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Poles no longer fear Germany
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Poles no longer fear Germany

Two decades after German reunification raised widespread concern in Poland, the overwhelming majority of Poles no longer fear their western neighbours.
Russia seeks Opel compensation from GM
Russia

Russia seeks Opel compensation from GM

Russia's biggest bank Sberbank said Friday it has made a proposal to General Motors seeking compensation for losses it incurred after the US auto giant dropped plans to sell its Opel unit.
German ships breach Northeast Passage
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German ships breach Northeast Passage

Two German cargo ships are making their way through the Northeast Passage from Asia to Europe, writing maritime history, but also inadvertently delivering evidence of climate change and melting ice caps.
Russia talks centred on gas and economy
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Russia talks centred on gas and economy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosts Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday for talks dominated by efforts to avoid a new spat over gas supplies to Europe and the global financial crisis.
Merkel meets Medvedev to discuss energy
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Merkel meets Medvedev to discuss energy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will Thursday welcome Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev for talks set to be dominated by efforts to avoid another crisis over gas supplies to Europe this winter.
Merkel and Obama close ranks in DC
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Merkel and Obama close ranks in DC

US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed in Washington on Friday to work closely to tackle climate change and presented a united front in dealing with Iran and Russia.
Chinese could spoil Magna-Opel deal
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Chinese could spoil Magna-Opel deal

Canadian auto parts maker Magna seemed to get the green light to buy troubled carmaker Opel, but a report Thursday said a Chinese company is preparing a serious bid for the General Motors division.