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Indian government helpless as Maoist rebels abduct senior bureaucrat

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:35:12 +1000

Maoist rebels in India have abducted a senior bureaucrat from the central state of Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, killing his two security officers.

Mosque in central Sri Lanka targetted by hardline Sinhalese

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:10:24 +1000

Sri Lanka's Muslim community has accused radical Buddhists of trying to damage peaceful relations between the country's ethnic communities.

Asian economies warned against rising inequality

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:07:59 +1000

Asian economies have been warned against rising inequality, as growth is benefitting the elite much faster than it's helping the poor.

Philippines aims to become a casino mecca

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:06:54 +1000

Philippines aims to become a global entertainment centre and as part of that plan is the development of world class casinos to match if not rival those in Macau.

Lower than expected turnout for mass demo in PNG

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:06:11 +1000

Protesters today gathered outside Papua New Guinea's parliament, calling on the government to ensure the June election goes ahead as scheduled.

PNG dawn service to commemorate Aboriginal soldiers

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:04:52 +1000

The indigenous Australian soldiers who served and died in Papua New Guinea will be honoured with a traditional ceremony during Wednesday morning's Anzac Day Dawn Service in Port Moresby.

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