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Tuesday 2nd May 2017

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Donald Trump reaches out to Asian allies to tackle North Korean threat, says 'warfare trumps trade'

US President Donald Trump is reaching out to allies in Asia to discuss the North Korean threat, saying "trade is important, but massive warfare trumps trade".

Congress reaches $1 trillion deal to again avert US Government shutdown

Republicans and Democrats hammer out a bipartisan agreement on a spending package to keep the US Government funded through to the end of September, a senior congressional aide says.

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Police appeal for tip-offs after major prison break in PNG highlands

More than 20 prisoners, including men accused of murder, are on the run in PNG's Southern Highlands.
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Conservative Christians push to stop Australian aid funding Pacific sexual health services

Australian aid for reproductive and sexual health services in the Pacific is under threat from a push by the Australian Christian Lobby to remove funding for organisations who provide guidance, education and counselling on abortion services.
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Media association offers to be mediator in Tongan dispute

A New Zealand-based organisation representing Pacific Island journalists has offered to mediate in a dispute in Tonga between the Prime Minister and the state owned broadcaster.
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