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Fiji expels UN Labour delegation it invited
A delegation from the International Labour Organisation has been expelled from Fiji.
ACTU condemns ILO delegation expulsion from Fiji
Meanwhile, Australia's trade unions will be pressing the Labour government of Julia Gillard to make a statement condemning the Fiji interim government over the expulsion of the ILO delegation.
Nauru to open its courts to asylum seekers
The government of Nauru has ruled out accepting women and children asylum seekers until some modifications are made to the Australian detention centre on the island.
The Marshall Islands rewrite history
In Marshall Islands, a new history text book has been launched with much fanfare because it's the first history text book written from a Marshallese perspective.
The WHO strengthens its presence in the Solomon Islands
The United Nations World Health Organisation office in Solomon Islands has been upgraded to a full status Representative Office.
A leading Chinese politician to visit Fiji
China's top legislator, Wu Bangguo is due to arrive in Fiji tomorrow.
More Carterets Islanders settle on Bougainville
The salt water invasion of the Carterets Islands in Papua New Guinea, has forced another seven families to leave the islands to settle on the mainland of Bougainville.
East Timor may take climate refugees
The president of Kiribati, Anote Tong, has been awarded the 2012 Hillary Laureate for leadership for raising global awareness about the effects of climate change on Pacific Nations.
Man survives four months lost at sea
A man lost at sea for 15 weeks has been rescued in Marshall Islands.
Samoan cricket tournament hailed
The 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Eight is a cricket tournament is underway in Samoa, after the nation was approved by the International Cricket Council as the hosts.
US stimulus to promote investment
US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has likened new economic stimulus measures to a 'sugar high' but some economists argue it will lower long term interest rates and help proote investment.
Traditional methods helping preserve Fiji reefs
Coastal communities in Pacific Island nations depend on coral reefs for their livelihoods and in Fiji, the Government is aiming to protect 30% of their coral reef and other marine areas by 2020.
Big welcome for New Zealand's champion shot-putter
Valerie Adams, the New Zealand shot putter who won silver in London but was then upgraded to gold after the winner from Belarus failed a drug test, will be presented with her gold medal in a ceremony in Auckland.
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