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Newsline 05.11.2012 | 17:15 UTC News Politics Merkel's coalition agrees social-welfare reforms German Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right coalition government has reached an agreement over contentious social-welfare policies. The coalition is seeking to impress voters ahead of a looming parliamentary election. US lukewarm on potential Chancellor Steinbrück World US Election Yes he can... hope for a second term Much has been left undone - or half done - in Barack Obama's first term in office. The US president warns that his Republican challenger will steer his country in a very different direction. New Orleans sticking with Obama Don't believe the hype about presidential debates Romney slams Obama, offers few alternatives Environment expectations low in US election US Election Mitt Romney faces troubling challenges Mitt Romney wanted to take over Barack Obama's position with economic arguments. But his own mistakes, fickleness in many issues and vying for the votes of the ultraconservatives in his party weakened his position. Christian Republicans in dilemma over Mormon Romney US election unlikely to change US foreign policy Obama warns that US is at 'crossroads' 'Americans have a different view of social policies' US Election Christian Republicans in dilemma over Mormon Romney For the first time ever, Republicans have sent a Mormon into a presidential race, much to the dismay of many evangelical Christians. But come Election Day, their aversion to the incumbent president is likely to win out. Don't believe the hype about presidential debates Romney slams Obama, offers few alternatives Race for the White House US Election New Orleans sticking with Obama Barack Obama's presidency has changed nothing in the relationship between black and white in the US. The president himself seldom broaches the issue of his skin color. But African-Americans still stick by him. US parties wrangle over new election laws Florida county points to outcome of US election Social issues unlikely to play decisive role in US election European Union Ex-bankers in London embark on new careers London's banks have made many employees redundant. How are these former big swinging doyens of finance faring in the real world with its lower rates of pay? DW has followed the fortunes of three of the City's ex-bankers. Listen to Stephen Beard's report Merkel warns of long path to eurozone recovery Deutsche Bank lifts on investment banking rebound European inspectors praise Spanish banking reform Newsletters More DW DISCOVER GERMANY – The Travel Guide on Facebook Discover Germany is your ticket to the beauty and diversity of Deutschland. From local traditions to national monuments, come join the discussion on Facebook and get the insider tips that only DW's experts can deliver. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012