CANBERRA, 12 APRIL 2018 (SMH) — The Turnbull government minister responsible for the Pacific has sounded a new warning about foreign loans, suggesting unsustainable levels of debt risk destablising island nations on Australia’s doorstep. Wading into a fresh debate over China’s increasing influence in the South Pacific, International Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells said the Australian […]
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Marshalls court okays first US extradition request
MAJURO,12 APRIL 2018 (MARIANAS VARIETY/RNZ PACIFIC) — The first extradition request by the United States government for a Marshall Islander to stand trial in the United States was authorised on Wednesday by the High Court in Majuro. Marshall Islands Attorney General Filimon Manoni filed the extradition request with the High Court Tuesday, which followed approval […]
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Corruption will not be tolerated as cyclone recovery begins: Fiji PM
SUVA, 12 APRIL 2018 (FBC NEWS) —Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has warned government officials that corruption and abuse of authority will not be tolerated. In a briefing with the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) today , PM Bainimarama highlighted that in previous disasters corruption was evident. Bainimarama said in the wake of Tropical Cyclone […]
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Stocks run low on Kadavu after cyclone Keni
SUVA, 12 APRIL 2018 (FIJI TIMES) — A total of 8147 people on the island of Kadavu are in urgent need of food and water after Severe Tropical Cyclone Keni swept through the island, affecting all 75 villages on Tuesday. Divisional Commissioner Eastern Luke Moroivalu said they were aware of the need on the island […]
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Trump warns Russia missiles ‘coming’ after Syria attack
Washington (United States) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that “missiles will be coming” in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria, as the UN chief urged world powers to stop a face-off with Russia from spiraling out of control. With punitive US military action seemingly imminent, Russia scrambled to deflect blame […]
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One killed as landslide engulfs houses in Japan
Tokyo (AFP) – A man has been found dead and several people are missing after a landslide engulfed houses in southern Japan on Wednesday, local officials said. “A man’s body has been recovered” at the site of the landslide in a mountainous area of Nakatsu city, a municipal official said. Local officials said the body […]