Germany's EU leadership role to become more difficult

Germany will seek to protect its economy as its political and financial burden in the EU increases

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Poll dispute will not derail Zambia leader's victory

The closely fought -- and at times violent -- election has been further marred by allegations of fraud

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Miners in Colombia have long struggled with crime, conflict and bureaucracy, but now they face a new challenge

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The recession and fiscal austerity are cutting into demand for often inferior private education

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After a feversih 2015, a convergence of factors may cool M&A activity in the sector this year

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The government has to cope with banking problems and public finance troubles, while campaigning for the referendum

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Local pressure for affordable housing has led British Columbia to impose a levy on property transfers to foreigners

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The three main parties are weighing up the challenges and opportunities presented by the recent municipal elections

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The prospects of nuclear energy are dampened by high costs, technical problems and often-uncertain policy environments

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While downward trends in Bolivia and Peru look set to continue, the future of Colombian coca is harder to predict

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