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US Coast Guard Boards Chinese Fishing Boats During Patrol In Pacific Ocean
The US Coast Guard and Kiribati police boarded two Chinese fishing boats during a patrol against illegal fishing in the Pacific Islands nation's vast exclusive economic zone this month but found no issues aboard, a coast guard official said.
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China Says It "Highly Appreciates" Kiribati Cutting Ties With Taiwan
China on Friday praised the Pacific island of Kiribati for cutting ties with Taiwan, the second diplomatic defection from Taipei to Beijing in less than a week. The move is a coup for Beijing just weeks before it marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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Taiwan And Kiribati Cut Diplomatic Ties Amid China Tension
Taiwan and Kiribati severed ties on Friday after the tiny Pacific nation decided to switch diplomatic recognition to China, the second defection to Beijing by one of Taipei's allies this week.
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"Youngest And Brightest" Lost In Pacific Ferry Disaster
Many children and teenagers are among those missing after a ferry sank in the remote Pacific, official figures have revealed, with victims described as their region's "youngest and brightest".
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Ferry With 50 On Board Missing In Central Pacific
A search was under way Saturday for a ferry with 50 people on board that has not been seen for more than a week in the tiny island nation of Kiribati in the central Pacific.
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Former Head Of Island Nation Looks For 'Crazy Ways' To Survive Climate Change
Imagine your home was on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. And that the highest point was about two metres above sea level. Chances are, you would feel the urgency of the impact of climate change much more than you do now
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New Zealand to Create Massive Marine Sanctuary
New Zealand has unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, saying it would protect one of the world's most pristine ocean environments.
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Pacific President Anote Tong Criticises Australian Minister's 'Lapping Waves' Quip
President Anote Tong, whose low-lying Pacific nation of Kiribati is threatened by rising seas, Saturday criticised an Australian minister's quip about "water lapping at your door", saying it showed "moral irresponsibility".
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Pacific Island Countries Key to India's 'Act East' Policy: President Pranab Mukherjee
Economic linkages and co-operation with Pacific island countries are key factors in India's extended 'Act East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Greets Kiribati on Their Independence Day
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday greeted the government and people of Kiribati on the eve of the country's Independence Day.
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Amelia Earhart's last journey reconstructed
Researchers will travel 2,900 kilometres by ship to Nikumaroro in the Republic of Kiribati, where they believe Earhart's Lockheed Electra may rest in waters.
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US Coast Guard Boards Chinese Fishing Boats During Patrol In Pacific Ocean
The US Coast Guard and Kiribati police boarded two Chinese fishing boats during a patrol against illegal fishing in the Pacific Islands nation's vast exclusive economic zone this month but found no issues aboard, a coast guard official said.
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China Says It "Highly Appreciates" Kiribati Cutting Ties With Taiwan
China on Friday praised the Pacific island of Kiribati for cutting ties with Taiwan, the second diplomatic defection from Taipei to Beijing in less than a week. The move is a coup for Beijing just weeks before it marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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Taiwan And Kiribati Cut Diplomatic Ties Amid China Tension
Taiwan and Kiribati severed ties on Friday after the tiny Pacific nation decided to switch diplomatic recognition to China, the second defection to Beijing by one of Taipei's allies this week.
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"Youngest And Brightest" Lost In Pacific Ferry Disaster
Many children and teenagers are among those missing after a ferry sank in the remote Pacific, official figures have revealed, with victims described as their region's "youngest and brightest".
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Ferry With 50 On Board Missing In Central Pacific
A search was under way Saturday for a ferry with 50 people on board that has not been seen for more than a week in the tiny island nation of Kiribati in the central Pacific.
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Former Head Of Island Nation Looks For 'Crazy Ways' To Survive Climate Change
Imagine your home was on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. And that the highest point was about two metres above sea level. Chances are, you would feel the urgency of the impact of climate change much more than you do now
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New Zealand to Create Massive Marine Sanctuary
New Zealand has unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, saying it would protect one of the world's most pristine ocean environments.
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Pacific President Anote Tong Criticises Australian Minister's 'Lapping Waves' Quip
President Anote Tong, whose low-lying Pacific nation of Kiribati is threatened by rising seas, Saturday criticised an Australian minister's quip about "water lapping at your door", saying it showed "moral irresponsibility".
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Pacific Island Countries Key to India's 'Act East' Policy: President Pranab Mukherjee
Economic linkages and co-operation with Pacific island countries are key factors in India's extended 'Act East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Greets Kiribati on Their Independence Day
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday greeted the government and people of Kiribati on the eve of the country's Independence Day.
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Amelia Earhart's last journey reconstructed
Researchers will travel 2,900 kilometres by ship to Nikumaroro in the Republic of Kiribati, where they believe Earhart's Lockheed Electra may rest in waters.
