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could the american gas guzzler make a comeback? president trump say he'll review obama's rules on carfuel efficiency and pollution. the dutch prime minister mark rutte has welcomed the outcome of his country's general election, saying the netherlands has rejected the wrong kind of populism. he's already been in power for five years and his centre—right liberal party looks certain to take the initiative in forming a new government. with more than 90% of votes counted, the majority of seats. the far right, anti—immigration freedom party of geert wilders, which had been predicted to do well, has just over 13% of votes. turnout was a huge 81% — the highest in 30 years. greg dawson reports. within a couple of hours of polls closing, mark rutte was ready celebrating the new prospect of another term as prime minister. his party looks set

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