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Merkel state visit: Germany and its leadership deficit

Obama welcomes Chancellor Merkel on the first state visit of a European leader during his term. But tensions challenge the 'indispensable' alliance between the US and Germany.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/25
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Obama's 'values' speech at Westminster

In a historic speech before the British Parliament at Westminster Hall, Obama stressed the democratic values that bind the US and UK and that sustain their leadership role in the world.
Obama's speech to British Parliament praised for strength, humility

Obama is only the fourth foreign dignitary to address Parliament at Westminster Hall since World War II. He received a standing ovation for his speech on the US-Europe alliance.
Obama lavishes praise on Britain for its post-9/11 support

In an address at a state banquet last night, President Obama highlighted the strength and substance of the bond the US and the Britain share.
In Pictures: Royal wedding preparations
What Britain's cuts mean for its place in the world

Britain made deep cuts to social services, government jobs, welfare benefits, and defense spending in order to reduce a mounting deficit. The cuts could dramatically reshape British society.
Pope terror plot broken up with six arrests by British authorities

Pope terror plot allegedly involved five street cleaners who were picked up by police before dawn Friday in London. A sixth individual, implicated by authorities in the pope terror plot, was arrested later in the day.
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A telltale Poe-pourri

It’s the bicentennial of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, creator of the detective yarn. Where better than the city of idiosyncrasy – Baltimore – to celebrate?