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PNG inquiry hears claims of Asian crime
As China signed multi-million dollar development deals with Papua New Guinea this week, the darker side of bilateral relations was on display with allegations of Asian-driven crime and corruption.
U.N. Climate Talks Hinge on Rich Nations
After two years of tough U.N. climate talks often pitting the world's rich against the poor, negotiators said Friday that a new global agreement now rode on industrial nations pledging profound emissions cuts at next month's conference in Copenhagen.
Wheelchair athlete prepares for Kokoda crawl
AUSTRALIAN wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley arrived in Papua New Guinea with a simple message ahead of his incredible crawl along the 96km Kokoda Track: Nothing worth doing is easy.
China seeks to boost economic, trade ties with Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang, during a recent visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, reached comprehensive agreements with the three countries' leaders on further enhancing bilateral economic and trade relations, Vice Commerce Minister Yi Xiaozhun said Thursday.
Chinese vice premier's three-nation tour in South Pacific fruitful
The vice foreign minister on Thursday hailed Vice Premier Li Keqiang 's official visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea as "very fruitful," calling it a major diplomatic activity of China with the South Pacific region.
Sinopec to buy LNG from ExxonMobil
China's second largest oil company, Sinopec Corp, yesterday signed its first purchase deal for liquefied natural gas with US oil major ExxonMobil, in a move to expand its share in the rapidly growing domestic gas market.
Oceania/Papua New Guinea - Youth place their talents and resources at the feet of Our Lady
In a country in which crime and juvenile delinquency have reached extremely high percentages, and where the press makes reference to the situation as a 'social emergency,' the Church has decided to 'invest in the youth,' placing the majority of their pastoral efforts in working with the youth.
China willing to explore potential for co-op with Papua New Guinea
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang is in Papua New Guinea continuing his three-nation tour.
Chinese vice premier arrives in Papua New Guinea for visit
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday arrived in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for an official visit to Papua New Guinea at the invitation of the Pacific island nation's government.
Mobile revolution finally reaches Pacific
The Pacific islands are the last frontier for mobile telecommunications but the arrival of Irish-owned Digicel Pacific in the past three years has brought about a revolution.
C of E investing in company accused of human rights abuses
A company in which the Church of England has a A 29 million shareholding will face allegations of human rights abuses and widespread environmental destruction as campaigners publish an - alternative report' into its activities today.
Sorcery bag amnesty ends infanticide war
WARRING tribes in Papua New Guinea are ending a 26-year-old battle that has claimed numerous lives and reportedly led tribeswomen to kill their newborn male babies in a desperate bid to stop the fighting.
Chinese vice premier leaves for three-nation tour
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang left here Thursday for an official visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
'Demon worshipper' kills family members
A DEMON worshipper killed four members of his family before killing himself on remote Misima Island in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay province, according to delayed reports reaching the capital Port Moresby.
Assault rifles seized at PNG airport
Papua New Guinea Customs officials have seized an assortment of deadly weapons from a passenger arriving in the country on a flight from the Philippines.
Some parents upset over proposed school zone changes
Parents in a couple of Henderson neighborhoods are bracing for a fight over proposals to rezone their children to different schools next fall.
Chinese vice premier to visit Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang will pay an official visit to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea from Oct.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Hosts 6,000 People for 'Breakfast on the Bridge'
NSW Premier Nathan Rees today confirmed the success of the first breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Homegrown: Pronto Software CEO, David Jackman
What is the 30-second pitch you give people on Pronto? David Jackman: We sell software to medium size and larger businesses that enables to them to compete well against their competitors.
Pacific Scoop: Pacific Women Face Highest Rates Of Violence In Th...
Women in the Pacific face some of the highest rates of physical and sexual violence in the world, but regional organisations are working hard to improve the situation.
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