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Date: 22/06/2009
Greenland’s new Statute inaugurates self-rule era and opens door for self-determination
Statute granting almost full powers to the Parliament of Greenland has come into force this weekend · Control of natural resources and official status for the Greenlandic language, among main powers devolved · From now on Greenlandic people may declare itself independent whenever they wish.
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Date: 19/06/2009
President of French Polynesia says 'prospect is independence'
Oscar Temaru demands self-determination for the islands during the opening ceremony of the Estates-General · The event was attended by representatives of the Republic and several media · Temaru had proposed a referendum to change the term 'French Polynesia' for Ma'ohi Nui, 'Great Tahiti'.
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Date: 17/06/2009
The government of Corsica withdraws urban planning project criticized by nationalists and ecologists
The Corsican president feared losing parliamentary debate on the proposal · Land Management and Sustainable Development Plan (PADDUC) will be a key-issue in 2010 elections · Opposition argues that the plan implies an excessive urbanization and a threat for the environment.
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Date: 16/06/2009
A cross-party commission recommends that Scotland should have more fiscal autonomy
The group discussing Scottish devolution proposes that Scotland should have powers to take over direct control of half of the income tax · SNP calls for full fiscal autonomy to be implemented, and considers that an option to increase the Scottish Parliament's devolved powers may be included in an independence referendum.
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Date: 15/06/2009
Israeli premier turns down establishment of a normalized Palestinian state
Netanyahu would only recognize a demilitarised state on condition that Palestinians acknowledge Israel as a 'Jewish state' and renounce to negotiate the refugee issue · The Palestinian government has accused Tel Aviv of 'sabotaging' the peace talks.
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Date: 12/06/2009
Peoples and nations today: Ossetia
DOSSIER. For many, the Ossetian nation became known during the summer of 2008, when the 'de facto' independent republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia sparked off war between Russia and Georgia. Above all, Ossetians have a distinct language and culture stretching across the Caucasus Mountains, an identity that differs from the traditional view based on a mere appendix of the Russian Federation within Georgia
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Date: 12/06/2009
Students and workers join indigenous protests against Peruvian government
Peruvian president Alan García has suspended two decrees that sparked off protests · Death toll in Bagua killing exceeds 50 · Nicaragua grants political asylum to spokesman of the main Peruvian indigenous organization.
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Date: 11/06/2009
Catalan organizations call for political parties to give up pro-autonomy way out
The organization Acte de Sobirania (Act of Sovereignty), made up of several pro-independence groups, has rallied today in front of the house of the Catalan Government · The demonstration seeks holding Catalan political leaders responsible for the Statute and the financing system crises, as well as pushing them towards the path of self-determination.
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Date: 10/06/2009
Talks on Cyprus reunification enter critical stage
Pressure mounts on island leaders not to give in during negotiations · Return of Turkish-occupied land to Greek Cypriots remains a thorny issue · Turkish Cypriot president becomes weaker after its party lost parliamentary elections.
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Date: 09/06/2009
Nationalist parties given more strength in Flemish Parliamentary elections
NEWS IN BRIEF. Up to 7 parties to hold seats in the regional assembly.
