The soviet zone. Since 1945, the German Federal republic has granted political acsylum to more than nine millin refugees, expellees and displaced persons. But since the soviets instigated the scorched earth policy which slammed shut the borders between the east and the west, the only escape left is through berlin itself. Weary, frightened, and always after dark, these hunted people are poring into the city on an average of 20,000 a month. Th the desperately overburdened city broadcasts an appeal to the people in the soviet zone with these words do not leave unless new direst need. The zone must not be deprived of honest, freethinking germans. We beg you, stay on the soil of your homeland. And still they come. A new nation is growing rapidly within berlin, a nation of the homeless. Here, by law, all refugees register and ask to be granted sanctuary. Of the 2,000 refugee camps in the German Federal republic, over 70 are in berlin and new ones are continually being added. These are the ac
The first stop of Pope Franciss Spanish Speaking tour of latin america. And the penalty shootout win over argentina in the copa america, giving chile their first major title so we begin in greece. The birth place of democracy where history is in the making. Greeks are voting yes or no in a referendum on their financial future and ultimately whether or not they stay in the eurozone. Its been a hectic few days of campaigning. The greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his finance minister are urging a no vote. So far, though it looks as if the country is evenly split. The vote will decide whether or not greeks choose to accept International Creditors proposals for more austerity in change for rescue loans. The European Commission one of the troika of creditors, with the International Monetary fund wants athens to raise taxes and slash welfare spending to meet debt obligations. The greek debt stands at a whopping 340 billion euros. On the eve of the referendum the greek finance minister
The iraq army prepares a new offensive. Chile win south americas top prize. A penalty shot to argentina giving them their first ever major title. Its a crucial day for greeks voting either yes or no in a wrench did you to decide their Economic Future. Alexis tsipras and his finance minister urge a no vote. Whats the vote actually about . Now, it will be decide whether or not greeks accept International Creditors tough proposals for more austerity measures in exchange for much needed rescue loans to pay off its huge debt and avoid a banking collapse. The european commission, the creditors along with the international mop tear fund wants taxes raised and spending slashed to meet debt obligation. That debt stands at 340 billion euros. The creditors were accused of fear mongering. It was described as a form of terrorism. E. U. Leaders warned greeks that a no vote could mean crashing out of the euro zone altogether. Voters are divided. Lets hear from our correspondent, jonah hall up athens.
Referendum. Nowhere to go, residents of ramadi fear theyll be caught in the crossfire in the new Iraqi Military offensive. Im in ecuador the first stop of pope francis week long tour of Spanish Speaking south america, where millions of catholics have abandoned the church. Chile win south americas top footballing prize. A penalty shootout win over argentina in the copa america final, giving them their first ever american title. First the five permanent members of the Security Council plus germany who were trying to iron out a thorny nuclear deal with iran are cribbing their talks in vienna, just days before they are self imposed tuesday deadline. U. S. Secretary of state john kerry has just spoken within the last five minutes or so to journalist gathered and said they are close to an agreement but they have to make very hard choices in the days ahead. He says a deal could be locked in by the end of the week. Now, negotiators want to lift sanctions and determine what type of Nuclear Rese
Rebelheld territory. Family values and helping the poor. Pope francis spreads the message during his south american tour. Now talks between the six world powers and iran over its Nuclear Program will go beyond tuesdays deadline. The e. U. s Foreign Policy chief said negotiations will continue over the next few days to reach a possible break through. The interim nuclear deal, which was set to expire has been extended until friday. U. N. Sanctions on irans bliss system Missile Program and an arms embargo remain the sticking points. Iran wants International Sanctions to be lifted, which have crippled its economy and slashed oil exports. We are continuing to negotiate for the next couple of days. That does not mean we are extending our deadline. I told you one weeing a more or less, we are interpreting in a flexible way four deadline, which means we are taking the dates that well need to finalize the agreement which is something that is still possible, even if now we are getting into the d