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Voting ends in toughest election yet for Malaysia's ruling coalition

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Polling stations closed in Malaysia on Wednesday at the end of a cliffhanger election that pitted Prime Minister Najib Razak's long-ruling coalition against a resurgent opposition led by 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad. Source: Reuters World News

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Europeans scramble to save Iran deal after Trump reneges

WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) - Dismayed European allies sought to salvage the international nuclear pact with Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the landmark accord, while Tehran poured scorn on the U.S. leader. Source: Reuters World News

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U.N. urges Cambodia to free opposition leader, calls detention 'arbitrary'

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - A United Nations body has declared arbitrary the detention of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha, demanding his immediate release and the award of compensation, as the southeast Asian nation prepares for a general election on July 29. Source: Reuters World News

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Deal 'not dead': France's Macron to attempt to salvage deal

France's foreign minister has insisted the Iran nuclear deal "is not dead" after the US withdrew from the pact, and said French President Emmanuel Macron would call Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday to discuss how to salvage the agreement. Source: Latest CNN News

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