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Finance

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EU Shun

Germany says no to calls for more funds from Europe's largest economy to beat the financial crisis.»

 

Energy

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Turbulence Ahead?

The financial crisis has some German experts worried about a cut in renewable energy funds.»

 

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Marines to See Action?

The UN imposes new sanctions on Somalia as Germany offers military help in fighting pirates.»

 
 

Germany to Increase Borrowing as Economic Forecast Darkens

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Germany's Grand Coalition is set to substantially increase its net borrowing in 2009 -- the first time since coming to office. The news comes as an industry poll predicts job losses of 215,000 in Germany next year.  »

 
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The UN Security Council has authorized the deployment of 3,000 new troops to DR Congo.»

 
 

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Culture Online

Europe collects the world's knowledge on a new digital library, museum and archive Web site.»

 
 

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Emerging Economies

The world should consult China and India in solving the finance crisis, says Chancellor Merkel.»

 
 
 

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Thousands of Iraqi demonstrators protested in Baghdad against a proposed pact that would allow US forces to stay in Iraq until the end of 2011. The ... »

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