Asia Pacific Program for 21 March 2011
Japan's huge task of rebuilding infrastructure and lives
Japan faces a massive task of reconstruction and recovery, but disaster planning expert, Edward Blakely says the nation's first point of business should be ending the crisis at its Fukushima nuclear plant.
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Japan disasters exact great human, social and political costs
The World Bank says it may take Japan five years to recover from the March 12 earthquake and tsunami disaster.
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PNG's Sir Michael Somare guilty of misconduct
The Leadership Tribunal in Papua New Guinea has found Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, guilty on the misconduct in office charges against him.
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Australia names new Ambassador to China
Australia has named its next Ambassador to China.
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Why Jimmy Choo wants his fabulous shoe company back
His shoes are coveted by chic women the world over and now, Malaysian-born Jimmy Choo wants his company back.
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