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Leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel

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The combative politician with a strong regional accent and populist touch made his party a serious rival to Bavaria's long-dominant Christian Social Union, which is part of the center-right bloc leading Germany.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Bavarian politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Aiwanger was Bavaria's economic minister and the chairman of the Free Voters Party. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear.

  2. The Guardian

    Hubert Aiwanger, prominent German politician, found dead in Berlin hotel (opens The Guardian)

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    Police and prosecutors open investigation into death of the 55-year-old Bavarian state deputy leader A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation.

  3. KOB 4

    The leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel (opens KOB 4)

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    The leader of a conservative party influential in Bavarian politics has been found dead in a Berlin hotel. Berlin police and prosecutors say that Hubert Aiwanger's body was discovered Wednesday evening.

  4. New York Post

    Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s scandal-ridden deputy leader, found dead in Berlin hotel room (opens New York Post)

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    "There is no initial suspicion of any crime. Nothing can be ruled out at this point."

  5. Latin Times

    Bavaria's No. 2 Leader Found Dead in Berlin Hotel. Autopsy Rules Out Foul Play (opens Latin Times)

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    Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria's deputy minister-president and Free Voters leader, was found dead in a Berlin hotel at 55. Authorities found no evidence of foul play and cited possible health causes.

  6. Courthouse News Service

    Leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The combative politician with a strong regional accent and populist touch made his party a serious rival to Bavaria's long-dominant Christian Social Union, which is part of the center-right bloc leading Germany.

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