7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert rescinded
A major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea Sunday, but a tsunami alert intially issued for the Pacific island nation and its neighbours was later cancelled.
Jan 22, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
8.0-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert issued
An earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale jolted the area 60 km east of Taron, Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.
Dec 17, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
Tsunami warning: 8.0 magnitude earthquake hits Pacific Ocean east of Papua New Guinea in Indonesia
Hazardous tsunami waves could hit coastal areas of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Nauru and other islands in the three hours following the quake, the PTWC said.
Dec 17, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
Boatpeople policy tarnishes Australia rights record: UN
Australia`s "punitive approach" to boatpeople has tarnished its human rights record, the United Nations said on Friday as it voiced concern that xenophobia and hate speech was on the rise.
Nov 18, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
Powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude strikes off Papua New Guinea
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck off the coast of New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Oct 17, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Earthquake measuring 6.8 magnitude strikes off Rabaul in PNG: USGS
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck off the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Aug 31, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
Demands grow for inquiry into Australia refugee abuse
Australia was Monday facing growing opposition demands for an inquiry into its treatment of asylum-seekers on remote Pacific islands after further allegations emerged of abuse against refugees.
Aug 15, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
Abuse rife in Australian immigration centre: Leaked reports
More than 2,000 leaked reports detailing allegations of sexual assault, child abuse and self-harm in Australian immigration centres on Nauru were published Wednesday, prompting rights groups to renew calls for refugees to be resettled elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
Sex workers suffer ''horrific'' rape, beatings and discrimination: Report
From Papua New Guinea to Argentina, Hong Kong and Norway, researchers consistently found cases of sex workers being physically and sexually abused by clients and the police.
May 26, 2016, 08:51 AM IST
Group rescued off Solomons after five weeks adrift: Reports
Fourteen people, including children, have been rescued off the Solomon Islands after being lost at sea for more than five weeks, surviving on betel nut skins, reports said Thursday.
May 12, 2016, 11:22 AM IST
When Pranab rubbed nose with Maori chief
President Pranab Mukherjee and a Maori chief rubbed noses in a traditional welcome after his arrival in New Zealand on Saturday on the second and final leg of a two-nation tour.
Apr 30, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Papua New Guinea to shut Australia asylum-seeker camp: PM
Papua New Guinea on Wednesday said a controversial asylum-seeker camp on Manus island will close, piling pressure on Australia`s border protection policy.
Apr 27, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
PNG plane crash leaves 12 dead: Reports
Twelve people killed when a light plane crashed just short of a landing strip in remote Papua New Guinea.
Apr 14, 2016, 07:40 AM IST
Strong quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast: USGS
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea`s northern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate tsunami warning issued.
Apr 02, 2016, 02:06 AM IST
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Some 650 million people do not have access to clean water, and often have to make do with much less than the 50 litres per person per day the World Health Organization says is necessary for domestic use and to maintain health and hygiene, Water Aid said.
Mar 22, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
`Homesick` refugees resettled in Cambodia return to Iran: Australia
Two more refugees resettled in Cambodia from an Australian detention camp have returned home, the government said Tuesday, sparking renewed criticism about the Aus$55 million (US$40 million) scheme.
Mar 08, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea: USGS
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea's Bougainville Island early today, US seismologists said, with no immediate tsunami warning issued.
Feb 09, 2016, 07:05 AM IST
Quake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off Papua New Guinea
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off the Pacific Ocean nation of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Jan 26, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
American tourist gang-raped on PNG jungle trek: Report
An American woman hiking in Papua New Guinea with her London-based boyfriend was gang-raped and three of her fingers slashed in a brutal attack along a famous World War II trail, a report said Wednesday.
Jan 13, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
David Beckham plays soccer with Nepalese children
Beckham visited the Shree Padma Higher Secondary School.
Nov 07, 2015, 09:00 AM IST
