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![Riot police had been ordered to break up the demonstration by Wednesday, but protesters are vowing to stay until the government falls. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/thai_protests_afp_280808.jpg "Riot police had been ordered to break up the demonstration by Wednesday, but protesters are vowing to stay until the government falls. [AFP]")
Riot police had been ordered to break up the demonstration by Wednesday, but protesters are vowing to stay until the government falls. [AFP]
Thai protesters vow to stay in Government House compound
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
A deadline set by Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej for tens of thousands of protesters to leave his official compound has passed with the group's leaders vowing to stay until his government falls.
Flooding prompts India food riots
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
Food riots have erupted in the eastern Indian state of Bihar where flooding has left more than two million people homeless.
US orders ExxonMobil to face Indonesian villager lawsuit
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
A judge in the United States says ExxonMobil must face a lawsuit filed by Indonesian villagers alleging the US oil giant is liable for killings and torture committed by military security forces.
Reports PNG nickel mine disrupted
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
Reports from Papua New Guinea say the operations of a billion dollar nickel mine has been disrupted after locals attacked Chinese workers, and other employees were striking in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Riot police had been ordered to break up the demonstration by Wednesday, but protesters are vowing to stay until the government falls. [AFP]
Thai protesters vow to stay in Government House compound
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
A deadline set by Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej for tens of thousands of protesters to leave his official compound has passed with the group's leaders vowing to stay until his government falls.
Flooding prompts India food riots
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
Food riots have erupted in the eastern Indian state of Bihar where flooding has left more than two million people homeless.
US orders ExxonMobil to face Indonesian villager lawsuit
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
A judge in the United States says ExxonMobil must face a lawsuit filed by Indonesian villagers alleging the US oil giant is liable for killings and torture committed by military security forces.
ASEAN reaches India free-trade deal
13:25:36, 28 August 2008
ASEAN nations have reach a deal for free trade in goods with India, the bloc's seventh-largest trading partner.
Reports PNG nickel mine disrupted
13:25:37, 28 August 2008
Reports from Papua New Guinea say the operations of a billion dollar nickel mine has been disrupted after locals attacked Chinese workers, and other employees were striking in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Authorities investigate Kokoda Track skeleton
09:31:55, 28 August 2008
Australian, US and Japanese authorities are investigating the discovery of what's thought to be the skeleton of a World War Two pilot along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
NZ businesses confident following falling interest rates, food prices
09:31:54, 28 August 2008
New Zealand companies are confident about future profits for the first time in six months as interest rates and fuel prices fall slightly.
ADB warns of Pacific poverty risk from food, fuel prices
04:20:34, 28 August 2008
The Asian Development Bank is moving to help Pacific countries cushion the impact of soaring global fuel and food prices.
NZ academic probes community value of PNG mining
15:39:10, 27 August 2008
A New Zealand scientist will use a government research grant to see if mining companies in Papua New Guinea contribute to local communities.
Woodside threatens cutback to West Australian gas project
12:02:20, 28 August 2008
There's doubt over the future of another West Australian gas project with Australia's oil and gas exploration company Woodside threatening to cut back spending on a gas resource off the Kimberley.
Australian FM to discuss Georgia with Russian ambassador
10:48:32, 28 August 2008
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.
One dies in mid-air collision over Australian city
04:20:34, 28 August 2008
A man killed in the mid-air collision of two light planes in south-east Australia this afternoon was a student pilot from overseas on his first solo flight.
Australian PM outlines education plans
04:20:34, 28 August 2008
Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has announced a number of measures to improve school education standards, including higher pay for teachers in poor areas and the power to sack underperforming principals.
Australia, Japan slams Russia
18:39:06, 27 August 2008
Australia and Japan have joined other western nations in criticising Russia's decision to recognise the Georgian breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent countries.
English demands on LPGA circuit
21:39:31, 27 August 2008
Foreign golfers who play on the LPGA tour will have to learn English or face being suspended.
New foreigner slot opens in Japan soccer
21:39:31, 27 August 2008
The board of directors of Japan's soccer J-League has agreed to introduce a new non-Japanese spot for an Asian player on each club starting next season.
New Zealander to review Australian Olympians
17:14:12, 27 August 2008
The new National High Perfomance Director of Rowing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport will be involved in a review of Olympic performance.
Australia, SAfrica hit by tri-nations suspensions
17:14:12, 27 August 2008
Australia and South Africa have been hit by suspension ahead of this weekend's Tri Nations rugby union match in Johannesburg.
![Riot police had been ordered to break up the demonstration by Wednesday, but protesters are vowing to stay until the government falls. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protests_afp_280808.jpg "Riot police had been ordered to break up the demonstration by Wednesday, but protesters are vowing to stay until the government falls. [AFP]")
![At least two million people are homeless after the banks of the Kosi river in Bihar broke its banks last week. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/india_floods_rtr_280808.jpg "At least two million people are homeless after the banks of the Kosi river in Bihar broke its banks last week. [Reuters]")
![Thousands of anti-government protesters blocked streets around key government buildings in the Thai capital. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protests_afp_260808.jpg "Thousands of anti-government protesters blocked streets around key government buildings in the Thai capital. [AFP]")
![Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim and wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail cast votes in Permatang Pauh. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/mal_anwar_wan_rtr_260808.jpg "Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim and wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail cast votes in Permatang Pauh. [Reuters]")
![Michelle Obama, with children Sasha and Malia, says Barack's 'unusual name' should not stop him from entering the White House. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_mrs_obama_rtr_260808.jpg "Michelle Obama, with children Sasha and Malia, says Barack's 'unusual name' should not stop him from entering the White House. [Reuters]")
![East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao fails to convince Australia to include his country in guest worker program. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/etimor_gusmao_rtr_250808.jpg "East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao fails to convince Australia to include his country in guest worker program. [Reuters]")
Features
![U.S. destroyers remove the crew from the fatally-damaged HMAS Canberra on August 9, 1942. [US Naval Historical Center, Photo 80-G-13488]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/aus_canberra_ship_usna.jpg "U.S. destroyers remove the crew from the fatally-damaged HMAS Canberra on August 9, 1942. [US Naval Historical Center, Photo 80-G-13488]")
The Sinking of HMAS Canberra
11 August 2008
August 9 marks the anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Canberra, the Australian heavy cruiser which participated in the amphibious landings on Guadalcanal which marked the turning point of World War II in the Pacific.
![Beijing National Stadium, also known as the 'Bird's Nest' will play host to the Opening and Closing ceremonies, as well as the main track and field events.[Getty Images]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/china_stadium_getty_feat.jpg "Beijing National Stadium, also known as the 'Bird's Nest' will play host to the Opening and Closing ceremonies, as well as the main track and field events.[Getty Images]")
The Road to Beijing 2008
6 August 2008
Beijing hosts the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, from August 8-24.
![Prime Minister Hun Sen after casting his vote in the 2008 Cambodian elections. [Radio Australia]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/thumbnail/camb_hunsen_ra_280708.jpg "Prime Minister Hun Sen after casting his vote in the 2008 Cambodian elections. [Radio Australia]")
Cambodia Votes 2008
28 July 2008
As Cambodia headed to the polls, Radio Australia's Connect Asia looked at the players and their challenges, including special reports from the Cambodian capital for the launch of the 2008 campaign.
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