Germany's Social Democratic Party clears path for Chancellor Angela Merkel's fourth term

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Sunday, 4 March 2018 ()

Germany's second-biggest party said its members have in their high-stakes referendum approved a plan to join Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition, clearing the last hurdle in the way of the veteran leader's fourth term
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