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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, listens during opening comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday Jan. 25, 2006. Global business and government leaders kicked off the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum Wednesday, with an emphasis on using creativity to advance commerce, find peace and ensure prosperity for all. Seated right is Founder and Executive Chairman of the WEF Klaus Schwab. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)