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![13 other ships are being held off the Somalian coast, in the Gulf of Aden. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/somalia_aden_afp_191108.jpg "13 other ships are being held off the Somalian coast, in the Gulf of Aden. [AFP]")
13 other ships are being held off the Somalian coast, in the Gulf of Aden. [AFP]
Hong Kong grain ship hijacked by pirates
08:07:59, 19 November 2008
A Hong Kong cargo ship loaded with wheat bound for Iran has been hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
PNG govt unveils 2009 budget
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
Resource rich Papua New Guinea has shown it is not immune to the global financial crisis, after its treasurer handed down the country's 2009 budget.
Three former Khmer Rouge leaders to remain in custody
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
A former Khmer Rouge head of state and two other regime ministers will remain in custody of Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court for at least another year.
EU endorses elections in Bangladesh
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
The European Union says Bangladesh's army-backed government has created an environment to hold 'fair and credible' elections next month.
![Former Khmer Rouge head of state, Khieu Samphan's detention has been extended by a UN-backed court. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/cam_samphan_afp_191108.jpg "Former Khmer Rouge head of state, Khieu Samphan's detention has been extended by a UN-backed court. [AFP]")
Former Khmer Rouge head of state, Khieu Samphan's detention has been extended by a UN-backed court. [AFP]
Three former Khmer Rouge leaders to remain in custody
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
A former Khmer Rouge head of state and two other regime ministers will remain in custody of Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court for at least another year.
EU endorses elections in Bangladesh
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
The European Union says Bangladesh's army-backed government has created an environment to hold 'fair and credible' elections next month.
Indonesia says 10,000 displaced by earthquake
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
Indonesian authorities say almost 10,000 people have been displaced after an earthquake off the island of Sulawesi.
China mine rescue has rare success
08:07:53, 19 November 2008
Rescuers in central China have saved 32 out of 34 miners who had been trapped by an underground flood in a colliery in Henan province.
![PNG's total revenue and grants will drop by more than $US600 million in 2009. [ABC]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/png_flag_abc.jpg "PNG's total revenue and grants will drop by more than $US600 million in 2009. [ABC]")
PNG's total revenue and grants will drop by more than $US600 million in 2009. [ABC]
PNG govt unveils 2009 budget
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
Resource rich Papua New Guinea has shown it is not immune to the global financial crisis, after its treasurer handed down the country's 2009 budget.
Fiji council to cease operations after drafting PM's charter
08:07:57, 19 November 2008
The Head of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji says it will wrap up its operations next month.
Australia seeks greater economic ties with French Pacific
08:07:57, 19 November 2008
The move towards greater autonomy by France's Pacific island territories could open the way to a free trade agreement for Australia.
US militray chief visits PNG
08:07:54, 19 November 2008
The head of US Pacific Command has visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in more than 15 years.
Queensland raises funds for storm victims
08:07:58, 19 November 2008
In north eastern Australia, the Queensland government is taking donations for a disaster relief fund to help people affected by storm damage in the north west of Brisbane.
Wilds storms lash Queensland
23:11:32, 18 November 2008
Storm recovery efforts in the north eastern Australian state of Queensland are progressing slowly as rain continues to fall over the affected area.
Australian navy takes a break
23:11:34, 18 November 2008
All Australian navy ships, which are not currently involved in operations, are being shutdown for two months.
APEC forum to progress on G20 outcome: Australia
18:50:07, 18 November 2008
Australia's foreign affairs minister, Stephen Smith, says this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation meeting in Peru will build substantially on the weekend's G20 meeting.
Dutch tourists rescued in central Australia
17:34:46, 18 November 2008
Two tourists from the Netherlands have been rescued in Central Australia.
Waratahs open Super 14 season away to Hurricanes
09:31:33, 18 November 2008
The New South Wales Waratahs will open their Super 14 rugby union season with an away match against New Zealand side, the Hurricanes.
Kiwis looking forward to Gabba wicket
09:31:33, 18 November 2008
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills believes the selectors are considering playing four pace bowlers in the first test against Australia in Brisbane.
UK apologises for fan behaviour
09:31:36, 18 November 2008
Australia's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has received an apology from England's Rugby Football Union for what it calls the bad manners of English fans who targeted Wallabies goalkicker Matt Giteau in the one-off Test at the weekend.
Cahill forcing return from foot injury
09:31:36, 18 November 2008
Tim Cahill says he will be fit to play in this week's World Cup soccer match in Bahrain, despite injuring his foot in a recent English club game.
Cousins future decided today
09:31:35, 18 November 2008
Ben Cousins' immediate playing future in the Australian Football League will be decided in Sydney today.
![US President George Bush, pictured here with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is hosting the G20 leaders in Washington with the global financial crisis top of the agenda. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/indo_susilobush_rtr_151108.jpg "US President George Bush, pictured here with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is hosting the G20 leaders in Washington with the global financial crisis top of the agenda. [Reuters]")
![War veterans gather at the Cenotaph in central London for Remembrance Day. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/remembrance_rtr_111108.jpg "War veterans gather at the Cenotaph in central London for Remembrance Day. [Reuters]")
![The Malaysia High Court has ruled that the home minister had acted outside his powers charging Raja Petra Kamaruddin under the ISA. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/malay_kamaruddin_afp_1008.jpg "The Malaysia High Court has ruled that the home minister had acted outside his powers charging Raja Petra Kamaruddin under the ISA. [AFP]")
![President Ma (R) has hosted China envoy Chen Yunlin (L) in Taipei, a Taiwanese leader's highest level face-to-face meeting since 1949. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/taiwan_ma_chen_afp_1108.jpg "President Ma (R) has hosted China envoy Chen Yunlin (L) in Taipei, a Taiwanese leader's highest level face-to-face meeting since 1949. [AFP]")
![The new king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, receives gifts from well-wishers moments after his coronation. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/bhutan_king_afp_1108.jpg "The new king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, receives gifts from well-wishers moments after his coronation. [AFP]")
!["Because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America," says President-Elect Barack Obama. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_obama_rtr_051108.jpg "\"Because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America,\" says President-Elect Barack Obama. [Reuters]")
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![Canberra has issued revised economic forecasts showing that three-quarters of the government's budget surplus has evaporated. [ABC]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/aus_money_abc.jpg "Canberra has issued revised economic forecasts showing that three-quarters of the government's budget surplus has evaporated. [ABC]")
Australia's Financial Crisis
6 November 2008
Australia's budget position has dramatically slipped, as the global financial storm cuts a swathe across the world.
![A record number of Americans voted for their 44th president. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/us_elex_feat_ra_1108.jpg "A record number of Americans voted for their 44th president. [Reuters]")
Change comes to America
5 November 2008
Barack Obama, the Democratic senator of the state of Illinios, will be the next president of the United States of America.
![This sculpture, discovered in a cave during the early 1960s, is one of the earliest known Pacific works of art, made more than 3500 years ago. [Penny McClintock, ABC News]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/aus_ambon_abc_feat.jpg "This sculpture, discovered in a cave during the early 1960s, is one of the earliest known Pacific works of art, made more than 3500 years ago. [Penny McClintock, ABC News]")
Gods, ghosts and men - The art of the Pacific
17 October 2008
A new exhibition at Australia's National Gallery of Art aims to make Australia more aware of the rich culture of some of its nearest Pacific neighbours.
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