SYDNEY (Reuters) – Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s coalition government lost its 29th straight Newspoll on Monday, putting the Australian leader in an increasingly precarious position as his party attempts to push planned corporate tax cuts through parliament. The result of the widely watched poll leaves Turnbull just one poll away from a symbolically significant 30th […]
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Philippine defense chief says China sea dispute still a challenge
MANILA (Reuters) – The territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea remained a security challenge despite an improvement in bilateral ties, the Philippine defense chief said on Monday as he accepted three maritime surveillance planes from Japan. Delfin Lorenzana, in a speech at a naval base south of the capital Manila, said the […]
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Japan’s Akie Abe ‘First Lady’ role now puts her in scandal’s spotlight
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s first lady, Akie Abe, once known mainly for embracing progressive causes that put her at odds with her conservative spouse, is now in the hot seat as doubts revive about a murky land sale to a nationalist school to which she had ties. The daughter of a confectionary magnate, Abe has […]
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Youth in Action
Around 30 young people from Ngchesar participated in Klis Dock Clean up on March 15, 2018 where they were able to collect a total of 54 gallon of trash composed of bottles, cans, and plastic bags. (Contributed Photo)
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Student Exhibit material
ME! ME! Students eagerly volunteered {restrict] to try out one of the exhibited materials during the celebration of the World Water Day yesterday at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC). (Photo by Rhealyn Callao Pojas) [/restrict]
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Leadership responds to Tiull crisis
Palau national leadership addressed the current displacement crisis at Tiull, Ngerbeched after the story of eviction notices broke out. At the leadership meeting on Wednesday, President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. reiterated that the displacement must be addressed by both State and national government. “Both must come to the table and work on solutions.” [restrict] He recommended […]