Profiling the people and places of the Pacific region. Statistics, regional issues, maps, events, links, and profiles of the region's people and culture.

http://www.abc.net.au/ra/pacific/

Jane's Oceania

Information on the Pacific Islands of Oceania. Includes culture, ethnology, mythology, history, genealogy, customs, rituals, lifestyle, geography, travel, accommodation, extensive photo galleries, postcard images and Pacific Islands Radio.

http://www.janeresture.com/

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Antigua murders policeman sacked

The Canadian who headed the inquiry into the honeymoon murders of a British couple in Antigua confirms he has been fired.

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Prison for BNP activist's killer

An Asian man is jailed for the manslaughter of the BNP activist neighbour he stabbed following a long-running dispute.

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Arty party pooper: Banksy's secret costs Labour £75,000

Graffiti star Banksy's secret identity caused some problems for Labour's accountants, after he donated a piece of art to raise funds for the party.

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Cash-in-buttocks man in M25 ban

A thief who stole from rail passengers and hid the cash between his buttocks is banned from the whole of London.

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Cutlass time

Five classic map symbols you won't get on your satnav

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Super Cup live - Man Utd v Zenit

Man Utd face Russian side Zenit St Petersburg in the Uefa Super Cup in Monaco.

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Crash plane 'was almost swapped'

The airline involved in the Madrid plane crash had considered switching aircraft at the last minute, a minister says.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Zoom Q&A

What should customers do after airline collapse?

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Bank insider urges UK rate cuts

Two million people will be out of work by Christmas if interest rates are not cut, a Bank of England policymaker warns.

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Floating hope

Rescuing survivors as India river changes course

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Fit camp

Young people lose weight - and gain confidence

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Boy has shoulder made from elbow

A teenage cancer patient has undergone successful surgery to rebuild his shoulder using his elbow.

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Two hurt in yacht blast

A man is treated for burns and a woman for shock after an explosion on a catamaran in a harbour.

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McCain picks female running mate

US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain picks Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, 44, as his surprise running mate.

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Police resume arson house search

Officers investigating a fire at the home of a wealthy family, who are all missing, continue their search of the property.

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Keothavong v Dementieva as it happened

British number one Anne Keothavong is beaten by Elena Dementieva is the third round of the US Open.

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England win seals one-day series

England produce another fine one-day performance to beat South Africa by 126 runs at The Oval and seal the series.

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Rustle test

What's the noisiest, most irritating cinema snack?

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Clubs learn Uefa Cup fate

Everton take on Standard Liege in the first knockout round of the Uefa Cup.

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Airline collapse hits thousands

Hundreds of travellers are stranded and tens of thousands lose bookings after the budget airline Zoom collapses.

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Jackson turns 50

The highs and lows of Michael Jackson's life and career

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More firms increase energy bills

Two more energy firms, Scottish Energy and Npower, are to raise their gas and electricity prices, blaming higher wholesale costs.

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Why the "sticks and stones" adage is wrong

The old adage "sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you", simply is not true, a study finds.

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Karadzic refuses war crimes pleas

Bosnian Serb ex-leader Radovan Karadzic refuses to enter a plea to charges of war crimes at the UN tribunal in The Hague.

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