Asia Pacific Program for 23 June 2011
Japan facing fiscal and political crisis
Japan's parliament has extended its current session by 70 days as it tries to pass key legislation in the wake of the tsunami and nuclear crisis.
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US announces details of Afghanistan troop withdrawal
US President Barack Obama has announced details of the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Planned Australian broadband network clears key hurdle
Australia's plan to build a 35 billion dollar national broadband network has cleared one of its final hurdles.
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Palm oil labelling bill gets support opposition support
A bill that would require palm oil to be labelled in all Australian foods came a step closer to becoming law today.
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UN report calls for more midwives
Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are upgraded, according to a United Nations report.
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