Reuters
November 06, 2019
Nov. 9, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Those who tried to escape East Germany for the freedoms of the West used all sorts of methods — some swam, some biked, some tunneled — and many were caught and jailed. But, now, 30 years later, they say they don't regret their efforts.
Development & Education
Popular German politician accused of plagiarism
The World
February 17, 2011
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Stephen Evans in Berlin about accusations of plagiarism against Germany's defense minister.
Lawrence Scott Sheets
April 07, 2008
Faith talks to writer Lawrence Scott Sheets about his recent article in The Atlantic about small-time crooks involved in smuggling weapons-grade uranium.
Conflict & Justice
Lawrence Scott Sheets
April 11, 2008
Faith talks to writer Lawrence Scott Sheets about his recent article in The Atlantic about small-time crooks involved in smuggling weapons-grade uranium.
Arts, Culture & Media
Silje Nes
May 12, 2008
New music from Silje Nes.
Lifestyle & Belief
Dutch film critical of Islam
The World
March 28, 2008
The World's Gerry Hadden reports on a controversial Dutch film critical of Islam -- and the reaction to it; Muslims in some countries have condemned the film, but in Europe itself
Sports
Olympic torch controversy
The World
April 08, 2008
The World's Alex Gallafent on the controversial history of the Olympic torch relay: the modern tradition of the relay started on the eve of the 1936 Olympic Games, hosted by Nazi Germany.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
April 17, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Singapore. The city is now home to the tallest observation wheel in the world.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Endless cities
The World
April 18, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the co-editors of a book called "The Endless City;� Ricky Vurdett and Deyan Sudjic set out to document how six of the world's largest cities got to be so big.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer: Tempelhof airport
The World
April 28, 2008
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Tempelhof Airport. The World's David Leveille reports that Berlin's city officials want to close the airport down. But supporters say it should stay open, in honor of its role during the historic Berlin Airport in 1948 and 1949.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
May 20, 2008
For our Geo Quiz today, we're looking for the city that's home to an unusual German landmark. It's a former Nazi air raid shelter that was later used as a prison, a fruit cellar, and a venue for techno raves. Now it's coming back as a contemporary art gallery in Berlin, the answer to our quiz. Lisa Mullins gets details from Der Spiegel reporter R. Jay Magill.