Merkel to pick popular woman ally as defense minister
2013/12/15 15:52:14 @Reuters: World News
BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel is expected to name Ursula von der Leyen as her new defense minister when she presents her cabinet list on Sunday, a surprise choice that could vault the ambitious ally into the lead as the front runner to succeed the chancellor. [ VIEW FULL COVERAGE @Reuters: World News ]