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Against the Wall
A still-divided Germany heads to the polls, with Angela Merkel seeking to topple Chancellor Gerhard Schröder. Whoever wins will have a lot of work to do
Level Levy
Merkel has pledged to boost economic growth. Could a flat tax help her do it?
ARCHIVE Party Time
Germany's Christian Democrats look set to oust the ruling Social Democrats — if challenger Angela Merkel avoids missteps and keeps her party in line

The Gambler [June 6, 2005]
What's Right With Germany [July 26, 2004]
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On New Year's Eve, the Miseries of Minsk
As Russia hikes up the cost of gas for Belarus, the mood turns gloomy
Mogadishu at 60 Miles an Hour
Arms merchants are once again doing brisk business after a rapid change of power in this tough town, but so far the peace has held
The Year of The Nuke
A rundown of the world's nuclear powerhouses, and what to expect in the coming months
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FROM THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005.

FACE-OFF: Schröder says he has the experience voters want; Merkel says she has the vision Germany needs

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