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?Serbian Saddam caught ?Bosnian Nero in chains ?Karadzic swapped for ticket to Europe so the reaction of some European newspapers after the capture of Radovan Karadzic, the former Bosnian leader of the Serbians and suspect war criminal. How did Karadzic manage to hide for more than 12 years and what impact does his capture have to the political future of Serbia? Answers to these questions in the Wochenjournal with Adrian Plitzco.

Today s Australienjournal brings you the following topics: The World Youth Day in Sydney ended with the biggest gathering Australia has seen in recent years a recap of the highlight and the contentious issue of sexual abuse. Aboriginal heritage up for sale on eBay we take a look at the current debate. Furthermore: Our correspondent s report from Queensland, the press review, the song of the week and an interview with Herbert Schuch, one of Germany s most talented young pianists, on his upcoming performance in Adelaide. Also: Torsten Creutzburg meets Beat Keller and talks about his curious and fun Swiss-Australian-Indian life. Patrick Wauthier hosts the program.

Today s Europamagazin with Patrick Wauthier and the following topics: Three German hostages have returned home from Turkey, but what has the outlawed Kurdistan Worker s Party (PKK) achieved with the kidnappings? Belgium inspects the rift in its national fabric on its national holiday. The Tour de France is in full swing, but past scandals have dampened enthusiasm. Also: The press review, the letter from Berlin, we visit Alsace and the German Baltic coast. And: We look back on five decades of the German Scientific Council.

Our topic in today s Kaffeeklatsch talkback with Patrick Wauthier: Fashion. Are you fascinated or annoyed by the ins and outs of fashion every year? Are you a trendsetter, a hostage to trends or a fashion victim? Also in the studio is our fashion expert, Anna Richter-Trummer. Furthermore: The sports update with news from the Tour de France, Formula One and more.

Our guest today is the avant-garde artist Klaus Rinke. Born in Germany during the war, Rinke later left Germany and now lives in Los Angeles. Pamela Rauleder talks to Rinke about his life in Germany and Europe, places he always returns to, also uncovering the themes in his art. What s more the gig guide for your weekend in Melbourne and music!

Spain is at the forefront in terms of organ donation. The laws in France are confusing and can sometimes lead to wrong decisions. In Germany though the laws for donating organs is clearly regulated but there are not enough donators. Organ donation, the main topic in today s Wochenjournal with Adrian Plitzco.

In today s Australienjournal with Patrick Wauthier we look at the following topics: The Sydney World Youth Day 2008 event started with a massive gathering in Darling Harbour. Over 120.000 spectators joined the celebrations. We take an up to date look at the event and as well as the people, critics and issues surrounding it. Also: The press review, the letter from Canberra, and the last instalment of our audio book L nzelot .

Berlin has a new art collection its name: surreal worlds . We visit the latest addition to the Berlin visual arts scene. Today we also focus on literature and explore fictional travel books. And ask what makes a good literary translation! What s more another part of our series Opus Ultimum the last work of a great composer. Today with Ludwig van Beethoven. Our cultural program on Tuesday night with Pamela Rauleder.

Kosovo, Europe s youngest nation receives a billion dollar aid - French president Nicholas Sarkozy launches the Mediterranean Union - Siemens cuts back thousands of jobs - The press review, letter from Berlin and many more news from Europe - with Adrian Plitzco.

Pope Benedict XVI is in Sydney. He is the first German Pope ever in human s history visiting Australia. Are you enlightened by it or do you not care at all? What would you say to him if you met him personally? Are there any issues you think need to be addressed by him? Tell us in the national Kaffeeklatsch. With Adrian Plitzco.

It s Festival Season for Switch:On. We spoke to the German band Ich mp; Ich at Munich s Tollwood Festival, visited a travelling environmental and film festival and we give away tickets to a sound festival in Melbourne! Moreover, we asked young people from Germany what religion can offer kids today? It wasn t hard for them to come up with answers as they came all the way from Cologne to the World Youth day in Australia! We also have music, the gig-guide and a special event for all students of the German language in Victoria. Switch:On with Pamela Rauleder.

Our hot topic in today s Wochenjournal with Patrick Wauthier: After the G8-summit in Toyako - what are the richest nations and the rest of the World taking away from the meeting? How much can the G8 do about the world s problems today? Also: The press review, current affairs from Austria and Switzerland, and our correspondent s report from Germany. And: We put Germany s new citizenship to the test.

In today s Hausbesuch we visit and interview another listener: Premgita raises a young son, helped to build a yoga school after moving to Melbourne and practices Tibetan Pulsing Healing an oriental art of healing that builds on the positive powers of our response to music. Also in the program: Our event calendar from the german-speaking communities and the snow report from the Victorian Alps.

Today s Australian Journal deals with the Garnaut Report, which has stirred up an environmental debate. Furthermore, we look at the possible introduction of an emissions trading scheme in 2010. We interviewed a member of the No to Pope coalition in Sydney. And our correspondents from Western Australia and Queensland report on the events in their home states. In the middle of the program we review the national press. Towards the end, we continue our audio book series L nzelot . Oliver Heuthe hosts the program.

In today s ?Feuilleton f r die Ohren we go back to the very roots of Western culture: A new exhibition in Berlin explores the myths and truths surrounding the ancient city of Babylon. We ask how a Goethe Institute in the United Arab Emirates is doing, and find out how modern art and the Catholic Church fit together. Finally, we follow the final years and creative endeavours of the composer Gustav Mahler. The program is hosted by Patrick Wauthier.

Today Pamela Rauleder brings you the following news from Europe: 50 years ago Germany inaugurated a law regarding equal rights for males and females. What is the state of gender equality in Germany today? Germany again debates the use of nuclear power. The new US-embassy just opened in Berlin, as well as Madame Taussauds wax figure cabinet uot;Unter den Linden uot; with a wax figure of Adolf Hitler, which lead to great controversy. Also, the media review and lots of other news from Europe.

Adolf Hitler is returning to Berlin in form of a wax figure in uot;Madame Tussauds uot; wax figure cabinet. This has caused heated discussions in Germany over the past weeks. On Saturday more news hit the media at the opening of the Berlin exhibition a Berliner deactivated the figure. Should Hitler be represented in the wax figure cabinet? Pamela Rauleder asked the listeners.

This month thousands of young people will come to Sydney for the World Youth Day, which is marked by the visit of the Pope. Already now, the security regulations of the government of New South Wales are causing trouble. Moreover, we bring you our correspondent report from Canberra as well as another part out of our series Germans Down Under , this time with a Swiss located in Alice Springs. The media review, the song of the week and a new episode of uot;L nzelot, the one-armed kangaroo uot;. In the Australienjournal with Patrick Wauthier.

This month thousands of young people will come to Sydney for the World Youth Day, which is marked by the visit of the Pope. Already now, the security regulations of the government of New South Wales are causing trouble. Moreover, we bring you our correspondent report from Canberra as well as another part out of our series Germans Down Under , this time with a Swiss located in Alice Springs. The media review, the song of the week and a new episode of uot;L nzelot, the one-armed kangaroo uot;. In the Australienjournal with Patrick Wauthier.

Today the famous German artist Klaus Rinke is guest in our studio. This month his works are exhibited at RMIT gallery in Melbourne. Find out more about this exhibition and the work of the German avant-garde artist. Moreover, we survey the German cultural commentaries. And have another part of our series Opus Ultimum , the last work of famous composers. Today the spotlight is on Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. All in Feuilleton f r die Ohren with Pamela Rauleder.

Today the famous German artist Klaus Rinke is guest in our studio. This month his works are exhibited at RMIT gallery in Melbourne. Find out more about this exhibition and the work of the German avant-garde artist. Moreover, we survey the German cultural commentaries. And have another part of our series Opus Ultimum , the last work of famous composers. Today the spotlight is on Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. All in Feuilleton f r die Ohren with Pamela Rauleder.

Today s Europamagazin brings you the following topics: French President Nicolas Sarkozy takes over as President of the European Council, but he faces a European population unfamiliar with the EU s political institutions; Furthermore: The press review and our correspondent s report from Germany; And: Denmark wants to close down a refuge for today s hippies in Copenhagen, while Munich celebrates its 850th anniversary.

Today s Europamagazin brings you the following topics: French President Nicolas Sarkozy takes over as President of the European Council, but he faces a European population unfamiliar with the EU s political institutions; Furthermore: The press review and our correspondent s report from Germany; And: Denmark wants to close down a refuge for today s hippies in Copenhagen, while Munich celebrates its 850th anniversary.

The uot;Kaffeklatsch uot; talkback program with Patrick Wauthier and a timely topic: Germany s 0:1 loss against Spain in the finals of the Euro 2008 soccer tournament.

The uot;Kaffeklatsch uot; talkback program with Patrick Wauthier and a timely topic: Germany s 0:1 loss against Spain in the finals of the Euro 2008 soccer tournament.

Dr Martin Schreiber is a well-known personality in and around Melbourne. Today we invite him into our studios. For 20 years he was CEO of the Tabulam and Templer Homes in Bayswater. He also is a member of the Lutheran Church and was involved in the founding of the German School in Melbourne. In a few weeks all this will come to an end when Dr Schreiber packs his bags once more to return to Germany his home country. Moreover we have the latest from the preparation of the final of the Euro 2008 Germany against Spain and the gig guide. All in Profile am Samstag with Pamela Rauleder.

Dr Martin Schreiber is a well-known personality in and around Melbourne. Today we invite him into our studios. For 20 years he was CEO of the Tabulam and Templer Homes in Bayswater. He also is a member of the Lutheran Church and was involved in the founding of the German School in Melbourne. In a few weeks all this will come to an end when Dr Schreiber packs his bags once more to return to Germany his home country. Moreover we have the latest from the preparation of the final of the Euro 2008 Germany against Spain and the gig guide. All in Profile am Samstag with Pamela Rauleder.

Today s hot topic in the uot;Wochenjournal uot; with Patrick Wauthier: Conflict and curruption, war and water scarcity - the Middle East s past, present and future. Furthermore: Our Euro 2008 update, the press review, our correspondent s report from Germany and current affairs from Austria and Switzerland. Plus: North Korea makes a friendly gesture, and we survey the global interest in the Euro 2008.

Today s hot topic in the uot;Wochenjournal uot; with Patrick Wauthier: Conflict and curruption, war and water scarcity - the Middle East s past, present and future. Furthermore: Our Euro 2008 update, the press review, our correspondent s report from Germany and current affairs from Austria and Switzerland. Plus: North Korea makes a friendly gesture, and we survey the global interest in the Euro 2008.

Today s uot;Wunschkonzert uot; with Patrick Wauthier brings you lots of music from uot;Schlager uot; to traditionals. Also: Our update from the Euro 2008 soccer tournament with the semi-final win of Germany, and our event calendar in the community news.