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Judiciary
Airman found guilty in murder of roommate in Guam
airforcetimes.com - By: Kyle Rempfer 11 minutes ago
An airman from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, has been found guilty in the murder of his roommate while they both were deployed to Guam, the …
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Manta Rays
3 days on the island of Yap, Micronesia
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Yap Island in the Federated States of Micronesia on the Pacific presents visitors with an exotic and idyllic holiday destination. Coral atolls, …
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Snorkel
Trip To Palau: Palau Snorkeling Tour
National Geographic
Expedition Overview Discover the extraordinary undersea wonders of Palau, encountering spectacular reefs, corals, and marine species that the National Geographic Pristine Seas team documented on a 2014
Armed Forces
15 countries without armed forces
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Not only is the Indian army one of the largest armies in the world, it is also, with a total personnel count of 4,207,250 as of 2018, one of the most …
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Geek
Lake Once Filled With Millions of Jellyfish Re-Opens to Public
Geek - By Stephanie Valera
Jellyfish Lake, located in the Pacific country of Palau, was home to more than 10 million jellyfish. Diminishing jellyfish population forced its …
Marshall Islands
Devs Behind Marshall Islands’ National Crypto Confirm Plans to Launch This Year
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A national cryptocurrency for the Marshall Islands is still being actively developed, despite previous disagreements among government officials on …
Guam
Minnesota priest named in lawsuit filed in Guam against Vatican
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Lawsuit claims Vatican knew of abuse by Rev. Louis Brouillard and Guam archbishop. The late Rev. Louis Brouillard, accused of sexually molesting …
Judiciary
Honolulu executive charged with paying $240k bribe to state official to gain big contract
staradvertiser.com - By Nelson Daranciang
The owner of a local civil engineering company who is also a member of the Honolulu Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to admit in U.S. District …
Cannabis Industry
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Medicinal Cannabis Bill Into Law
candidchronicle.com - Benjie Cooper
When former U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) governor Kenneth Mapp [I] left office last week, he chose not to sign Bill 32-0135, a piece of legislation to …
Judiciary
Business owner charged with bribing state employee to get multi-million dollar contract
hawaiinewsnow.com - By HNN Staff | January 17, 2019 at 4:57 PM HST - Updated January 17 at 4:57 PM
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii business owner has been charged with bribing a state official and one in the Federated States of Micronesia in …
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United Airlines
United Airlines unveils look for new employee uniforms
USA TODAY
One of United's new uniform designs for flight attendants. United Airlines One of United's new uniform designs for flight attendants. United Airlines One of United's new uniform designs for flight attendants.
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Jellyfish
Palau’s incredible Jellyfish Lake is once again welcoming travellers
Lonely Planet - Alex Butler
Among the stunning islands of Palau, a landlocked lake filled with swarms of jellyfish is once again ready to welcome eager travellers. Ongeim’l Tketau Jellyfish Lake is a popular tourist site filled harmless
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Border Force
Nauru doctor wins global free speech award for speaking out on offshore immigration
Australia News - Ben Doherty
A doctor on Nauru who blew the whistle on the deliberate medical neglect of refugees and asylum seekers on the island has been awarded a global award for free speech. Dr Nick Martin, the former senior
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Catholicism
Guam archdiocese files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits
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Hagatna, Guam, Jan 16, 2019 / 05:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archdiocese of Agaña has filed for bankruptcy in federal court in the wake of numerous …
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Guantanamo Bay
British doctor, 44, who exposed refugee abuse at 'Australia's Guantanamo Bay' is given global whistleblowers' prize
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A British doctor who exposed the abuse of refugees at an Australian detention centre has won a global whistleblowing accolade. Dr Nick Martin, 44, …
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Manus Island
Outgoing Cathy McGowan calls on constituents for help on refugee bill
Sky News Australia
17/01/2019|1min Outgoing Independent MP Cathy McGowan has called on constituents to help her decide on new laws which will fast-track medical …
Human Rights
World Report 2019: Rights Trends in Australia
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Australia has a strong record of protecting civil and political rights, but serious human rights issues remain. In 2018, the government continued to …
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Crime
Guam's Catholic Church has filed for bankruptcy as it faces a tsunami of sex abuse claims from more than 190 accusers
Business Insider - Associated Press and Christian Edwards
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Guam's Catholic Church filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, a move that will allow the archdiocese to avoid trial in dozens of child sexual abuse lawsuits and enter settlement negotiations.
Surfing
Double Dose of Good Vibes in Palau
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Palau, ever heard of it? Probably not. In May 2018, Hawaii became the first state to ban reef-harming sunscreens. The policy will go into effect in …
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New York City
Down boy! Family photo is ruined after Nemo the golden retriever gets amorous with his BROTHER Finn
dailymail.co.uk - Bryony Jewell For Mailonline
A pair of randy golden retrievers have ruined their family's group portrait after Nemo decided to get amorous with his brother Finn just as the photo …
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Child Abuse
Guam archdiocese files for bankruptcy to pay off clergy sex abuse claims
USA TODAY - Haidee V Eugenio
HAGATNA, Guam – The Archdiocese of Agana in Guam, as expected, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Wednesday, allowing it to restructure its finances and pay off the plaintiffs in nearly 200
Mother Nature Network
Jellyfish
8 of the world's most spectacular scuba spots
Mother Nature Network - Josh Lew
Palau Palau is best known for its famous Jellyfish Lake. In this body of water, jellyfish have evolved without stingers, so visitors can swim among …
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Guam
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DAZED
Gigi Hadid
Shaggy cuts and dewy skin at Prada AW19
DAZED - Dazed
Yesterday, Prada showed their AW19 menswear collection, as well as the debut of the Pre-Fall women’s, in Milan. The collection that Miuccia sent down the runway was dark and twisted, inspired by trashy
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Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands Updates 2019 Roadmap for Sovereign Cryptocurrency
bitcoin.com - Samuel Haig
Featured The Marshall Islands’ plan to issue a sovereign cryptocurrency, dubbed ‘the Sovereign’ (SOV), appears to be progressing, with the Oceanic …
Waikiki
Waikiki Beachcomber names new executives as $35M renovation continues
staradvertiser.com - By Allison Schaefers
ADVERTISING Outrigger Hotels & Resorts today announced three new executive appointments for the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, which is slated to …
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Marshall Islands
Surf the Pristine Shores of the Marshall Islands | The Wanderlist 2019
Amuse - Tristan Kennedy
The site of America’s biggest-ever nuclear test is one of the best travel destinations of 2019 What? The ultimate private wave at the ends of the earth. Where? Beran Island Lodge, the Marshall Islands,
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Miuccia Prada
Prada Just Sent Boyish Pixie Cuts Down the Runway—And It Was Ridiculously Chic
VOGUE.COM - Christian Allaire
One of Miuccia Prada’s greatest skills is to consistently redefine the idea of beauty. The Italian designer has a knack for taking the démodé and making it feel entirely new, even pretty, whether that
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Fashion (UK)
The Weekend's Menswear Shows Served Up Some Great Beauty Inspiration
vogue.co.uk - Lisa Niven-Phillips
Yes, we know that the menswear shows are primarily about the clothes. But at this weekend's Pitti Uomo offering for autumn/winter 2019, the hair and …