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Three bodies discovered in burnt-out building after days of unrest in Solomon Islands

The bodies of three people have been discovered in a burnt-out building in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, police said on Saturday, the first reported deaths after days of rioting in the restive city. The charred bodies were discovered in a store in the Chinatown district, which has been a target for looters […]

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Australia to send peace keeping forces to Solomon Islands amid rioting

Australia to send peace keeping forces to the Solomon Islands, as riots rocked the capital city of Honiara for a second day. PM Scott Morrison said police and army personnel would provide stability and security to the Pacific Island nation. The violence began on Wednesday when protestors stormed parliament in a bid to topple the […]

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Australian and Briton mapping unexploded world war bombs killed in an explosion in Solomon Islands

A Briton and an Australian mapping unexploded bombs were killed in an explosion in the Solomon Islands. The two were working for a non-government organization. The incident occurred at Tasahe area of the Pacific Island’s capital Honiara on Sunday evening local time, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) said in a statement. The Norwegian […]