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05/11/18

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Originally posted by simgrund: ↑

New Caledonia: French Pacific territory rejects independence

6 hours ago BBC Asia

Voters in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have rejected a bid for independence.

Final results showed that 56.4% chose to remain part of France while 43.6% voted to leave - a tighter result than some polls had predicted.
Turnout was about 81%. The vote was promised by a 1988 deal that put an end to a violent campaign for independence.
President Emmanuel Macron said it showed "confidence in the French republic".
"I have to tell you how proud I am that we have finally passed this historic step together," he added.

New Caledonia has large deposits of nickel, a vital component in manufacturing electronics, and is seen by France as a strategic political and economic asset in the region.
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Hang on Macron, another 2 tilts probably won't change these results.
But then who knows?

Cheers,

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The New Caledonians know that without the $Billions that France throws into the economy each year New Caledonia would be a basket case.
Money talks.
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