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Three years ago, Alexander Bardorff, the former manager of a popular Frankfurt restaurant, joined forces with two other Germans to purchase an abandoned town in Texas...In Lobo, no one is bothered by what she does. "I can build and make what I want," Gloser told DW-WORLD. "In Frankfurt, I can't even change something in my garden without getting permission."In fact, her Texan neighbors have been surprisingly easy-going, said Gloser.
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After reunification, allied soldiers were no longer needed. Upon their departure from the eventual German capital, Chancellor helmut Kohl told the troops that Germany had learned by their example. "You can rely on us. Germany will never stand aside when peace and freedom are at stake in the world," Kohl said.
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Some South Korean homeless are dressing in style after the government gave away thousands of fake designer garments confiscated by customs agents... One homeless man, who asked not to be identified, said he appreciated the fancy threads. "I don't care about the quality of the clothes, but these designs are quite trendy," the recipient said.
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