There is now much discussion in Berlin of what the final reckoning could be if the bailouts fail in a catastrophic collapse.

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Third, like the ITV Digital palaver in the UK, Kirch's troubles represent the final reckoning for the economic exuberance of the 1990s.

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Vladimir Weiss came on for the final seconds of regulation time and, after the match moved into extra-time, the winger played a big part in the final reckoning.

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