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For Greek PM, political reality trumps fury of Sarkozy, Merkel
Greek PM Papandreou got the backing of his cabinet to hold a referendum on EU bailout terms. He meets today with France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel, who have said renegotiating is not an option.
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Germany plays catch-up after being on sidelines of NATO's Libya campaign
Germany's government now appears eager to make loans, unfreeze Libyan assets, and commit itself to aid for Libya, but a growing list of critics is saying it's all too little, too late.
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Europe moves to check influence of rating agencies
European financial institutions lashed out at Moody's after the agency unexpectedly downgraded Portugal's government debt rating, adding new uncertainty about Europe's financial stability.
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Denmark imposes new border checks to keep out immigrants, 'criminals'
The right-wing Danish People's Party insisted that Denmark, part of the Schengen travel zone, impose spot border checks to keep out 'criminals from Eastern Europe.'
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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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Afghanistan drawdown: Germany and France follow Obama's lead
US allies in Europe are mostly supportive of Obama's withdrawal plan, saying the time is right.
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Ai Weiwei released on probation under 'depressing' conditions
Ai Weiwei has been released from detention after 2-1/2 months in an unknown location. Conditions of his probation prevent him from speaking about his ordeal, forcing him to avoid the press.
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Libyan rebels make gains; Qaddafi plays chess
Germany recognizes the Libya rebels while Qaddafi plays chess with a man who claims intergalactic connections.
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Iran blocks Merkel's flight en route to India
Iran has not said why it denied German Chancellor Merkel's plane entry to Iranian airspace, although relations between the two have deteriorated over Iran's nuclear program and EU sanctions.
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Italy and France join UK sending advisers to Libya, testing limits of UN resolution
In addition to dispatching military experts with Italy and Britain, France has pledged to increase airstrikes as Europe steps up military operations in Libya.
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Greens' growth in Germany spurs deputy chancellor's departure
Guido Westerwelle announced he is resigning as deputy chancellor to Angela Merkel after their parties received stunning losses to Greens in last month's state elections.
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European leaders squabble over who's in charge on Libya
French President Sarkozy has been at odds with most European leaders on the question of what leadership role NATO should have in Libya.
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Among allies, Germany is the odd man out in UN vote on Libya
Germany sided with Russia and China as it abstained from the UN Security Council vote to take "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya. Berlin took the decision that would be most popular at home. Politicians do such things. But Germany's allies certainly notice.
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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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Bond market woes in EU spur only stop-gap steps
Bond market unsettled by worries over Spain and Portugal, but Germany rejects broader rescue efforts.
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Ahmadinejad abruptly sacks foreign minister in favor of nuclear chief
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad replaced Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in a move that is likely to solidify Iran's united front toward the West.
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WikiLeaks documents: five world leaders disparaged by US diplomats
World leaders smile and back-slap like old friends at summit meeting photo-ops. But behind the bonhomie they may be judging each other’s strengths and weaknesses with the brutal candor of high school students sizing up rivals. The huge cache of diplomatic cables made public by WikiLeaks contain frank assessments of many top geopolitical players – and predictions as to how their personalities might affect US politics.
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In Pictures: Current women heads of state
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Iran Nuclear Program: Iran says it is ready to restart nuclear talks
Iran Nuclear Program: The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated in the wake of an invitation to the Iranian leadership last month by chief EU envoy Catherine Ashton and following repeated statements by Tehran officials that they were ready for talks.
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Why Germany rebuffed France over its Gypsy crackdown
After launching a controversial Gypsy crackdown, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Germany was quietly planning to follow suit. Germany denies it has any such plans.
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Kabul Conference: NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan by 2014?
'The Afghan National Security Forces should lead and conduct military operations in all provinces by the end of 2014,' says a leaked draft of the communiqué that foreign ministers at the Kabul conference are expected to sign Tuesday in Afghanistan.
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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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Before London Afghanistan conference, hope for Taliban deals
The US and its NATO allies are moving toward a fund to encourage Taliban members to lay down their arms and work with the Afghanistan government in Kabul. Hamid Karzai is hopeful ahead Thursday's London conference.
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German hostages in Yemen located
A German couple and their three children have been located, but are still being held hostage, according a German official in Yemen. But who's holding them hostage remains a mystery.
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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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