Department of Information accredited journalists are free to visit and report without restrictions SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, October 16, 2016) – The Government has lifted the remaining bans on individual foreign journalists wishing to visit and report on events in Fiji. [restrict] A Department of Information statement says any journalist is free to visit the […]
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Tuvalu MP claims nepotism after exclusion
A former prime minister of Tuvalu says he still considers himself a Member of Parliament, despite the Chief Justice declaring his seat vacant. Apisai Ielemia was convicted of corruption in June, but on appeal, a stand-in judge quashed the conviction and sentence. [restrict] But when he tried to return to parliament last month, the speaker […]
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Vietnam floods kill 25 as new typhoon approaches
Severe flooding in central Vietnam has killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes, officials said Monday, as the country braced for further destruction with a typhoon barrelling closer. Four people are still missing after the deluge, which destroyed or damaged more than 240,000 homes in several central provinces since Friday, the Natural […]
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Thai king’s death will not affect election timeline: media
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A general election will take place in Thailand next year as planned by the ruling junta, local media reported on Monday, while Thais grieved over the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died last week after seven decades on the throne. [restrict] The death of King Bhumibol, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, had […]
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Powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude strikes off PNG
(Reuters) – A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck off the coast of New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. There was no tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and there were no immediate reports of damage. [restrict] The USGS said the quake’s epicenter […]
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Crown shares dive as China detains high-roller chief
Sydney (AFP) – Shares in billionaire James Packer’s Crown Resorts plunged on Monday after 18 sales and marketing staff were detained in China, including an executive in charge of luring high-rollers to Australia. The gaming company’s stock fell 13.9 percent to close in Sydney at Aus$11.15. It followed news that three Australians were among those […]