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East Timor to open museum showcasing history of resistance

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:18 +1000

This week, a new museum will open to the public in East Timor, showing the history of the resistance movement against the Portuguese, Japanese and Indonesians that led to independence.

PNG back in crisis, ahead of national elections

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:18 +1000

Despite the issuing of writs to hold its national elections last week, Papua New Guinea's parliament is expected to meet tomorrow, to discuss a High Court finding that the government of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill was appointed illegally.

Burma's Rohingyas vulnerable to abuse at home and abroad

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:18 +1000

Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will address an International Labour Organization conference in Geneva next month, on her first trip outside Burma, in 24 years.

Uncertain role in Sri Lanka for former military chief Fonseka

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:18 +1000

After spending nearly two years in prison, Sri Lanka's former army chief Sarath Fonseka has been freed after being pardoned by president Mahinda Rajapakse.

Tycoon politician wants to help Indonesia's poor as President

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:03 +1000

Golkar's candidate for Indonesia's next Presidential election says he's driven by a need to help the country's poor.

Australia and Malaysia's Free Trade Agreement

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:03 +1000

After seven years of negotiation, Australia and Malaysia have finally signed an historic Free Trade Agreement.

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