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Sport: Pacific Oceania sweep Iran at Fed Cup
Pacific Oceania have beaten Iran 3-0 in their latest tennis tie at the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group Two event in Thailand.
Palau plans substantial minimum wage hike
Palau's President Tommy Remengesau says he wants to more than double the minimum wage within a decade.
Sport: New faces given a chance in Oceania Fed Cup team
The captain of the Pacific Oceania Fed Cup tennis team says next month's tie in Thailand is an opportunity for some new faces to impress on the global stage.
Sport: Pacific Oceania targeting Fed Cup promotion
Pacific Oceania belive they're ready to take the next step and win promotion in next month's Fed Cup tennis tie in Thailand.
Drought hit Palau gets rain but not enough
Rain has fallen in Palau for the first time in months but it has not been enough to avert a serious water shortage.
Micronesia drought to get worse
Forecasters say a severe drought that has hit Micronesia is expected to worsen over the next few weeks.
Palau signs Energy Act into law
Palau has legislated for a new Energy Administration in an attempt to completely reshape the sector.
Palau questioned over human rights conventions
Palau will face its second United Nations human rights review in Geneva on Friday.
China dominates Palau tourism
The number of Chinese tourists in Palau doubled last year over 2014 and Chinese visitors now account for a majority.
Pacific leaders are concerned COP 21 will fall short
Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio
Palau pessimistic about COP 21 deal
The president of Palau, Tommy Remengesau, says the COP 21 agreement is going to fall short on what needs to be done to combat climate change.
Palau first PIC to ratify anti-illegal fishing pact
Palau has become the first Pacific island country to ratify an international agreement to combat illegal fishing.
Pacific food exporters face climate change challenges
Food and drink exporters from the Pacific say one of the greatest challenges they face is having to constantly adapt to and overcome the effects of climate change. Audio
Palau creates marine sanctuary the size of California
The government of Palau has approved the creation of a new marine sanctuary the size of California, that will be one of the world's largest protected areas of ocean.
Palau establishes diplomatic link with Cuba
Palau has established diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Forum Secretariat says meetings are still useful
The latest annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting has come and gone with mixed reviews over what has actually been achieved. Audio
Climate change cracks appear at Pacific Forum
While leaders have talked of solidarity, cracks have appeared at the Pacific Islands Forum over the subject of climate change. Audio
Micronesia learns climate speak
Countries in Micronesia are sharpening their negotiating skills ahead of the world climate change talks in Paris this December.
Former Palau vice president facing charges
A former vice president of Palau, Kerai Mariur, is facing serious criminal charges.
Palau president defends burning illegal fishing boats
Palau's President has defended his country's policy of burning foreign vessels caught illegally fishing in their waters, as his government hopes to send a message to poachers that Palau will not… Audio