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Trans Pacific trade deal favours US corporate agenda - NGOs

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:26:25 +1100

The United States has failed to convince Pacific-rim nations to sign up to a proposed free trade agreement, despite four days of talks.

Solomon Weathercoast reconciliation plan in action

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:26:19 +1100

More than a decade after violence errupted on Guadalcanal's Weathercoast in Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo will preside over a ceremony today that marks the start of a reconciliation process.

World pays tribute to Nelson Mandela at historic memorial service

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:26:05 +1100

United States President Barack Obama has led tributes to former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Australians flock to public screenings of Nelson Mandela service

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:25:53 +1100

As tens of thousands of South Africans joined world leaders to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela at his memorial in Johannesburg, crowds also gathered in the Australian city of Melbourne, where the service was screened live at Federation Square.

Former E Timor leader Ramos-Horta speaks out on Aus spying claims

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:25:46 +1100

The immediate past president of East Timor Jose Ramos Horta has condemned Australia for bugging Timorese Ministers and officials during negotiations over a massive oil and gas treaty in 2004.

Japan government faces voter backlash on new secrecy laws

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:25:41 +1100

Japan's new state secrets law have been described as "the largest threat to democracy" in the nation's post-war history.

Ageing Asia-Pacific to face dementia crisis

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:25:33 +1100

Leaders of rich countries - the so-called G-8 meet this week in Britain for a special summit on dementia.

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