There are basically two solutions to the European debt crisis. The problem is there's a barrier blocking both these potential solutions — a certain European country known for its beer and brats — Germany.

The bill would give the state broad authority to classify certain information as secret. Viewing or leaking such documents could lead to imprisonment. To learn what this could mean for press freedom, host Michel Martin speaks with Nic Dawes, editor of South Africa's Mail and Guardian newspaper, and journalist Charlene Smith.

Even a tiny plot of land in India can be a ticket out of poverty. That's because many government programs and benefits are tied to land ownership. One non-governmental organization is running a program to help the rural poor obtain the title to the land they till.

European leaders are considering a major step toward ending the region's debt crisis. They hope that by agreeing to tougher penalties for countries that break budget rules, they can entice the European Central Bank to do more to stem the crisis. But are countries willing to give up control of their budgets to preserve the eurozone?