The balance is likely to be tipped by the Liberal Democrats, but so far their leader,Nick Clegg, has refused to say whether his party would side with the Conservatives or Labor.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

In a gesture full of symbolism, Chancellor Angela Merkel crossed from one side to other, accompanied by VIP guests, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, former Polish labor leader and president Lech Walesa, and civil rights activists of 20 years ago.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

When he takes office next January, John will have an outstanding leader at his side.

NPR: Transcript: President Bush At The RNC

Mr. HARRIS: The Union Leader on the Republican side can move votes.

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The former Iraqi leader showed a philosophical side in his poetry.

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