Pacific researchers are being challenged to ensure their studies will contribute to Pacific communities and not just academic knowledge production. Massey University’s Pasifika Director Associate Professor Malakai Koloamatangi believes too much research involves people looking from the outside-in at Pacific communities, rather than from the inside-out. [restrict] “I’m concerned that research isn’t directly benefiting Pacific […]
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Australia: MH370 captain’s simulator had Indian Ocean route
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian officials confirmed on Thursday that data recovered from a home flight simulator owned by the captain of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 showed that someone had used the device to plot a course to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed. There has been confusion over […]
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The Man Who Tried To Assassinate Ronald Reagan Will Be Released After 35 Years
A federal judge ruled that John Hinckley Jr. is no longer a threat to himself or society. (BuzzFeedNews) -A federal judge ordered Wednesday that John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate former President Ronald Reagan and shot three people in 1981, be freed from psychiatric hospital care after 35 years of detainment. Hinckley, […]
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U.S. diplomatic strategy on South China Sea appears to founder
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In the lead-up to an international court ruling on China’s claims in the South China Sea this month, United States officials talked about rallying a coalition to impose “terrible” costs to Beijing’s international reputation if flouted the court’s decision. But just two weeks after the July 12 announcement by the Permanent Court […]
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Home Invader Who Murdered Petit Family Resentenced to Life in Prison, Spared Death Penalty
A Connecticut convict on death row for killing a mom and her two daughters during a violent 2007 home invasion has been resentenced to life in prison following a ruling that the death penalty is unconstitutional. [restrict] Joshua Komisarjevsky, 35, was resentenced to six consecutive life sentences without the possibility of release Tuesday, making him […]
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$5M soft loan for displaced and low cost housing signed
By: L.N. Reklai July 25, 2016 (Koror) $5 million dollars of low interest housing loan funds for displaced families, affordable housing and low income families, was implemented yesterday through a Subsidiary Loan Agreement signed by Palau national government and Palau Housing Authority. The loan was acquired by the national government from Mega International Commercial Bank […]