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ASIA REVIEW 27 December 2013
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine angers China and South KoreaAustralia's foreign minister defends suspension of PNG health fundingBangladesh deploys more troops as Dhaka prepares for mass protest.
Efforts to fix IT skills crisis failing
Australia's information technology sector says a costly skills crisis is continuing despite efforts to fix it.
Diabetics left behind in natural disasters, says NGO
A group dedicated to distributing insulin in developing countries says diabetics are often the forgotten victims of natural disasters.
Festive mood in Tacloban despite typhoon devastation
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has refused to accept the resignation of his energy minister Jericho Petilla.
Antarctic expedition ship to be freed later today
Rescuers are expected to reach an expedition ship trapped in thick Antarctic ice later today.
Bangladesh deploys more troops as Dhaka prepares for mass protest
Thousands of troops have been deployed across Bangladesh as anti-government protestors prepare to march on the capital Dhaka.
Australia's foreign minister defends suspension of PNG health funding
The Australian Government says it will only agree to fund a multi-million dollar health program for PNG if there's a fair and transparent tender process.
Japan PM's Yasukuni Shrine visit angers China, South Korea
A visit to the controversial Yasukuni War Shrine by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has provoked an angry reaction from China and South Korea.
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