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Arts, Culture & Media

Global Hit Soha

The World

September 02, 2008

Thomas Marzahl profiles young French singer Soha. She was born in Marseille to Algerian immigrant parents. Now she has a multi-lingual album that reflects a range of rhythms from Cuban son and French chanson to jazz and soul.

Global Politics

Obama in Germany

The World

July 24, 2008

Senator Barack Obama met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today on the first stop on the European leg of Obama's foreign tour aimed at bolstering the presidential candidate's foreign policy credentials;

Arts, Culture & Media

Berlin + Barack = Love?

The Takeaway

July 24, 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama speaks in the heart of downtown Berlin, the city that was once the symbol of the Cold War divide. The Takeaway talks to Berliner Bjoern Kolle for a look at how the city has changed and how it views America's presidential race. Guest: Bjoern Kolle, spokesman for The Love Parade

Global Politics

Barack Obama marathon hits Berlin

The Takeaway

July 24, 2008

American presidents Kennedy, Reagan and Clinton all addressed Berliners during moments of struggle and change. Now, a presumptive presidential nominee is using Berlin as a backdrop for his campaign. After meeting with leaders in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Israel and the West Bank, Obama hits the European continent amidst a frenzy of Obama-mania.

Global Politics

Why are Germans so excited about Barack Obama?

The Takeaway

July 24, 2008

Today in Berlin, Barack Obama meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Walter Steinmeier. He's also holding the only major public event of his trip at the Victory Tower (with room for an audience of tens of thousands). Why are German citizens and top officials making time for a presidential candidate?

Global Politics

U.S. candidates seek out voters abroad

The World

July 22, 2008

The Democratic and Republican parties are also working overseas to target American voters, and Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Christine Marques, International Chair of Democrats Abroad and Cynthia Dillon, Executive Director of Republicans Abroad.

Arts, Culture & Media

Geo Quiz/Geo Answer

The World

July 22, 2008

For today's Geo Quiz we go to Germany in search of a Love Parade. The industrial city lies in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and is host to this year's techno music festival. The event began as a peace demonstration back in 1989 in Berlin and is now held every year in a different German city. The answer is Dortmund.

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