Asia Pacific Program for 21 July 2011
IMF says China needs financial reform
China has been advised by the International Monetary Fund to undergo substantial financial reforms, to ensure its long term growth.
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Debate on media privacy laws heats up in Australia
The Australian opposition has accused the government of trying to bully local media organisations, in the wake of Britain's News of the World scandal.
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Thai-Cambodian troops yet to pullback from border
The International Court of Justice in the Hague on Monday ordered troops from both Thailand and Cambodia to immediately withdraw from disputed areas around the World Heritage-listed Preah Vihear temple.
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Fiji's Ratu Tevita denies allegations of assault
Former Fijian military officer Lieutenant Colonel Ratu Tevita Mara has denied allegations he was involved in attacks against Fijian civilians over a decade ago.
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Claims Japan consulate helps abduct Australian children
The Australian Government says it is committed to doing everything it can to return children who have been wrongfully taken from Australia.
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Call for tighter laws on Muslim polygamy in Malaysia
A study by the organisation Sisters in Islam in Malaysia has found that most Muslim men who have more than one wife cannot cope financially and emotionally.
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