Asia Pacific Program for 3 August 2011
Egypt's full attention on historic Mubarak trial
First to Egypt, where eight months after an uprising ended his 30-year-rule, former President Hosni Mubarak a few hours ago, faced court, charged with corruption and ordering the killing of protestors.
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Japan's multi-billion dollar plan to move beyond Fukushima
Japan's government has passed into law a multi-billion dollar plan to compensate the victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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Trilateral talks in Islamabad on engaging the Afghan Taliban
To the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, where top US, Afghan and Pakistani officials are meeting to discuss Afghan peace and reconciliation.
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Malaysia deal aims to smash smugglers' 'business model'
The Australian government's Malaysia solution for asylum seekers is facing its first test, with a boat carrying 54 people, expected to arrive on Christmas Island tomorrow, Thursday.
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Malaysia refugee deal faces stern test, says Australian opposition
Australia's opposition says it's likely people smuggling syndicates will test the government's swap deal with Malaysia by attempting to sending more asylum seekers to Australia.
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Melbourne program helps end youth homelessness in city
There's solid evidence today of the success of a program to help young homeless people.
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