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Stories
Women candidates miss out in Vanuatu election
At this stage it's unlikely Vanuatu's Electoral Commission will be announcing any official results from this week's election until next week, but unofficial results indicate that none of the 10 women candidates who nominated will make to parliament.
New Papua police chief re-organises leadership
There's been a major shake-up in the structure of the Papuan police force, with 23 out of 29 police regency heads being replaced.
Asylum seekers in peaceful protest on Nauru
Australia's Department of Immigration has confirmed that a large number of detainees are refusing to eat at the asylum seekers camp on Nauru.
Guam bodybuilder strikes Pacific Games gold at last
More than a year after the closing ceremony, the last of the Gold medal presentations for the 2011 Pacific Games has taken place during a small private ceremony in Guam.
The Pacific's first police workshop on sexual offences
Sexual violence against women is a big issue of concern all around the region, with various campaigns and strategies in place to try and combat it.
Vanuatu expecting 'highly fragmented coalition'
Unofficial results from Vanuatu's national election have been pointing to prominent party leaders keeping their seats.
US cleans up after Hurricane Sandy
Two major airports have re-opened in the United States and a limited subway service will begin in New York on Thursday, as the clean up continues from floods and damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Australian MP accuses Labor of hypocrisy on migration
An Australian MP has launched a blistering attack on his old Labor Party colleagues, saying he won't support the government's decision to excise the mainland from Australia's migration zone.
New global framework on climate and health
A new global partnership has been announced at the annual Congress of the World Meteorological Organisation in Switzerland.
United States elections preview special: Northern Marianas
In the fourth in our series of special reports from American Pacific territories and protectorates preparing for the US elections next Tuesday, we hear from the Northern Marianas.
PNG's incorporated land groups still vulnerable to abuse
In March this year, Papua New Guinea introduced legislative changes aimed at stopping landowners from being ripped off by developers, and to make the whole process a lot more transparent.
Fiji language Bible sparks dispute
The first edition of the Christian Bible in Fiji's iTaukei language has run into trouble.
Arafura Games suspended pending government review
Australia's Northern Territory government has suspended the biennial Arafura Games, saying the event failed to meet objectives on engaging with Asia.
Guam strikes Pacific Games gold after drugs ban
More than a year after the closing ceremony at the Pacific Games in New Caledonia, Guam has been awarded its first and only gold medal.
Soccer: Guam girls prepare to tackle Asian rivals
The best young female soccer players in Guam are preparing to go head to head with teams from Chinese Taipai and Hong Kong, as they look to qualify for the finals of the Asian Under-16 championship.
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