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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Coming up on the program... 1. Government chaos in Greece 2. Chemical castration in Poland? 3. "Miss Homeless" beauty contest in Belgium

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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

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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

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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

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