Self-governing Cook Islands and Niue have exchanged their freedom in political association with New Zealand for dominated status under the United States.
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The US is formally establishing diplomatic relations with a pair of Pacific Island nations Monday, recognizing the Cook Islands and Niue for the first time.
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