Asia Pacific Program for 18 August 2011
Burma's diaspora cautious about regime's invitation to return
Members of the Burmese diaspora have responded cautiously to President Thein Sein's invitation to return home.
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Burmese refugees winners in Australia's people swap deal
The Australian government is under increasing pressure over its asylum seeker policies.
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Australian judges not surprised at Fiji allegations
Two Australian judges who have served in Fiji say they are not surprised by allegations of political interference in the legal system by the interim government.
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Tonga asks Australia for funds to ease debt crisis
A spokesman for the Tongan Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano says he's asked Australia for more development assistance to help with Tonga's debt crisis.
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Caste film causes uproar in India
A Bollywood film that's been banned in India's most populous state has stirred up emotions about the divisive issue of caste in the subcontinent.
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