Topic: Suddeutsche Zeitung GmbH
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Global News Blog As Democratic convention closes, Germany adjusts to a pragmatic Obama
President Obama did not deliver the kind of 'Yes we can' speech last night that wowed Germans four years ago. But most Germans are still eager to cheer for him ahead of November elections.
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Global News Blog As Mitt Romney's convention closes, the buzz in Germany is about Paul Ryan
The Republican focus, of course, was the official nomination of Mitt Romney for president. But Germany appears more interested in his choice of running mate.
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Hollande's plane struck by lightning en route to Germany to meet Merkel (+video)
A quick trip to Germany is not unusual for a new French president. But François Hollande will bring a radically changed agenda when he meets Chancellor Merkel today.
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Hollande election: future of austerity in Europe in doubt
While there is growing consensus that Europe will need to find a new plan to deal with its debt crisis, no clear plan has emerged.
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Chapter & Verse What Günter Grass must say about Israel
Günter Grass’s poem 'What Must Be Said' is many things, but it is not a blanket denunciation of Israel.
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East Germans unite: Joachim Gauck elected president
Both Germany's new President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel hail from the former communist East Germany, marking a turning point in the country's reintegration efforts.
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EU pushes bigger bailout fund and Germany pushes back
Many European leaders and financial institutions are pushing for a larger permanent EU bailout fund, saying it would send an important signal. Germany, its main funder, says such talk is premature.
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Greece, private investors struggle to agree on high-stake debt deal
The Greek government and private investors are locked in negotiations over how much Greek debt private investors will write off.
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What China wants in exchange for spending big in Europe
Chinese Vice Prime Minister Li Keqiang is offering Chinese investment to a struggling Europe. In exchange, China wants improved trade ties with Europe.
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German lawyers launch pirate defense team
The tangled case involves Somali pirates, a German ship, an overcrowded Kenyan prison, and allegations of human rights abuses.
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Accused Nazi guard faces deportation to Germany
On Monday, a US judge ruled John Demjanjuk is healthy enough to face trial in Germany. He’s accused of complicity in the deaths of 30,000 Jews and gypsies.
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French assertiveness on credit crisis jars Europe
A spirit of cooperation is tested ahead of a crucial series of meetings to prepare for a Nov. 15 US summit.
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On crisis, Europe to US: 'I told you so'
Europeans blame economic mess on US 'anything goes' capitalism as Iceland faces a full meltdown.
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Germany's left-wing SPD party returns to the middle
On Sunday, the moderate foreign minister and vice chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeir, was chosen as the party's candidate for chancellor in next year's federal election.
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Senators challenge White House approach on Afghanistan
Foreign Relations Committee hearing comes a day after the release of two critical reports.
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Abroad, fresh image of U.S.
Many see Obama, Clinton successes as fitting the ideals of US democracy and diversity.
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