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Merkel, at Last, Takes Germany's Helm

BERLIN, Nov. 22 -- Angela Merkel took the oath as chancellor of Germany on Tuesday, becoming the first woman and the first person from the former communist east to hold her country's highest office. She quickly convened a meeting of a fragile coalition cabinet, whose members have pledged to end...
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By Shannon Smiley

 
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