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German state premier optimistic on Magna's Opel deal
BERLIN, June 12 (Reuters) - The premier of the eastern German state of Thuringia, Dieter Althaus, said on Friday he was optimistic that Canadian auto parts group Magna's <MGa.TO> takeover plans for carmaker Opel would go through. Full Article
Germany needs more info on U.S. Guantanamo request
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is not ready to say yes to a new U.S. request that it take in two inmates from the Guantanamo Bay prison because it has not received enough information on them, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. Full Article
Bomb plot suspects in Germany want to confess
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Four German and Turkish men standing trial for planning bomb attacks on U.S. targets in Germany will confess to some of the charges, defense lawyers said Tuesday. Full Article
Arcandor insolvency offers chance to save jobs-Merkel
BERLIN, June 9 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday's insolvency filing from retailer Arcandor <AROG.DE> offered the struggling company a chance to protect jobs, possibly in a deal with rival Metro <MEOG.DE>. Full Article
Germany to decide on Arcandor KfW aid by Wed-source
BERLIN, June 8 (Reuters) - German government officials will decide whether to grant struggling retailer Arcandor <AROG.DE> a loan from state-owned bank KfW [KFW.UL] by Wednesday at the latest, a government source said on Monday. Full Article
UPDATE 6-Berlin rejects Arcandor aid bid, offers last chance
* Arcandor shares close down 44 percent (Adds comment from sources on potential insolvency filing) Full Article
Obama hopeful of Mideast peace progress this year
* Obama says Palestinians must improve security * Discusses financial crisis, Russia, Iran with Merkel * Obama visits Buchenwald concentration camp (Updates with fresh details, Buchenwald visit) By Madeline Chambers and David Alexander DRESDEN, Germany, ... Full Article
Obama hopeful of Mideast peace progress this year
DRESDEN, Germany (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama expressed hope on Friday of making serious progress in Middle East peacemaking this year and said Israelis and Palestinians had to "get serious" and make tough compromises. Full Article
Obama hopeful of Mideast peace progress this year
DRESDEN, Germany (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama expressed hope on Friday of making serious progress in Middle East peacemaking this year and said Israelis and Palestinians had to "get serious" and make tough compromises. Full Article
UPDATE 3-Arcandor makes fresh attempt for state aid
* Says financial stabilisation precondition for Metro deal Full Article
