Asia Pacific Program for 1 September 2011
Aust PM lashes out at High Court asylum seeker ruling
As the Australian government desperately works to salvage its asylum-seeker policy, embattled Prime Minister Julia Gillard has lashed out at the High Court for declaring constitutionally invalid her asylum seeker swap deal with Malaysia.
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Sir Michael Somare declares he's still PNG Prime Minister
Papua New Guinea's founding father Sir Michaeal Somare is own his way home from Singapore where he's been recovering from heart surgery over the past few months.
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Japanese PM's approach 'more combative': academic
Japan's new Prime Minister Yosh-ihiko Noda has only been in the job a few days but has reportedly already put neighbours China and South Korea on edge.
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China and Phils agree on need for South China sea code of conduct
China and the Philippines have agreed on the need for a code of conduct in the South China Sea.
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Vietnamese propaganda poster on display in Australia
An exhibition of Vietnamese propaganda posters has opened in the west Australian city of Perth.
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High Court scuttles Australia-Malaysia refugee swap deal
Australia's asylum seeker swap deal with Malaysia has been overturned by the High Court in Canberra.
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Malaysian Bar welcomes High Court decision
The Malaysian Bar Council has welcomed the Australian High Court judgment rejecting the refugee swap.
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Refugee lawyer victorious after court verdict
The Australian Immigration Minister's says High Court outcome is a deep disapppointment for the Australian government.
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Indonesian film pulled after protests
In Indonesia millions of Muslims are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Samoan opposition slams daylight savings
Samoans people may be used to change, after switching the side of the road they drive on and deciding to jump the dateline.
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