Jumat, 26 Oktober 2012

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Nauru to charge Australia $1,000 a month visa per asylum seeker

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:32:39 +1100

The Nauru Government says it is committed to a 1000 dollar a month visa charge for asylum seekers sent to the island for processing by the Australian Government.

Australian army chief warns against defence cuts

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:32:33 +1100

With the Federal Budget under pressure, and defence cuts afoot, Australia's Chief of Army has used a speech in Canberra today to argue against cuts to troop numbers and activities.

Amnesty welcomes death penalty change in Malaysia

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:31:53 +1100

Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by the Malaysian government to review its application of the death penalty for drug offences.

Concerns in PNG over falling standards in higher education

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:31:18 +1100

Papua New Guinea's Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has presented a stark picture of how technical and higher education in PNG is failing.

FIFA promotes football and a healthier lifestyle in Asia

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:31:14 +1100

The international football association, FIFA has launched a health programme in Burma, to get young Burmese to play the beautiful game, and generally stay healthy.

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