Senin, 19 November 2012

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Cracks in ASEAN over South China sea dispute

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:36:27 +1100

Leaders of the 10-member ASEAN grouping have disagreed over the handling of maritime territorial disputes with China.

World Bank's stern warning on climate change inaction

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:36:21 +1100

The World Bank has issued a stern warning that without immediate action global temperatures could rise by four degrees this century with devastating consequences.

Lynas determined to proceed with rare earths processing plant

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:36:16 +1100

Members of a Malaysian group opposed to a rare earth processing plant being set up by the Australian company, Lynas, are in Australia to protest outside the company's annual general meeting in Sydney tomorrow.

Japanese voters resigned to lack of credible political alternatives

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:36:12 +1100

Japan goes to the polls on December 16th, after prime minister Yoshihiko Noda, under pressure from the opposition, dissolved parliament last Friday.

Cook Islands elders share traditional knowledge of native plants

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:36:05 +1100

A Cook Islands doctor says balancing the needs of pharmaceutical companies and the owners of traditional knowledge about the properties of local plants can work out well for all concerned.

Women, girls and children at risk, due to lack of toilets

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:35:57 +1100

Today is World Toilet Day.

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