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Former foes put on show of unity in Paris
Angela Merkel has become the first German chancellor to attend commemorations of the end of Word War I in Paris with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, celebrating the close partnership between two former foes.
Angela Merkel - France - Germany - Nicolas Sarkozy - World War I
Armistice Day: Cementing Franco-German ties
What is the state of Franco-German relations? As the world commemorates Armistice day, and remembers the end of the First World War, Nicolas Sarkozy has invited Angela Merkel to attend a special ceremony here in Paris.
ARMISTICE DAY
Former foes unite in Paris to mark end of World War I
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has taken part in ceremonies in Paris to honour the victims of World War I alongside French President Nicolas Sarkozy, becoming the first German leader to do so.
GERMANY
Merkel unveils priorities in first major policy speech of new term
German Chancellor Angela Merkel outlined new economic and social priorities to address the challenges facing Germany in her first major policy speech since winning re-election in September.
Angela Merkel - anniversary - Berlin Wall - France - Germany - Internet - Nicolas Sarkozy - presidential terms
"The fall of the Berlin wall"
In today’s French press review, we look at the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall.
GERMANY - US
Angela Merkel makes historic address before US Congress
Angela Merkel spoke out on the urgent need for all countries to accept binding obligations on climate change in a rare address before the US Congress, ahead of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
DIPLOMACY
Merkel in US for talks with Obama, speech before Congress
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is due in Washington for talks with US President Barack Obama and a speech before Congress two decades after the Berlin Wall fell. The trip will focus on issues including Afghanistan, Iran, and climate change.
GERMANY
Merkel to speak to US congress
Newly re-elected German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to address a joint session of the US Congress and talk with US President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
EUROPEAN UNION
Leaders at odds over funding climate change scheme
European Union leaders meeting for a crucial two-day summit in Brussels are at odds over how to fund efforts to tackle climate change, with Eastern European nations claiming they cannot afford to pay the lion's share.
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Afghanistan - Angela Merkel - boxing - German politics - Michael Jackson - Nicolas Sarkozy - Pakistan - Taliban
French Press Review: "Terror in Kabul"
In today’s French press review, we look at Taliban attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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