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Are Greeks really the hardest working Europeans? They certainly think so
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European Unity on the Rocks
In Europe, there is a crisis of confidence in the economy, in the future, in the benefits of European economic integration, in EU membership, in the euro and in the free market system. The crisis has also exposed sharp differences between some Europeans, especially the Germans and Greeks.
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Egyptian election: Will U.S. lose?
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Egyptians Vote In Second Day Of Landmark Presidency Race
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Egypt on the Eve of Elections: Economy, Democracy Are Both Priorities
On the eve of the first presidential election of the post-Mubarak era, Egyptians remain hopeful about the future of their country, and they strongly desire both an improved economy and the democratic freedoms they were denied under the previous regime.
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In poll, Russians see wide gap between democratic ideals and reality
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Russians Back Protests, Political Freedoms
A solid majority of Russians see attending protests as an opportunity to speak out about how the government is run, and more than half specifically approve of the mass demonstrations that followed the December 2011 parliamentary vote, which was marred by fraud allegations. Nonetheless, 72% of Russians voice a favorable opinion of Vladimir Putin.
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Next Goal For Egypt’s Islamists Is The Presidency
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Obama’s preference for talks with Iran faces test in Baghdad, amid election pressure at home
