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  1. 65 leaders to attend climate summitRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | South Asian Media Net

    ... as refugees in some corner of the world. After concluding the Vulnerable-14 summit held in Maldives, President of Kiribati Anote Tong said that even though they will not get 100% success at the climate summit, at least 90% success is expected. The ...

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    Related Topix: Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, World News, Asia, Maldives

  2. Jessica Watson: Tacking to round Kirimati - turning toward Cape Horn soonRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 19 | Examiner.com

    ... island in the Line Island group and expect to be around early Monday morning. As part of the Republic of Kiribati, this island is the first inhabited place on earth to experience a new year with a time zone that is the farthest ahead of all others ...

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  3. In Kiribati, a way of life is being washed away

    Friday Nov 20 | The Age

    ... remains. There is no shortage of them in Tebunginako, a tiny village on an outer island of the Pacific republic of Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas). Over the past 40 years the villagers have seen the sea rise, storm surges become more frequent and ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Life, Fruits, Food, Global Warming

  4. Nigeria: Developing Countries Challenge West, China on ClimateRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | AllAfrica.com

    ... leadership by shifting from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Delegates at the summit include President Tong of Kiribati, as well as foreign and environment ministers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania, and representatives ...

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    Related Topix: Maldives, World News, Asia, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Oceania, Atone Tong

  5. New routes launched during the last week

    Friday Nov 13 | Anna.aero

    ... we're offering low fares and Alaska Airlines Vacations packages that make Hawaii travel even more affordable." Air Kiribati gets its first ever mention in anna.aero thanks to the launch of international services from Tarawa (TRW) to Nadi (NAN) in ...

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    Related Topix: Europe, Finland, World News, Travel, Finland Travel, Uusimaa, Finland, Helsinki, Finland, Kahului, HI, Hawaii Travel, Oceania

  6. Delhi blocks toxic US ship: Will Dhaka woke up?Read the original story

    Thursday Nov 12 | The New Nation

    ... arrived in Indian waters for scrapping on 8 October 2009 with papers saying its flag was that of the Republic of Kiribati and that it was owned by Platinum Investment Services of Monrovia, Liberia. But BAN received official confirmation from the ...

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    Related Topix: World News, India, New Delhi, India, Haryana, India, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Marketing, Oceania

  7. India bars entry of former S.S. IndependenceRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 10 | Marine Log

    ... arrived in Indian waters for scrapping on October 8, 2009 with papers saying its flag was that of the Republic of Kiribati and that it was owned by Platinum Investment Services of Monrovia, Liberia. BAN says that it has received official ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Liberia, Africa

  8. Maldives opens Climate Vulnerable Forum with appeal for carbon neutralityRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 10 | Matangi Tonga

    ... shifting from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Delegates at the Climate Vulnerable Forum include President Tong of Kiribati, as well as foreign and environment ministers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania, and representatives ...

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    Related Topix: Maldives, World News, Asia, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Oceania, Atone Tong

  9. Male calls for carbon neutralityRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | South Asian Media Net

    ... we now know to be wrong,a Lynas added. Delegates at the Climate Vulnerable Forum include President Tong of Kiribati, as well as foreign and environment ministers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania, and representatives from ...

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    Related Topix: Maldives, World News, Asia, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy

  10. Vulnerable nations seek common climate standRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | People's Daily Online

    ... speak .. We will not die quietly," said the president of the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago. President Anote Tong of Kiribati, foreign and environment ministers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as representatives ...

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    Related Topix: Maldives, World News, Asia, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy

  11. Maldives urges small states to turn 'carbon neutral'Read the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 9 | Gulf Times

    President of Kiribati Anote Tong meets Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed at the President's Office on Sunday The Maldives, which is one of the nations most vulnerable to rising sea levels, yesterday asked fellow endangered states to go carbon neutral and lead a drive to reduce global warming.

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    Related Topix: Travel, Maldives, World News, Asia, Maldives Travel, Oceania, Global Warming, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy

  12. Maldives opens Climate Vulnerable Forum

    Monday Nov 9 | The New Nation

    ... President's office of the Maldives yesterday. Delegates at the Climate Vulnerable Forum include President Tong of Kiribati, as well as foreign and environment ministers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania, and representatives ...

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    Related Topix: Maldives, World News, Asia, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Atone Tong, Oceania

  13. BriefsRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | Fiji Times

    ... no arrest has been made in the killing of a mother who was strangled and burnt at Toorak in Suva. First flight AIR Kiribati's inaugural flight from Tarawa to Nadi touched down yesterday with 45 passengers and crew on board. The airline has ...

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Suva, Fiji, World News, Fiji, Fiji, Fiji, Oceania, Lautoka, Fiji

  14. BriefsRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Fiji Times

    ... transferred to Lautoka then to the CWM. Investigation are continuing. No one has been charged. Inaugural flight AIR Kiribati has contracted Our Airline to initially provide a weekly service from Tarawa to Nadi and return. Our Airline will commence ...

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    Related Topix: Lautoka, Fiji, Fiji, Fiji, Fiji, Oceania

  15. No radioactive material found on ship at AlangRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | The Hindu

    ... detailed discussion and inspection. Though it was a ship of U.S. origin, it was last registered at the Republic of Kiribati in September 2009 and the last port was Dubai. Allegations on issues related to violation of the Orders of the U.S. ...

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  16. Amelia Earhart mystery still holds our attention

    Oct 23, 2009 | Examiner.com

    ... "Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan landed, and eventually died, on Gardner Island, now Nikumaroro in the Republic of Kiribati. Archival research and nine expeditions have uncovered a compelling body of supporting evidence. Archaeological excavations ...

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    Related Topix: Amelia, Prison, Oceania, World News, US Military, US Navy, Air Force Academy, CO

  17. Pacific region sends out call for 350 'Int'l Day of Climate Change Action'

    Oct 23, 2009 | Saipan Tribune

    ... Day of Climate Action today, Oct. 24. In the last 24 hours, events from the Federated States of Micronesia and Kiribati have been registered with www.350.org, completing the entire list of Pacific countries. Pacific communities, many of whom are ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, Micronesia

  18. Fair a chance for teens to learn about culture

    Oct 12, 2009 | Guam Pacific Daily News

    ... Micronesian cultures. Delegations from as close as the Northern Mariana Islands to as far as the Republic of Kiribati, will make their way to Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park -- also known as Ypao Beach Park, on the weekend of Oct.16, 17, and 18 ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, Northern Mariana Islands, World News

  19. Islands on verge of extinction... President Tong of Kiribati

    Oct 9, 2009 | Newsday

    ... will feature the Heads of these States who are expected in Port-of-Spain in November. The 33 atolls that make up Kiribati - the former Gilbert Islands - occupy a vast area in the Pacific. They stretch nearly 4,000 km from east to west, more than ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Atone Tong, Europe, United Kingdom, China, Asia

  20. Marine protected areas sign partnershipRead the original story

    Oct 7, 2009 | Haleakala Times

    ... 300,000 square miles of marine habitat in the Pacific Ocean last week. President Anote Tong of the Republic of Kiribati signed an agreement with the U.S. that establishes a "sister site" relationship between the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News