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German politicians spend tens of thousands on luxury pens: |
November 21st, 2009
Members of parliament have bought 396 luxury pens at 174 euros a piece - which adds up to a lot of taxpayer money. The euros came out of the Bundestag's office supplies budget, but many are still outraged.
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German rail operator set to ink deal with Qatar: |
November 21st, 2009
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn says it is close to completing a contract worth 17 billion euros with Qatar to help build a passenger and freight rail network in the wealthy Gulf emirate.
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Survey finds many Turks in Germany feel 'unwanted': |
November 20th, 2009
Most immigrants from the country feel like foreigners not only in Germany, but also in their homeland, a new survey has found. Many said they do not feel wanted in their adopted country.
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German foreign minister seeks improved relations with Russia: |
November 20th, 2009
Germany’s foreign minister has held talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and the country’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, in a bid to strengthen bonds with Moscow.
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Germany remains commited to NATO mission in Afghanistan: |
November 20th, 2009
German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has held talks with his American counterpart Robert Gates in Washington with Afghanistan topping the agenda.
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