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NZ Labour Party support at 10-year high, PM Ardern's popularity jumps

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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Support for New Zealand's governing Labour Party surged to its highest level in more than a decade and approval ratings jumped for pregnant Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a poll showed. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2GwnZRP

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UK and EU set for clash over citizens' rights during transition

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WUHAN, China (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that European citizens arriving in Britain after Brexit next year may lose some rights, setting up a clash with the European Union over their treatment during any transition period. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2ErWeJF

Egypt's Sisi warns opponents as calls to boycott election build

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi delivered a stern warning on Wednesday to anyone looking to challenge his rule, a day after opposition leaders called for a boycott of the March 26-28 presidential election. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2rVJ84P

EU offers to assist Cuba with monetary consolidation: EU official

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HAVANA (Reuters) - The European Union has offered to advise Communist-run Cuba on consolidating its two currencies, drawing on its experience from introducing the euro, an EU official said on Wednesday during a visit to Havana. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2EtqvYr

France reinforces financial support for Tunisia as Macron visits

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TUNIS (Reuters) - France said on Wednesday that it would provide Tunisia with more than 272 million euros ($338 million) in new financing as it seeks to bolster the North African nation's democratic transition. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2Er43iA

Venezuela pans U.N. decision to refer Guyana border dispute to ICJ

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CARACAS/GEORGETOWN (Reuters) - Venezuela on Wednesday panned a decision by the United Nations to refer a century-old border dispute with Guyana to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2nn8F27

Israel rejects U.N. report on companies linked to settlements

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GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office said on Wednesday it had identified 206 companies doing business linked to unlawful Israeli settlements in the West Bank and it urged them to avoid any complicity in "pervasive" violations against Palestinians. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2FuMjlV

Venezuela government-opposition talks 'advance', no deal yet

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SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - Talks between Venezuela's government and the country's political opposition are advancing, though no concrete agreement has yet been made, according to spokespeople from each side. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2E614yv

U.S. hails Olympics security plan; opposes North Korea military parade

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department voiced displeasure on Wednesday over North Korean plans to stage a military parade on the eve of the Winter Olympics, but it assured Americans going to the games that South Korea's security plan considered all contingencies. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BFFHyB

North Korea threats spur U.S. search for new radiation therapies

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(Reuters) - The escalating threat of a potential nuclear war between North Korea and the United States has led the Department of Defense to join hands with a clutch of companies in developing more effective medical treatments for acute radiation syndrome. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BHIpE3

Congo electoral commission finishes registering 46 million voters

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KINSHASA (Reuters) - Congo's electoral commission finished registering 46 million voters on Wednesday for a long-delayed election meant to replace President Joseph Kabila that is currently scheduled for the end of December. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2nq4t1y

Exclusive: 5-Star leader says could back broad Italy government - source

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ROME (Reuters) - The leader of Italy's 5-Star Movement told international investors on Wednesday that he would be willing to govern with mainstream parties of left and right if a March 4 election produces no clear winner, a source told Reuters. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2ny4iAG

Italy's Berlusconi skips TV election show, raising health concerns

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ROME (Reuters) - Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi called off an appearance on a top television chat show on Wednesday, his second such cancellation this week, raising concerns about his health ahead of national elections. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2GAszyC