News: Solomon Islands

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

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Solomon Islands: news

Solomon Islands: Dozens missing after ferry defies cyclone warning

Friday, April 3rd 2020, 10:24

A ferry in the Solomon Islands embarks despite the pacific nation being on alert over a cyclone.
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Australia cements Solomon Islands deal amid China influence debate

Wednesday, June 13th 2018, 4:21
related countries: Australia, China
related places: Canberra

Canberra raised "concerns" about the Chinese company providing internet access, Solomon Islands says.
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Solomon Islands tsunami warning lifted after powerful 7.8 quake

Thursday, December 8th 2016, 21:58

A tsunami warning is lifted in the South Pacific after a 7.8 quake off the Solomon Islands.
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Kerry marks Solomons war history

Wednesday, August 13th 2014, 9:07
related countries: United States
related places: Pacific, Solomons

US Secretary of State John Kerry pays tribute to those who fought in the Solomon Islands in World War Two during a brief visit to the Pacific nation.
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Solomon Islands hit by second quake

Sunday, April 13th 2014, 14:51

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off the Solomon Islands only hours after a similar strength quake.
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Earthquake hits near Solomon Islands

Sunday, April 13th 2014, 0:58

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hits near the Solomon Islands, but no major damage is reported and a tsunami warning is cancelled.
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Dozens missing in Solomons floods

Saturday, April 5th 2014, 5:13

Dozens of people are still missing after flash floods that have killed at least 12 people and left thousands homeless in the Solomon Islands.
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Flash floods hit Solomon Islands

Friday, April 4th 2014, 16:18
related places: Honiara

Flash floods kill at least 16 people and leave more than 10,000 homeless in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, officials say.
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VIDEO: Flash floods hit Solomon Islands

Friday, April 4th 2014, 16:12
related places: Honiara

Flash floods kill at least six people and leave more than 10,000 homeless in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, officials say.
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Solomons marks peacekeeping mission

Wednesday, July 24th 2013, 5:43
related countries: Aruba

Solomon Islands marks a decade of the Australian-led peacekeeping mission which tackled ethnic unrest and lawlessness, as troops leave.
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