Our nearest neighbour, New Caledonia, has a very different political economy. Will it vote for full independence from France in 2018 – also leaving the European Union?
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Step One on the path to a historic nuclear deal for Iran
Iran has promised to abide by the rules as world powers begin the next stage of stripping its path to a nuclear weapon. In return the crippling economic sanctions which brought Iran to the table will go. At this point there is good cause for optimism, albeit of the trust but verify kind. Only an idiot would prefer War over Jaw.
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Why should we bother trying to catch up to Australia when we can just become Australia?
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 16
Suicide bombings rock Pakistan; South Korea and EU agree $28 billion trade deal; Dow Jones rallies to 10,000; British government forces banks to reform bonus system; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 2
Iran nuclear talks begin with "no compromise" vow (+analysis and background); hundreds die in Indonesia earthquake; Israel to exchange prisoners for video of solider; Obama tells big polluters to install monitors; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday September 16
EU does deal to confirm Iran nuclear talks; Who will lead the Chinese Communist Party from 2012?; Musharraf says US money was spent to fight India; WTO reveals growing protectionism; and more
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