Asia Pacific Program for 5 April 2011
Japan releases radioactive water in emergency measure
Radiation monitoring has begun for schoolchildren in Japan as more emergency measures become necessary at the Fukushima nuclear powerplant.
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Detained artist Ai Weiwei's social media activism in China
The United States and leading EU nations have joined human rights groups, in calling for the release of reknown Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
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Thailand flood toll exceeds fifty
More than 50 people are confirmed dead in southern Thailand following heavy flooding.
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Fundamental change needed to prevent warming: Protestor
More than 2,000 delegates from almost 180 countries are meeting today
It's reported that Japan may review its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent in light of the nuclear crisis.
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Australian literacy skills stagnate
In Australia a new report has warned that a lack of basic reading, writing and maths skills among Australian workers is undermining Australia's competitiveness.
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FIFA takes control of Indonesian soccer
Football's international governing body FIFA has temporarily taken over running the game in Indonesia.
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