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Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks

CNA Singapore and France 24 describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.
The headline split The Local Germany frames it as "Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks". The Local (Europe) frames it as "Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks".
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CenterIceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks

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The Local GermanyNews report · Aug 29, 11:01 AM

Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks

Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Aug 29, 1:50 PM

Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks

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France 24News report · Aug 29, 12:46 PM

Referendum on EU membership: An ‘existential question’ for Icelanders

As Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a referendum on whether the country should resume talks with the EU over membership, FRANCE 24 speaks to Eiríkur Bergmann, Professor o...

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The Local (Europe)News report · Aug 29, 11:01 AM

Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks

Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.

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Aug 29, 11:01 AM: The Local Germany joined the source map.

Aug 29, 11:01 AM: The Local (Europe) joined the source map.

Aug 29, 12:46 PM: France 24 joined the source map.

Aug 29, 1:50 PM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.