Asia Pacific Program for 17 January 2011
Australia, Afghan refugee forced return deal
A new agreement between Australia and Afghanistan paves the way for the first forced return of Afghans who are deemed not to be refugees.
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Sri Lanka floods unearth UXOs
The United Nations has warned that severe flooding in Sri Lanka has uncovered unexploded mines from the country's decades long civil war.
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Norfolk Island braces for Cyclone Zelia
Norfolk Island is bracing for the impact of its second cyclone in a week - Tropical Cyclone Zelia is expected to either directly hit the island or pass by it very closely some time early on Tuesday morning.
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Floods in Fiji prompt health warning
Fiji is urging people to take precautions against disease during the wet season, particularly because Fiji is often affected by cyclones in other Pacific islands.
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Philippines victims to get Marcos payout
Victims of rights abuses under the Philippines former dictator Ferdinand Marcos say they will pursue further action after an American court awarded US$7.5 million compensation to some victims.
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India struggles with Cricket World Cup deadline
India is in danger of another embarrassing build up to a major sporting event - just a month before the cricket world cup starts.
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