Asia Pacific Program for 26 March 2012
North Korea steals limelight at Nuclear Security Summit
Even as the world leaders gather in Seoul for the second Nuclear Security Summit, including Australia's prime minister Julia Gillard, North Korea has again managed to steal the spotlight.
US military to compensate families who lost members in Afghan massacre
The US military has agreed to pay compensation to the families of the 16 Afghans who were killed earlier this month by a US soldier.
Pro-Beijing election sparks protests in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying has been elected the territory's new chief executive with a ringing endorsement by a pro-Beijing Election Committee.
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Australia pledges funds for Khmer Rouge trials
The Australian government has pledged $1.6 million towards the war crimes trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders, currently underway in Cambodia.
Tongans prepare for long farewell to King George Tupou V
Thousands of sombre Tongans, dressed in black, this afternoon lined the roads from the airport to the royal palace in Nukuu'alofa to pay their respects to King George Tupou the fifth.
Australia's Qantas ventures further into Asia
Australian airline Qantas is expanding its Asian network, announcing plans to launch Jetstar Hong Kong in partnership with China Eastern airlines.
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