Asia Pacific Program for 16 January 2012
Former Burmese prisoner says wait and see on sanctions
A high profile political prisoner in Burma who was one of several hundred prisoners given an amnesty last week says western nations should wait to see what happens next before lifting sanctions.
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China upset at US sanctions on oil company
Beijing has hit out at Washington for imposing sanctions on a Chinese state-run oil firm for exporting petroleum products to Iran.
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Fiji's deposed PM comments on new restrictions
As Fiji continues to work on its image the interim goverment has lifted its Public Emergency Regulations.
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Taiwan election good news for relations with China
Taiwanese President Ma Ying Jeou has been re-elected for a second term at weekend elections.
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Pakistan PM held in contempt
In Pakistan ...
Philippines chief justice impeachment trial begins
An historic impeachment trial of Philippines' chief justice Renato Corona has begun.
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