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Global News Blog Fiscally conservative Romney-Ryan ticket: Does it appeal in Germany?
Germany has promoted austerity as central to fixing eurozone woes. So is there any resonance between Chancellor Merkel's views and the Romney-Ryan ticket?
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France's Afghanistan pull-out signals war fatigue driving European defense cuts
Disillusionment with warfare, coupled with economic troubles, has given European defense cuts strong momentum. But defense experts worry they are being made too haphazardly.
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IMF: $650 billion isn't enough for the European bailout fund
European finance ministers agreed to move up the launch of a permanent bailout fund by a year, but the fund is still too small, according to the IMF.
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Germany's trouble with abandoning nuclear power
Now that Germany is turning away from nuclear power, it is more reliant on renewable and traditional energy sources – both of which comes with problems of their own.
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Germany turns back on nuclear power
Spurred by the Fukushima accident, Germany vowed to phase out its reliance on nuclear power by 2022. Finding alternative energy sources is the new challenge.
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Japan nuclear crisis sends ripples across Europe, causes rethink in Germany
The Japan nuclear crisis has 'consequences for the whole world,' German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today ahead of an emergency EU meeting on nuclear power.
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Facing a rising China, Russia looks to boost Europe ties
The leaders of France, Germany, and Russia will meet this week in Deauville, France, as a first step toward fostering closer ties.
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Nuclear power to remain in Germany's energy equation
Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to rely on nuclear power longer than planned has significant opposition – but the alternative is more reliance on Russian gas.
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Germany considers scrapping the draft
Deployments in Afghanistan have tested the Army's limits and bolstered arguments to scrap the draft and build a smaller, more professional volunteer force.
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Russian spy ring paymaster disappears from Cyprus
The Russian spy ring's alleged paymaster has disappeared, after he was initially arrested and released on bail on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. His escape could further test the recent 'reset' in US-Russia relations.
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Dutch government collapse: Will other European troops now leave Afghanistan?
The collapse of the Dutch government Saturday shows how unpopular the war in Afghanistan is in Europe. Will other European nations pull their troops out of Afghanistan earlier than planned?
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Why Germany's giving Russia a bearhug
While much of Europe is wary of the bear to the east, Germany continues to pull Russia into European culture and business, although some recent bilateral deals have faltered.
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After the fall of the wall: Germans long to downsize their role
Germany's postwar internationalism seems to be giving way to parochialism.
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Germany's Merkel earns mandate for change
Chancellor Angela Merkel won a 'center-right' coalition in Sunday's vote, but passing the proposed tax cuts of her main partner will be difficult in this economic crisis.
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Merkel hails victory in Germany vote
Voters enabled Chancellor Angela Merkel to form a politically comfortable 'center-right' coalition with the pro-business, tax-cutting Free Democratic Party (FDP).
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Why Europe welcomes US missile defense shield decision
German analysts say this gives the US and Europe more leeway in negotiations with Russia, and give Poland a ‘healthier’ foreign policy.
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Ahmadinejad blames West for fomenting Iran unrest
The Iranian president's accusations come as opposition leaders start movement, challenge Supreme Leader's standing.
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Do Iran’s hard-liners really believe ‘velvet revolution’ plot?
The indictment of more than 100 Iranians being tried en masse for opposing the regime opens a window onto the world view of those who fear change most.
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Belarus and Moldova invited into EU? Europe ponders countering 'resurgent' Russia
At Prague summit today, EU leaders seek stronger ties with six former Soviet republics.
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Obama's Europe trip: 'A good opening act'
The president made few concrete gains in his first overseas trip, but helped begin remaking America's image in the world.
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Europe begins to feel gas pipeline pinch
The Russia-Ukraine gas war has left some downstream nations with only a mild shortfall, but has incited debate on how to secure energy reserves amid regional instability.
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After Sarkozy, a Czech takes EU helm
Czech President Vaclav Klaus, an economist and self-proclaimed 'Euro-dissident,' is critical of much of the governing body's efforts.
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As Bush launches farewell tour, Europe warms up
The US-German relationship is perhaps the clearest example of improving ties since the Iraq war began.
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As Bush launches farewell tour, Europe warms up
The US-German relationship is perhaps the clearest example of improving ties since the Iraq war began.
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Medvedev visit to Germany raises hope for new era
Russia's new president arrives in Berlin Thursday for his first official visit to the West.
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