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Just as the world is facing a set of urgent crises, some of its most influential countries have entered election periods

Wang Yang, the Communist Party chairman of China’s most populous province, got the chance to raise his profile ahead of the country’s leadership transition when he met today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao raised the prospect of contributing to the euro-area’s bailout programs, telling Chancellor Angela Merkel that China may be prepared to assist in resolving its debt crisis.

A memorable line from the 2008 election was that it left 18 million cracks in the “glass ceiling” blocking women from the White House — the 18 million votes then-Sen. Hillary Clinton received in Democratic primaries. Comedienne...

Wang Yang, the Communist Party chairman of China’s most populous province, gets the chance to raise his profile ahead of the country’s leadership transition when he meets today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao raised the prospect of contributing to the euro-area’s bailout programs, telling Chancellor Angela Merkel that China may be prepared to assist in resolving its debt crisis.

Means promised by Wen Jiabao to Angela Merkel to support the European Stability Fund. Europe is the largest market for China's exports. The meeting with Hu Jintao. Also under discussion are Iran and rare soils. Differing views on human rights. A...