Pro-independence and French loyalists groups unhappy with the terms of the new accord
New Caledonians welcome progress being made with the historic agreement signed over the weekend, however Pro-independece and French loyalists are unhappy with the terms of the new accord.
The Governor of Port Moresby wants to nationalise public buses after they were used to transport violent mobs around the city.
Two scholars with differing opinions shared their forgein policy views at a recent sympnosium in Sydney.
Royals and Pacific leaders attend one of the region's biggest security gatherings in Suva.
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