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An abandoned train car in northeastern Ethiopia on Feb. 26. (JENNY VAUGHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Investment in the country's railways would increase economic activity both domestically and throughout East Africa.

Jun 19, 2013 | 05:31 GMT

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2R) meet at a G-20 Summit in 2012. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GettyImages)

Germany's position dictates that it must pacify the United States and Russia.

Jun 18, 2013 | 11:12 GMT

While the Syrian crisis has attracted the most attention at the G-8 summit, Russia is quietly focusing other priorities closer to home.

Jun 17, 2013 | 19:44 GMT

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