Kyle James
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Leaving coal mining behind
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Kyle James
Sep 24, 2007
Coal mines and steel factories in Germany's Ruhr Valley once drove the country's recovery from World War II. But modern economic realities are changing a way of life. Kyle James reports.
A big box just for the old folks
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Kyle James
Aug 6, 2007
In Germany, there's a big-box store geared specifically to the over-60 crowd. Kyle James reports that it's a perfect mix of marketing and demographics.
Go west, young frau!
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Kyle James
Jul 10, 2007
Educated young women in East Germany are moving away in search of opportunity in the West and other parts of the world. Kyle James reports on the impact their migration is having back home.
Talking over hedge fund regulation
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Kyle James
Jun 5, 2007
Germany is concerned about the lack of transparency and accountability in the trillion-dollar hedge fund industry, but it's not likely to gain much support even for voluntary regulation at this G8 summit. Kyle James reports.
G8 climate change warm-up
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Kyle James
May 29, 2007
High-ranking officials from the U.S. and Germany are meeting to try to work out a compromise on climate change ahead of next week's G8 summit, but European leaders aren't optimistic, reports Kyle James.
Deutsche Telekom workers strike
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Kyle James
May 11, 2007
In Germany today, some 11,000 workers walked off the job at one of Europe's biggest telecom companies. They're striking over a restructuring plan that would require some employees to work longer for less pay. Kyle James reports.
BMWs, beer and . . . solar power?
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Kyle James
Apr 17, 2007
The leading market for solar power isn't a sun-drenched locale. It's Germany, where despite lots of clouds and rain, the solar-panel industry has brought a ray of hope to its economically depressed regions. Kyle James reports.
Tell your boss you'll be in later
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Kyle James
Mar 12, 2007
A group in Denmark is trying to convince companies that they can increase productivity if they make life easier for late risers. Kyle James reports.
Labor unions seek to play global game
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Kyle James
Jan 30, 2007
Labor unions are taking a cue from big corporations and expanding their recruiting efforts internationally. Kyle James reports from Berlin on attempts by some groups to form a multimillion-member super union.
Looking for some Freeh advice
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Kyle James
Dec 26, 2006
DaimlerChrysler is struggling to explain conduct that used to be legal in Germany but has long been illegal under U.S. law — paying bribes. The company hopes the former head of the FBI can help. Kyle James reports.