The Cook Islands Finance Minister Mark Brown says the Cook Islands has learnt to take a firm stand over the years to ensure aid projects meet the country’s needs. Mr Brown has described as “unfortunate”, comments by an Australian minister that China constructs “useless buildings” and “roads to nowhere” in the region and he says […]
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Christian churches in PNG ready to combat sorcery related violence
PORT MORESBY, 18 JANUARY 2018 (POST COURIER) — Christian Churches in Papua New Guinea have welcomed the call by the Prime Minister to assist in addressing the increase of sorcery-related violence in the country. [restrict] This was revealed by senior clergyman from various denominations affiliated with the Body of Christ (BOC). BOC deputy chairman Pastor […]
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Expert says major eruption in Papua New Guinea could be soon
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Seismic activity beneath a Papua New Guinea volcano could mean that a major eruption was imminent, a volcanologist said on Thursday. Thousands of people have been evacuated from islands surrounding Kadovar Island off the South Pacific nation’s north coast since a volcano there began erupting on Jan. 5, spouting ash. Flights […]
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Paul Ryan has the toughest job in Washington: Avoiding a government shutdown
Despite an all-Republican Washington, Congress faces challenges to keep the government open. That could hurt the GOP this fall. It’s not an easy time to be House Speaker Paul Ryan. The Republican Party is fractured over immigration, and its nominal leader, President Donald Trump, is sending mixed signals with offhand comments and unscheduled tweetstorms. Hyper-partisan […]
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Japanese news outlet mistakenly sends North Korean missile alert
A Japanese broadcaster on Tuesday erroneously sent a mobile app alert announcing that North Korea had launched a missile. NHK issued an apology minutes later and said the alert had been sent by mistake. [restrict] Residents of Hawaii received a similar alert on Saturday morning, also sent in error. A state Emergency Management Agency employee […]
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Australia lifesaving drone makes first rescue
Sydney (AFP) – A pair of Australian swimmers on Thursday became the first people to be rescued in the ocean by a drone when the aerial lifesaver dropped a safety device to distressed teens caught in rough seas. [restrict] Australia is leading the use of the technology in surf lifesaving, with dozens of drones being […]