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Rebels in Indonesia's Papua shoot dead 8
AFP, Published on 04/03/2022
» Separatists in Indonesia's Papua province took responsibility Friday for the killing of eight technicians as they repaired a telecommunications mast in a remote area.
Indonesia dismisses UN experts' call to probe alleged abuses in Papua
Reuters, Published on 02/03/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesia has dismissed a call by United Nations human rights experts for independent investigations into reports of "shocking abuses" against indigenous Papuans, saying that the Southeast Asian nation has already tackled the accusations.
Queen cancels virtual audiences due to Covid
AFP, Published on 24/02/2022
» LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II cancelled two engagements on Thursday after she tested positive for coronavirus at the weekend, Buckingham Palace said.
At least 18 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua: police
AFP, Published on 25/01/2022
» SORONG (INDONESIA) - At least 18 people were killed during clashes between two groups at a club in the town of Sorong in Indonesia's West Papua province, police said Tuesday, with most dying after the night spot caught fire in the violence.
At least 18 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua
AFP, Published on 25/01/2022
» At least 18 people were killed during clashes between two groups at a club in the town of Sorong in Indonesia's West Papua province, police said Tuesday, with most dying after the nightspot caught fire in the violence.
Tongans continue cleanup after massive eruption
Published on 22/01/2022
» Tongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island’s capital on Saturday, as the cleanup continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.
First death in Tonga volcano blast as nation remains cut off
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» SYDNEY - The first death from a massive underwater volcanic blast near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has been confirmed, as the extent of the damage remained unknown Monday.
Adieu Prince Philip and Desmond Tutu: 2021's notable deaths
AFP, Published on 28/12/2021
» PARIS: From Britain's Prince Philip to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu, here are some of the most notable deaths of 2021.
New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third referendum
AFP, Published on 12/12/2021
» NOUMEA - Residents of the Pacific territory of New Caledonia voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to remain part of France in a third referendum that was boycotted by pro-independence groups, reports say.
New Caledonia holds tense final vote on independence from France
AFP, Published on 12/12/2021
» NOUMEA - France's nickel-rich Pacific territory of New Caledonia voted on Sunday in a third and final referendum on independence -- with some of those wanting to break free demanding a boycott because they say the Covid pandemic is preventing a fair ballot.