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Hollande-Merkel: A new entente cordiale? By Diana Magnay, CNN updated 7:25 AM EDT, Fri May 4, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Nicolas Sarkozy quick to throw off the "Merkozy" mantel early on in his campaigning Merkel stood by her one-time ally, saying she continues to support his re-election bid German chancellor's office has made no official overtures to Hollande Hollande for his part has said if he does become president, his first trip will be to Berlin Berlin (CNN) -- There has been a great deal of austerity-bashing -- that is to say Germany-bashing -- this French election season. Buoyed by his success in the first round, socialist contender Francois Hollande declared last Thursday: "It is not for Germany to decide for the rest of Europe." Vowing ... Continue reading →

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Protests failed to halt the race NEW: Vettel wins the race An opposition group is calling on protesters to take to the streets The group wanted protesters to march toward the Bahrain Grand Prix circuit (CNN) -- Days of escalating government protests failed to halt the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, which took place even as nearby streets were blocked with burning tires and trash. Opposition calls for large protests had raised fears the Grand Prix would have to be canceled for a second year in a row and pose a threat to Formula One crews, workers, and fans. There were no outward signs of protest at the race itself. Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel secured the win, followed by Kimi Raikkonen and ... Continue reading →

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS Local residents say the body is that of a young opposition activist There are fears that mounting tension in Bahrain could affect Sunday's Grand Prix race Protesters say the Gulf kingdom is making arrests ahead of the race, set for Sunday Bahrain's government says the Grand Prix will help unify the nation's people (CNN) -- The body of a man was found Saturday in a village outside Manama, police said, as opposition activists accused the government of cracking down on demonstrations ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Police have not confirmed the identity of the body, which local residents say was found on a rooftop on a farm. Residents say he was a young opposition activist shot Friday night as police chased a ... Continue reading →