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New Canadian party will launch next week

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CANADA

Canada’s opposition federal Conservative Party splintered on August 23, when Bernier left, citing irreconcilable differences with the party as it has developed under leader Andrew…

Zambia debt crisis faces imminent tipping point

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ZAMBIA

President Edgar Lungu and his Patriotic Front (PF) government are increasingly struggling to mobilise resources to meet repayments amid continued high public spending. Meanwhile…

New Canada-US NAFTA deal is likely despite risks

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CANADA

By the end of this month, Washington wants Ottawa to sign on to the new NAFTA deal that Mexico City and Washington agreed last month. If Ottawa refuses, US and Canadian economic…

New Zealand's 2016 budget will boost fiscal resilience

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NEW ZEALAND

This marks the eighth annual budget since Prime Minster John Key's National Party-led government took office in November 2008. New Zealand's fiscal position has strengthened…

Lebanese protest leaders will struggle for control

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LEBANON

On the previous day, an all-party meeting called to manage the fallout from earlier protests in mid-June that turned into sectarian clashes failed because it was boycotted by key…

EU-UK relations enter a decisive period

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EU/UK

The proposals are ambitious and bring both sides closer on some important issues, such as agrifood trade and customs paperwork. However, the proposals ignore UK demands to remove…

A ‘phase one’ UK-US trade deal is possible

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UK/US

UK-US trade talks.

Challenges for Norway’s premier will persist

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NORWAY

Among several factors, voters are disillusioned over persistent inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. The government’s image has also been damaged by its handling of a…

US Ireland lobby could stop US-UK free trade deal

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UNITED STATES

The communication is emblematic of the US Ireland political lobby and its concern about Brexit, Ireland and US-UK ties.