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| Compiled on June 28, 2012, 06:21 PM CET |
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Euro Crisis Summit
What Merkel Really Wants from Europe Chancellor Angela Merkel is taking a hard line on the euro crisis this week, insisting that shared debt be avoided at all costs. Her shrill tone, however, is born out of fear. Just as Europe finds itself on the verge of historic reforms, Berlin is losing control of the debate. Idealism, and the euro, might be the victims. |
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Sparring Ahead of Summit
Merkel Gives Monti the Cold Shoulder A showdown threatens to unfold in Brussels Thursday between the German chancellor and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. Shortly before the start of the EU summit, Angela Merkel is clearly at odds with Italy's leader. She has also upset Europe's leading euro strategists. |
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Stormy Discussions Expected
No Solution in Sight ahead of Key EU Summit Expectations are high ahead of the EU summit in Brussels, which begins Thursday. But the meeting is likely to be stormy and concrete results are unlikely. With Chancellor Merkel standing firm in her opposition to euro bonds, a north-south divide is the only probable result. |
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Is Bunga Bunga Back?
Berlusconi Ratchets Up Pressure on Monti By commenting that Germany should perhaps leave the euro and exerting significant pressure on Prime Minister Mario Monti, former Italian premier Berlusconi is back in the headlines. Are his political escapades those of a senile billionaire or is he seriously thinking of returning to power? |
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The World from Berlin
Merkel's Hard Line 'Could Kill the Euro' German Chancellor Angela Merkel's comment that euro bonds would not be introduced in her lifetime has made headlines in Germany and provoked intense discussion. Commentators say that while the harsh tone is atypical of the cautious leader, her hard line could have disastrous consequences. |
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Destination Europe
The Sahara Desert's Forgotten Refugees With ambushes, illness and police persecution, the journey through the Sahara to Algeria is a path of misery and danger. But this doesn't stop refugees from Africa's sub-Saharan regions, who dream of making it to Europe. Many die along the way. |
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Shadowy Existence
Romanian's Death Highlights Plight of Foreign Laborers A young Romanian laborer died recently when he became trapped trying to steal from a used clothing container. His death was tragic, and yet his difficult life was typical for tens of thousands of workers from Eastern Europe. |
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Battling Boeing
Airbus Plans to Open First Factory in America European aviation giant Airbus appears set to announce plans to open a plant in Alabama. The move would enable the company to reduce costs and also compete more directly with Boeing in its home market. The aerospace firm already has top-notch American customers including Delta and US Airways. |
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Picture This
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