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HIV crisis – Urgent action needed to save lives in Burma Audio Icon

22 February 2012

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The medical humanitarian agency Medecins Sans Frontieres warns that thousands of lives are at risk in Burma, unless international funding is forthcoming.

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Philippine police launch anti-kidnapping taskforce Audio Icon

22 February 2012

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Philippine police have launched a new taskforce to crack down on kidnappings for ransom.

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Public opinion forcing Beijing’s hand in Hong Kong elections Audio Icon

21 February 2012

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In just over a month Hong Kong will have a new chief executive who’ll be elected by a select committee of twelve hundred largely Beijing backed business and political elites.

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Change sweeps Burma as elections loom Audio Icon

21 February 2012

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The international community will be closely watching Burma’s parliamentary by-elections on April 1.

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East Timor’s Xanana Gusmao to seek another term as PM Audio Icon

20 February 2012

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East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao says he will stand for re-election in June.

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How creativity is helping to tackle climate change Audio Icon

20 February 2012

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When it comes to tackling climate change, a group of Pacific Island writers and artists say that the power of creativity is being underestimated.

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Asia profile: War artist Ben Quilty Audio Icon

20 February 2012

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Since WWI, Australia has been sending artists into war zones so they can document the lives of Australian troops on the frontline.

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G’day Neighbour!! Audio Icon

20 February 2012

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One of Australia’s most famous exports is the televison series Neighbours. Now, our National Neighbour Day could become an export too.

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Indonesian tv soap with a message Audio Icon

17 February 2012

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‘Tim Bui’ is an Indonesian television soap with a difference.

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Incoming Chief Prosecutor Defends International Criminal Court Audio Icon

17 February 2012

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The incoming Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Fatou Bensouda says there’s a reason the ICC is focused on Africa.

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