so the foreign minister from macedonia was here visiting, pressing officials to support macedonia's entrancegreece has typically vetoed macedonia's entrance all over a name. as you say, this goes back to a dispute about 20 years old now. greece doesn't think that macedonia should be named mass daytona. they fear that it in some way represents some territorial rivalry with their northern province which is also called macedonia. so what's in a name? a whole lot for the country of macedonia and the foreign minister thinks americans should care about this issue. here's why. >> i'm going to play the clip if that's okay because we have the are they going to fight for that at 1600 penn avenue? >> senator lugar has supported this effort, believes that macedonia should become a part of nato and this white house certainly hasn't opposed that but i think macedonia would like to see sort of more support from the administration and more lawmakers on the hill. so that's where this stands. of course the nato summit will be held in may. now as for the president of course he's heading to georgia today. we ta

cruise control russ's women's football squad hit macedonia for eight to keep right on track for next year's european championships in sweden. zero zero new york next basketball sensation germy lin looks set to miss the rest of the n.b.a. season after suffering a knee injury. first the tennis where maria shriver's wait for a first title of twenty twelve must go on the russian losing her third final appear in miami over the weekend but clash with agnes it was sure up was forward sony ericsson final appearance in florida having lost all three previously she would come up short yet again after an even contest in the first set the three time grand slam winner was serving to stay in it out six five but lost serve thanks to four on force there as it was a similar story in the second would run found skep earning only one breakpoint in the whole set turned out to be the last one of the much meaning sharapova has not lost in the final of the strictly an open indian wells on miami and twenty twelve alone a seven five six four victory earning night career title. talking football no where it's ta

the task on paper was easy for russia's women's national football team their opponents macedonia havebecome the whipping girls of the group having only amassed one point in five outings while being walloped nine zero at home to italy the group's favorites russia in contrast has won all but one of the previous four games although this old defeat coming at the hands of lee talents but it wasn't immediately clear from the get go if it will be such a walk in the park for the russians a young largely inexperienced macedonian side took the game to the hosts for all their efforts it was russia that drew first blood and italy in a mars rover collected the ball just outside the six yard box and coolly volleyed it into the top right hand corner as seen now that it would be just a matter of time before russia would extend its lead and they did just that midway through the first half by way of an error by macedonians keeper. but by half time it was still just two zero to the hosts. the one thousand two hundred spectators was surprisingly noisy in buoyant and with julie rewarded for their support

the task complete was easy for russia's women's national football team their opponents macedonia have become the whipping girls of the group having only amassed one point in finance and well being nine zero at home to italy the groups that have roots russia in contrast has won all but one of the previous four games although this from defeat coming at the hands of the town it wasn't immediately clear from the get go it would be such a walk in the park for the russians the young and largely inexperienced macedonian so it took the gauge the hosts of for all their efforts it was russia that drew first blood. collected the ball just outside the six yard box and only did it's a joke right. it seems now that it would be just a matter of time before russia would extend its lease and they did just that midway through the first half i wave an era i must say that is cheaper. but by half time it was still just two zero to the hosts. the one thousand two hundred spectators was surprisingly noisy and buoyant and with julie rewarded for their support in the second hour of russian defender natalie pe

court of justice agreed that greece violated its treaty obligations by blocking macedonia. i wanted to know your perspective on macedonia's invitation and where do you see the future of enlargement. >> i have long believed that nato must remain open to any democratic state, european democratic state that wishes to join its ranks because nato was after all not to be an exclusive club, it was to be a collective security mechanism for democracies, and in this regard we pressed very hard and as a matter of fact integrated a number of states including the baltic states thought to be at the time impossible to do. i worked very hard to try and resolve the macedonian name issue. i know people are still trying to resolve the issue and perhaps it will be, but i favor very much the integration of any european state that is ready and seems to me macedonia is ready. as to ukraine and georgia, it is important to recognize that at the time of the bucharest summit, the kmun kay said that these countries will become members of nato so. that was an affirmative statement of their -- the right

and do you plan to come to visit our region in macedonia? thank you. >> on the consequences in suren europe or it's more extensively central eastern europe and the large periphery of europe, it's clearly the sort of immediate circle that is potentially exposed which is why it is so important that the europeans do what they are committed to do that they deliver on their programs that they move on with their structural reforms as well as stick to their commitment to each other and for some of them to the larger community which is what we are seeing at the moment. so that's really important to them it's important to us it's important to the likes of macedonia because the linkages between countries of central, southeastern, southern europe and the core of the euro area is extremely important, particularly the banking channels. in those countries there are lots of branches and subsidiaries of euro area banks and it's generally those channels that are the contagiousance channels so i think there's a clear community of interest in the euro area doi

macedonia has an arrangement with the imf for 480 million euros. despite that, at our government is borrowing money on the commercial markets. do you think that is -- do you plan to come to visit our region in macedonia? thank you. >> i will wait until my knee is fixed. and then i will get back on the road. on the consequences in southern europe, it is more central and eastern europe. it is the immediate circle that is potentially exposed. that is why it is so important that the europeans do what they are committed to do. but they deliver on their program, the move on with the structural reform as well as sticks to the commitment to each other and to the larger community. that is what we are seeing at the moment. it is important to them, it is important to us, it is important to the likes of macedonia. the linkages between countries in the southern europe -- it is extremely important. particularly of the banking channels. there are lots of subsidiaries of euro area banks. i think there is a clear community of interest in the euro area doing what it

macedonia has an arrangement with the imf for 480 million euros.pite that, our government is borrowing money on the commercial markets. do you think that is -- do you plan to come to visit our region in macedonia? thank you. >> i will wait until my knee is fixed. and then i will get back on the road. on the consequences in southern europe, it is more central and eastern europe. it is the immediate circle that is potentially exposed. that is why it is so important that the europeans do what they are committed to do. but they deliver on their program, the move on with the structural reform as well as sticks to the commitment to each other and to the larger community. that is what we are seeing at the moment. it is important to them, it is important to us, it is important to the likes of macedonia. the linkages between countries in the southern europe -- it is extremely important. particularly of the banking channels. there are lots of subsidiaries of euro area banks. i think there is a clear community of interest in the euro area doing what it has to

on channel 4 in nashville, learn about recycling and reducing trash at earth day celebration at macedoniareation center that is "early today" event of the day. >>> bill, thanks so much. >>> an early look at headlines in entertainment. after 28 straight days at the top of the box office, it appears the "the hunger games" rein will come to an end this weekend. "think like a man" is about four men whose love lives are disrupted whether their partners begin using advice from a book written by steve harvey. it's expected to take the top spot with $19 million. >>> in close second, "the lucky one" stars zac efron as a marine trying to track down a female that he believed kept him out of harm's way. should pull in $16.5. >> painful. >> i'll warn you this is like squirm ish, hillary duff tells people magazine she celebrated her four week old son's biggest mile to date, his belly button falling off. she kept the momento, she has it stored in a freezer bag in the back of her make up drawer. okay. >> i mean -- >> is this -- >> the last question between the mom and baby. they don't want to let go. >>

board by resoundingly win over macedonia last weekend russia's women were in the mood for results against group leaders italy but that prospect was never going to be easy the italians won all of the previous five group games including a comfortable two nil win over russia in italy and there was also the small matter of the story not conceding a single goal in the process while registering twenty three but russia's group record of only one defeat in five meant they seemed well prepared for the challenge however from the get go it was clear russia was in for a tough ninety minutes just a few seconds in the italian should have scored and this really put unity set the tone for the remains of the half eight minutes on and italy went ahead through veteran patricia penney call who headed home from a deflect across a goal down early on russia failed to get their rhythm when they did get forward it was brief and ineffective but they did manage to keep the italians at bay going into half time trailing by that solitary goal despite it being a weekday over five thousand people were on hand to give th

from capital media group from macedonia. i would like to ask you how the euro crisis will affect the emerging countries in the southeastern of europe like balkans and macedonia? what are the main risks for these countries? and the second one macedonia has a special arrangement with the imf for 480 million euros from last year. despite that, our government is borrowing money on the commercial markets. do you think that is the right policy to borrow money with higher interest right now and to spend the main part for social transfers for pensions and salaries for administrations and not, but not for capital investments. and do you plan to come to visit our region in macedonia? thank you. >> i will wait until my knee is fixed and then then i will get back on the road. on the, in consequences in southern europe or, you know, more, extensively central, eastern europe and large periphery of europe. clearly sort of immediate circle that is potentially exposed which is why it is so important that the europeans do what they're committ

here there is no one in macedonia toward those who fly to turkey they say when running for your life the destination for refuge is not a political statement is there enough forces have promise that. all of the refugees three garlands where they're fighting to will be able to return to their homes and will be provided some sort of compensation to help them rebuild their lives but given the scale of destruction in the north it's still unclear whether that's going to take months years maybe decades or some great car thieves syria. travelling across syria bringing us all the latest via twitter feed harvey says that her team had to leave the area in the southwest of the country as shooting there intensified she also says it's difficult to say who was behind the violence before updates by visiting her page on twitter. the controversial anti counterfeiting trade agreement or act has been dealt a heavy blow david martin a member of the european parliament and a key figure behind the treaty has already said the bill should be rejected as you told us earlier the legislation meant to stop pirac

where do you see the future of macedonia?ow do you see the united states administration taking on this role? and are they going to be an advocate for macedonia moving forward on this matter? >> we have worked very hard behind the scenes to achieve resolutions to the standoff over the macedonian main issue. one of the things the president has mused about is that many things that you have to know about as president, and one of those is the macedonian name issue. and he himself has been involved in discussions with counterparts on this issue, and, unfortunately, it has not been resolved in time for the nato summit in chicago, but we continue to hope that this will be resolved so that macedonia can take its place as a nato member. >> thank you. robert, elizabeth, thank you for excellent presentation. things that get done then, they can also be about things that one tries to do in the future. i was wondering if you have any plans, to use that wonderful phrase, the summit task atlantic council and permanent session to look at the f

christian worshippers lining up in macedonia to go to the so-called miracle church.ngs and saints, they appear to be becoming brighter in color without explanation. they have been dirty for years because of candle smoke. miracle church. >>> earlier in the show we told you about this new alarm clock that forces you who get out of bed. it doesn't have a snooze if you unplug it the battery takes over. >> we wanted to know what are your insane ways of getting yourself out of bed thin the morning where and how you do it. here are some of the responses. brett tweeted this. i place the alarm clock far from my bed and it is set to the highest volume possible. works like a charm. >> our dog angie waits to hear my husband's alarm to go off. he jumps on the bedays on his head and licks him until he gets up. >> that would ab pleasant way to wake up. >> cute for dog lovers. 5 minutes to the top of the hour. coming up a mama dog jumps into action to save her puppy. >> it is your word of the day. all scrambled up. can you figure out what it is? stick around for the answer. >> that'

macedonia has met all the requirements. greece violated their treaty obligations and i wanted to know your properspective. >> i have believe that nato must remain open to any democratic state, european democratic state the wishes to join its ranks. nato was to be a collective security mechanism for democracies. in this regard, we pressed very hard. integrated a number of east european states including the baltic states, at the time was thought to be impossible to do. i worked very hard to try to resolve the macedonian name issue and perhaps it will be. i favor very much the integration of any european state that is ready and seems that macedonia is ready. as to ukraine and georgia, the nato communique said that these countries will become members of nato. that was an affirmative statement of the rightness of their coming in. the timing -- i am far from this and i do not know all the ins and outs of what is going on with the allies. i help nato recalls what is meant to these states to be in nato. they have managed to make re

macedonia has met all the requirements. greece violated their treaty obligations and i wanted to know your perspective. >> i have believe that nato must remain open to any democratic state, european democratic state the wishes to join its ranks. nato was to be a collective security mechanism for democracies. in this regard, we pressed very hard. integrated a number of east european states including the baltic states, at the time was thought to be impossible to do. i worked very hard to try to resolve the macedonian name issue and perhaps it will be. i favor very much the integration of any european state that is ready and seems that macedonia is ready. as to ukraine and georgia, the nato communique said that these countries will become members of nato. that was an affirmative statement of the rightness of their coming in. the timing -- i am far from this and i do not know all the ins and outs of what is going on with the allies. i help nato recalls what is meant to these states to be in nato. they have managed to make relat

orthodox christian worshippers lining up in macedonia to visit the so-called miracle church.een dirty for years because of candle smoke. now, they're bright. and a survey finds when it comes to low prices, amazon has wal-mart beat! low to moderate income on-line shoppers say the place for cheaper prices is the on-line store. this comes as wal-mart's value score has been declining significantly over the last two years. gretch? >> a new face based film raising eyebrows and stirring controversy. the main character is a young man who leaves his christian upbringing and goes off to a very secular college where he's forced to figure out what his faith really means. >> look, your private religious wacko believes are none of my business but if you plan sticking around long enough to unpack your secret underwear or whatever, you probably want to keep that quiet around here. >> you're kidding, right? >> i had a mormon my freshman year, she lasted two days. >> we haven't had a christian club since -- >> what kind of administration is this? this is reed college, hello! >> so marshall all

in a number of different posts including iraq, south korea, poland macedonia and kosovo and served asry of state for east asian and pacific affairs. time for one more call for bill from california. go ahead, bill. caller: good morning, ambassador hill. thank you for your outstanding service. north korea and iran, for that matter, pose no threat whatsoever to the united states or one citizen here on the continent and this is just an easy sell for the pentagon and all its big money contractors to push through their agenda, to keep distraction going, keep people on edge. and just perpetuate the propaganda. host: we'll stop you there and get the final comments from ambassador hill. guest: well, i believe that the u.s. can defend itself and i am not afraid of north korea or afraid of iran but we do have relationships out there with countrys that are much closer to these -- to these trouble spots and we have treaty alliances with countries like south korea and japan. we have treaty alliance with a country like israel. and so i don't think we can be indifferent to these issues and look, i un