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U.S. sensors detect Russian submarines near underwater cables
When a Russian military ship called the Yantar suddenly crossed the Atlantic and started moving down the East Coast of the United States last month, it set off alarm bells inside the world of U.S....
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Four accused of brutality granted bail
The Nasinu Magistrates Court has granted bail to three police officers and a soldier charged with alleged unlawful indecent assault. The four are Sanita Laqenasici, Semesa Naduka, Jone Davonu and...
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No more all-male boards in UK top companies
Great news, ladies. The end of the all-male board is here. Sort of. There is now at least one woman on the board of every single one of the top 100 companies in the U.K. It’s the first time in history...
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China one-child policy to end
China will allow two children for every couple, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Thursday, a move that would effectively dismantle the remnants of the country’s one-child policy that had been...
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Boy relates Cyclone Pam ordeal
9-year-old John Issac crouched inside a classroom as Cyclone Pam devastated his village of Tanna in Vanuatu. Yesterday Issac had the chance to meet and share his story with Princess Sarah Zeid of...
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Springboks third but Habana misses record
Bryan Habana failed to break Jonah Lomu’s World Cup try-scoring record but South Africa cruised to a 24-13 victory in the third place play-off at the Olympic Stadium. JP Pietersen and Eben Etzebeth...
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Hansen expecting tight final
New Zealand and Australia both like to play attacking rugby but Steve Hansen admits the World Cup final will come down to the better defence. Finals of the world’s biggest competition have generally...
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Injured Wallabies flown back for RWC final
Australia wing Drew Mitchell revealed the squad were delighted to see the injured Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu return to join the squad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup final. Both players returned home...
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Sale of fireworks to be monitored
The Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards and the Department of Mineral Resources will conduct inspections of retail outlets during this festive season to ensure traders are in...
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Yauvoli is Ambassador for Climate Change & Oceans
Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amena Yauvoli has been appointed as the Ambassador for Climate Change and Oceans. Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola said...
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A final hurrah for Dan Carter?
All Blacks first-five Dan Carter will finally get the opportunity to live one of his childhood dreams when he takes the field at Twickenham in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final. The 33-year-old has been...
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Wellington Phoenix seek clarity as A-League future looks bleak
The Wellington Phoenix will be seeking clarity after their bid for a 10-year licence extension was rejected by Football Federation Australia. However, given FFA boss David Gallop’s assertion that the...
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Blatter lashes out at ethics Committee
Taking a dictatorial approach to his role as FIFA president, Sepp Blatter lashed out at the ethics committee for being “against me” and criticized his 90-day ban as being “total nonsense.” Blatter, who...
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Former Fijian citizen charged with sexual assault
A former Fijian citizen and an aged care worker has faced court charged with sexual assault of an elderly resident in a nursing home in Padstow Heights, Australia. 47 year old Manoj Kumar has been...
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Family given eviction notice
A family of 24 in Uluisila Sigatoka has been forced to dismantle their house and leave after their land lease was not renewed by the land owner. The family said they couldn’t keep up with the demands...
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Search ends for big wave surfer Alec ‘Ace Cool’ Cooke
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for big wave surfer Alec “Ace Cool” Cooke off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Cooke’s girlfriend reported him missing after the 59-year-old failed to return...
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15 die when militants lay siege to hotel with bombs and guns in Somalia
Gunmen stormed a popular hotel in Mogadishu on Sunday after opening their attack with multiple blasts, Somali officials said. At least 15 people were killed, medical and police officials said. Islamist...
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Man appear for alleged rape of child
A 54-year-old man appeared in the Nausori Magistrates Court today facing one count of rape of a 7 year old girl. Serupepeli Bolalailai who represented himself appeared before Magistrate Chaitanya...
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West schools prepare for FMF Chow Games
The West Chow Games squad is in full training mode in their quest to also take the overall trophy down to the West this year. After the recent success of Jasper High School in the Coca Cola Games,...
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21 charged for sexual offences last month
21 people were charged with 38 separate incidents of serious sexual offences last month. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution Statistics, the highest number of victims of...
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