25391277 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391278-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Iran has responded to a western proposal in an attempt to avoid a showdown over nuclear development. Also, Switzerland is cracking down on a phenomenon that’s become known as suicide tourism. And, the Lisbon treaty looks one giant step closer to ratification after the European Union offered Prague a deal. Iran has responded to a western proposal in an attempt to avoid a showdown over nuclear development. Also, Switzerland is cracking down on a phenomenon that’s become known as suicide tourism. And, the Lisbon treaty looks one giant step closer to ratification after the European Union offered Prague a deal. Iran has responded to a western proposal in an attempt to avoid a showdown over nuclear development. Also, Switzerland is cracking down on a phenomenon that’s become known as suicide tourism. And, the Lisbon treaty looks one giant step closer to ratification after the European Union offered Prague a deal. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25391278 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391280-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe In Berlin, Germany’s first female chancellor has been officially confirmed to serve her second term in office. Also, a man accused of committing war crimes in WWII has gone on trial in the German city of Aachen. And, the United Nations is reviewing its security measures after a deadly attack in Kabul killed six UN staffers. In Berlin, Germany’s first female chancellor has been officially confirmed to serve her second term in office. Also, a man accused of committing war crimes in WWII has gone on trial in the German city of Aachen. And, the United Nations is reviewing its security measures after a deadly attack in Kabul killed six UN staffers. In Berlin, Germany’s first female chancellor has been officially confirmed to serve her second term in office. Also, a man accused of committing war crimes in WWII has gone on trial in the German city of Aachen. And, the United Nations is reviewing its security measures after a deadly attack in Kabul killed six UN staffers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25391280 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391281-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The Czech Republic is now causing new headaches for the European Union. Also, Turkey’s Prime Minister is raising western eyebrows and hackles on a visit to Iran. And, as Afghanistan’s presidential run-off election nears, EU foreign ministers are growing worried. The Czech Republic is now causing new headaches for the European Union. Also, Turkey’s Prime Minister is raising western eyebrows and hackles on a visit to Iran. And, as Afghanistan’s presidential run-off election nears, EU foreign ministers are growing worried. The Czech Republic is now causing new headaches for the European Union. Also, Turkey’s Prime Minister is raising western eyebrows and hackles on a visit to Iran. And, as Afghanistan’s presidential run-off election nears, EU foreign ministers are growing worried. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25391281 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25391282-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe A new government is preparing to take office in Germany, one that will provide several new faces on the international stage. But, saving the country’s badly damaged economy is the top priority. And, a murder trial in Dresden is making headlines around the world as a German man is accused of a hate-crime; killing a young Egyptian mother merely because she was Muslim. A new government is preparing to take office in Germany, one that will provide several new faces on the international stage. But, saving the country’s badly damaged economy is the top priority. And, a murder trial in Dresden is making headlines around the world as a German man is accused of a hate-crime; killing a young Egyptian mother merely because she was Muslim. A new government is preparing to take office in Germany, one that will provide several new faces on the international stage. But, saving the country’s badly damaged economy is the top priority. And, a murder trial in Dresden is making headlines around the world as a German man is accused of a hate-crime; killing a young Egyptian mother merely because she was Muslim. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25391282 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25362857-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Rich Germans want to pay more in taxes. 2. New luxury home for Swiss bears 3. Italian women turn up the heat on PM Berlusconi Coming up on the program... 1. Rich Germans want to pay more in taxes. 2. New luxury home for Swiss bears 3. Italian women turn up the heat on PM Berlusconi Coming up on the program... 1. Rich Germans want to pay more in taxes. 2. New luxury home for Swiss bears 3. Italian women turn up the heat on PM Berlusconi tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25362857 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355043-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Government chaos in Greece 2. Chemical castration in Poland? 3. "Miss Homeless" beauty contest in Belgium Coming up on the program... 1. Government chaos in Greece 2. Chemical castration in Poland? 3. "Miss Homeless" beauty contest in Belgium Coming up on the program... 1. Government chaos in Greece 2. Chemical castration in Poland? 3. "Miss Homeless" beauty contest in Belgium tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25355043 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25345416-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Is nuclear deal with Iran now possible? 2. Undercover racism film at the movies in Germany 3. Rapping to the Koran in Turkey Coming up on the program... 1. Is nuclear deal with Iran now possible? 2. Undercover racism film at the movies in Germany 3. Rapping to the Koran in Turkey Coming up on the program... 1. Is nuclear deal with Iran now possible? 2. Undercover racism film at the movies in Germany 3. Rapping to the Koran in Turkey tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25345416 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25321759-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Afghanistan braces for run-off election 2. US VP in Poland to keep friendship alive 3. Business Angels in France help new companies get off the ground Coming up on the program... 1. Afghanistan braces for run-off election 2. US VP in Poland to keep friendship alive 3. Business Angels in France help new companies get off the ground Coming up on the program... 1. Afghanistan braces for run-off election 2. US VP in Poland to keep friendship alive 3. Business Angels in France help new companies get off the ground tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25321759 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25321760-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. PKK rebels surrender to Turkish troops 2. British Prime Minister gets serious about climate change 3. Trouble at Frankfurt Book Fair Coming up on the program... 1. PKK rebels surrender to Turkish troops 2. British Prime Minister gets serious about climate change 3. Trouble at Frankfurt Book Fair Coming up on the program... 1. PKK rebels surrender to Turkish troops 2. British Prime Minister gets serious about climate change 3. Trouble at Frankfurt Book Fair tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25321760 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25301858-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The UN Human Rights Council has endorsed a controversial report accusing Israel of committing war crimes. Also, the European Union warns that 90 percent of its fish stocks are in danger of extinction due to over-fishing. And, to reach a new generation, one of the most notorious Nazi extermination camps can now be accessed on Facebook. The UN Human Rights Council has endorsed a controversial report accusing Israel of committing war crimes. Also, the European Union warns that 90 percent of its fish stocks are in danger of extinction due to over-fishing. And, to reach a new generation, one of the most notorious Nazi extermination camps can now be accessed on Facebook. The UN Human Rights Council has endorsed a controversial report accusing Israel of committing war crimes. Also, the European Union warns that 90 percent of its fish stocks are in danger of extinction due to over-fishing. And, to reach a new generation, one of the most notorious Nazi extermination camps can now be accessed on Facebook. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25301858 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25293869-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The UN is threatening Israel and Hamas with the International Criminal Court if they don’t thoroughly investigate war crime allegations. Also, Italy stands accused of inadvertently being responsible for the deaths of ten French soldiers in Afghanistan. And, we visit a town in Italy where the sport of baseball inspires true love. The UN is threatening Israel and Hamas with the International Criminal Court if they don’t thoroughly investigate war crime allegations. Also, Italy stands accused of inadvertently being responsible for the deaths of ten French soldiers in Afghanistan. And, we visit a town in Italy where the sport of baseball inspires true love. The UN is threatening Israel and Hamas with the International Criminal Court if they don’t thoroughly investigate war crime allegations. Also, Italy stands accused of inadvertently being responsible for the deaths of ten French soldiers in Afghanistan. And, we visit a town in Italy where the sport of baseball inspires true love. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25293869 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25290369-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Brussels has handed out its annual report cards for countries hoping to join the European Union and Turkey is not pleased with its grades. Also, Berlin is seeking to repatriate thousands of Kosovar refugees still living in Germany more than 10 years after the Balkan wars ended. And, two decades after the cold war, the time has come for an exhibition of the "Art of Two Germanies". Brussels has handed out its annual report cards for countries hoping to join the European Union and Turkey is not pleased with its grades. Also, Berlin is seeking to repatriate thousands of Kosovar refugees still living in Germany more than 10 years after the Balkan wars ended. And, two decades after the cold war, the time has come for an exhibition of the "Art of Two Germanies". Brussels has handed out its annual report cards for countries hoping to join the European Union and Turkey is not pleased with its grades. Also, Berlin is seeking to repatriate thousands of Kosovar refugees still living in Germany more than 10 years after the Balkan wars ended. And, two decades after the cold war, the time has come for an exhibition of the "Art of Two Germanies". tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25290369 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25282161-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe The US Secretary of State is in Moscow for discussions on how Washington and the Kremlin can work more closely together. Also, the European Union is losing patience with the Czech president’s refusal to sign the EU’s Lisbon reform treaty. And, Romania’s political woes are deepening after the coalition government in Bucharest collapsed. The US Secretary of State is in Moscow for discussions on how Washington and the Kremlin can work more closely together. Also, the European Union is losing patience with the Czech president’s refusal to sign the EU’s Lisbon reform treaty. And, Romania’s political woes are deepening after the coalition government in Bucharest collapsed. The US Secretary of State is in Moscow for discussions on how Washington and the Kremlin can work more closely together. Also, the European Union is losing patience with the Czech president’s refusal to sign the EU’s Lisbon reform treaty. And, Romania’s political woes are deepening after the coalition government in Bucharest collapsed. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25282161 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25277815-Newslink-Plus-News-and-perspectives-from-the-heart-of-Europe Hundreds of handguns the German Army sent to Afghanistan have suddenly shown up on the black market there. Also, Britain is hoping to reduce an enormous budget deficit by selling off billions in government assets. And, around the world, the American cupcake is gaining more and more adherents. In Germany, too. Hundreds of handguns the German Army sent to Afghanistan have suddenly shown up on the black market there. Also, Britain is hoping to reduce an enormous budget deficit by selling off billions in government assets. And, around the world, the American cupcake is gaining more and more adherents. In Germany, too. Hundreds of handguns the German Army sent to Afghanistan have suddenly shown up on the black market there. Also, Britain is hoping to reduce an enormous budget deficit by selling off billions in government assets. And, around the world, the American cupcake is gaining more and more adherents. In Germany, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25277815 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25262744-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Does President Obama deserve Nobel prize? 2. Is there water on the Moon? 3. Will Germany qualify for Soccer World Cup in South Africa? Coming up on the program... 1. Does President Obama deserve Nobel prize? 2. Is there water on the Moon? 3. Will Germany qualify for Soccer World Cup in South Africa? Coming up on the program... 1. Does President Obama deserve Nobel prize? 2. Is there water on the Moon? 3. Will Germany qualify for Soccer World Cup in South Africa? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25262744 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25259868-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. German-Romanian author wins Nobel Prize for Literature 2. Sex scandal involving French minister 3. Israeli town and Dachau become sister cities Coming up on the program... 1. German-Romanian author wins Nobel Prize for Literature 2. Sex scandal involving French minister 3. Israeli town and Dachau become sister cities Coming up on the program... 1. German-Romanian author wins Nobel Prize for Literature 2. Sex scandal involving French minister 3. Israeli town and Dachau become sister cities tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25259868 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25251640-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Berlusconi immunity falls 2. Why the Czech Republic is so important for Europe 3. German magazine says "no" to models on its pages Coming up on the program... 1. Berlusconi immunity falls 2. Why the Czech Republic is so important for Europe 3. German magazine says "no" to models on its pages Coming up on the program... 1. Berlusconi immunity falls 2. Why the Czech Republic is so important for Europe 3. German magazine says "no" to models on its pages tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25251640 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25245879-Newslink-Plus-News-and-Information-from-the-Heart-of-Europe Coming up on the program... 1. Violent anti-IMF protests in Istanbul 2. Rich and poor countries support climate change efforts 3. Former French PM called a liar Coming up on the program... 1. Violent anti-IMF protests in Istanbul 2. Rich and poor countries support climate change efforts 3. Former French PM called a liar Coming up on the program... 1. Violent anti-IMF protests in Istanbul 2. Rich and poor countries support climate change efforts 3. Former French PM called a liar tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25245879 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700 no Newslink Plus: News and Current Affairs Newslink Plus