Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands look to China and the international community to lead in advancing its collective position to bring about change, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said in China. [restrict] In his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, O’Neill called on greater support to smaller nations combating extreme weather and extended the […]
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‘Monster’ El Niño subsides but impact on children set to worsen as disease, malnutrition spread – UNICEF
While the 2015-2016 El Niño – one of the strongest on record – has ended, its devastating impact on children is worsening, as hunger, malnutrition and disease continue to increase following the severe droughts and floods spawned by the event, a new report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed. [restrict] Making matters worse, […]
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Is MSG a strong or sick man of the Pacific?
By Sade Bimantara In almost one decade of its existence, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has shown its potential to be “the strong man of the South Pacific”. It is making the region more economically integrated while sustaining its Melanesian cultural identity. However, one issue threatens the Group’s core interests and imperils the whole MSG […]
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Beijing says should be no South China Sea talk at Asia-Europe summit
BEIJING (Reuters) – The South China Sea is not on the agenda and should not be discussed at a major summit between Asian and European leaders in Mongolia at the end of the week, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday. The Asia-Europe Meeting, or ASEM, will be the first important multilateral diplomatic gathering after […]
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Man charged for attempted murder of his wife
By: L.N. Reklai July 7, 2016 (Koror) Attorney General filed charges against Brian Eungel for attempted murder and assault of his wife, Shirley Nakamura. According to reports taken from the victim and the witnesses, Brian Eungel had strangled his wife with a metal chain and while doing so, kicked her about the body and knocked […]
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Jefferson gets jail time for driving accident
Special Prosecutor goes after drunk drivers By: L.N. Reklai July 5, 2015 (Koror) Court sentenced Merii C. Jefferson to 30 days in jail, a 2-year suspended sentence and 5-year probation as result of her driving recklessly while under the influence of alcohol on June 13, 2015 and causing serious injuries to three victims, (2 adults […]