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German parliament approves "bad bank" plan

Germany’s lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has passed a bill for the creation of "bad banks" to absorb toxic assets and clean up balance sheets at financial institutions caught up in the financial crisis. »

 
 
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Demjanjuk fit to stand trial in Germany

German state prosecutors say accused Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk, 89, is fit enough to stand trial over allegations that he was an accessory to murder at a Nazi death camp.  »

 
 
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Treaty troubles

Demands by Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian sister party the CSU could slow Lisbon ratification.»

 
 

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Tequila trial

A German bar owner has been found guilty of giving a teenager so much alcohol that he died.»

 
 

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Fortress Europe

The EU commission says it will probe Italy's new legislation meant to fight illegal immigration.»

 
 
 
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German speed skate champion Pechstein banned for blood doping

Five-time Olympic speed skating champion Claudia Pechstein of Germany has been banned for two years from the sport by the ruling body, the ISU, for blood doping. »

 
 
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Spain's Contador seeks second Tour de France title

Alberto Contador is back after missing last year's Tour de France. The 2007 Tour champ is a favorite to win but faces tough competition from his Astana teammates - including Lance Armstrong - and Germany's best riders. »

 
 
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