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Stories
Australian Govt condemns "freedom flotilla"
Australia's Foreign Minister Bob Carr has sharply criticised what he calls a "fringe group of Australians" who have set sail for Indonesian Papua as part of what's been dubbed a "freedom flotilla" in support of Papuan independence.
NZ considering future of Bougainville police contingent
New Zealand says it's been asked to renew, and even step up its deployment of police on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville.
Bersih leader raises prospect of further street protests
The co-chair of Malaysia's Bersih movement Ambiga Sreenevasan says there'll be another street rally if the government ignores calls for reform.
Malaysia's Opposition eyes government MPs in marginal seats
Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak and the ruling UMNO face unprecedented pressure, as it counts down to its annual party elections in October.
Aust aid lobby calls on major parties to commit to world's poor
The current Australian election campaign - unusually - has been marked by a dearth of big spending commitments and general sweeteners for voters.
New Race Discrimination Commission to tackle cyber racism
Australia's new race discrimination commissioner starts in the job today and he's got his sights firmly set on tackling the modern face of racial prejudice.
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