Kamis, 01 November 2012

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UN reviews Sri Lanka's human rights record after the war

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:37:39 +1100

Human rights groups say the United Nations needs to hold Sri Lanka accountable for serious rights abuses, both during and after the civil war.

Indian anti-corruption activist Kiran Bedi speaks out

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:36:47 +1100

Last year, a 10-day hunger strike by Indian activist Anna Hazare brought hundreds of thousands of demonstrators into the streets of New Delhi to demand an end to the debilitating corruption in the country.

Benefits of Australia-Malaysia FTA questioned

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:36:43 +1100

The Australian Government has introduced to Parliament it's long awaited Free-Trade Agreement with Malaysia.

Asylum seeker detainees stage protest on Nauru island

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:36:38 +1100

There are now almost 400 asylum seekers on the Pacific island of Nauru, and the signs are that tensions are escalating.

Women candidates miss out in Vanuatu election

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:36:32 +1100

None of the ten women who contested the Vanuatu national election has succeeded in winning a seat in parliament.

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