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UNION SHOP: Volkswagen wants to implement labor policies, which have made Germany an economic powerhouse, at U.S. plants. (associated press)

Volkswagen tries to bring Germany’s worker-friendly policies to U.S.

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 31, 2012, file photo, an employee works on a Passat sedan at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, marks the end of the two-week period within which U.S. Sen. Bob Corker promised Volkswagen would announce another line at its factory in Tennessee if workers there rejected representation by the United Auto Workers union. So far there's little sign of any pending announcement. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig, File)

Germany’s apprenticeships could resolve lack of skilled workers in US

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, June 2, 2013 file photo, England's Frank Lampard stands during the playing of the British national anthem before the start of an international soccer friendly against Brazil at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Frank Lampard has retired from England's national team ahead of qualifying for the 2016 European Championship, it was reported on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014. Since making his England debut in 1999, the 36-year-old Lampard has scored 29 goals in 106 appearances, with his last appearance coming at the World Cup in June. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano, File)

Frank Lampard retires from England international duty

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

A Dolphin class submarine developed and constructed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft for the Israeli Navy. (Wikimedia Commons)

Israel’s Dolphin II-class attack submarines nearing completion

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

** FILE ** A C-130 Hercules from the North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force)

C-130 lands at Ramstein Air Force Base with dead boy in wheel well

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Illustration on world decline as a consequence of American decline by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

HANSON: When America fell apart

By Victor Davis Hanson

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, shakes hands with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, right, at a hotel where closed-door nuclear talks take place in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Kerry meets separately with Steinmeier to discuss a spiraling espionage dispute between the close NATO partners. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

U.S., Germany vow cooperation despite espionage spat

By BRADLEY KLAPPER - Associated Press

Soccer fans try to escape from a tear gas cloud and a police water cannon, used to restrain a group of youths who hurled rocks and vandalized stores, at a rally to celebrate Argentina's performance in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup finals in Buenos Aires, Sunday, July 13, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police said more than a dozen officers were injured and many more were arrested. The chaotic situation marred what was an otherwise spontaneous gathering of support for Argentina’s national team after its best World Cup run in 24 years. (AP Photo/Victor Carreira)

Violence mars Argentina’s World Cup celebration

By Luis Andres Henao - Associated Press

France's Tony Gallopin, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates on the podium of the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 170 kilometers (105.6 miles) with start in Gerardmer and finish in Mulhouse, France, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Tour de France: Tony Gallopin takes yellow jersey as Tony Martin wins stage

By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, recipient of the Golden Glove trophy, stands next to Argentina's Lionel Messi after he receive the Golden Ball trophy following Germany's 1-0 victory over Argentina after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup final: Lionel Messi miserable in Argentina defeat

By Karl Ritter - Associated Press

Argentina's Angel di Maria jogs during a training session one day before their World Cup semifinal soccer match against Netherlands at Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Argentina-Germany lineups for World Cup final

Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi jogs during an official training session at Vasco da Gama Stadium a day before the World Cup soccer final between Germany and Argentina in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

World Cup final: Argentina, Germany set for marquee clash

By John Leicester - Associated Press

Germany's Mario Goetze (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Germany wins World Cup title on Mario Goetze goal in extra time

By Mattias Karen - Associated Press

Germany's head coach Joachim Loew smiles before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

World Cup: Joachim Loew needs title for Germany to cement status

By Nesha Starcevic - Associated Press

Netherlands' Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's first goal on a penalty shot during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup: Dutch down Brazil in third-place game

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

German foreign minister to meet Kerry to discuss spying claims

Associated Press

President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Associated Press/File)

Germany demands ouster of U.S. spy chief

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times