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British Euroskeptics claim Thatcher, but was she in their camp? (+video)
Though held up today by British Euroskeptics as an icon, the late prime minister left a legacy in Europe that is not as one-sided as it might at first appear.
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On UK-EU shuffle, David Cameron claims Obama support
After a US senior diplomat says the White House hopes for strong UK-EU ties, the British prime minister tries on a different interpretation.
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Merkel meets Netanyahu as Israel and Germany hit rocky patch
Germany's abstention from the UN vote on the status of the Palestinian Authority angered Israel and raised questions about whether Germany's once almost unconditional support is changing.
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In powerhouse Germany, salaries for women lag behind
According to an OECD report published this week, women working full-time in Germany make 21.6 percent less than men and hold substantially fewer top business positions.
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Global News Blog Is Mitt Romney's Europe-bashing well placed?
Mitt Romney called the Obama White House a reflection of the 'worst of what Europe has become' in his victory speech last night. But the austerity favored by the GOP is much in vogue in Europe.
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Europe debt crisis: Germany denies 'elite' plan
Europe debt crisis solution would be joint-issued euro bonds. Germany denies reports that it has initial plans to solve Europe debt crisis with euro bonds issued by nations with triple A credit.
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Moody's: France could lose AAA rating
Moody's France rating could be put on notice because of weak growth. After warning from Moody's, France Finance Minister Baroin said 2012 growth could be lower than estimated.
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European markets tumble as investors fear Italian default
Investors in Europe have set their sights on Italy, speculating that if a Greek bailout isn't approved and Athens defaults on its government debt, Italy is next.
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Why Italy may need a bailout, too
With high debt and falling stocks, Italy appears to be the next European economy on the brink. Investors and European officials are now sounding alarm bells.
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Germany says it will talk trade as well as human rights with China's Wen Jiabao
China is a key trading and investment partner, especially given the European debt crisis. But German officials say they will address human rights during Premier Wen Jiabao's visit.
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In Arizona shooting, Europe sees an America gripped by doubt, pessimism
The Arizona shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has gotten extensive coverage in London, Berlin, and Paris. A German paper stated that the motto 'Yes, we can' has been pushed aside by the financial crisis and two wars.
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Germany's love-hate relationship with Google Street View
Thousands of Germans have reportedly requested their homes be removed from Google Street View. Millions more, however, are already avidly using the program.
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China pledges anticorruption battle at National People's Congress
China Premier Wen Jiabao told 3,000 delegates at the National People's Congress that the government would intensify its anticorruption battle to empower people to oversee the government. The highly scripted gathering will last two weeks.
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Europe warms to full body scanners at airports after Northwest bomb scare
Europe leaders are now reconsidering using full body scanners that they had until recently opposed as lurid and voyeuristic.
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U.S. to open Berlin embassy on symbolic land
German critics have lambasted the building's design ahead of its festive July 4 inauguration.
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In Europe, widening probe targets tax haven
Some 10 countries are investigating suspects, including the US, which estimates that it loses up to $100 billion a year in unpaid taxes.
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