Papua New Guinea

At Least 53 Men Massacred In Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence: Police

Australian media say at least 53 men have been massacred in an escalation of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea.
By ROD McGUIRK, AP

Joey To The World! Bronx Zoo Announces Birth Of Rare Tree Kangaroo

Zoo officials said the joey will spend a lot of time in his mom’s pouch with just its head sticking out, but will eventually spend short periods of time outside the pouch.
By AP

Man Rescued After A Month Lost At Sea: 'It Was A Nice Break'

Two men from the Solomon Islands spent 29 days adrift, surviving on fruit and rainwater, after their boat got caught in a storm.
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Zac Efron Assures Fans He 'Bounced Back' After Getting Sick In Papua New Guinea

The actor reportedly got a bacterial infection while filming the show "Killing Zac Efron."
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Snake Interrogation

Police officers have apologized for using a live snake to terrify a suspected thief after a video went viral online.
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Papua New Guinea

The country is still recovering from a pair of earlier earthquakes that killed at least 85 people.
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Scientists Discover New Homo Sapiens Mix With Mysterious Denisovans

Neanderthals weren't the only ones modern humans liked to sleep with.
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Papua New Guinea Rattled By Strong Aftershocks

The death toll climbed to 55 and is expected to rise further.
By Tom Westbrook, Reuters

Strong Earthquake In Papua New Guinea Damages Buildings And Sparks Landslides

There were no reports of injuries or deaths.
By Reuters

Australian Asylum Seekers Told To Choose Between Life In Jail, Or Torture And Death In Home Countries

"It’s essentially putting people who need protection into limbo or detention forever."
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