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Portugals Ruling Party Wins General Election, Fall Short Of Majority
Portugal's third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades. Sunday's vote delivered more uncertainty.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Hails German Coalition Vote As "Good News For Europe"
French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel and acting SPD leader Olaf Scholz after Germany's Social Democrats voted in favour of forming a new coalition, the French presidency said on Sunday.
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Social Democrats Sign Up To New Angela Merkel-Led German Government
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) decisively backed another coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives on Sunday, clearing the way for a new government in Europe's largest economy after months of political uncertainty.
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Driver, 58, Rams German Party Headquarters In Apparent Suicide Bid
A man drove a car at the entrance of the Berlin headquarters of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) late on Sunday evening, lightly injuring himself, later telling police that he had intended to commit suicide.
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Angela Merkel Ally Urges Social Democrats To Consider New German 'Grand Coalition'
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) should reconsider their opposition to joining a new "grand coalition" with Angela Merkel's conservatives because Europe needs a stable government in Berlin.
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Angela Merkel Hangs On To Germany But Bleeds Support To Surging Far Right
Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office on Sunday but will have to build an uneasy coalition to form a German government after her conservatives haemorrhaged support in the face of a surge by the far-right.
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Brazil's President Michel Temer Refuses To Resign Over Corruption Probe
Brazil's President Michel Temer defiantly refused to step down Thursday after being put under investigation for allegedly authorizing payment of hush money to a politician imprisoned for corruption.
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Angela Merkel's Conservatives Clinch Victory In Key State Vote: Exit Polls
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives scored a major upset in a key state election on Sunday, finishing ahead of the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) and boosting their hopes of retaining power in September's federal vote, an ARD TV exit poll showed.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Party Faces Election Dry Run In Bellwether State
Germany's most populous state goes to the polls on Sunday, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's party aiming to extend a winning streak that could seriously damage her rival before national elections.
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Martin Schulz To Quit European Parliament Chief Post For German Politics: Media
German politician Martin Schulz plans to quit his post as European Parliament chief to join next year's election campaign at home, where he may mount a challenge against Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Angela Merkel's Party Loses To Anti-Immigrant Group In State Election: Exit Poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats fell to third place in a state election on Sunday behind the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, TV exit polls showed.
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German Government Agrees Tighter Asylum Rules
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their left-leaning Social Democrat (SPD) coalition partners agreed on Thursday to tighten asylum rules, reaching a compromise on how to stem a migrant influx, Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said.
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Saudi Must Stop Financing Fundamentalist Mosques Abroad: Angela Merkel's Deputy
German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel today said Saudi Arabia must stop financing fundamentalist mosques abroad which are accused of breeding extremism.
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Terrorism, Migration in Focus as Denmark Votes on European Union Opt-Out
Eurosceptic Denmark goes to the polls on Thursday in a referendum on stepping up its participation in EU police and judicial cooperation, with the outcome uncertain amid fears ranging from terrorist attacks to the migrant crisis.
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Hungary's Viktor Orban Suspects Left-Wing Plot in Migrant Crisis
The tide of migrants coming to Europe from the Middle East and Africa may be part of a left-wing plot to pack the continent with sympathetic voters, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has told a Swiss magazine.
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Portugals Ruling Party Wins General Election, Fall Short Of Majority
Portugal's third general election in three years has failed to deliver the result that could break the worst spell of political instability for decades. Sunday's vote delivered more uncertainty.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Hails German Coalition Vote As "Good News For Europe"
French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel and acting SPD leader Olaf Scholz after Germany's Social Democrats voted in favour of forming a new coalition, the French presidency said on Sunday.
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Social Democrats Sign Up To New Angela Merkel-Led German Government
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) decisively backed another coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives on Sunday, clearing the way for a new government in Europe's largest economy after months of political uncertainty.
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Driver, 58, Rams German Party Headquarters In Apparent Suicide Bid
A man drove a car at the entrance of the Berlin headquarters of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) late on Sunday evening, lightly injuring himself, later telling police that he had intended to commit suicide.
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Angela Merkel Ally Urges Social Democrats To Consider New German 'Grand Coalition'
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) should reconsider their opposition to joining a new "grand coalition" with Angela Merkel's conservatives because Europe needs a stable government in Berlin.
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Angela Merkel Hangs On To Germany But Bleeds Support To Surging Far Right
Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term in office on Sunday but will have to build an uneasy coalition to form a German government after her conservatives haemorrhaged support in the face of a surge by the far-right.
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Brazil's President Michel Temer Refuses To Resign Over Corruption Probe
Brazil's President Michel Temer defiantly refused to step down Thursday after being put under investigation for allegedly authorizing payment of hush money to a politician imprisoned for corruption.
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Angela Merkel's Conservatives Clinch Victory In Key State Vote: Exit Polls
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives scored a major upset in a key state election on Sunday, finishing ahead of the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) and boosting their hopes of retaining power in September's federal vote, an ARD TV exit poll showed.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Party Faces Election Dry Run In Bellwether State
Germany's most populous state goes to the polls on Sunday, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's party aiming to extend a winning streak that could seriously damage her rival before national elections.
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Martin Schulz To Quit European Parliament Chief Post For German Politics: Media
German politician Martin Schulz plans to quit his post as European Parliament chief to join next year's election campaign at home, where he may mount a challenge against Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Angela Merkel's Party Loses To Anti-Immigrant Group In State Election: Exit Poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats fell to third place in a state election on Sunday behind the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, TV exit polls showed.
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German Government Agrees Tighter Asylum Rules
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their left-leaning Social Democrat (SPD) coalition partners agreed on Thursday to tighten asylum rules, reaching a compromise on how to stem a migrant influx, Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said.
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Saudi Must Stop Financing Fundamentalist Mosques Abroad: Angela Merkel's Deputy
German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel today said Saudi Arabia must stop financing fundamentalist mosques abroad which are accused of breeding extremism.
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Terrorism, Migration in Focus as Denmark Votes on European Union Opt-Out
Eurosceptic Denmark goes to the polls on Thursday in a referendum on stepping up its participation in EU police and judicial cooperation, with the outcome uncertain amid fears ranging from terrorist attacks to the migrant crisis.
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Hungary's Viktor Orban Suspects Left-Wing Plot in Migrant Crisis
The tide of migrants coming to Europe from the Middle East and Africa may be part of a left-wing plot to pack the continent with sympathetic voters, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has told a Swiss magazine.
