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UN envoy: Cutting greenhouse gases and reducing disaster risk vital for sustainable development
Ahead of the International Day for Disaster Reduction this Friday, a new United Nations report calls for integrated agreements on disaster risk reduction and climate change .
Army offensive aimed at 'preventing' Rohingya return
A report drawing on eyewitness testimony finds violence against Rohingya people is orchestrated to not just drive communities away, but prevent their ever returning.
Liberia prepares for its first democratic exchange of power in 70 years
With a peaceful transition in to 2018, Liberia will serve as a strong democratic role model for other countries emerging from conflict.
Vanuatu volcano eruption threat recedes: scientists
"For a really complicated evacuation of 11,000 people from a remote island it was quite impressive."
Cook Islands faces its 'worst case scenario', being granted developed country status
Some government officials worry this new status will result in a cut in aid and could hurt the country’s growth prospects.
West edges towards punishing Myanmar army leaders over Rohingya crisis
The European Union and the United States are considering targeted sanctions against Myanmar military leaders, officials say.
Cameroon's descent into crisis: the long history of anglophone discord
Cameroon’s anglophone crisis reached a new low at the weekend when at least 17 people were shot dead by security forces and 50 wounded, according to Amnesty International.
Volcano island residents afraid to return
Disaster authorities in Vanuatu are considering how to look after thousands of homeless evacuees if the Ambae volcano's activity does not die down.
New government must respond to tides of change - Caritas
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has published its fourth annual State of the Environment for Oceania report, and are calling for the next government to better respond to environmental change.
Cooks to be first Pacific country with 'developed' status
Finance Minister Mark Brown says he expects it to affect at least some of the foreign aid the Cooks gets.
