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Jonathan Lemire / Politico:
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Davidrlurie / Public Notice:
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Politico:
France riles allies by inviting Russia to D-Day commemoration  —  PARIS — France's decision to invite Russia to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings has stoked tensions with allied nations as leaders prepare to gather on the Normandy beaches on June 6.
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Reuters:
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