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Finland open to plans by ex-Angry Birds executive for China funding of Estonia tunnel: minister

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's government is open to plans by a former executive at the Angry Birds game maker Rovio who wants to seek Chinese funding for an undersea train tunnel to link Helsinki with the Estonian capital Tallinn, a minister said. Source: Reuters World News

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New Madagascar PM vows 'inclusive' presidential vote

Madagascar's new prime minister, Christian Ntsay, took office on Wednesday, vowing to push ahead with an "inclusive presidential election" aimed at hauling the country out of a deep crisis. "My priority is to prepare an inclusive presidential election that is accepted by all," Ntsay said after taking the helm from Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana. Ntsay, a [...]

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Guatemala warns of falling ash as volcanic activity picks up

SAN MIGUEL LOS LOTES, Guatemala (Reuters) - Guatemalan officials warned of falling ash from the Fuego volcano late on Thursday and urged caution with flights as the Central American country recovers from devastating eruptions that have killed at least 109 people. Source: Reuters World News

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Vietnamese human rights lawyer freed, flies to Germany: activists

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnamese human rights lawyer Nguyen Van Dai has been freed from prison and flown to Germany, activists and a diplomat said on Friday, two months after he was convicted of attempting to overthrow the state and given a 15-year jail sentence. Source: Reuters World News

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Back the bill, urges UK's May as Brexit law faces crunch test

QUEBEC CITY (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May urged lawmakers to back the legislation that will end Britain's membership in the European Union, ahead of a series of crunch parliamentary votes that could see a rebellion by those who want closer EU ties. Source: Reuters World News

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For high-stakes summit with Kim, Trump trusts his gut over note cards

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will deploy a mix of charm and pressure to coax North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into a deal to give up nuclear weapons, trusting his gut instinct over briefing books in his ability to strike an accord, aides and former administration officials said. Source: Reuters World News

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Japan automaker lobby slams U.S. tariff threat ahead of July trade talks

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's automakers association (JAMA) on Friday criticized moves by the United States to explore raising tariffs on Japanese auto exports, just as the two countries plan trade talks in July that may increase pressure on Tokyo to open up its markets. Source: Reuters World News

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