Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual donation to a controversial Tokyo war shrine Monday — the 71st anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II — but avoided visiting in an apparent nod to China and South Korea. Yasukuni Shrine honours millions of mostly Japanese war dead, as well as senior military and […]
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Thai police find more unexploded bombs following coordinated blasts
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai police over the weekend found and defused five explosive devices that had failed to detonate when an as yet unidentified group carried out a series of deadly bomb attacks on popular tourist spots late last week. Police said they had arrested one suspect following the bomb and arson attacks on Thursday […]
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Obama interrupting vacation to campaign for Clinton
EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Golf game, afternoons at the beach and … political campaigning? President Barack Obama is interrupting what so far has been a leisurely vacation to campaign and help raise money for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee. Obama has said there’s never been anyone more qualified than Clinton, who was his rival […]
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ADB President reiterates commitment to Palau development
KOROR, PALAU (11 August 2016) – Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao today met with the President of Palau, Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. and the Minister for Finance and ADB Governor, Elbuchel Sadang, to discuss the country’s infrastructure investment and economic reform efforts to support stronger tourism growth in the island nation. [restrict] In […]
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HOD slams NDPB in public hearing
Calling for an end to a moratorium and firing of the new NDPB CEO By: L.N. Reklai August 10, 2016 (Koror) A public hearing conducted by House of Delegates with National Development Bank of Palau (NDBP) Board of Directors and CEO, turned immediately into a slamming session, when Speaker of House Sabino Anastacio and Delegate […]
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First 2016 Presidential debate coming up
By: L.N. Reklai (Palau) The first presidential debate of this 2016 General Election will take place next Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Palau Community College Cafeteria starting at 7pm. [restrict} Hosted by Palau Media Council and Palau Community College, the debate will bring the presidential candidates to debate current issues that greatly affect Palau. The […]