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Aussie Dollar Near Two-Week Low on European Debt, China Inflation Concerns
The Australian dollar traded near the lowest in more than two weeks as concerns of contagion from Ireland’s banking crisis and Chinese steps to limit inflation curbed demand for higher-yielding assets.
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Vet’s wings taken
Petoskey native and Navy fighter/dive bomb pilot in World War II, Hugh Winnell, loses wings at Kiwanis event Hugh Winnell knew immediately, when he picked up his hat, that something was wrong.
Read more on Petoskey News-Review

Timeless valor: Iowa’s newest Medal of Honor winner draws praise from predecessor
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Col. George Day, the last Iowan to earnthe Medal of Honor, said he is proud to see the nation’s highestmilitary honor bestowed on fellow Iowan and Army Staff Sgt.Salvatore Giunta.
Read more on Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Is China Planning a Broader South Pacific Strategy?
Beijing has entertained Fiji’s pariah military dictator while doling out lots of cash and support to other impoverished countries in Australia’s backyard
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South Pacific countries eye Chinese tourism market
The South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) and Tourism Fiji are collaborating with Air Pacific in commissioning the China Central Television (CCTV) to undertake a TV documentary program on Fiji’s tourism attractions for the Chinese and other Asian markets.
Read more on People’s Daily

Malaria and dengue: The sting in climate change
SYDNEY — Southeast Asia and South Pacific island nations face a growing threat from malaria and dengue fever as climate change spreads mosquitoes that carry the diseases and climate-change refugees start to migrate.
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