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UN calls for removal of HIV-related travel restrictions
PNG is one of the remaining 48 countries that have such restrictions. PNG requires HIV testing for work and study…
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PNGEC prepares for the judicial recount for Hela Provincial Seat
PNG Electoral Commission is making necessary preparations and arrangements to conduct the court-ordered judicial recount for the Hela Provincial seat.…
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Madang Town Clinic short on medical supplies
A shortage of prescription medication has led to patients from the Madang Town Clinic being asked to purchase from commercial…
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BRC extends enrollment for non-residents
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has extended the enrolment for Bougainvilleans living outside of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea to the…
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Opposition to File Supreme Court Reference on Election of PM James Marape
National Alliance Party Leader, Patrick Pruaitch, has said in the coming days the opposition intends to file a supreme court…
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NZ single-use plastic bag ban begins
New Zealand is joining a growing number of countries banning single-use plastic shopping bags. “The ban should ensure less…
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Tiny nations challenge Australia’s carbon ‘carryover credits’
Nations from Senegal to Tuvalu have used a United Nations climate conference to challenge the Morrison government's use of carbon…
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Europe’s heatwave burns on, but eases from record highs
PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) - A four-day heatwave across western Europe that killed seven people began to ease slightly on Sunday, as…
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Hong Kong on edge as protests erupt ahead of handover rally
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands of demonstrators faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's…
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Ships set off in Japan’s first commercial whale hunt in more than 30 years
Whaling ships which are set to join the resumption of commercial whaling are seen before they sail out at a…
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