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BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the opposition Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to a second round of talks to explore the chances of forming a "grand coalition" government after a first, three-hour meeting on Friday. Merkel's Christian Democrats emerged as the dominant party from the September 22 election but need a coalition partner. The SPD is seen as the likely partner but has expressed reservations after its support crumbled during the 2005-09 grand coalition. ...More...