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New Caledonia votes on independence from France
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New Caledonia votes on independence from France

  The French Pacific islands of New Caledonia were voting Sunday on whether to become an independent nation, in a…
Pacific leaders seek US return to Paris climate pact
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Pacific leaders seek US return to Paris climate pact

  SYDNEY (Reuters) – Pacific island nations declared climate change to be their “single greatest threat”, urging Washington to return…
To counter China, West plans bigger footprint in Pacific: sources
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To counter China, West plans bigger footprint in Pacific: sources

  The United States, Australia, France and Britain will open new embassies in the Pacific, boost staffing levels, and engage…
Peru earthquake: Casualties reported after powerful quake hits south coast
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Peru earthquake: Casualties reported after powerful quake hits south coast

A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of southern Peru, killing at least one person and injuring more than…
Pacific nation declares state of emergency over water shortage
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Pacific nation declares state of emergency over water shortage

The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency due to a severe shortage of fresh…
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