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Two suspects have been detained over the assassination of the Haiti President.
Australia, China clash over vaccine diplomacy in the Pacific
'We urge [Australia] to stop disrupting China's vaccine cooperation,' Govt spokesman says.
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UK socialite has lost her bid to keep her personal financial records sealed.
Samoa's caretaker govt wants judges removed from contempt case
Samoa's caretaker prime minister and attorney general are filing a recusal application.
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'Pure hearsay': Chinese deny spies at universities claim
Embassy says accusations from lecturers are 'pure hearsay' and 'groundless'.
Samoa election crisis: Parliament ordered to sit within a week
Samoa's Supreme Court has warned that failure to comply will force it to act.
Lecturers: 'Chinese spies in NZ universities'
People not enrolled in courses "turning up to lectures and gathering intelligence".
Soggy heap of UK defence papers found at a bus stop
Sensitive papers included plans for a possible UK military presence in Afghanistan.
The Belgorod - Russia's huge new nuclear sub
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Before falling on his sword last night, Matt Hancock lurched from one scandal to another.
Caught red handed: UK PM urged to 'pull the plug' on Health Secretary after affair
Matt Hancock should be sacked for breaking Covid rules, ministers say.
Populist leaders in Europe run into a little problem: unpopularity
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US sends 2.5 million vaccine doses to Taiwan
Donation tripled as a gesture to 'a family member to the world's democratic countries'.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Biden celebrates 300 million vaccine shot milestone
Biden announces 300 million vaccines have been administered in the 150 days.
Editorial: Biden and Putin dialogue worlds apart
Editorial: Geneva get together illustrated only an intransigence on a worsening scale.
'Biden is an experienced statesman ... very different from Trump' - Putin
Russia-US summit wraps up sooner than expected, but leaders say it was constructive.
Kim Jong Un warns of 'tense' food situation, longer Covid lockdown
North Korea's food situation "is now getting tense", Kim says at major political summit.
Geoffrey Miller: NZers are souring on China - and it's likely to get worse
OPINION: A new study shows Kiwis' sentiment towards China deteriorated sharply in 2020.
Fiji's PM resists pressure for 28-day lockdown as Covid outbreak surges
'People's jobs may never return ... I cannot allow that to happen and I will not.'
Samoa election crisis: Win for Fast party as court rejects appeal
The court's decision brings the newcomer Fast party one step closer to assuming power.
Belarusian activist stabs himself with pen in court
The grisly incident comes after Belarus forcibly diverted a plane to arrest a passenger.
Samoa's Head of State asks God for help, so country can move forward
Tuimalealiifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi has called for reconciliation and forgiveness.
Covid: WHO scientist dismisses 'unfounded' Wuhan lab leak claims
Peter Daszak has been accused of a conflict of interest over his links to the Wuhan lab.
Victoria Covid outbreak: Aussie PM's 'dangerous' decision
A controversial call made by Australia's Federal Govt last year may prove very costly.
Mali suspended from regional bloc over coup
Leaders demanded release from house arrest of PM and former transitional president.
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds marry in secret wedding
The British PM and Carrie Symonds tied the knot at Westminster Cathedral overnight.
'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theory
Evidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.
Leadbeater: NZ sits by as 'Satan troops' move into West Papua
Opinion: Displaced are seeking shelter in the forest, in churches or neighbouring towns.
Editorial: The law must abide when politics fails
EDITORIAL: Supreme Court order to swear in new Samoan Government.
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ANALYSIS: What happens next has vast ramifications for the region and democracy globally.
Incumbent Samoa PM says rival's swearing in 'treason'
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Covid catch-22: How anti-vaxxers and lockdowners are running Australia
Borders shut as people not getting vaccine; people not getting jab because borders shut.