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Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne speaks at a press conference after giving his resignation to President Sauli Niinisto at the President's official residence M'ntyniemi in Helsinki, Finland, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Finland's prime minister resigned Tuesday after a key coalition partner withdrew its support from his five-party Cabinet. (Mikko Stigi/Lehtikuva via AP)

Finland’s prime minister resigns over postal service dispute

By JARI TANNER - Associated Press

Teemu Pukki of Finland, right, celebrates his goal during the Euro 2020 Group J qualifying soccer match between Finland and Liechtenstein in Helsinki, Finland, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (Martti Kainuleinen/Lehtikuva via AP)

Party time: Finland into its first major soccer tournament

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Finland reopens Iraq embassy after hiatus of nearly 30yrs

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FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, Finland's coach Markku Kanerva during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Greece and Finland at Olympic stadium in Athens. Finland could seal a place in the finals of next year’s European Championship for the first time in its history on upcoming Friday Nov. 15, 2019, if they beat Liechtenstein at home. It’s a day many in this Nordic country thought would never arrive after so many past disappointments but Finland’s ex-school teacher coach Markku Kanerva could be changing the mentality of a nation. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, FILE)

‘It will go crazy’: Finland close to 1st major soccer finals

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, as they participate in a news conference at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Finland to return Hopi remains taken in 1895

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump walks toward supporters after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on Air Force One, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via AP)

Trump, Finland’s president to meet at White House in October

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Jorginho of Italy, right, tackles Teemu Pukki of Finland during the Euro 2020 Group J qualifying soccer match between Finland and Italy in Tampere, Finland, Sunday Sept. 8, 2019. (Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva via AP)

Pukki scores again but Italy stays perfect in Finland

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Police investigate an incident in an industrial area near Porvoo, Finland, early Sunday Aug. 25, 2019. Police in Finland say two officers have been shot and wounded while on duty in the southern town of Porvoo. Finland's police chief said Sunday the officers were in stable condition. (Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP)

2 police officers wounded in Finland shooting

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Norwich City's Teemu Pukki, left, has a shot on goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Norwich City and Newcastle United, at Carrow Road, in Norwich, England, Saturday, Aug.17, 2019. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP)

“Pukki Party” in full flow as striker becomes unlikely star

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Correction: Pavelich-Assault Charge story

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Swedish women boycotting hockey tournament over dispute

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FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2018, file photo, Erika Grahm (24), of Sweden, fights for control of the puck with South Korea's Choi Jiyeon (10), of the combined Koreas team, during the first period of the classification round of the women's hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. The leading female hockey players in Sweden were refusing to attend a training camp Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, or play in an upcoming international tournament in Finland over a pay dispute with the country’s federation. A statement was posted on social media by Sweden player Erika Grahm, saying the action is being taken to “develop and create better conditions” in the national team to show “encouragement and respect” for current and future generations.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Swedish hockey players boycott training, tournament over pay

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Finland says Russian aircraft suspected of air violation

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Japanese crown prince in Finland to mark centenary of ties

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Awards stand on a tray ahead of the awarding ceremony of the 8th Hobby Horse championships in Seinajoki, Finland, on Saturday, June 15, 2019. More than 400 hobby horse enthusiasts took part in the show, competing on stylish toy horses in various events inspired by real equestrian events. (AP Photo/from APTN Video)

Hobby horse fans show off their skills in Finland

By JARI TANNER - Associated Press

New Finnish Prime Minister, Social Democratic Party chairman Antti Rinne speaks during the first press conference of the new Finnish government in Helsinki, Finland, Thursday June 6, 2019. Finland's new center-left coalition government has been sworn, with the country's first Social Democratic prime minister in 16 years assuming office along with a Cabinet where women are in the majority. (Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva via AP)

Finland’s new female-powered government sworn in

By JARI TANNER - Associated Press

Finland’s new proposed coalition government names ministers

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Finland’s PM-designate presents coalition deal

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives to meet with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Department of State in Washington. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Arms control, Venezuela, Iran high on Pompeo’s Russia agenda

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to the media on the sidelines of the Arctic Council ministers' working dinner at the Arktikum museum in Rovaniemi, Finland, Monday, May 6, 2019. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

Climate change missing as US defends Arctic policy

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press