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Obama: Merkel was my closest ally
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Obama: Merkel was my closest ally

Outgoing US President Barack Obama called Chancellor Angela Merkel his "closest partner" during a press conference ahead of his last trip abroad, which includes a two-day stop in Berlin.
Merkel 'deceived' public on No-Spy treaty
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Merkel 'deceived' public on No-Spy treaty

Chancellor Angela Merkel's government tricked the public into believing the USA was prepared to sign a so-called 'no-spy agreement' with Germany ahead of elections in 2013, a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung claimed on Wednesday.
'No military solution to Ukraine' says Biden
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'No military solution to Ukraine' says Biden

In an interview with Munich-based daily Süddeutsche Zeitung published on Thursday, American Vice President Joe Biden discussed possible solutions to the Ukraine-Russia conflict ahead of Chancellor Angela Merkel's U.S. visit.
Obama advisor denies plan for Ukraine weapons
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Obama advisor denies plan for Ukraine weapons

White House advisor Ben Rhodes told CNN on Monday night that the US has no plans to deliver weapons to Ukraine “in the near future”, while Chancellor Angela Merkel is the “most important partner” in the crisis.
Obama: We must remember Wall lessons
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Obama: We must remember Wall lessons

US President Barack Obama told the world on Friday to remember lessons from the emotional fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago, particularly in light of "Russia's actions against Ukraine."