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The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia remains under a state of emergency. That’s a reaction to a week of protests and violence that has killed at least four people. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Fiji’s former Prime Minister has been sentenced to a year in prison for interfering in a criminal investigation while he headed the country's government. This comes as the nation's ranking in a global press freedom index has improved. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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There’s a new constitution that just started to be in force this week in the Pacific Island country of Tuvalu. Among other measures, it prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or disability — as long as that doesn't conflict with traditional values. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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An unusual preservation project is continuing this fall in French Polynesia. Scientists are hoping to save a rare bird from extinction. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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The tiny Pacific island nation of Niue has come up with an original plan to protect its territorial waters — it will get sponsors to pay. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Scientists say last year's Tonga volcanic eruption produced the fastest underwater currents ever recorded. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Fijian authorities say they are in the process of deporting six leaders of a South Korean religious sect. Hundreds of followers moved to the Pacific nation a decade ago and built a thriving business empire. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau. It authorizes American ships to enforce maritime laws in the Pacific nation's exclusive economic zone. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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In the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, a critically endangered bird faces extinction on Guam. The ko'ko' bird now "teeters on the brink" with just 74 left on the island, according to the animal welfare organization American Humane.
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The United States is continuing its campaign to deepen security ties with Pacific Island nations. Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the country's military strength. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in today's Pacific News Minute.
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The president of Palau says the United States military is "reactivating" airstrips built by the Japanese during World War Two. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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The Solomon Islands now has an operating embassy in Beijing. The Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare officially opened it last week. The police cooperation pact was among nine deals Sogavare signed. He met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and China's President Xi Jinping.