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German President Horst Koehler steps down

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German President Horst Koehler says he is resigning following criticism about remarks he made on German military deployments abroad.

 

Koehler's surprise announcement Monday came only a year into his second term as the largely ceremonial head of state. He said he would step down immediately. (AP)

 

 

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