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The Pacific Islands Forum is torn between competing influences. This will have consequences for the Forum’s cohesion.
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Papua New Guinea advance to Women’s Nations Cup final with 3-0 win over Samoa
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Jarome Luai confirms he’ll play for Samoa at the World Cup
New South Wales star Jarome Luai has confirmed he’ll play for Samoa at the World Cup this year.
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Pacific defence chiefs meet against backdrop of rising China
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Return of Writs in PNG extended to 12 August
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