By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines MANILA,04 DECEMBER 2017 (PACNEWS)—There were emotional scenes Friday at a special meeting on tropical tuna in the lead up to next week’s Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). [restrict] Pacific nations including the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Tokelau put the case that they should not […]
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Vietnamese blue boats incursions raised anew at WCPFC
By Bernadette H. Carreon in Manila, Phillipines MANILA 04, DECEMBER 2017 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)– Illegal fishing by boats from Vietnam continues to be a problem in the Pacific, with New Caledonia and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) raising the issue anew at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). [restrict] New Caledonia’s representative Manuel […]
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Bounce for Australian PM as voters tire of leadership roundabout
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull received an unexpected boost from an opinion poll on Monday that showed voters want their leaders to govern for their full terms rather than the revolving door that has marked Australian politics. [restrict] Three sitting Australian prime ministers have been ousted by their own parties since […]
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South Korea, U.S. kick off largest air exercise amid North Korean warnings
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea and the United States launched their largest-ever joint aerial drills on Monday, officials said, a week after North Korea said it had tested its most advanced missile as part of a weapons program that has raised global tensions. [restrict] The annual U.S.-South Korean drill, called Vigilant Ace, will run until […]
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horoscope
Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) Out with the old and in with the new! That seems to be your mantra for the day, especially where your home is concerned. Your energy and motivation are high. If anyone can execute a complete one-day redecoration, you can. But even you can get hurt when trying to move a […]
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On Exercising
1 – My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She’s 97 now and we don’t know where in the world she is. 2 – The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. [restrict] 3 – I joined a health club last […]