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N. Korea said to be rebuilding nuclear plant
11:07:16, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States State Department says there's no evidence that North Korea has begun reassembling its Yongbyon nuclear reactor.
EU Russia relations at 'crossroads'
11:15:51, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Europe has warned Russia that relations between the two sides are at a 'crossroads' because of the Georgian conflict.
Australia questions sale of uranium to Russia
14:13:53, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian parliament's treaties committee has questioned whether Australia should be selling uranium to Russia given the recent dispute with Georgia.
Russia slams G7's condemnation
23:17:42, 29 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Russia says that the G7 statement condemning its actions in Georgia is biased.
Fiji diplomat labels Pacific Forum 'bullies'
18:08:01, 28 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's acting High Commissioner, Kamlesh Arya, to Australia has accused the Pacific Forum countries of being bullies and ganging up against Fiji following the decision to threaten to suspend the island nation from the Pacific body.
Brazil FM visits NZ
15:11:26, 28 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Brazil's Foreign Minister is beginning a two-day visit to New Zealand for talks on trade, the environment and a range of other issues.
Australian FM to discuss Georgia with Russian ambassador
10:48:32, 28 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's foreign minister, Stephen Smith, will meet the Russian ambassador on Thursday to discuss the Federation's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions as independent countries.
East Timor not in Australian guest worker scheme
04:19:33, 26 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia will not be including East Timorese in its intitial guest workers program despite an approach by the country's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao.
Thailand tells the UN to broaden focus in Burma
00:57:47, 26 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Thailand's prime minister Samak Sundaravej has told the western countries not to pin their efforts to bring democracy to Burma on the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
East Timor looks to process gas from Greater Sunrise field
00:57:47, 26 August 2008, Radio Australia News
East Timor is working with Australia's largest oil and gas exploration and production company, Woodside Petroleum the different ways of processing gas from its Greater Sunrise field.
China's president talks trade with South Korea
15:42:59, 25 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Chinese President Hu Jintao is in South Korea for talks on expanding bilateral trade and ending North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
NZ calls on Nuie to fix human rights breaches
15:00:39, 25 August 2008, Radio Australia News
New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark has accused the Niuean government of human rights breaches for its treatment of a group of Indian workers.
East Timor PM visits Australia
13:16:24, 25 August 2008, Radio Australia News
East Timor's Prime Minister has been given a ceremonial welcome in Australia's capital, Canberra ahead of meetings today with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Zimbabwe opposition leader promises cooperation with Mugabe
14:58:51, 14 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Zimbabwe's opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, says he is committed to reaching a power-sharing agreement with the president, Robert Mugabe, despite walking out of talks with him.
US envoy in Beijing for North Korea talks
14:58:50, 14 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States has sent an envoy to Beijing to help break a deadlock over verifying North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Zimbabwe's president sends warning to opposition
13:41:59, 12 August 2008, Radio Australia News
As Zimbabwe's political foes continue to negotiate a power sharing agreement, President Robert Mugabe has warned the opposition not to be used by the country's enemies.
Australian, China leaders discuss human rights
19:30:18, 8 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's Prime Minister says he's raised concerns about human rights in a meeting with China's premier.
UN human rights envoy meets Burma political prisoners
10:11:48, 8 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The new United Nations human rights envoy to Burma has met five prominent political prisoners on his first trip to the country.
US, Thai leaders agree to strengthen cooperation
09:47:56, 7 August 2008, Radio Australia News
US President George Bush has met the Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in Bangkok.
UN envoy meets Suu Kyi's party leaders
09:47:54, 7 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Three senior leaders of Burma's National League for Democracy have met the new UN human rights envoy for Burma.
US, South Korean leaders meet
00:45:55, 7 August 2008, Radio Australia News
US President George W Bush says its premature to drop North Korea from his 'axis of evil'.
Thailand, Cambodia continue border temple disputes
10:58:26, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Thailand's supreme military commander, General Boonsrang Niempradit, has told Cambodia to stay away from Ta Moan Thom after the 13th-century temple became the latest hot spot between the two countries.
Cambodia, Kuwait sign trade, aviation, investment deals
14:53:39, 5 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The prime ministers of Cambodia and Kuwait have signed five new agreements, covering trade, aviation and investment.
Reports Cambodia accusing Thai troops of occupying disupted temple
10:00:21, 4 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Cambodia is reported to have escalated the border dispute over the Preah Vihear temple by accusing Thai troops of occupying a temple far to the west.
Australian embassy in Manila warns over Mindanao polls
14:53:04, 1 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian embassy in Manila has issued a warning to its nationals to exercise extreme caution in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao in the run-up to local polls this month.
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