Asia Pacific Program for 22 August 2011
High Court hears Malaysia refugee-swap challenge
Australia's High Court has agreed to allow the Human Rights Commission to intervene in the challenge to the government's refugee swap deal with Malaysia.
Anwar Ibrahim rejects charges
In Malaysia, the Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has made a statement in his sodomy trial, rejecting the charges against him as attempted character assassination.
More volatility for Asian stocks
Asian share markets closed on a low today among fears that the US is slipping back into recession.
Cut foreign aid to fund diplomacy: Lowy report
Australian politicians often speak about engaging more closely with Asia and the need to adapt to shifting global power balances.
AFL to be promoted in the Pacific
This year the AFL - or Australian Football League - International Cup competition, which started in 2002, has grown bigger than ever.
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