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New nuclear pact ratified in Munich
Russia

New nuclear pact ratified in Munich

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched a landmark nuclear arms reduction pact with Russia in Munich on Saturday, a showpiece of Washington's "reset" of ties with its former Cold War enemy.
Baltic Sea hotel blasts Bush's 'poison' theory
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Baltic Sea hotel blasts Bush's 'poison' theory

A fancy Baltic Sea hotel where former US President George W. Bush stayed angrily rejected Thursday claims by his wife Laura Bush of possible poisoning during the G8 summit in 2007, accusing her of a publicity stunt for her memoirs.
Bush 'a great president'
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Bush 'a great president'

Outgoing US Ambassador to Germany William Timken has said he was successful at improving relations between the two countries during his time and rejected criticism of Bush’s presidency, daily <i>Berliner Zeitung</i> reported on Tuesday.
Every fifth Frau would bed Barack
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Every fifth Frau would bed Barack

Americans vote on Tuesday, but German women have already decided: a new survey says 22 percent would have an affair with Barack Obama. Only 2 percent would sleep with rival John McCain.
Can Germany’s Obamania last?
Politics

Can Germany’s Obamania last?

Germany might be feverishly awaiting Barack Obama’s visit to Berlin on Thursday, but the US presidential candidate will have a tough time keeping the country’s affections if he’s elected this November, writes The Local’s <b>Marc Young</b>.
Fear and loathing in Brandenburg
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Fear and loathing in Brandenburg

<b> Welcome to Portnoy’s Stammtisch, The Local’s new column pondering life in Germany. In his first dispatch, Portnoy opines on US President George Bush’s last visit to the Fatherland.</b>
Bush to prod Merkel on Iran ties
US

Bush to prod Merkel on Iran ties

US President George W. Bush swept into Germany Tuesday, looking to prod Chancellor Angela Merkel in whirlwind talks to further cut back Berlin’s lucrative ties with Tehran over its suspect nuclear programme, AFP's Olivier Knox reports.
German politicians slam Bush legacy
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German politicians slam Bush legacy

Leading German politicians have strongly criticised President George W Bush’s terms in office ahead of the US leader’s farewell visit to Berlin next week.