Iceland votes 'No' to reopening EU accession talks
Iceland narrowly voted "No" to reopening EU accession talks, with rural communities overpowering strong "Yes" support in Reykjavík.
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Iceland votes 'No' to reopening EU accession talks, official count confirms
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