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Sex crimes should be everyone’s concern. [restrict] Fijian Defense and National Security Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola says sexual offences are increasing which is a reflection of degraded values in our communities. “Rape increased by 5.2 percent, assault with intent to commit rape 300 percent, sexual assaults by a 116.7 percent, abduction of persons under 18 […]

North Korea said on Monday it had successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile to confirm the reliability of the late-stage guidance of the warhead, indicating further advances in the ability to hit U.S. targets. [restrict] The North’s KCNA news agency said leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test which also verified the functioning of the […]

In December 2014, self-styled Islamist Man Haron Monis held 18 people hostage inside a Lindt cafe in the city centre. [restrict] Heavily armed police stormed the building 17 hours later after Monis shot cafe manager Tori Johnson. Relatives of Mr Johnson and Katrina Dawson, who was also killed, said police had put their lives in […]

US President Donald Trump is visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories, as he continues his Middle East trip. [restrict] He flies in from Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, where he gave a speech to Arab and Muslim leaders at a summit. Mr Trump will hold talks with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders during the […]

Tuvalu’s Prime Minister, Enele Sosene Sopoaga was nominated by Fiji and supported by Marshall Islands to chair the 73rd UNESCAP Commission Session for a year, at a meeting in Bangkok last week. [restrict] A government statement released after the election said Tuvalu will utilise the opportunity to amplify the island nation’s call for regional co-operation […]