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Solomon MPs resign ahead of no-confidence vote

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:30:03 +1100

Several Solomon Island government backbenchers have reportedly left the coalition to side with the Opposition ahead of a no-confidence motion against the country's prime minister.

PNG slammed over citizenship offer to 'fugitive'

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:49:02 +1100

Members of Parliament in Papua New Guinea have criticised the government for granting citizenship to an Indonesian fugitive.

Fiji rights body condemns violence against inmates

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:34:58 +1100

A Fijian rights body is calling for greater transparency in the investigation of alleged violence against five inmates who escaped from Naboro Prison in September.

Fiji ginger, Malaysia pineapple imports under Australian scrutiny

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:33:08 +1100

Australian senate inquiries have begun examining the risks of allowing ginger from Fiji and pineapples from Malaysia to be imported into Australia.

FIFA extends bin Hammam ban

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:53:29 +1100

Football's world governing body has extended the temporary suspension of ex-Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam by 45 days.

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