What is most heartening is that the Kurdish initiative is not merely about responding to European Union pressure: it is a home-grown affair.

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While Apple is not responding to media requests, it may offer up information when politicians come calling.

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It was asleep as the smart phone revolution overtook the industry and is now suffering the consequences of not responding fast enough with enough horsepower.

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Responding to attacks from opponents - who say the plan is not feasible - Mr Jones claimed it was a "bold idea and we have the ambition and the determination to make it happen".

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