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Pacific December 20, 2016

Strong quake strikes near Solomon Islands; no tsunami threat

A strong earthquake has struck near the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, but did not trigger a tsunami warning.

Pacific December 20, 2016

History of searches for missing Malaysia Airlines airliner

A look at the progressive searches for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which are the most challenging and expensive undertaken in aviation history.

Pacific December 19, 2016

Australia's projected annual deficits worsen by $7.5 billion

Australia's projected budget deficits for the next four years have increased by 10.3 billion Australian dollars ($7.5 billion) to AU$94.9 billion as the economy continues to slow following a China-driven mining boom, the government's latest forecasts showed Monday.

Pacific December 19, 2016

Australia's projected annual deficit worsens by $3.2 billion

Australia's projected budget deficit for the current fiscal year has increased by 4.4 billion Australian dollars ($3.2 billion) to AU$41.5 billion as the economy continues to slow following a China-driven mining boom, the government's latest forecasts showed Monday.

Pacific December 19, 2016

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.

Pacific December 17, 2016

Powerful earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea

A very strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, and a tsunami threat has been issued to areas near the epicenter.

Pacific December 17, 2016

Aboriginal woman's slaying exposes Australia's racial divide

The life was long drained from Lynette Daley by the time the cops rolled up to the lonely beach where her naked body lay.

Pacific December 16, 2016

Australian police: Suspected drug smuggling ship intercepted

A commercial ship police say that was used in a suspected drug smuggling operation was intercepted off Australia and its crew are expected to be taken into custody, officials said Friday.

Pacific December 15, 2016

Amber Heard set to return to Australia to star in Aquaman

U.S. actress Amber Heard appears set to return to Australia's Gold Coast to star in the movie "Aquaman" a year after she was convicted in the same tourist town of smuggling her pet Yorkshire terriers Pistol and Boo into the country.

Pacific December 15, 2016

Canadian officials meet detained Canadian in North Korea

Canadian officials have visited North Korea and met with Canadian detainee Hyeon Soo Lim, who was sentenced to life in prison last year over what Pyongyang described as anti-state activities.

Pacific December 15, 2016

Greenpeace: Thai fishing boats sail far to avoid regulations

A report by environmental group Greenpeace says Thai fishing fleets are operating thousands of kilometers (miles) from home in unregulated waters to dodge government oversight over illegal fishing and onboard human rights abuses.