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A small earthquake struck American Samoa as a memorial service was being held to mark the first anniversary of an earthquake and tsunami that killed 34 people in the U.S. territory.

Small earthquake hits American Samoa on first anniversary of deadly quake and tsunami

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Wednesday marks the one year anniversary of the tsunami that killed nearly 200 people in the Samoan islands.

Samoan people look back at devastating tsunami one year ago

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New Zealanders are moving to Australia in record numbers, but they arrive already educated and end up working on average harder and longer than Australians, a government study says.

Kiwis leading job boom in Australia - study

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West Australian police have rejected claims of "Gestapo style" tactics but say an officer who attended a union meeting in plain clothes erred in reporting on it to a government commission.

Police deny 'Gestapo tactics'

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The government of the Northern Mariana Islands has partially shut down because the Legislature of the U.S. commonwealth failed to pass a balanced budget on time.

Government of Northern Mariana Islands partially shuts down over lack of budget

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The past financial year is one Tourism Queensland will never forget. It ranged from the depths of the global financial crisis, swine flu, natural disasters and the impact of a strong Australian dollar, to the heady heights of worldwide acclaim for the Best Job in The World, hailed as the most successful global promotion for any product ever.

2010 a year Tourism Queensland will never forget

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A lift in new listings has failed to kick-start a sluggish year for property, as the Canterbury earthquake took its toll.

Quake wipes out spring property sales surge

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EXCLUSIVE: Does Dan Sultan have what it takes to be Australia's next rock god? Check out our preview of his next song.

Was Hutchence our last rock god?

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Two radio-thons held in Tonga over the past week have raised almost $600,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.

Tongans raise $600k for quake appeal

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Australia on Saturday welcomes the U.S. Senate's agreement to ratify the Australia-United States Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty.

Australia welcomes Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty with U.S.