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Philippines, PNG looking to fishing agreement

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:59:50 +1100

The Philippines government is tackling a decline in fish production by seeking agreements with neighbouring countries that have vast shorelines.

Solomon Islands emergency crews head to tsunami devastated villages

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:34:01 +1100

In Solomon Islands, emergency crews are on their way to the remote Santa Cruz islands after a tsunami caused serious damage to at least five villages.

The one metre high tsunami was triggered by a 8.0 magnitude earthquake and travelled half a kilometre inland.

World Vision says eight people have been killed and several are missing.

They estimate that 700 homes have been destroyed, with as many as 3500 people affected.

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