The violence that broke out in East Timor earlier this year is the subject of a special investigation by the SBS Dateline program.
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Anniversary: end of Soviet Communist Party
For the fifteen countries that compose the former Soviet Union, memories of August 1991 bring back a variety of emotions… a sense of elation for some and for others, a sense of loss.
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Homeward bound Lebanese find destruction
As people return to their homes in Lebanon, they’re finding that the force of Israel’s aerial attack has left them with nothing and, some are saying, it’s like their own version of September 11.
Nury Vittachi masters feng shui
Nury Vittachi is one of the most famous — but is also the most unlikely — cultural commentators in Hong Kong.
Israel’s Peres seeks support in Washington
Israel could be withdrawing from Lebanon within weeks.
Speaking in Washington, Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres says the pull out will occur once the Lebanese army and an international peacekeeping force are deployed near the border with Israel.
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The Maori royals
New Zealand is in mourning with the death of the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, at the age of 75.
Neighbours’ response to shrine visit
China and Korea have already reacted to Prime Minister Koizumi’s visit by summoning their respective Japanese ambassadors.
Japan’s response to shrine visit
Just one hour after his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine this morning (15 August 2006), which interupted all Japanese television, Prime Minister Koizumi called a press conference to explain his actions.
Meanings behind PM’s Yasukuni Shrine visit
Every year on August 15, East Asia steels itself for the possibility that Japan’s head-of-state will visit the Yasukuni Shinto Shrine, and in doing so, commemorate Japan’s war dead.
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Israel critic needs thicker skin
On Monday’s program we heard from Antony Loewenstein, a journalist and author who claims pro-Zionist members of the Jewish community tried to silence his views that are critical of Israel.
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