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Stories

PNG's political crisis far from resolved

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:46:04 +1000

The fall-out continues in Port Moresby after this week's dramatic events which included the prime minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O'Neill's move to disband the anti-corruption squad: Task Force Sweep.

PNG PM O'Neill's closure of anti-corruption squad questioned

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:46:00 +1000

A former PNG acting National Court Judge Nemo Yalo is calling for the leaders in PNG to act responsibly and put the national interest ahead of their own personal interests and political aspirations.

Indonesian President's public relations boost for Bainimarama

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:45:55 +1000

The second summit of Fiji's "Pacific Island Development Forum" has begun, with guest of honour, Indonesia's President giving the opening address.

US to send 300 military advisors to Iraq

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:45:50 +1000

The United States is sending up to 300 military advisors to help Iraq stave off the insurgents who've been bearing down on the capital, Baghdad.

Concerns in parliament over Australian immigration bills

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:45:46 +1000

Australia's Parliamentary Human Rights committee has raised concerns about a series of bills proposed by Immigration Minister Scott Morrison.

Meth takes its toll in rural Victoria, Australia

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:45:41 +1000

The state Parliament in Victoria, Australia has finished public hearings into the highly-addictive drug methamphetamine.

Criminals prey on Japan's elderly

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:45:38 +1000

Each day, about thirty elderly people in Japan are being cheated of their live savings.

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