Asia Pacific Program for 21 December 2011
China's police budget exceeds total spending on military
Protests in two towns in China have been called off for now after authorities promised some concessions.
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Global leaders follow developments in Pyongyang
Despite his youth and meagre career credentials North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un is said to have secured a solid power base in both the ruling communist party and the military.
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Political fight in PNG may not be over
After a week of politcal turmoil and conflict in Papua new Guinea, Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has claimed victory in the fight for control agains Sir Michael Somare.
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Honour killing on the rise in Pakistan
Pakistan's Human Rights Commission says in the first 9 months of this year, at least 675 women and girls were killed in the name of honour.
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Australia to expand guest workers scheme
A program which allows people from the Pacific and East Timor to work for a limited period mainly in Australia's horticultural industry is to be expanded.
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