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Angela Merkel chooses privacy over publicity as she celebrates turning 70
At the peak of her career, she was hailed as the world’s most powerful woman and the de-facto leader of the EU. But as Angela Merkel turns 70 today, there will be no gathering of dignitaries to pay tribute to her legacy. Instead, Merkel will celebrate …