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Sanctions against Fiji score poorly on international scale
An international expert on the effectiveness of sanctions says on a global scale Fiji's case scores very poorly. Gary Hufbauer of the Washington-based Peterson Institute for International Economics…
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Unfinished business of PNG’s election grows
Results are still pending in two seats in Papua New Guinea's election, three weeks since the overall return of the writs.
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Protesters defy orders to leave central Bangkok
More than 50,000 protesters defied orders to leave the Thai capital's main shopping district on Sunday, despite threats of mass arrests.
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Is six weeks a long time to wait for a new government?
Six weeks after the elections, a government looks set to form on Monday - but is this a long wait by international standards?
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Opposition rally attacked with swords in Myanmar
An opposition rally in Myanmar has been attacked by men wielding knives and swords, just over a week before a historic election.
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French Polynesia challenge risks election annulment
A former French Polynesian president has lodged a complaint about a government-sponsored letter distributed last week which could nullify the results of the first round of the French presidential…
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Croatians vote for EU membership
Croatians have voted by two to one to join the European Union.
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French Polynesia's opposition gears up for top level talks amid political impasse
The leaders of French Polynesia's opposition. Gaston Flosse and Oscar Temaru, are to meet today ahead of talks the following day with President Gaston Tong Sang aimed at breaking the...
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Vanuatu chiefs say people disillusioned by MPs antics
The Secretary-General of Vanuatu's National Council of Chiefs, Selwyn Garu, says most ni-Vanuatu are disillusioned with the constant attempts by MPs to change government. This comes as the Prime…
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Divorce referendum being held
Malta is holding a referendum on whether to legalise divorce. The island is the only country in Europe that does not allow the practice.
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More than 200 candidates to contest Vanuatu general election
Vanatu's snap general election will field 219 candidates for the country's 52-member parliament. The electoral office says 52 candidates will be running on independent tickets. Our correspondent says…
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400% fee hike for PNG election candidates
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has announced that the nomination fee for candidates hoping to contest next year's election will be hiked by 400 percent.
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Fiji votes
The provisional results in Fiji's elections give the party representing Frank Bainimarama a strong lead,.
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Women election candidates in Kiribati more than double
The Chief Electoral Officer in Kiribati says the number of women contesting tomorrow's national elections has more than doubled compared to 2011.
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Govt denies opposition to deep sea drilling is growing
Energy Minister Simon Bridges, is rubbishing a claim by the Green Party that opposition is growing in New Zealand to deep-sea oil drilling.
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Iraq results indicate close race
Early results from the Iraqi parliamentary election on Sunday suggest a tight contest is developing between incumbent Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki and his main challenger, Ayad Allawi.
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Maori urged to vote this election
The Electoral Commission says it is important for Maori to vote in this election. Audio
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new front-runner for Republicans
There is a new front-runner in the Republican contest for the party's presidential nomination in the United States - former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
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Papua New Guinea elections may be extended again
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Sir Mekere Morauta, says the country's violent and chaotic election could be further extended despite the constitution. Sir Mereke says the government will soon…
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Vanuatu's largest political party endorses candidates for 2020 election
Vanuatu's largest political party has begun preparing for the 2020 elections endorsing 22 candidates at its recent congress on Ambrym.
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Police on high-alert in PNG's Eastern Highlands
Police in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands are on alert after a call for a by-election.
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Tapura poised to win Tahiti election
French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira is projected to win the territorial election.
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Confirmation Tonga MP has lost seat
Tonga's parliament has confirmed in a letter to Mateni Tapueluelu that he has lost his seat as a people's representative in Parliament.
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Haley quits US election, clears path for a Trump-Biden
Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley soundly in 14 of 15 Republican nominating contests.
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Law change on Maori representation urged
Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres says the provision of Maori seats on local councils should not be decided by a public vote.
