Erstellt am: 22. 9. 2011 - 16:33 Uhr

Reality Check: Controversy All Around

The execution of Troy Davis, Ahmedinejad in NYC, the Pope in Germany, Facebook woes, and a quest for a car-free future.

The Execution of Troy Davis

EPA

Strapped to a gurney in Georgia's death chamber, Troy Davis lifted his head and declared one last time that he did not kill police officer Mark MacPhail. Just a few feet away behind a glass window, Mr. MacPhail's son and brother watched in silence.

Outside the prison, more than 500 demonstrators cried, prayed and held candles. They represented hundreds of thousands of supporters worldwide who took up the anti-death penalty cause as Mr. Davis' final days ticked away. Joanna Bostock spoke to the head of Amnesty International in Austria, Heinz Patzelt, and asked whether the scale of the protests around the world was unusual.

Ahmedinejad Loves New York

But New York doesn't really feel the same way. As the Iranian President is set to appear before the UN General assembly, New Yorkers have been protesting his visit.
Elizabeth Alcock spoke with FM4's Iranian expert Saba Farzan to get the very latest...

Wir Sind (Nicht) Papst

As people leave the Catholic church in ever-increasing numbers in Germany, the Pope makes a visit to his homeland to try to convince people to keep the faith. Hal Rock spoke to FM4's Berlin correspondent Peter Fritz to find out if the Pope's plan is working...

Facebook Changes

Gumshoo

Hundreds of thousands of Facebook users are having to adjust to quite an overhaul to the social media networking site. Riem Higazi is one of those users.

Rasen am Ring

Imagine a city without any cars. Or at least, with a minimal amount of traffic. That's what a group of protesters are striving for. Chris Cummins met up with one of those protesters...