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Australia
Australian towns evacuated amid flooding fearsFlood waters are rising in parts of Queensland but residents have been thrown a lifeline with news that the levee on a swollen river might hold. Philippines
A great escape: A kidnapped Filipino's storyA Filipino wildlife photographer was seized with two tourists during a bird-watching trip. He tells the story of his escape from his captors hands. Papua New Guinea
Ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea, 219 rescuedRescuers have saved 219 people from the waters off the coast of Papua New Guinea after a ferry carrying over 300 passengers sank in bad weather. Australia
Police rescue Australia's Gillard from race protestsJulia Gillard had to be bundled out of a restaurant during medals presentation as Aboriginal rights protesters demonstrated against Australia Day. New Zealand
Megaupload founder kept in jailFile-sharing multimillionaire Kim Dotcom faces another four weeks in jail in New Zealand after a judge warned he could try to flee to Germany. New Zealand
Megaupload founder 'scared the hell' out of neighboursMegaupload founder Kim Dotcom has alarmed his neighbours in the affluent suburb he lives in, with an email joking about his "criminal links". Australia
Australia prepares reform recognising Aborigines as original inhabitantsAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the "time is right to say yes to an understanding of our past" as report calls an end to discrimination. Solomon Islands
Strong 6.6 earthquake rattles Solomon IslandsA strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the Santa Cruz islands, part of the Pacific's Solomons group -- but there is no threat of a tsunami. Antarctic
Sea Shepherd locks on to Japanese harpoon shipAnti-whaling activists claimed a small victory in their Antarctic campaign with the discovery of a harpoon ship, hampering the Japanese fleet's hunt. Australia
Sea scientists startled by hybrid super-shark discoveryScientists say two distinct shark species have interbred to spawn an unprecedented new kind of shark that is better suited to Earth's warming oceans. New Zealand
Christchurch 'hit by 17 earthquakes in 18 hours'New Zealand's quake-ravaged city of Christchurch has been rocked by a series of 17 low- to mid-level earthquakes in 18 hours. Samoa
Let's skip Friday: Samoa decides it's time for a changeSamoa is poised to leap into the future this week, losing Friday completely as it switches timezones to be closer to its major trading partners. New Zealand
Christchurch rocked by further quakesNew Zealand's Christchurch has been rocked by a fresh series of powerful earthquakes, sending terrified people fleeing into the streets. New Zealand
John Key announced as New Zealand's prime ministerJohn Key has claimed victory for his centre-right National Party in New Zealand elections and says he has begun talks with likely coalition partners. Australia
Australia's Gillard desperate to tighten grip on powerAustralia Prime Minister Julia Gillard has boosted her chances of surviving a full term after an opposition lawmaker defected to become speaker. Australia
China uneasy over US-Australia troop dealBeijing fears a policy of encirclement as US President Barack Obama announces plans to begin stationing 2 500 troops in northern Australia. Australia
Obama arrives in Australia to reorient security tiesUS President Barack Obama has arrived in Australia to update a 60-year-old security alliance for a new century marked by the rise of China. Australia
Obama insured against crocodiles in AustraliaWhile on a two-day visit to Crocodile Dundee country, an Aussie company has decided to insure Barack Obama against crocodile attacks. New Zealand
Naked All Black accused of drunken assaultAll Blacks wing Zac Guildford has been accused of staggering naked, drunk and bleeding into a bar where he allegedly assaulted two people. Australia
China concerns evolve: US to send marines to DarwinUS President Barack Obama will use a visit to Australia next week to announce that America will station marines at a base in Darwin. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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