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Solomon Islands: Report Slams Australian-Led Intervention

The Australian government justified its intervention, which came within months of the invasion of Iraq, by labeling the Solomon Islands a "failed state" and a potential source of terrorism.
By Tony Iltis.


 

Protecting a Free Press Requires International Cooperation

Every year since 2004, the United Nations has refused to issue press credentials to journalists from Taiwan, rendering them unable to cover the annual meetings of the World Health Assembly. By Shieh Jhy-wey.


 

Morality and Ethics in Public Life: A Gandhian View

Corruption is rampant in India and now, without doubt, it is a matter of concern for all of us as it puts a question mark on the very existence of a respectable life and on our national character.
By Ravindra Kumar.


 

My Journey to Mount Everest

The Chinese government package, which supposedly included a travel permit and a ride on a government-approved bus sounded like a little too much supervision for my liking. I decided to find my own way. By Robert Vance.


 

Australia Grants Asylum to Iraqi Interpreters

In making the decision to withdraw from Iraq, Canberra was faced with the sticky logistical and human question of how to protect local Iraqis who had risked their lives by helping the Australian troops.
By Rich Bowden.


 

Australia: Rudd the Conqueror?

Under former Prime Minister John Howard, military spending averaged around 2 percent of gross domestic product a year. Labor's policy calls for increasing the annual spending to 3 percent per year. By Peter Robson.


 

Fiji High on the Agenda at Pacific Islands Forum Meeting

At the March 26 meeting, ministers formed a contact group consisting of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu to review progress on restoring democracy in Fiji.
By Sanjay Ramesh.


 

Asia: Fear of Shortages as Rice Prices Keep Rising

As food prices continue to skyrocket throughout Asia, many governments are intervening to try to stabilize their domestic rice prices for fear of acute shortages and possible food riots.
From IRIN.




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