New Caledonia votes against independence, but the narrowness of the margin suggests that there is plenty of life left in the issue.
Category: Referenda
Referendum preview: New Caledonia
A new nation in Oceania is unlikely to emerge just yet, but Sunday's vote in New Caledonia will be an important step towards deciding the territory's future.
Blasphemy in Ireland and Austria
Ireland strikes a blow for freedom of speech, despite an unfortunate precedent from the European Court of Human Rights.
Results roundup
Election news from the weekend from Brazil, Latvia, Cameroon, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Romania.
Self-determination in the Pacific
Despite its troubled history, New Caledonia next month looks set to vote to remain French.
No resolution in Macedonia
Macedonia's referendum fails by a long way to reach the required threshold, but the government promises to push ahead with its agreement with Greece.
Referendum preview: Macedonia
Macedonians vote on Sunday on whether to become North Macedonians, thereby appeasing Greece and opening the way to membership in the EU.
Mr Corbyn goes to Liverpool
Britain's Labour leader, much against his own inclinations, seems destined to lead the resistance to Brexit.
Still no way forward in Catalonia
Catalonia's fugitive independence leader is free again, but his cause is in as much disarray as ever.
Easter election roundup
Election news from around the world. This week: Costa Rica, Egypt, Sierra Leone and New Caledonia.
