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Tornado wreaks devastation in Oklahoma City

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Lisa Millar reports on the massive tornado that has struck part of Oklahoma City in the United States, killing dozens. The tornado was more than 3 kilometres wide with US media describing it as one of the most destructive tornados in recent history

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Catcha Group CEO on surviving tech bubble burst

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Patrick Grove, CEO of Catcha Group, talks about how he picked himself up after the tech bubble burst of late 2000 and 2001, which left him in two million dollars of debt in the wake of the NASDAQ crash. Within five years, Grove launched three online businesses and managed to take them to the IPO stage.

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Chinese Premier holds talks on territorial disputes with Indian counterpart

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has met his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh in New Delhi as part of his first foreign trip since taking office. Border tensions were expected to be discussed after Delhi alleged Chinese troops had intruded into Indian claimed territory in the Western Himalayas. Jim Middleton speaks with Raja Mohan, who heads the Strategic Studies Program at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi.

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Afghanistan seeking advice from Australian miners

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While many miners have been hesitant to enter Afghanistan, some Indian and Chinese companies are operating in the country, leading Afghanistan to seek advice from large commodity producing countries such as Australia. Jim Middleton discusses the issues with the Afghan Mines Minister Wahidullah Shahrani.

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Thai criminal syndicates running illegal dog trade

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Criminal syndicates in Thailand are rounding up thousands of dogs to feed the illegal dog meat trade. Dog meat is eaten by people in parts of Vietnam and China, and criminals are using Thailand as a hunting ground, targeting both stray and pet dogs.

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Boardroom diversity 'makes commercial sense'

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Despite increasing efforts to boost the numbers of women at CEO and boardrooms levels across Australia, change has been very slow.

Some say that business needs a push, and advocate that a quota system needs to be introduced.

But there are also concerns that quotas will result in tokenism.

Dr Lisa O'Brien is CEO of The Smith Family.

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Fukushima farmers return to decontaminated land

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Rice planting has begun for the first time in some decontaminated areas near Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, while the restocking of cattle and pigs has started in others.

ABC's North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy reports.

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Indonesian presidential contender pitches stronger economic growth

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One of the key contenders to be Indonesia's next president has signalled a protectionist stance as he fleshes out his policy platform.

Aburizal Bakrie is so far the only politician to announce his candidacy for next year's contest.

The business tycoon is pitching himself as the man who will make the changes needed to boost economic growth.

Part of his plan is to put the country's resources back in Indonesian hands.

Indonesia correspondent Helen Brown reports.

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Thousands attend anti-violence protest in PNG

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In Port Moresby, thousands of people have attended a rally demanding an end to violence against women.

Women bear the brunt of Papua New Guinea's growing crime problem.

And the PNG Government is moving towards the reintroduction of the death penalty.

PNG correspondent Liam Fox reports.

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Australian diplomat thinks US and China can share power in Pacific

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China and India's economic rise is tilting the global balance of power from West to East, highlighting the strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific. Jim Middleton speaks with Peter Varghese, the Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, who thinks the United States and China can share power in the region.

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New Vanuatu PM embarks on 68 point plan

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After his first 100 days in office, Vanuatu Prime Minister Moana Carcasses Kalosil is shaking up foreign affairs. He's tearing up a defence cooperation agreement with Indonesia, has told China to relocate a major aid project and is revoking the visas of a string of ambassadors.

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Australian Opposition Leader promises to get country out of deficit

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Australian Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has delivered his budget in reply speech in Canberra, promising to get Australia out of deficit and calling the current situation a "budget emergency". Mr Abbott says he would repeal the mining and carbon taxes and stop the flow of asylum seekers to Australia.

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'Papuan Voices' hoping to reach Australian audiences

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Beyond the fight for independence and allegations of abuse by the military, not much else is known about the Indonesian province of Papua.

But a group of filmmakers are hoping to change that by arming budding Papuan counterparts with the skills and technology, to tell the world about their stories, through their own eyes.

Their films are part of the 'Papuan Voices' series, that have just begun screening in Australia.

Girish Sawlani met some of the filmmakers during their visit to Melbourne.

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Security concerns over Japanese nuclear reprocessing plant

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The US has raised security concerns over a new Japanese nuclear fuel reprocessing plant capable of producing weapons grade plutonium.

ABC's North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy gets an exclusive look inside Japan's state-of-the-art nuclear fuel reprocessing plant which is about to open.

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Australian Treasurer defends foreign aid delay

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Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan has delivered his sixth budget, with an array of savings to counter a drop in tax revenue. One of the more notable cuts is a delay to some of the promised increases in foreign aid. Jim Middleton met with Wayne Swan.

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Indonesian Presidential candidate puts protectionism on the agenda

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Indonesian businessman and presidential candidate Aburizal Bakrie is pitching himself as the man needed to push economic growth. Yet at a recent public lecture, Mr Bakrie has articulated that Indonesia should adopt a protectionist stance.

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Analysis of business support in the Federal Budget

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John Lord, the chairman of Huawei Australia, looks at the lack of support for business both large and small in the Federal Budget and discusses the Australian telecommunications sector.

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Analysis of Australia's Federal Budget

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Chris Richardson, Chief Economist with Deloitte Access Economics, gives an analysis of Australia's Federal Budget.

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International climate hits Australian economy

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Is the international climate responsible for Australia's larger-than-expected deficit? Jim Middleton speaks with Chris Richardson, former employee at the Australian Treasury and Director of Deloitte Access Economics in Canberra.

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Australian budget delivers bigger deficit than forecast

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Australia's budget for 2013 has an $18bn deficit despite initial predictions of a surplus. Of the $44bn savings, Treasury is cutting $2bn from future aid funding, although the overall aid budget is increasing. Treasurer Wayne Swan is blaming the international climate for the economic downturn.

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Reality TV to send guests to Mars

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A Dutch company is calling for volunteers to be part of a televised reality show that aims to send them on a one-way mission to Mars. Almost 80 thousand aspiring explorers have applied, but many science commentators are sceptical about the projects price tag, and the ethics of sending people to another planet with no chance of return.

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Opera recreates Richard Nixon's visit to China

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More than 40 years ago Richard Nixon made a historical visit to China and met with Mao Zedong. One result was "Nixon in China", an opera created by American composer John Adams that is now considered a masterpiece.

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Australian Treasurer defends 'gradual pathway to surplus'

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Australia's Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan tells 7.30 the revenue writedown underpinning the budget was an unprecedented event in the nation's economy.

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MSG nations to discuss West Papua's membership bid

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Senior officials from the Melanesian Spearhead Group will hold talks in Port Vila to discuss West Papua's bid for membership.

The West Papua issue will take centre stage when the MSG's leaders from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu hold their annual meeting next month.

Pacific correspondent Sean Dorney reports the membership bid highlights the ongoing struggle by West Papua for independence from Indonesia.

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Extended interview: Samina Ahmed

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Voters defied Taliban threats and violence to vote in record numbers in their country's election at the weekend. Samina Ahmed is the South Asia Project Director for the International Crisis Group and says Nawaz Sharif won the vote because he appealed to voters on economic grounds.

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Australia delays increase to foreign aid

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The Australian Government has announced that it will delay a promised increase to foreign aid spending for the second time. Treasurer Wayne Swan flagged spending cuts due to a writedown in company tax revenue. Jim Middleton speaks with Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr.

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Julia Gillard wants closer ties with PNG

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has visited Papua New Guinea to meet with the country's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill. PNG is the second largest recipient of Australian aid, but Prime Minister Gillard said she wants the bilateral relationship to move well beyond aid.

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An upgrade for Surabaya's port

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Despite being overshadowed by Jakarta, the port city of Surabaya - the gateway to East Java - is undergoing a transformation.

There are plans for a new container terminal, but the infrastructure challenges posed by the region's growth still need to be overcome.

Indonesia Correspondent, Helen Brown reports.

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Virgin Group Chairman Sir Richard Branson talks to Business Today

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Business Today's Whitney Fitzsimmons caught up with British entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson in Sydney.

She asked him where Australian business should focus for growth beyond the mining boom.

Sir Richard was in Australia to make good on a bet he lost to the head of rival airline AirAsia, Tony Fernandes.

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Aussie cricketer inspiring Indian children

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Many young men in India and Australia share a common dream - to play cricket for their country.

In the poorest parts of India, even buying shoes to wear on the cricket pitch can be out of reach for some children.

In one small community, an Australian coach is doing his best to make sure everyone gets a shot at the big time.

India correspondent Stephanie March reports from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh.

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Mumbai film highlights violent ancient tradition

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The recent spate of violence against women in India has provoked huge protests and anger.

But instead of taking to the streets some Indians have chosen to speak up about the issue in different ways.

A director from Mumbai has just won a short film competition in Melbourne for his portrayal of the ancient Indian tradition of sacrificing widows, known as sati.

Kate Arnott reports.

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China takes modest steps into Middle East diplomacy

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China has taken a modest step into diplomacy in the Middle East, hosting back-to-back visits from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas.

But a meeting between the two leaders, which China had hoped to facilitate, did not happen.

It's a change of tack for China, which has long had a policy of non-interference but is now taking a more proactive stance in global politics.

China correspondent Huey Fern Tay reports from Beijing.

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Julia Gillard welcomed to PNG

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has arrived in Port Moresby to a red carpet welcome complete with singing, dancing and gunfire.

Colourful Huli Wigmen from PNG's Highlands beat drums, jumped and chanted as Ms Gillard stepped off the plane on her first visit to the country as Prime Minister.

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Finding opportunities in Asia's economic growth

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Asia's economic growth is providing many opportunities for Australian businesses.

Simon Palan speaks to Rohini Kappadath about how Australian companies can take advantage.

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A voice for PNG's young women

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Amanda Donigi is the editor of Stella Magazine, based in Papua New Guinea, which aims to give voice to women in the Pacific.

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Pakistan set for historic election

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Pakistan's federal elections mark the first time a democratically elected Government has served a full term. But many argue that the election won't fix the country's problems with corruption and security. Kesha West speaks with Professor Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan's former Finance Minister and veteran Pakistan Movement activist.

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China's Middle East peace proposal

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China's hosting of Israeli and Palestinian leaders shows Beijing is attempting to be seen as an active global player, according to Linda Jakobson, the East Asia Program Director at the Lowy Institute for International Policy.

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Philippines prepares for defining election

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Filipinos head to the polls on Monday in what could be a defining election for the country.

While the job of President isn't in contention in this mid-term vote, the result will be a report card on President Benigno Aquino, and point to possible successors.

But after a number of violent incidents during the campaign, the lead-up to the vote may be more important than who wins what seat.

Kesha West spoke to the President's Communications Secretary, Ricky Carandang.

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Captain to repair rescued fishermen's ship

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The captain of a ship that rescued two Kiribati fisherman missing at sea is planning to repair the damaged boat for the men.

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Malaysian Opposition leader refuses to concede

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Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim is refusing to concede the federal election, which saw Barisan Nasional retain power. Jim Middleton spoke to Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur.

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UMNO pressured to change despite victory

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The Malaysian Government only lost seven seats in the general election, but many observers say the momentum for change will continue. Editor of the Malaysian Insider website Jahabar Sadiq says UMNO will now be under pressure to drop it's race-based politics, and be forced to appoint new, youthful voices into its conservative ranks.

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Opposition to contest Malaysia election result

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Malaysian Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim says he will challenge the results of the country's election, after the ruling party was swept back into power.

Newsline's Jim Middleton reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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Newsline's Jim Middleton analyses the Malaysian election result

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Malaysia's ruling coalition has held onto power after fending off one of the strongest challenges in 50 years.

Jim Middleton gives us his analysis of the election result.

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Counting the cost of Indonesia's fuel subsidy

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Indonesia's president has stepped back again from making a change to the countries fuel subsidy, even though he says the cost to the state budget is neither healthy or safe.

It's predicted it will cost Indonesia $30 billion this year if nothing is done to reign in the use of subsidised fuel.

It's an issue that is dismaying Indonesia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has been lobbying for the fuel price to be raised and the money spent on much-needed infrastructure.

Indonesia correspondent Helen Brown speaks to Suryo Sulisto.

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Malaysia prepares for tightest election race

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Malaysia's election is expected to be one of the closest in the nation's history.

Jim Middleton speaks with Ben Suffian, the Program Director of the Merdeka Centre in Kuala Lumpur, an opinion research firm that's monitoring voting in the Malaysian elections.

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Barisan Nasional spends big to keep key seats

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The two key States of Sarawak and Sabah are crucial for both major parties leading up to Malaysia's election.

The eastern states have traditionally been a stronghold of the ruling coalition, but it's expected there will be a significant swing towards the opposition.

Liam Cochrane reports.

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Malaysia polls close amid electoral fraud claims

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Millions of Malaysians have voted in the most closely-fought election in their country's history.

As the ballots are counted, concerns remain that electoral fraud could influence the outcome of the vote.

There have been a number of reports that ink used to mark people's fingers to prevent them from voting twice can be easily washed off.

ABC's South-East Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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Youth vote could decide Malaysian election

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The Malaysian election will be very close and could come down to the youth vote, reports the Newsline's Jim Middleton in Kuala Lumpur.

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Government rallies supporters as Malaysia's opposition edges ahead

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New polling in Malaysia has put the Opposition slightly in front for the first time ahead of the country's general election on Sunday.

The election is seen as the first real chance of an opposition to topple the governing coalition that has ruled the country for more than sixty years.

The ABC's South-East Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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Ruling coalition woos Malaysian youth vote

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Official statistics show that more than 40 per cent of the Malaysian population is now aged under 40.

Khairy Jamaluddin, leader of the youth division of the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional and the largest governing party, UMNO, discusses the key issues for young people in Malaysia.

He's also the member of parliament for Rembau, southeast of Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysian opposition optimistic ahead of polls

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Malaysians will cast their votes on Sunday in what has been widely described as the closest ever election race.

Polling shows the opposition is running neck and neck with the government.

Radio Australia's Liam Cochrane is in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

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Vanuatu opposition slams relocation of china-funded centre

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The Opposition in Vanuatu has accused the new government of jeopardising the country's relationship with China.

The prime minister has announced that one of his aims in his first days in office is to relocate a convention centre that a Chinese construction company was about to build in Port Vila funded by China's aid program.

Sean Dorney reports from Port Vila.

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Imran Khan hoping to create 'political tsunami' in Pakistan

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Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in Pakistan's upcoming elections.

South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards caught up with Imran Khan at one of his rallies in Punjab province.

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Penang, a model case

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Penang was one of five states taken by the opposition in 2008 in a shock result that stripped the ruling Malaysian coalition of its two-thirds parliamentary majority. Now the opposition is using the state as a model for how it might govern Malaysia, reports South-East Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel.

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Background is the key in Johor

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The southern state of Johor is known as the "fortress" of Barisan Nasional support, but it is now under attack from the opposition. Liam Cochrane reports for Newsline that both leaders have campaigned there and race is playing a large part. Malays are expected to mostly support BN in Johor, whereas the Chinese are perhaps swinging to the opposition.

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Hope on the margins

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Malaysian opposition MP Nurl Izzah Anwar says the election is close but many seats are marginal so could swing to the opposition. She told Jim Middleton she has an "uphill battle" to retain her seat against a government minister. If she loses she won't leave politics, which her father, Anwar Ibrahim, has pledged to do.

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Malaysian media smiles on government

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The Centre for Independent Journalism in Malaysia has been studying media coverage of the Malaysian election campaign. Executive officer, Masjaliza Hamzah, said it found the government got much more mainstream media coverage than the opposition -- and, importantly, a lot more of the coverage of the government was positive.

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What can we expect from the final days of Malaysia's election campaign?

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The Malaysian-born presenter of Radio Australia's Asia Pacific program, Sen Lam, discusses the final days of campaigning ahead of Malaysia's poll.

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How are voters feeling ahead of Malaysia's landmark poll?

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While the Opposition looks to steal away votes in the Malaysian Government stronghold of Johor, many voters are sticking with what they know.

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Malaysia Votes - Election 2013

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Child rapes shock India

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After last year's horrific gang rape of a woman on a bus in New Delhi, now child sexual assault is attracting headlines in India. Stephanie March reports.

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Anwar claims surge of support

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How does Malaysian political contender Anwar Ibrahim rate his chances of winning when the nation votes at the weekend? He speaks to South-East Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel in Kuala Lumpur.

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On track in the Outback

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Children at a remote Aboriginal school in central Australia are running at top speed, as they play on a new exercise track. It is part of a project developed by former marathon champion Robert De Castella to bring the benefits of physical fitness to faraway communities.

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Social media creating a buzz in business

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There's been a lot of buzz about social media and how it can enhance business.

To find out how to use social media to track business performance, Whitney Fitzsimmons speaks to Jonathon Barouch.

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Malaysian electoral issues still unresolved: Bersih

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Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim, together with electoral reform campaigners, have accused the government of stacking the electoral roles with phantom voters who can't be properly traced.

Jim Middleton speaks with Ambiga Sreenevasan, the co-chair of Bersih, a group that campaigns for free and fair elections and electoral reform.

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Malaysian polls could create business uncertainty

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Polls in Malaysia are currently indicating a 50 per cent chance of a change of government this weekend, which could create uncertainty among the country's business community.

Jim Middleton speaks with James Chin, Professor of Political Science at Monash University's Malaysia campus.

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Tourism increasing despite high Aussie dollar

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Despite the government saying the high Australian dollar is part of the reason for the budget blackhole, tourism operators are noticing an increase in visitors.

Whitney Fitzsimmons caught up with managing director of Tourism Australia, Andrew McEvoy, and asked if the high Australian dollar was still an issue for the sector.

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Back Story: Asia Pacific presenter Sen Lam

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Sen Lam speaks to Back Story about his Asia Pacific program, which provides news and in-depth coverage of regional issues in Asia and the Pacific.

You can hear Sen's program each evening on Radio Australia and domestically on ABC Radio National and ABC NewsRadio.

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Queens of the Desert

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In Australia's Top End a small but very enthusiastic group has staged a Mardi Gras with a difference.

There's just one float and a few drag queens strutting their stuff.

Jano Gibson reports.

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Asian tourism to Australia on the rise

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Tourism has always been a major sector of the Australian economy.

Despite a drop off from European and US tourists, inbound travel from Asian nations - particularly China - is on the rise.

Whitney Fitzsimmons went to the Australian Tourism Exchange to find out more about the state of the sector.

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Nauru supreme court to hear asylum centre challenge

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The legality of Australia's asylum detention centre on Nauru is being challenged.

The case relates to ten asylum seekers who are facing "riot and wilful damage" charges.

Canberra correspondent Karen Barlow reports.

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Malaysia's Nurul Izzah Anwar fights to retain seat

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The daughter of Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has a big fight on her hands to retain her seat, when Malaysians go to the polls on May 5.

Nurul Izzah Anwar has claimed this election to be one of the dirtiest in history, but her opponent Nong Chik says everything is above board and the Opposition is fabricating stories.

Kate Arnott reports

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Sino-Australia trade talks a success

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Australia's recent official delegation to China has been hailed a success.

Despite this, moves to secure a free trade deal with China remain elusive, even after eight years of negotiation.

To discuss this in more details, Whitney Fitzsimmons speak to the federal trade minister, Doctor Craig Emerson.

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Doha hosts APEC trade talks

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Trade ministers were in talks in Indonesia at the weekend, trying to work out how to protect past progress while forging new agreements in the world's fastest growing economic region.

Helen Brown reports.

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Australia urged to help PNG fight tuberculosis

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While world war one created the Anzac spirit of mateship and sacrifice, it was World War II that engulfed the Asia-Pacific.

In that conflict, Australians served on many fronts and in many cases only survived thanks to the help of their neighbours.

That is particularly true when it comes to Papua New Guinea and the Kokoda campaign.

But has modern Australia forgotten those bonds and what it owes its closest neighbour?

Tim Costello, the head of World Vision Australia, is urging Australians to remember the past and do more to help its nearest neighbour, particularly in its fight against tuberculosis.

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China bird flu deaths puzzling authorities

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Taiwan has confirmed the first bird flu infection outside mainland China.

Health officials from the island say their first case is a 53-year-old man who had been working in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.

Chinese and international health experts continue to be puzzled by the latest strain of bird flu, which they describe as one of the most lethal they've seen so far.

China correspondent Huey Fern Tay reports from Beijing.

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School on the streets for Jakarta's poorest kids

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Every Sunday, about 100 of Jakarta's poorest kids join a school underneath a flyover of one of the city's highways.

Indonesia correspondent Helen Brown joins them and gets an up close and personal view of the enthusiasm and excitement for those taking part.

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China bird flu labelled most lethal yet

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Health experts are puzzled by the latest strain of bird flu in China, which they describe as the most lethal they have ever seen. Live poultry markets have been a major source of infections, but even after their closure more sporadic cases are expected.

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Bird flu could spark another pandemic

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There are fears that the bird flu in China could lead to another global pandemic. Greg Hoy speaks with Dr Alan Hampson, Chairman of the Influenza Specialist Group in Melbourne, and former Deputy Director of the World Health Organisation collaborating Centre for Reference & Research on Influenza in Melbourne.

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Human Rights Watch says ethnic cleansing continuing in Myanmar

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Human Rights Watch has slammed the European Union for lifting sanctions against Myanmar, saying ethnic cleansing is continuing in Rakhine State. Kesha West speaks with Phil Robertson, Asia Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch.

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Australian governor-general visits Papua New Guinea

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Australia's Governor-General has arrived in Papua New Guinea ahead of Anzac memorial services in the Pacific nation.

Quentin Bryce will meet with prominent local women, before going to the village of Kokoda to remember fallen soldiers for Anzac Day.

ABC's PNG correspondent Liam Fox reports.

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Massive quake rescue operation continues in China

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A massive rescue operation is continuing in China after the weekend's powerful earthquake.

The ABC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell reports from the quake disaster-zone, to find out how the survivors are coping.

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Second man arrested over New Delhi child rape

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Police in New Delhi have arrested a second man over the rape and torture of a five-year-old girl.

the ABC's South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards visits the New Delhi neighbourhood where a five-year-old girl was raped.

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Scavenging highlights Indian discrimination

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Manual scavenging has been outlawed in India for 20 years, but in some parts of the country the practice continues. The hazardous job is performed by the lowest group in India's discriminatory caste system, and advocates say its continued existence is holding India back from its constitutional obligation of equality.

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India increasing international business footprint

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Business and government in India are hoping 2013 will see a return of strong economic growth, with the Confederation of Indian Industry predicting GDP growth up to 6.4 per cent this year. But domestic issues have marred the nation's economic success, following several gang rapes that have dominated media attention. Catherine McGrath speaks with Biren Nanda, India's High Commissioner to Australia.

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China quake victims treated in makeshift hospital

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ABC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell reports from a makeshift hospital in Sichuan province where relief teams are struggling to rush supplies to earthquake victims.

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US troops land in Darwin

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About 200 US marines have arrived in Darwin for six months of training in Northern Australia.

It's part of the United States' push for a greater military presence in the Asia Pacific region.

Andrew Thompson reports

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South Koreans wary of North threats

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Many South Koreans are breathing a sigh of relief after the birthday of North Korea's eternal leader Kim Il-sung passed without a feared missile test or other provocative act.

But the apocalyptic threats from Kim Jong-un have sparked protests in South Korea. And while most people go about their business as normal, there are demands for the international community to punish Pyongyang.

Diplomacy grinds on. South Korea's president Park Guen-hye will travel to Washington next month for meetings with US president Barack Obama.

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Are China's non-performing loans reaching a tipping point?

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Shanghai-based independent economist Andy Xie discusses China's non-performing loans.

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China's economic downgrade

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Wang Lihuan, business reporter with International Channel Shanghai, discusses the response to downgrades of China's outlook by Fitch and Moody's.

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High Aussie dollar drives Hollywood away

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Australia was a popular filming location during the 1990s and 2000s due to cheap production costs, but the strength of the Australian dollar is driving international movie makers away. Kesha West speaks with Debra Richards, CEO of Ausfilm, which promotes Australia as a location to make films.

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Graffiti teaches Jakarta street kids

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A group of creative Jakarta volunteers are using graffiti to help teach street children who are missing out on regular school.

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Historic vote legalises gay marriage in NZ

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New Zealand has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region and the 13th in the world to legalise same-sex marriage.

The country's politicians made history, voting strongly in favour of a bill which could see gay couples marrying as early as August.

New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz reports.

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Saudi Arabia reform elevates women's status

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Saudi Arabia has taken steps towards political and social reform, with growing support for the rights of Saudi women. But critics argue there's a long way to go. Kesha West speaks with Samar Fatany, a Saudi Arabian journalist.

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Australia ignoring Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea may be Australia's closest neighbour, but the country is a "blind spot" for many Australians, according to one diplomat. Sean Dorney met with Ian Kemish, former Australian High Commissioner to PNG.

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Vigilance urged in the wake of Boston bombings

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The FBI has appealed for public help to track down those responsible for the Boston bombings.

The city remains on high alert as the painstaking investigations continue.

The twin blasts killed three people, including an 8-year-old boy, a 29-year-old American woman and a Chinese citizen.

More than 170 people were injured.

The US President Barack Obama has declared the attack terrorism and is warning people to remain vigilant.

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Market volatility and commodity movements

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Gavin Wendt from Mine Life magazine looks at how the latest economic data out of Japan, China, Europe and the United States is playing on the global commodity markets.

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Unification dream slips away

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Koreans have long had a desire to see the peninsular united again. But as relations worsen between Seoul and Pyongyang, more and more people want South Korea to remain independent. And now some are calling for nuclear weapons to ensure that remains the case. Jasper Kim is the CEO of the Asia Pacific Global Research Group and lecturer at Ewha University.

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Kim Jong Un's consolidated power

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North Korea's warmongering is proof that leader Kim Jong Un has stamped his authority on the country's powerful generals, according to Yonsei University international studies lecturer Jong Kun Choi.

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China's economic outlook

by australianetworknews 103 views

The latest data out of China comes on the heels of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's visit.

John Denton, CEO of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, was part of that delegation.

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