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Nepal PM commited to democracy, economic development
11:38:04, 25 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Nepal's new Prime Minister Prachanda, a former Maoist guerrilla leader, says his government will maintain democracy and won't nationalize the economy.
New Australian opposition leader in parliament
17:52:40, 16 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The new federal Opposition leader, Malcolm Turnbull, has led the coalition in Parliament for the first time, after narrowly beating Brendan Nelson in a leadership ballot on Tuesday morning.
Nepal set to establish government
22:18:19, 22 August 2008, Radio Australia News
After weeks of political deadlock, Nepal's politicians have agreed on the makeup of the nation's first post-royal government, with Maoist leader, Prachanda, set to become prime minister.
Pakistan government meets to decide next president
18:41:06, 22 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Pakistan's shaky ruling coalition is set for a crucial meeting later today.
Pakistan government split on major issues
08:08:04, 21 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Pakistan's ruling coalition has admitted it's divided about whether to restore the country's judges who were sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf.
Coalition talks for Nepal's new government
09:39:21, 18 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Nepal's Maoists began the difficult task of cobbling together a coalition cabinet on Sunday, hoping to form the country's first elected government after the abolition of the monarchy.
NZ PM says Fiji's Bainimarama may seek presidency
19:16:52, 22 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The New Zealand prime minister, Helen Clark, says Fiji coup leader and interim prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, may seek to become the country's president.
Burmese minister hints at Suu Kyi release
12:31:46, 21 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Burma's foreign minister has indicated his country's military junta could release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest in about six months.
Fiji attorney-general says no date for election
13:25:22, 20 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's interim prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, has reiterated his plans to defer national elections.
NZ PM says Fiji's Bainimarama seekign presidency
15:21:12, 22 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The New Zealand prime minister, Helen Clark, says Fiji coup leader and interim prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, may seek to become the country's president.
French envoy says stability vital for FPolynesia
17:39:12, 1 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The outgoing French envoy to French Polynesia has told the Pacific territory that political stability is an absolute necessity for development.
China, Tibetan exiles resume talks
22:48:30, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Envoys from the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government are preparing to resume talks.
Cook Islands chiefs renege call to abolish govt
04:59:27, 24 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Members of the Cook Islands' House of Ariki, or chiefs, have turned their backs on a proclamation they signed two weeks ago to abolish government.
Cooks deputy PM to meet chiefs over takeover claims
04:57:14, 19 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Members of the Cook Islands' House of Ariki are to meet with the deputy prime minister to discuss last week's move by some traditional leaders to take control of the island nation.
Former Nepal king refuses to relinquish crown, sceptre
16:56:29, 10 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The outgoing king of Nepal is refusing to hand over the royal crown and sceptre, reportedly telling officials he believes they are his personal property and he wants to keep them.
Nepal flag raised at palace of dethroned King
22:14:29, 30 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Authorities in Nepal have raised the national flag at the palace of dethroned King Gyanendra.
Nepal the world's newest republic
21:14:37, 29 May 2008, Radio Australia News
A constitutional assembly in Nepal has voted overwhelmingly in favour of abolishing the nation's monarchy making it the world's newest republic.
Three bombs explode in Kathmandu
09:56:12, 27 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Three bombs have exploded in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, police say no one has been injured.
Nepal Maoists prepare for monarchy abolition
02:30:09, 27 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Nepal's Maoists say tens of thousands of members of their youth wing will go to the capital Kathmandu ahead of this week's anticipated abolition of the monarchy.
Burma's Suu Kyi due for release
14:54:10, 26 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The leader of Burma's pro-democracy movement, Aung San Suu Kyi, is due to end a five year period of house arrest, but analysts say her release is unlikely.
Nepal sets date to abolish monarchy
10:31:26, 14 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The Nepalese government has set May 28 to proceed with its planned abolition of the country's monarchy.
Parties wooing Maoists to join Nepal govt
22:10:11, 9 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Nepal's Maoists and other political parties are holding discussions on forming a new government.
Leaked Burma constitution grants continued army power
22:37:14, 2 April 2008, Radio Australia News
Leaked copies of Burma's proposed new constitution show the military will maintain sweeping powers.
![Thousands of police have been deployed in the area where parliament house, the main metropolitan police headquarters and government house are located. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protestclash_afp_081008.jpg "Thousands of police have been deployed in the area where parliament house, the main metropolitan police headquarters and government house are located. [AFP]")
![President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the islands' leader for the past 30 years, faces five bitter rivals in the poll. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/maldives_gayoom_afp_061008.jpg "President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the islands' leader for the past 30 years, faces five bitter rivals in the poll. [AFP]")
![Anti-government demonstrators try to take cover after riot police fired tear gas at protesters blocking Parliament in Bangkok. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protest_rtr_071008.jpg "Anti-government demonstrators try to take cover after riot police fired tear gas at protesters blocking Parliament in Bangkok. [Reuters]")
![Smoke rises from Mount Soputan on the outskirts of Manado of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/indon_soputan_rtr_071008.jpg "Smoke rises from Mount Soputan on the outskirts of Manado of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province. [Reuters]")
![The quake was felt over a wide area and razed the village of Nura of 960 residents in the Tian Shan mountains at an altitude of 2,000 metres. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/kyrgyz_quake_afp_061008.jpg "The quake was felt over a wide area and razed the village of Nura of 960 residents in the Tian Shan mountains at an altitude of 2,000 metres. [AFP]")
![Several members of the United National Party, including the provincial chief, were among those killed in the bomb blast which also left 80 people injured. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/lanka_blast_afp_061008.jpg "Several members of the United National Party, including the provincial chief, were among those killed in the bomb blast which also left 80 people injured. [AFP]")
