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France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) - France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said, announcing plans to rebuild the industry in France.
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Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

By James Mackenzie BERLIN, May 4 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would hit European auto imports with 25% tariffs and pull thousands of troops out of Germany.
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Sebago Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Made in USA Docksides and European Boat Tour

Sebago Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Made in USA Docksides and European Boat Tour

Sebago Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Made in USA Docksides and European Boat Tour
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A look at vehicle-ramming cases worldwide in recent history

A look at vehicle-ramming cases worldwide in recent history

In Leipzig, Germany, a driver plowed into a busy shopping area, killing two people and injuring three others
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NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday.
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Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress

Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress

By Twesha Dikshit May 4 (Reuters) - European shares ticked lower on Monday as European automakers came under pressure following threats of a U.S. tariff hike, while investors awaited signs of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.  U.S.
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UEFA Secures $6 Billion Annual Media Rights Deals, Excluding U.S. Market

UEFA Secures $6 Billion Annual Media Rights Deals, Excluding U.S. Market

UEFA Secures $6 Billion Annual Media Rights Deals, Excluding U.S. Market
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Analysis-Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

Analysis-Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

By Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran war.
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Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump

Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump

The German defense minister has responded to the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the U.S. military presence in Europe
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Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

TAIPEI, May 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan has a right to engage with the world and no country can stop that, President Lai Ching-te told Eswatini's king after he arrived for a surprise trip that Taipei says Beijing tried to stop, as China condemned him as a "rat".
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Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip

Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, May 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reached Eswatini on Saturday, two weeks after he was forced to postpone a trip to a diplomatic ally because Indian Ocean states had blocked his flight, which Taiwan's government blamed on Beijing's pressure.
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Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000

Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Germany’s leader as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security