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Australian PM condemns 'scum' people smugglers

Tanalee Smith Associated Press Writer 21.04.2009

Australian PM condemns 'scum' people smugglers

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) Australia's prime minister denounced people smugglers who set hopeful refugees adrift in rickety boats as "scum" and pledged Friday to step up efforts to thwart them, after one vessel exploded at sea and killed three people.

Australian PM's China advocacy thrown off course

Rod McGuire Associated Press Writer 06.04.2009
Australian PM's China advocacy thrown off course

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's push for China to gain a greater stake in international economic forums was thrown off course Friday by allegations his government is too closely linked to Beijing.

China sends navy to fight Somali pirates

Three Chinese naval ships, armed with Special Forces, helicopters and missiles, are on their way to join the international anti-piracy task force patrolling the waters off Somalia.


 

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