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At least two dead in Solomons tsunami

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:31:22 +1100

Solomon Islands police have confirmed that at least two people died in a tsunami on the remote Santa Cruz islands on Wednesday afternoon.

At least five dead after South Pacific quake

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:27:13 +1100

A least five people have been reported dead after a major 8.0 earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands, triggering a small tsunami forcing thousands to flee to high ground.

Solomons quake triggers tsunami, destroys villages

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:37:43 +1100

Tsunami warnings for the South Pacific are cancelled hours after a large earthquake hits off the Solomon Islands, generating a tsunami and destroying three remote villages.

Kiribati to buy Fiji land amid rising sea levels

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:36:01 +1100

Kiribati has confirmed plans to buy land in Fiji to ensure food security for the island's population against the effects of climate change.

PNG opposition to challenge no-confidence immunity

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:20:14 +1100

Papua New Guinea's opposition has vowed to launch a legal challenge to a constitutional change which increases the grace period protecting a newly-elected Prime Minister from a no-confidence vote.

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