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News: Papua New Guinea

We have started to collect the most important news related to Papua New Guinea in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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PNG to act on 'sorcery murders'

Tuesday, January 13th 2009, 0:39

The authorities in Papua New Guinea announce plans to toughen legislation against murders blamed on sorcery.
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Fears for disease after PNG waves

Friday, December 19th 2008, 18:23

UN officials are concerned about the risk of water-borne disease in the wake of the tidal waves that hit Papua New Guinea.
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Huge tidal waves smash into PNG

Wednesday, December 10th 2008, 11:57

More than 400 people have been made homeless by huge tidal waves which hit Papua New Guinea, reports say.
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England survive scare in opener

Saturday, October 25th 2008, 10:43
related countries: Australia Australia, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Townsville

England are made to work hard before beating Papua New Guinea 32-22 in their World Cup opener in Townsville, Australia.
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Live text - England v PNG

Saturday, October 25th 2008, 8:31
related countries: Australia Australia, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Townsville

England contest the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against Papua New Guinea in Townsville, Australia.
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RL World Cup poised for kick-off

Friday, October 24th 2008, 11:54
related countries: Australia Australia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

England take on Papua New Guinea in the opening match of Rugby League's 13th World Cup in Australia on Saturday.
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Papua New Guinea 'WWII airman" found to be mossy branches

Friday, September 5th 2008, 4:10

Papua New Guinea 'WWII airman' found to be mossy branches
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Papua hikers find 'WWII airman'

Friday, August 29th 2008, 9:22
related countries: Aruba Aruba

Australian hikers following a trail in Papua New Guinea find the suspected remains of a WWII airman hanging in a tree.
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Papua hikers find 'WWII airman'

Friday, August 29th 2008, 9:22
related countries: Aruba Aruba

Australian hikers following a trail in Papua New Guinea find the suspected remains of a WWII airman hanging in a tree.
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PNG police 'to shoot imitators'

Wednesday, July 9th 2008, 7:52

Papua New Guinea's police chief orders criminals wearing police uniforms to be shot on sight, after banks were held up.
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Taiwanese officials in $30m row

Tuesday, May 6th 2008, 9:12
related countries: Taiwan Taiwan

Two top Taiwan officials quit over the loss of $30m in a failed bid for diplomatic ties with Papua New Guinea.
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Taiwan hunt for missing $30m

Friday, May 2nd 2008, 15:11
related countries: Taiwan Taiwan

Officials in Taiwan admit $30m (£15m) went missing during a failed bid to secure diplomatic ties with Papua New Guinea.
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