two of the children who made the trip from austria to shanghai were a brother and sister who grew upo be debra and eli they have written a book about their escape from europe and unusual path that led them to america. authors of uncommon journey join us now i am so excited to meet you both to know about your story good morning. >> good morning. >> welcome to washington. >> thank you. >> mr. wax i will start with you you leave austria as children, tell us about you know i know it is hard to get this into a short answer could you tell us about your journey you and your family? >> well, we left austria in 1939, august 1939 just a week before the war broke out, and the reason we left was because we were warned by a man who worked for my father, a tailor was a member of the nazi party and told us you better leave now because if you don't leave now you will be deported and you should leave now and he told us earlier in the year so out of desperation we booked passage to shanghai being the only place in the entire world there was no immigration requirement of any kind all you had to do was

. >>> plus, a brother and sister from austria recall how their family survived world war ii in a jewish ghetto in shanghai. >>> and atheists in the army who want chaplains who are also atheists. >>> welcome, i'm bob abernethy. it's good to have you with us. the vatican released a major report this week cracking down on the umbrella group that represents most of the catholic nuns in the united states. the report criticized the leadership conference of women religious for what it called "serious doctrinal problems." while acknowledging the group promotes social justice, the report faulted the sisters for being silent on other issues dealg with the right to life, including abortion and euthanasia. members of the conference were also chastised for publicly challenging the catholic bishops on certain occasions. we have an analysis now of the vatican's charges and their consequences from david gibson, national reporter for religion news service, a longtime vatican observer and author of the book, "the rule of benedict." he joins us from new york. david, welcome. >> good to be here, bob. >> wh

through to the semifinals of the davis cup after a comprehensive one victory over russia's congress austria spain were leading to one heading into the final day of action therefore knew a victory of melts in the reverse singles would be enough to see his side progress but nelson i've his way around a clay court and the one time french open semifinalist had to break points in the early game however he couldn't convert either of them until their went on to play during sets seven five from that point onwards it was much more plain sailing for the world number five that his austrian opponent committed fifty eight unforced errors seven five six three six three the final score giving the hosts an unassailable three one because our mother a little bit of ground to complete a full one victory for the reigning champions. who are they now face in the usa in the final four days after they won three two in france it was john isn't it victory over joey wilfred song which proved to be decisive his hard fought three six six seven seven five three six with three over the world number six ensured the usa re

in austria, the child man falls into a legal grey zone.he child and his lawyer for the state government says it is not nice to keep children out, but she questions whether they would feel at home in a luxury hotel in the first place. the hotel owner has the right to choose his own guests. that you have to be a bit ambivalent about it. in this case, in this hotel, i find it really pleasant. >> i have nothing against kids, but it is a hotel with a high standard. people pay lots of money, and you expect service around the clock. >> if you want to take a vacation from your own kids, we have done that, too. and it is sometimes disturbing, depending on how well brought up they are. that kids need to let off steam, but if you come to such a hotel, you are looking for peace and relaxation. than it was not easy for us. we always had regular guests who visited us with their families. so we lost a few guests. but on the other hand, you win back the others. so we are definitely positive about the future and think we are on the right path. >> so here,

quarterfinals world number twelve nicklaus on my group set to start things off against australia austria that from. the czech republic are meanwhile hoping to capitalize on the absence of world number one novak djokovic she can serbia charge in time even though bonding will get things going crazy country against creation number one more and so which before all that from underdog team usa to wilfrid song ever says american teenager ryan morrison in new york which kicks off in iran and her style. russian fans will have a new cycling champion to cheer on the fast approaching london olympics. captured gold at the truck world championships and australia the twenty seven year old seeing off kind of as just. a first truck pulled in seven years but it's also the double enough soul champion who was second of last year's university games i've good time to think is well with the twenty troll game. less than four months away. preparations also in full swing for russia's first winter games source twenty four team the soon named world's biggest construction site hosted its first ever skiing world cup

captured gold at the track cycling world championships in austria the twenty seven year old seeing off kind of those just when glasser to secure her country first track gold in seven years took over is also the double national champion and was second to last year's university games so it's clear she's picking up the right time with a twenty twelve games list in just four months. preparations are also in full swing for us as first winter games so she twenty fourteen the sunni and world's biggest concerts in sight hosting its first ever skiing world cup event in february a more test event have not been scheduled for next month. well all the infrastructure of the games both mountain and cost all costs are together and all of this will become mission by me though folks tobar for us to be able to recently build state of the r.p. infrastructure in terms of the operations of more than twenty two different international level events with a level of plan. or to pulsing where russian increase to a tennis level to have as the friend of his w.b. interim title in-style the white swan knocking out s

crazy alert they're not asking around not that way a village in austria is in the middle of a heated debate over changing their name why well the village is currently known as austria as you can imagine such a name comes with a lot of mr having village street signs are for routinely stolen and teenagers prank call at being residents on a daily basis but i mean the troubles don't stop there they can tourist couples often go to abstain to play in the street and pose next to various village signs almost to the effete villagers are fed up with all the african mischief taking advantage of it local business people have made f. ing post cards at being christmas cards even having their abilities will meet later this week to discuss various name changes including cockiness and well being here's hoping the name change will stop all the effing non-sense. our first comments a night comes from deanna thom hartmann facebook page he said this about america not having a universal healthcare system we say we are a moral country i think that not having universal health care and putting money and profi

1947, marshall headed a delegation to moscow whose mission was the peace agreement on germany and austria. the opportunity to observe the russian bear in his native environment was valuable in view of increasing soviet hostility. russia already loomed as the largest question mark in america's future. the desperate economic plight of europe, drew marshall's whole attention upon his return. and recommendations were presented to the congress. >> europe is still emerging from the devastation and dislocation of the most destructive war in history. within its own resources, europe cannot achieve within a reasonable time economic stability. the solution would be much easier, of course, if all of the nations of europe were cooperating. but they are not. far from cooperating, the soviet union and the communist parties have proclaimed their determined opposition to a plan for european economic recovery. economic distress is to be employed to further political ends. there are many who accept the picture that i have just drawn, but raise a further question. why must the united states carry so great a

own pace of the economy, which is, of course, influenced by the eurozone itself, because germany, austria, and even now slovakia, they are in the eurozone. everything now goes on in the eurozone, the development, the demand, the slowdown in consumer confidence, everything -- that affects our economy. it is export driven. but on the other hand, we can just because we do not need to use the bureau theeuro. >> you have been -- the euro. >> you have been a mayor. you were on his cabinet committee. you have been in committee that affects this policy. and now you are here as ambassador to the united states. i gather that the czech republic has 85 embassies around the world, and we are blessed to have you here. what lesson have you learned on a personal level, as a person and as a diplomat, how to navigate through life? what is your guiding philosophy? >> i would like to add that at the very beginning as a young graduate i also began as a teacher. i also got involved in the velvet revolution, which basically brought me to a higher political sphere. i was one of the youngest members of the federa

this is in austria.hey built what they call the chateau, a multi-featured ski jump. >> it's a giant snow castle. >> isn't it cool? some epic cool moves over that snow castle. >> that's awesome. >> winner of the big air competition was won by american ashley battersby. >> i just love they built this snow castle. >> they light it up at night, too, which made it even more spectacular. >> i want to play in it. can you go inside? >> you should become one of the nine queens, beth, if you want to play. >> i was number ten. i was number ten. if one of these women had gotten injured, i was next. >> you were the back up queen. >> that was cool. >> that was cool. see her do the super man fly through the air? tuck and roll. >>> tomorrow on "right this minute" -- >> it's time for baby kid to have his first meal of solid food. >> the doritoso loco taco. >> i cannot wait to see that. >> that's tomorrow on "right this minute." >> a typical lecture becomes a crime scene? see what happens when this classroom prank gets pu

you live pictures from the dawn service that is being held to observe the landing of troops from austriand new zealand in the first world war on april 25, 1915. live pictures. the acronym that stands for the australian and new zealand army col. the soldiers were known as anzac's. it remains one of the most important occasions. the two countries sharing the same remembrance day and making reference to both countries in its name. these are live pictures of the anzac commemorations in turkey. >> this is newsday on the bbc. >> our man headlines. violence continues across syria. kofi annan has called for a stronger presence. >> an inquiry in london has shed new light on the close relations between the british government and the murdoch media empire. chefs met ineading singapore this week to take part in the 16th annual world war may summit. an event that attracts food lovers from -- annual world gourmet summit. an event that attracts food lovers from around the region. one of those just joins me now in our studio. mr. white, thank you for joining us. you are a celebrity chef. a television per

are safely through to the semifinals of the davis cup courtesy of a comprehensive four one win over austria spain were leading two one heading into the final day of action the vien for the snowing victory over you're going melzer in the reverse singles would be enough to see his side progress but melzer knows his way around to clear courts on the one time french open semifinalist two great points in the opening game however he couldn't convert either of them for going on to claim the open set seven five for not point on words it was much more plain sailing for the world number five with its austrian opponent committing fifty eight unforced errors seven five six three six three the final score one hundred in the hosts and on a syllable three one lead nicolas almagro leader beat alexander pia to complete a four one victory for the reigning champions. it's funny face team usa in the final four to themselves age france three two john isner victory over joe wilford song proving decisive the florida natives hard for three six six seven seven five three six victory over the world number six ensuri

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are safely through to the semifinals of the davis cup courtesy of a comprehensive four one win over austria they meet the most successful in the competitions history that is the united states who themselves age france in a full five mucha for the czech republic meanwhile to talk about last year's finalists argentina for a place in this season's decider after overcoming the balkan neighbors serbia and respect. to the n.b.a. where the spurs are looking every bit like the team that won four n.b.a. championships from one thousand nine hundred nine to two thousand and seven santonio pushing their winning streak to eleven straight games the top of the western conference standings with the also fast approaching the teams on question leader ten duncan still going strong in his fifteenth season a thirty five year old finishing with thirteen points sixteen rebalanced another son twenty one mainstay tony parker running again twenty points the twenty nine year old taking devin horace to class with a spectacular move late in the first another key piece of the team manager nobly was also firing on all cy

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are safely through to the semifinals of the davis cup courtesy of a comprehensive four one win over austria then i meet the most successful nation in the competitions history the united states who themselves aged france in a full five much for the czech republic meanwhile will do battle with last year's finalists argentina for a place in this season's decider after overcoming balkan neighbors serbia and croatia respectively. basketball with a summons to spurs looking every bit like a team that won four n.b.a. championships from one thousand nine hundred ninety two thousand and seven pushing their winning streak to eleven straight games at the expense of the youth the teens unquestioned leader tim duncan still going strong and this is fifty. reason thirty five will finish with thirteen point six. another some and tony the mainstay tony parker outing it came high twenty eight points to twenty nine year old taking devin harris to class with a spectacular move late in the first another key piece of attainment of janov lee was also firing on all cylinders out in twenty three points off the bench

. >>> one black sheep in austria has con founded mother nature to the surprise of experts, the black female sheep has given birth to four little white lambs. now, not only is the color unusual, but it's extremely rare for a sheep to give birth to triplets and almost unheard of to have quadruplets. happily, all four of the baby lambs are healthy and strong and really, really cute. >>> one of the world's most popular couples yesterday a baby stole their spotlight. england's prince william wife kate doted over a 3-week-old baby boy at a charity event held in honor of soldiers. >> exactly. william cradled the child and brushed off jokes by onlookers who teased the couple about practicing for parenthood. he does look awfully happy, bill. >> god help them once they actually do conceive and have a child. it is going to be mayhem. >> i feel bad for them the pressure is on. everybody is waiting. >>> time for early look at some of the stories we'll follow through the day right here on nbc. >> yonathan melaku, a former u.s. marine, will be sentenced after firing shots at the pentagon back in oc

. >> even the radiant alpine backdrop cannot gloss over what has been shaking austria for weeks.eports of the suffering of many children in care homes and psychiatric clinics in the past. many victims will never forget what they endured until the end of the 1970's under this woman. head of the child psychiatrist. >> she was ice cold. she did not like children. she could not relate to children at all. >> she was more like a witch. i always compared to the which in hansel and gravel. >> it was not a child. it was captivity. >> it was like in a prison camp or in the army. it was a harsh regimen. >> at the time, these women had no when they could talk to about their suffering. they were under constant surveillance and at the mercy of methods which bordered on torture. >> i was not really aware that there was a camera watching me. i do not know -- up there on the wall was a gray box. i can remember that. >> and the loudspeakers were intense. someone was always shouting through them. "quiet." "silence." their stories to someone writing a book about childn's care homes d the metds of a

safe and true to the semifinals of the davis cup courtesy of a comprehensive four one when i was austria they now meet the most successful nation in the competitions history the united states who themselves at france in a full five match of their czech republic meanwhile will be packed with last year's finest argentina for a place in next season's decider after overcoming for neighbors and croatia respectively. jorge lorenzo has won this year's opening moto g.p. race in qatar the two thousand and ten champion houghton started from hold positions in july to make the most of top spot on the grid this time around reigning champion casey stoner by some three seconds in this event last year and you're straining in this hoping for a similar passing his rival on the third lap the spaniard kept up the chase started rapping is starting this thing may turn into grosser along the way the runs are returning the favor to stoner by passing him with three laps to go. into the finish line close to sneaking into second stone a fool to settle for. home race the spanish grand prix kicks off in three weeks

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and safely through to the semifinals of the davis cup courtesy of a comprehensive full on win over austria they now meet the most successful nation in the competitions history the united states see themselves and france in a full five match affair the czech republic meanwhile will do battle with last year's primeness argentina for a place in this season's decider after overcoming broken neighbors serbia and croatia respectively. elsewhere jorge lorenzo has won this is opening moto g.p. race in cats are the two thousand and ten champion hadn't started from pole position since july. i but he made the most of top spot on the grid this time around reigning champion casey stoner by some three seconds in this event last year. and was hoping for a similar after passing his rival on the third lap the spaniard kept up the chase though while also partly stole his teammate can you could along the way the reds are returning the favor to start in about tossing him with three laps to go a lead he'd keep until the finish line latest sneaking into second with stoner forced to settle for percolates the red

heavy rain will also spread to areas like austria and the western section of the balkan peninsula in the next 24 hours. similarly wet in much of western -- i should say eastern turkey and iran. as for the highs, many areas, temperatures are moderating into more typical levels in moscow with 6 degrees and it will be reaching 10 degrees on your friday and out towards the west right on target in london with 13 degrees. and a risk of thundershowersn paris with 14 degrees. all right. here's your extended forecast. >>> that's all for this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us.

spain have breezed into the semifinals of the davis cup for the comprehensive school one victory over austria in the last for their host the usa of the joyousness forces with a ritual for its tsonga so few of their progress at the expense of frogs the czech republic face nastily is minus argentina in the other semifinal. now finding that brings us to the k h l i swear to my moscow proved to be the best in the west well of and god were crowned champions of beasts they now meet in the garden cup finals which begin on friday but let's remind you how exactly they got. lead live live. live . little. or. little. well that's all the school for now but just before we go on to tell you that also had just taken the lead against manchester city make a lot with a goal three minutes from time at the emirates stadium that's our only sport for now i'll have more for you in a little under two hours. filmmaker . and. the. director's cuts of real life in prison on parties. own globe will all be. wealthy british scientists are. not on the. markets financed scandals find out what's really happening to the global

russia have dropped out of the top ten of the davis cup rankings it follows their surprise defeat to austria in february germany replaced the russians in the top ten russia have won the davis cup so you times and have been runners up three times but have suffered in recent months with injuries and ankle form stars spain the main top of the standings followed by argentina. action after the n.b.a. where oklahoma city are back on top of the western conference after beating in milwaukee bucks one hundred nine points to eighty nine home and dominated the majority of the contests and in fact never trial throughout the match in the first quarter haven't you around. three point shot to give the visiting side a ten point advantage when the clock ticked away for the end of the first russell westbrook made a three point shot as the buzzer sounded maybe sixty one forty seven he tops crawled on the night with twenty six in total and in the fourth quarter so far last year made the highlight gun to give the thunder a nineteen point advantage and eventually people walk like twenty as they look for the first

build two new reactors at the plant, but there have been angry protesters against it in germany and austria. the czech prime minister, however, says operational safety at the plant has the highest priority and that the expansion would continue in line with eu law. political differences were also on the agenda. than it used to be one of the leading solar cell manufacturers in the world. now, it is filing for bankruptcy. >> the german firm blames unfair competition from china and cuts in subsidies from the german government. >> but they are not the only ones to go under. at his the fourth solar company in germany to go bust in just a few months. >> staff arrive for work as usual in this eastern german town, but the future is highly uncertain. the company has filed for insolvency. for the staff, the news did not come as a complete surprise. this worker says the last few months were tough. "last year, we went through a restructuring program. we managed to cut costs and made the factory competitive. we now have competitive products." but last year, they made a loss of almost 840 million euros. a

we recently happen to have met a woman who is austrian who watches the program in austria. that was a great thrill for us. all right, back to the united states. the candidates have been talking some what about business from a little bit about entrepreneurship. what does that mean to you? >> they all talk about entrepreneurship. entrepreneurship is something that i think is in the genes. now universities are trying to teach it. and there is a foundation that wants to encourage it. >> did it start of the lemonade stand? do you have it in your genes? >> i think med romney has been a little disingenuous in talking about himself as an entrepreneur. basically a well-healed kid goes to work for an investment bank and makes a load of dough. is that really are entrepreneurs should? >> that he could feel the pain of those who are the entrepreneurs. >> entrepreneur r's want to work for themselves. like my friends who started a restaurant in washington called terasol. in a combination of the word terre which means earth, or land,,sol, which means sun. >> thank you for the language less

so there was a tightening of eligibility in austria i guess in the early 2000s for older workers. they have something that's equivalent to our vocational factors. they found that more people worked at that age level, but they also found that more unemployment insurance or other types of benefits from the government. so it is an important issue. >> to your good point about substitution effects, we have one of those that operates within the program. when we raise the retirement age, we have already goneage, w one year and will go up another, with the benefits available in '62, if you take your requirement benefit dropped from it used to be 80%, the benefits you'd get if you wait until the normal retirement age, down to 70%. however, if you start to receive disability benefits, you get the full benefit without those reductions. shifting of benefits from 62 from 80 down to 70%, could provide incentive for people to be a bit more inclined for people to apply and we take it into account into our projections into the future and see that that has happened so far. >> i just want to point o

rankings they're actually down to fourteenth well this decline follows the country's surprise defeat to austria in february germany replaced russia in the top ten the russians have won the davis cup twice the runners up three times and suffered in recent months with injuries to form stars spain remain at the top of the standings followed by argentina. action now from the n.b.a. where oklahoma city have returned to the top of the. in conference after easing past the bugs one hundred nine points to eighty nine in milwaukee dominating the contest hands plays never trailed in the first quarter kevin durant's signed a three point shot to give the visitors and ten point advantage. while the clock was ticking down for the end of the first half russell westbrook landed another three point shot as the buzzer sounded to extend a round of lead to sixty one forty seven top scored on the night through twenty six zero in the fourth quarter tarboro supper last shot made a highlight doesn't stretch oklahoma's advantage to nineteen points and eventually by twenty targets tops even in the western conference. whi

the davis cup spain are one win away from booking their place in the final for a doubles win over austria on saturday will see the defending champions through to the semifinals the other three quarter final ties are perfectly poised one each after friday's singles. now finding suitable once more on russia's second to sides of a three one one zero p. . in the wake of another point then as they never suppress cops seek to make it back to the front of the squad managed by former liverpool coach alex miller the first british man in russian football cause a tabletop or fans along to find out just why he settled for siberia. while on g. make the transfer headlines in the premier league see deer surprised everyone in the first division as former liverpool coach alex miller made history by becoming the first ever written in russian football three time zones east of moscow sixty two year old who bore miller has kicked off an intriguing experiment taking charge in russia's third city of novosibirsk the first impressions. challenge. this was a two one to go to the top. it was the challenge to trying