Kamis, 07 Februari 2013

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Solomon Islands begins grim task of recovery on Santa Cruz

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:59 +1100

The grim task of combing through the wreckage on coastal areas of Santa Cruz in the Solomon Islands has begun, after Wednesday's earthquake-generated tsunami.

Premier of Temotu Province gives his account of tsunami

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:31 +1100

World Vision estimates that 700 houses have been damaged or destroyed, and more than 3,500 people have been affected on Santa Cruz.

Australia ready to send reconstruction aid to Solomon Islands

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:25 +1100

The Australian government is poised to provide supplies and reconstruction help to the earthquake-ravaged Solomon Islands.

Asia Pulp and Paper to stop logging natural forests

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:19 +1100

The announcement by the world's third largest pulp and paper company that it will stop logging natural forests has been cautiously welcomed by the conservation movement.

System fails child victims of abuse - HRW report on India

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:14 +1100

The case of a woman brutally raped and killed on a bus in New Delhi shocked and dismayed many in India and resulted the government adopting many of the recommendations of the Verma report, including tougher penalties for rape and the treatment of victims.

Intolerance growing as India's intellectuals fight for free speech

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:07 +1100

To India, where in recent weeks, writers, academics, actors and artists have come under attack from the political class and fringe parties, for criticising the established order.

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