Rabu, 17 Juli 2013

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Opposition leader Rainsy poised to re-enter Cambodian politics

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:41:25 +1000

Cambodia's opposition leader Sam Rainsy is seeking legal advice about registering as a last-minute candidate in the July 28 elections.

China expands probe into international pharmaceutical firms

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:40:17 +1000

Chinese authorities are widening their investigation into bribery allegations involving pharmaceutical companies.

Japan and US review defence cooperation guidelines

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:39:47 +1000

For the first time in 15 years, the United States and Japan are reviewing their defence cooperation guidelines.

Australia questions UN Refugee Convention

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:39:25 +1000

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Government is looking at the effectiveness of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention as it considers how to adjust its asylum seeker policy.

Growing concern over sea cucumber stocks

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:39:22 +1000

Several Pacific Island countries have imposed bans on the export of sea cucumbers or beche-de-mer because the high demand for them in China has led to some species almost being wiped out.

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