pacific
Last refugee children in Pacific camp to be moved: Australia
World
February 3, 2019
Last refugee children in Pacific camp to be moved: Australia
The last remaining refugee children detained by Australia on the remote Pacific island of Nauru are being moved to…
New Caledonia votes on independence from France
World
November 4, 2018
New Caledonia votes on independence from France
The French Pacific islands of New Caledonia were voting Sunday on whether to become an independent nation, in a…
Pacific leaders seek US return to Paris climate pact
World
September 7, 2018
Pacific leaders seek US return to Paris climate pact
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Pacific island nations declared climate change to be their “single greatest threat”, urging Washington to return…
To counter China, West plans bigger footprint in Pacific: sources
World
August 29, 2018
To counter China, West plans bigger footprint in Pacific: sources
The United States, Australia, France and Britain will open new embassies in the Pacific, boost staffing levels, and engage…
Peru earthquake: Casualties reported after powerful quake hits south coast
World
January 15, 2018
Peru earthquake: Casualties reported after powerful quake hits south coast
A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of southern Peru, killing at least one person and injuring more than…
Pacific nation declares state of emergency over water shortage
Environment
October 3, 2011
Pacific nation declares state of emergency over water shortage
The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency due to a severe shortage of fresh…