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6 hrs ago | The West Australian

APEC warned to fight protectionism

Asia-Pacific economies led by the United States and China opened annual talks Wednesday with calls to fight protectionism or risk reversing the region's "fragile" economic rebound.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Journal-Pioneer

Light Up Papua New Guinea

Rating: - not rated - Description: Light Up Papua New Guinea is a tribute to the first female Canadian soldier to be killed in combat.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Asia, Afghanistan

Scoop

International Parliamentarians for West Papua form...

The Launching Of The International Parliamentarians For West Papua - " PNG CHAPTER In light of the Launching of the International Parliamentarians for West Papua in London on 15th October 2008, of which I am a founding member, I am pleased to announce 05 November 2009 MEDIA STATEMENT In light of the Launching of the International Parliamentarians ...

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Mon Nov 09, 2009

ABS-CBN News

SE Asia peatland loss helps drive warming, scientists warn

Scientists pointed the finger on Wednesday at Southeast Asian countries for draining wetlands for palm oil and cheap timber production, warning the practice was stoking dangerous global warming.

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Related Topix: Global Warming, Oceania, World News

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Age

PNG inquiry hears claims of Asian crime

As China signed multi-million dollar development deals with Papua New Guinea this week, the darker side of bilateral relations was on display with allegations of Asian-driven crime and corruption.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Sat Nov 07, 2009

CBS News

U.N. Climate Talks Hinge on Rich Nations

After two years of tough U.N. climate talks often pitting the world's rich against the poor, negotiators said Friday that a new global agreement now rode on industrial nations pledging profound emissions cuts at next month's conference in Copenhagen.

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Related Topix: Global Warming, Oceania, World News, Nicolas Sarkozy, Europe, Angela Merkel, Germany

News.com.au

Wheelchair athlete prepares for Kokoda crawl

AUSTRALIAN wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley arrived in Papua New Guinea with a simple message ahead of his incredible crawl along the 96km Kokoda Track: Nothing worth doing is easy.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Fri Nov 06, 2009

People's Daily Online

China seeks to boost economic, trade ties with Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang, during a recent visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, reached comprehensive agreements with the three countries' leaders on further enhancing bilateral economic and trade relations, Vice Commerce Minister Yi Xiaozhun said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Li Keqiang

Thu Nov 05, 2009

People's Daily

Chinese vice premier's three-nation tour in South Pacific fruitful

The vice foreign minister on Thursday hailed Vice Premier Li Keqiang 's official visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea as "very fruitful," calling it a major diplomatic activity of China with the South Pacific region.

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Related Topix: Canada, Li Keqiang, Oceania, World News, Kevin Rudd

People's Daily Online

Sinopec to buy LNG from ExxonMobil

China's second largest oil company, Sinopec Corp, yesterday signed its first purchase deal for liquefied natural gas with US oil major ExxonMobil, in a move to expand its share in the rapidly growing domestic gas market.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, China

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Fides News

Oceania/Papua New Guinea - Youth place their talents and resources at the feet of Our Lady

In a country in which crime and juvenile delinquency have reached extremely high percentages, and where the press makes reference to the situation as a 'social emergency,' the Church has decided to 'invest in the youth,' placing the majority of their pastoral efforts in working with the youth.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

CCTV

China willing to explore potential for co-op with Papua New Guinea

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang is in Papua New Guinea continuing his three-nation tour.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Li Keqiang

Tue Nov 03, 2009

People's Daily Online

Chinese vice premier arrives in Papua New Guinea for visit

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday arrived in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for an official visit to Papua New Guinea at the invitation of the Pacific island nation's government.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, China, Asia

Sun Nov 01, 2009

ABS-CBN News

Mobile revolution finally reaches Pacific

The Pacific islands are the last frontier for mobile telecommunications but the arrival of Irish-owned Digicel Pacific in the past three years has brought about a revolution.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Solomon Islands

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Ekklesia Daily News

C of E investing in company accused of human rights abuses

A company in which the Church of England has a A 29 million shareholding will face allegations of human rights abuses and widespread environmental destruction as campaigners publish an - alternative report' into its activities today.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Religion, Christian

Thu Oct 29, 2009

News.com.au

Sorcery bag amnesty ends infanticide war

WARRING tribes in Papua New Guinea are ending a 26-year-old battle that has claimed numerous lives and reportedly led tribeswomen to kill their newborn male babies in a desperate bid to stop the fighting.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News,

Xinhuanet

Chinese vice premier leaves for three-nation tour

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang left here Thursday for an official visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Wed Oct 28, 2009

News.com.au

'Demon worshipper' kills family members

A DEMON worshipper killed four members of his family before killing himself on remote Misima Island in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay province, according to delayed reports reaching the capital Port Moresby.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Tue Oct 27, 2009

The Age

Assault rifles seized at PNG airport

Papua New Guinea Customs officials have seized an assortment of deadly weapons from a passenger arriving in the country on a flight from the Philippines.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News

Las Vegas Sun

Some parents upset over proposed school zone changes

Parents in a couple of Henderson neighborhoods are bracing for a fight over proposals to rezone their children to different schools next fall.

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Related Topix: Henderson, NV, Education Etc., World News, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Las Vegas, NV

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