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

U.S., Germany: Common Ground in a Complex Relationship

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

Jun 18, 2013 | 11:12 GMT
Economic Challenges to a New Czech Prime Minister
Czech President Milos Zeman (L) accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Petr Necas on June 17 in Prague. (MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images)

Economic Challenges to a New Czech Prime Minister

Whoever takes office will have to diversify the country's export markets, which means deeper ties with Russia.

Jun 18, 2013 | 10:50 GMT
China's Banking Troubles
A guide stands in front of a bank entrance in Beijing. (WANG ZHAO/AFP/Getty Images)

China's Banking Troubles

The prospect of bank defaults could stall Beijing's efforts to rein in credit growth and reform the economy.

Jun 18, 2013 | 05:25 GMT
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