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world BRIEFS
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
BOMB ACCIDENTLY FALLS ON BAGHDAD IRAQ – At least eight people have been killed after a “technical problem” caused a bomb to fall from an Iraqi military plane over Baghdad.
Toua disappointed with tally
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s weightlifting favourite Dika Toua was upset about her performance in the women’s 53kg category at the PNG Power Dome on Sunday.
Wini wins three gold medals
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Jenly Tegu Wini of Solomon Islands won all three gold medals in the women’s 58kg class in weightlifting at Port Moresby 2015 at the PNG Power Dome on Monday.
Greece says 'no' to austerity
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
ATHENS – Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has resigned, just hours after his government won victory in a bailout referendum which could splinter Europe.
Tunisia in state of emergency
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
TUNIS – Tunisia has declared a state of emergency, eight days after a gunman killed dozens of foreign tourists at a Mediterranean beach resort.
Uncertainty over Syrian artifacts
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PALMYRA – The Islamic State has released a photo purporting to show the destruction of artifacts a man attempted to smuggle out of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
No babies allowed off schedule
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
BEIJING – A credit union located in northern China has published a policy telling female employees they could not get pregnant outside of an “agreed schedule,” lest they face consequences.
Taking Games to new level
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – The Pacific Games Council (PGC) says it intends to push the Pacific Games to another level.
It was 'shallow advertorial'
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
AUCKLAND – The two page article in Forbes Custom is shallow and inaccurate, according to veteran Pacific journalist Michael Field.
Samoa's big day has come
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
Excitement at fever pitch as All Blacks arrive for historic test.
Lawyers voice concerns over Nauru
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
WELLINGTON – Lawyers in New Zealand and Australia are rallying over concerns about human rights and rule of law in Nauru.
Nauru situation worrying John Key
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the crisis that has enveloped Nauru is worrying and pressure will be applied to the island’s government this week.
Food exporters encouraged to tell their stories
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
AUCKLAND – Exporters from the Pacific have been told the stories behind their food, like traditional farming practices, is a valuable selling point in the New Zealand market.
Jailing of ex-police boss vindicates arrest order
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – The head of Papua New Guinea’s anti-corruption unit said the sentence handed down to the country’s former police commissioner is one of the highest ever for contempt.
Pohiva defends paid interview
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
Tonga’s leader happy with Forbes magazine article worth $150,000.
Solar-powered aircraft makes it to Hawai'i
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
KAPOLEI – Solar Impulse, the aeroplane that is powered only by the sun, has landed in Hawai‘i after making a historic 7200km flight across the Pacific from Japan.
Tonga celebrates King's coronation
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – Tonga’s King Tupou VI has been formally crowned before thousands of people including heads of state and dignitaries from around the world.
Coach's criticism of Games refuted
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Pacific Game organisers have hit back at criticism from the New Zealand under-23 football team that the Athletes’ Village in Port Moresby was not of an acceptable standard to live in.
FSM concedes 68 goals in two matches
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Fiji has recorded one of the biggest ever wins in international soccer with a 38-0 thrashing of Federated States of Micronesia at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Samoans up for the challenge
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional
APIA – A shock recall for Census Johnston is the main talking point of Manu Samoa’s 27-strong squad to take on the All Blacks in this week’s historic test match in Apia.
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