Asia Pacific Program for 13 April 2012
North Korea rocket fail may lead to nuke test
China is urging for calm and restraint after North Korea's failed rocket launch drew strong condemnation from the United States and its allies.
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Australian Greens leader quits
One of Australia's most outspoken politicians, Bob Brown has resigned as leader of the Greens party, and will leave the Australian Senate in June.
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Burmese government and Kachin rebels still fighting
Britain has hinted at easing sanction against Burma...
China's growth rate slows
China's GDP has stalled in the first quarter of 2012, with the country's economy growing by 8.1%.
Cost of dementia set to rise in China
A new report on the prevelence of dementia is predicting a worldwide economic and fiscal disaster if more money isn't put towards dementia awareness, care, and research, particularly in developing countries.
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