Asia Pacific Program for 25 January 2011
India, Indonesia to cement more than trade ties
The Indonesian president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has received a ceremonial welcome at the start of a two day visit to India.
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UN chief forced to defend record on rights
Western governments and the United Nations secretary general are fending off criticism that they are failing to speak up on human rights.
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Solomons PM dismisses opposition moves
The Solomon Islands prime minister, Danny Philip, has dismissed plans by the opposition to petition the governor general to force parliament to sit.
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SKorean astronaut touches down in Australia
South Korea's first astronaut, Dr Soyeon Yi, is in Australia this week to take part in a five week International Space Education programme for students in Adelaide.
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Funds crisis threatens Asia vaccinations
A new global campaign is being launched in an effort to prevent millions of children dying from easily preventable diseases.
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