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COP27: Australia's level of commitment disappointing say Pacific NGOs
Pacific NGOs express disappointment with Australia's level of commitment towards action on climate change issues at COP27 in Egypt.
Updated at 11:14 am on 15 November 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 14
US probing Pacific economies; four missing in French Polynesia; and chess star up against it in Tonga
Updated at 3:15 pm on 14 November 2022
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After two losses PNG football team forced to withdraw from final game
The Papua New Guinea women's team was unable to complete its final fixture of the Pacific Four Nations football tournament being held in Canberra.
Updated at 2:16 pm on 14 November 2022
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Police break up West Papua rally with teargas, seven arrested
Seven students in West Papua have been arrested by police over protest action which included the flying of banned Morning Star flags.
Updated at 2:12 pm on 14 November 2022
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Dozen men accused of having sex with girl to face trial
Twelve men in French Polynesia have been ordered to stand trial accused of paying for sex with a 14-year-old prostitute.
Updated at 1:25 pm on 14 November 2022
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Noumea surgeon jailed for golf course killing released on health grounds
A senior surgeon in New Caledonia, jailed for 20 years for homicide this year, has been released from prison because of health problems.
Updated at 12:39 pm on 14 November 2022
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Pacific news and sport in brief for November 12
More than 800 covid cases in Tuvalu; Torres wants election debates in Marianas; and PNG suffer embarrassing football loss
Updated at 10:02 am on 14 November 2022
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UN review raises concerns about rights violations in West Papua
A United Nations human rights review has raised serious concerns about the ongoing political violence in West Papua.
Updated at 8:35 am on 14 November 2022
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COP27: Pacific activists call out Biden's climate champion claim
Pacific climate activists have challenged the United States' assertion at COP27 that it is a 'global climate leader'.
Updated at 8:10 am on 14 November 2022
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RLWC: Toa Samoa stun England in thriller to reach World Cup final
Toa Samoa stunned hosts England to reach the Rugby League World Cup final with a Golden Point victory in extra time after a thrilling semi-final had ended 26-26 on Saturday.
Updated at 9:59 am on 13 November 2022
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New platform gives insight into impact of climate crisis on Pacific people
A new platform to give world leaders a glimpse of the realities of climate-related issues in the Pacific has been launched at COP27 in Egypt.
Updated at 11:10 am on 12 November 2022
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Tonga
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga just before midnight local time, 211km from the capital Nuku'alofa.
Updated at 8:01 am on 12 November 2022
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Prasad's lawyers call Fiji police commissioner's actions unprecedented
The lawyers acting for the leader of Fiji's National Federation Party, Professor Biman Prasad, have revealed that he has been suing the husband of a woman who later made allegations against him.
Updated at 6:45 pm on 11 November 2022
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PNG governor threatens jail for slingshot users following 'explosion' in violence
The governor of a Papua New Guinea province is warning that a potential law amendment could result in people carrying wire slingshots receiving lengthy prison terms.
Updated at 6:04 pm on 11 November 2022
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Pacific Blue Line hopes more nations follow France's stance on deep sea mining
The Pacific Blue Line collective is hoping more nations will follow France's stance on deep sea mining.
Updated at 3:26 pm on 11 November 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 11
Ex-top official jailed; toilet roll restrictions in Vanautu women's prison; and new hospital promise for Guam
Updated at 2:25 pm on 11 November 2022
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Toa Samoa out for revenge against England in World Cup semi-final
Toa Samoa have "unfinished business" when they face England this weekend in the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup in London.
Updated at 2:08 pm on 11 November 2022
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Marianas governor Torres faces run off after narrow win
In the Northern Marianas, the incumbent Ralph Torres is facing a run-off to remain governor after narrowly topping yesterday's election.
Updated at 2:07 pm on 11 November 2022
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Sports news in brief for November 11
Cook Islands sign off with first win of World Cup The Cook Islands women's team has beaten France in the women's Rugby League World Cup. The Cooks won 26-18...
Updated at 12:04 pm on 11 November 2022
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Pacific urges IMO to "revolutionise" international shipping
Pacific nations are urging the UN body that regulates shipping to ramp up efforts to "revolutionise" the sector by urgently decarbonising international shipping.
Updated at 10:41 am on 11 November 2022
