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Germany's Merkel Says Much Work Ahead After Election Win

Sep. 28, 2009
Chancellor Angela Merkel, expected to form a new coalition government with a free-market, pro-U.S. party, warns of "much work" ahead
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa