Asia Pacific Program for 16 November 2011
US Australia boost military alliance
United States President Barack Obama says his agreement with Prime Minister Julia Gillard to increase the US military presence in Australia is a show of commitment to the Asia Pacific.
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China unhappy at stronger US Australia military ties
There's been a swift response from Chinese officials to the strengthened military cooperation between Australia and the US.
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Thai cabinet moves closer to Thaksin amnesty
The Thai cabinet has endorsed a controversial amnesty decree, which if passed could pave the way for the return of fugitive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Solomons' PM election result in riots
The capital of Solomon Islands, Honiara, remains tense with police trying to contain protesters opposed to the election of the country's new Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo.
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China and ASEAN can work together, says secretary-general
The Secretary-General of the ASEAN says he's confident China and the grouping of Southeast Asian nations can work to resolve the long-standing dispute over the region.
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