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Turks question police use of force during protests
Hundreds attended the funeral of Ethem Sarisuluk, shot dead by policeThe role of Turkey's security forces is being scrutinised again after their handling of the mass anti-government unrest which...
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Artefacts of PNG find their way home
Artefact from Milne Bay Province . Image credit: ABCPapua New Guinea's National Museum and Art Gallery is preparing to take possession of more than 300 sculptures, art works and cultural artefacts...
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McILLWAIN HAS CASE TO ANSWER
McIllwain. Getty ImagesThe National Court in Waigani has found chairman of Air Niugini Garth McIllwain to have a case to answer to in court, relating to fraud charges.In a court ruling this week,...
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WARTOTO PROPERTIES ORDERED BACK
PNG Businessman Eremas Wartoto. Image credit: The AgeThe Waigani National Court has ordered the state to give back certain properties belonging to controversial businessman Eremas Wartoto.Justice...
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PNG defence force to modernise
PNG Defence Force: Image credit: PNGDFThe Defence Force Ministry is seriously looking forward to re-modernise the Defence Force.This includes increasing manpower from 2,000 military personnel to over...
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Boat washed ashore in Wewak
MV Mr Wewak washed ashore. Phone: NBCWewak District Boat MV Mr. Wewak being washed ashore at the Wewak Post Office Beach due to strong winds and rough seas. This boat was bought using Wewak District...
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37 people killed in Egypt in clashes
Image credit: AFPCAIRO (AFP) - Islamists massed for further protests on Saturday to demand the army restore Egypt's first democratically elected leader, after 24 hours of ferocious violence that killed...
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Boeing 777 plane crash-lands at San Francisco airport
Eyewitness Ki Siadatan: "[The plane] seemed like it was out of control"A Boeing 777 aircraft has crash-landed at San Francisco international airport, killing at least two people and injuring dozens...
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PNG opposition challenges law changes
PNG Opposition leader. Belden Namah. PAPUA New Guinea's government is engaging in "constitutional terrorism" over a proposal to toughen the rules for votes of no confidence, Opposition Leader Belden...
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PNG Garamuts qualify for Under 19 2014 World Cup
Papua New Guinea has secured a fourth consecutive Under 19 World Cup appearance.The Garamuts qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Dubai after defeating Vanuatu in the East Asia Pacific final in Brisbane...
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One dead after riot sparked by machete attack at PNG rugby league game
Vehicle burnt in ugly rugby league riot. facebook photosOne person is dead and many were left seriously injured after a riot at a rugby league match in Papua New Guinea that was sparked when a drunken...
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ALARMING STATISTICS ON PNG'S POPULATION GROWTH
At Angau Hospital in Lae the number of births has doubled in four years. From four thousand births a year in 2009 to an annual birth average of eight thousand.It’s a worrying statistics that the Chief...
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MARU SUGGESTS 2nd NATIONAL SONG
MP Richard MaruMinister for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Richard Maru, is proposing another national song for the country.Mr Maru says the national anthem and the unity song will be sung together as...
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Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, arrives in Port Moresby on Sunday
Kevin Rudd. Getty ImagesAustralia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, arrives in Port Moresby on Sunday, for a two day visit to Papua New Guinea.Mr Rudd will meet with his PNG counterpart, Peter O'Neill, for...
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Voice Off 11 PNG Tour
Young local talents will embark on a music tour Voice Off 11 PNG Tour in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on 17th -25th August 2013.This tour is part of a music development program designed by local...
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Multi-billion dollar LNG project top of Rudd's PNG agenda
Kevin Rudd. AAP PhotoAustralian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's two day visit to PNG will focus on investment and trade issues, particularly a multi-billion dollar gas project.Mr Rudd announced plans to...
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Refugees and rebels set to dominate Rudd’s PNG visit
As Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd lands in Port Moresby to meet with his Papua New Guinean counterpart Peter O'Neill, several conundrums are set to tax his mind and diplomatic skills.Front and...
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Australian PM, Kevin Rudd arrives in PNG for talks
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived in Papua New Guinea for talks on trade, how to tackle crime in the Pacific Island nation and the controversial Australian-run detention centre on Manus Island.Mr...
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PNG Soldiers attack students
A dental student has been seriously injured when a group of more than 30 soldiers armed with bush knives, iron bars and firearms attacked students at the Port Morseby General Hospital.Papua New Guinea...
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Glee' star Cory Monteith found dead
Actor Cory Monteith, best known for playing Finn Hudson on hit TV show 'Glee', has been found dead in a Canadian hotel room.CNN reports the 31-year-old was found dead by staff at Fairmont Pacific Rim...
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