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Fiji says 'miscommunication' to blame for ILO expulsion

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:27:49 +1000

The International Labour Organisation has strongly condemned the expulsion of its delegation to Fiji, saying the move will put the spotlight on Fiji's human rights record.

The UN agency had been invited by the interim government to investigate claims by local trade unions that workers' rights were being curtailed.

But the group was told to leave Fiji on Wednesday following "miscommunications" about its terms of reference.

Australian Senate votes down same-sex marriage bill

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:00:04 +1000

The Australian Senate has joined the House of Representatives in voting down legislation aimed at allowing same-sex couples to marry.

Palau chiefs declare violence a 'national crisis'

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:12:59 +1000

Palau's traditional chiefs have declared the increasing number of violent crimes in the country as a national crisis.

WHO steps up presence in Solomon Islands

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:14:23 +1000

The United Nations World Health Organisation office in Solomon Islands has been upgraded to a full status Representative Office.

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