Senin, 06 Januari 2014

Asia Pacific Email Update

Radio Australia - Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific brings you news and in-depth coverage of regional issues in Asia and the Pacific.

Join Sen Lam each morning, Monday to Friday, on Radio Australia.

Stories

Philippines Government confident of retrieving Marcos Fund

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:05:47 +1100

Human rights campaigners in the Philippines are disappointed over a decision by the Singapore Court of Appeal.

Australian government under pressure to act against Japanese whalers

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:05:42 +1100

International law experts warn Australia could open up a can of worms if it takes more legal action now against whalers.

China cracks down on ivory trade

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:05:29 +1100

Chinese authorities have publicly crushed over six tonnes of ivory, in what conservationists say is the first serious attempt by the government in Beijing to show that the nation is cracking down on the trade.

Fears that Bangladesh opposition is becoming radicalised

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:05:19 +1100

Bangladesh's weekend election has been labelled a farce and there are fears that it could ultimately strengthen the hand of extremist groups in the strife-torn country.

Obesity epidemic affecting developing countries most

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:05:08 +1100

Across the world more than one-third of people are obese or overweight - that's a staggering figure - but even worse is the news that the obesity epidemic is affecting people in developing countries the most.

Unsubscribe

How do I Unsubscribe?

Go to http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/email-updates/unsubscribe and follow the instructions on the page.

Legals

Please read our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

This service includes material from Agence France-Presse, APTN, Getty, Pacnews, Reuters and other agencies which is copyright and cannot be reproduced, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without written consent.