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  1. Eni calls Republican stand on ASPIRE shamefulRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Samoa News

    Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin [SN file photo] Congressman Faleomavaega Eni says it's shameful for his Republicans colleagues in the U.S. House to describe the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources and Employment legislation, or ASPIRE, as a "tuna bailout bill", instead of first listening to both sides of the debate.

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    Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Eni Faleomavaega, Democrat, Oceania, World News, American Samoa

  2. Eight dead in Samoa bus crashRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    At least eight people, including a baby have been killed, and a child lost her arm, in a bus crash on a narrow coastal road in Samoa.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, New Zealand

  3. ASPIRE statement from the Hudson InstituteRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Samoa News

    The following is the full text of the testimony offered on Nov. 4, 2009 before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Hearing on H.R. 3583, the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources and Employment Act by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, American Samoa

  4. Hudson Institute says Congress priced territory's labor too highRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Samoa News

    Hudson Institute's senior fellow Diana Furchtgott-Roth told a congressional panel last Wednesday that Congress priced American Samoa labor too high and suggested the territory be allowed to set its own wages to attract businesses.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, American Samoa, World News, Science / Technology, CPU

  5. Eight killed in Samoa bus crashRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Newstalk ZB

    Police in Samoa are hunting a bus driver who took off after he crashed and killed eight people.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News

  6. Monday Nov 9Read the original story

    Monday | Samoa News

    Retired Postmaster and Red Cross chairman Smitty McMoore died yesterday afternoon at the LBJ Medical Center in Fagaalu after a drowning incident that occurred while he and three other members of the American Samoa Red Cross Relief Foundation were SCUBA diving off the shores of Gataivai.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, American Samoa, UC Berkeley, California, Tsunami, Asian Tsunami Disaster

  7. Samoa determined to relieve the pain of tsunami-devastated islandsRead the original story w/Photo

    21 hrs ago | Guardian Unlimited

    Samoa will play their first international on Friday since a tsunami hit the South Pacific island at the end of September, wiping out entire villages and killing 123 people.

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  8. Tsunami kids to feel like KingsRead the original story w/Photo

    22 hrs ago | The New Zealand Herald

    Hundreds of eager helpers aged from 5 to 13 years packed more than 500 much needed desks and chairs ready to ship to tsunami-affected villages in Samoa.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News

  9. Robin Davey Says: Samoans will push Wales hard... againRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | South Wales Argus

    JUST when you think it might get easier for Wales after yet another setback against the All Blacks, don't you believe it for the next opponents in this autumn series are Samoa at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night.

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  10. Gatland set to make changesRead the original story

    Yesterday | BBC News

    WALES v SAMOA Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Date: 13 November Kick-off: 1930 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC TWO Wales & online, Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, plus radio commentary online Wales boss Warren Gatland hopes his side can bounce back Wales coach Warren Gatland is expected to name a much-changed side to face Samoa on Friday from the one ...

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  11. Samoa collision excites WilliamsRead the original story

    Yesterday | BBC Sports

    WALES v SAMOA Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Date: 13 November Kick-off: 1930 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC TWO Wales & online, Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, plus radio commentary online Williams relishes Samoa contest Wales wing Shane Williams is hoping to play against Samoa on Friday so he can "feel alive" by facing their fierce defence at the ...

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  12. American Samoa Music Artists return from the "I love Samoa tsunami relief concert"Read the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    American Samoa artista s Ekredible and RasMas. They just came back last week from a oe I love Samoaa tsunami relief concert that was held in Apia on Oct 31.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Tsunami, Asian Tsunami Disaster, American Samoa

  13. SSI & TED Divisions at ASCC Launch Educational Coloring BookRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Samoa News

    The ASCC Samoan Studies Institute recently released the educational coloring book "Samoa Anamua a which features contributions from archaeology instructor Dr.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, Archaeology, Anthropology, Science

  14. Six weeks on, organics has role in Samoa recovery

    Yesterday | Scoop

    Six weeks on from the devastating Samoa tsunami, Oxfam and its Samoan partner organisation, Women in Business, are helping affected families to rebuild their livelihoods through organic agriculture for niche export markets.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Agriculture, Science, Life, Food, Organic Food

  15. Sunday Nov 8Read the original story

    Sunday Nov 8 | Samoa News

    Apia, Samoa - The University of California, Berkeley, has signed an agreement with the Samoan government to isolate from an indigenous tree the gene for a promising anti-AIDS drug and to share any royalties from sale of a gene-derived drug with the people of Samoa.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, California, UC Berkeley, US News, US House of Representatives, Eni Faleomavaega, Democrat, American Samoa

  16. Shane predicts a Samoa crackerRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | This is Gwent

    WALES wona t be taking Samoa lightly in Friday nighta s clash at the Millennium Stadium, with Shane Williams predicting a real cracker.

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  17. Tulloch among eight deacons ordainedRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Jamaica Gleaner

    ... Gate of Heaven Church in Negril. Two other deacons, Fiavivini Etuale and Faranisisi Tuliatu from the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia, were also ordained. Lead by example In his address, Dufour urged the new deacons to lead by example so the lives of ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jamaica, Saint James, Jamaica, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

  18. Landmark agreement between Samoa and UC Berkeley could help search for AIDS cure

    Sunday | Samoa News

    The University of California, Berkeley, has signed an agreement with the Samoan government to isolate from an indigenous tree the gene for a promising anti-AIDS drug and to share any royalties from sale of a gene-derived drug with the people of Samoa.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, HIV/AIDS, World News, Health, UC Berkeley

  19. Aleapaga tsunami story: The Good Samaritan with only nails to give.Read the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Samoa News

    ... tsunami relief efforts and the many donors. To our Good Samaritan who donated some nails, fa'afetai tele! TSUNAMI SAMOA 09 FUNDS (TS09) Appeal will be sharing many stories of heroism and acts of kindness during and after the tsunami in Samoa. The ...

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    Related Topix: Travel, Oceania, Samoa Travel, World News, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  20. ASPIRE statement from the American Samoa Delegate to the U.S. Congress

    Friday Nov 6 | Samoa News

    The following is the full text of the testimony offered on Nov. 4, 2009 before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Hearing on H.R. 3583, the American Samoa Protection of Industry, Resources and Employment Act by Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, American Samoa Delegate to Congress.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, American Samoa, Lyons, GA