Asia Pacific Program for 3 February 2011
Yasi threatens Australian NT with floods
Tropical Cyclone Yasi dropped in strength from a category five storm soon after making landfall on Wednesday night, but as it continues to move inland and towards Australia's Northern Territory it threatens to bring floods to communities around Alice Springs.
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Banana price expected to rise in Australia
The price of bananas is set to skyrocket in Australia because - as expected - Cyclone Yasi wiped out much of the country's crops - and once again it's raising the question of whether or not the country should allow stocks to be imported.
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Indonesia admits illegal logging beyond control
Indonesia - the nation ranked the world's third largest greenhouse gas emitter and with some of the most endangered animals - has acknowledged it plays host to rampant illegal logging.
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Philippines separatist in fighting displaces locals
Thirteen people have been killed and thousands displaced in fighting between rival Muslim separatist groups in the southern Philippines - they have been fighting for weeks over a vital plot of land on Mindanao, which is rich in banana crops and oil.
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Lunar New Year takes hold in Japan and India
Chinese people across the world are marking the first day of the Lunar New Year - and in China, over a billion people are ushering in the Year Of The Rabbit with huge celebrations featuring traditional lion dances and fireworks and the passing of the ubiquitous valuable red packets.
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