News: Palau

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Japan emperor marks Palau war dead

Thursday, April 9th 2015, 5:12
related countries: Japan

Japan's Emperor Akihito visits the Pacific island of Peleliu in Palau, to commemorate those who died in fierce fighting during World War Two.
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Guantanamo Uighurs to Palau

Saturday, October 31st 2009, 23:52
related countries: China

Six Chinese Uighur prisoners from Guantanamo Bay have been transferred to the Pacific island nation of Palau, officials say.
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Palau move 'soon' for US Uighurs

Friday, September 25th 2009, 9:26
related countries: United States
related places: Pacific

At least six Uighur detainees at the Guantanamo prison will soon move to the Pacific nation of Palau, US officials say.
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Palau pioneers 'shark sanctuary'

Friday, September 25th 2009, 1:03

With half of the world's sharks threatened with extinction, Palau creates the world's first "shark sanctuary".
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China demands US return Uighurs

Thursday, June 11th 2009, 8:34
related countries: China, United States

China demands the return of 17 Chinese Muslim Uighurs held at Guantanamo Bay and due to be sent to Palau.
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Palau to take Guantanamo men

Wednesday, June 10th 2009, 4:37
related countries: China, United States
related places: Pacific

The Pacific nation of Palau agrees to temporarily take 17 Chinese Muslims from the US detention centre in Guantanamo.
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Coral spawn turns Palau sea pink

Monday, April 21st 2008, 10:48

The annual mass spawning of corals on the Palau archipelago in the western Pacific occurs right on cue.
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