Angela Merkel wins third term
Angela Merkel has won a historic third term as chancellor after her party won Germany's election, but fell short of an absolute majority.
Merkel hails 'super result' in German elections
Chancellor Angela Merkel told her supporters, "This is a super result," after exit polls suggested a triumphant election win for her party.
Projections from German broadcasters ARD and ZDF show a wide lead for Merkel's Christian Democratic Union against challenger Peer Steinbruck's Social Democrats.
Merkel said her party will do "everything" to make the next four years successful for Germany .
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