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Day: August 27, 2011
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ANGELA MERKEL
Merkel praises NATO for Libya campaign
Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended Germany’s decision not to participate in NATO's military campaign in Libya, but praised Berlin's allies for helping oust dictator Muammar Qaddafi.