Rabu, 25 Desember 2013

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Stories

Pope reaches out to non-believers to help bring peace

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:49:41 +1100

The conflict in South Sudan was among a long list of world trouble spots in the Pope's prayers this Christmas.

Aceh, nine years on after the 2004 tsunami

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:49:28 +1100

On this day nine years ago Aceh Province in Indonesia was hit by a wave so large and so powerful it killed 170 thousand people.

Australia cuts PNG funding for medicines due to concerns about contracts

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:49:21 +1100

Australia has withdrawn funding for a A$38 million program that supplies medicine to Papua New Guinean health centres due to concerns about the way PNG has awarded contracts.

China continues investigation into faulty Hepatitis B vaccines

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:49:09 +1100

Chinese drug authorities are continuing their investigations following the death of seven babies after being vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Australian researchers hope DNA sequencing will reduce genetic risks

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:49:04 +1100

A team of Australian researchers is hoping their detective work in examining DNA sequencing will help in the treatment of familial bowel cancer.

Pacific gets its first listing on UNESCO Memory of the World register

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:48:49 +1100

In 2013, Pacific culture made its mark on the international stage with its first inscription on UNESCO's Memory of the World register.

Australia aiming for Ashes clean sweep

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:48:39 +1100

Australia may have already reclaimed the Ashes but both sides say there is still plenty to play for in the 4th Test which begins in Melbourne today.

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