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Drama in Hamburg: Germans vote amid political turmoil
February 23, 2011BERLIN - In Hamburg the Christian Democrats (CDU), Angela Merkel's party, just took their worst beating in sixteen years.
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Cairo looks for debt relief
February 23, 2011Egypt has cut its forecast for growth by almost half and has estimated that the unrest cost the nation about $1.7 billion, largely stemming from tourism losses.
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Video: World support for Mexican miners
February 23, 2011Workers of the world united in solidarity against the Mexican government's fierce attack on unions, especially the miners' union.
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Koch brothers play self-serving role in Wisconsin battle
February 23, 2011Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's budget could mean sweet deals for the ultra-right Koch brothers, who are major business and political players in the state.
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Snow, ice and wind no deterrent as Wisconsin protests begin week two
February 22, 2011Thousands of people braved the cold, even slept outside the state Capitol, to support workers' rights.
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