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In Germany, a consolidation of Berlin’s startup community continues. In India, U.S. multinational companies such as Target, Coca-Cola and Nike are accelerating startups to tap into ideas there. In the Middle East, years upon years of instability has resulted in a spirit of creativity and a hot spot for startups. In France, entrepreneurs clash with the government over regulations that they say discourages startups and innovation. And back in the U.S., a nonprofit offers $50,000 for startups to relocate to St. Louis. Here’s what’s starting up where.

Berlin startups continue consolidation, as Moped crashes into 6Wunderkinder
— TechCrunch

How world’s big corporations look to gain from Indian startups
— The Economic Times

Middle Eastern startups the talk of Le Web 2013
— euronews

Startup advocates spar with French minister over job laws
— CNET

Wanted: More startups in St. Louis. Reward: $50,000
— Bloomberg Businessweek