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Ignoring international law in the Blue Pacific
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Fiji’s Armed Forces Chief Jone Kalouniwai promoted to Major-General
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CNMI joint resolution condemns Japan dumping of nuclear waste into Pacific Ocean
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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