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The Associated Press - German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription - German lawmakers have approved the government's plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia - 1 hour ago

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