Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands fishing boat killing goes to trial
A Vietnamese fisherman who allegedly killed a vessel officer will go on trial in the Marshall Islands in early May for murder.
Losing Marshalls candidates take key roles
Five candidates who lost election bids in the November national election were named in key government positions by the Marshall Islands nitijela or parliament on Thursday.
More ocean inundation for Marshall Islands ahead
Authorities have warned of more high tides in the Marshall Islands this week, with a combination of stormy seas and a king tide.
Marshalls' testimony at anti-nuke hearing "powerful"
The lawyer representing the Marshall Islands in its international anti-nuclear case says this month's hearings at The Hague have shone a light on the lack of formal talks on nuclear disarmament.
Marshalls storm surge erodes graves
Wild weather in the Marshall Islands has eroded graves and partly washed some away.
Sport: Marshalls sprinter sets sights on the Rio Olympics
After competing at her first senior world championships, the Marshall Islands sprinter Mariana Cress is setting her sights even higher.
International court deliberates on Marshalls' nuclear case
The lawyer representing the Marshall Islands in its international anti-nuclear case says this month's hearings have shone a light on the lack of formal talks on nuclear disarmament. Audio
Solutions sought to stop erosion of Marshall Islands graves
Seawalls are being considered as way to stop cemeteries in the Marshall Islands from being eroded away by rising sea levels.
Personal story of Marshalls' nuclear history heard in The Hague
The lawyer representing the Marshall Islands in its international anti-nuclear case says hearings have shone a light on the lack of formal talks on nuclear disarmament. Audio
Micronesia drought to get worse
Forecasters say a severe drought that has hit Micronesia is expected to worsen over the next few weeks.
Severe drought set to linger in Micronesia
Forecasters say a severe drought that has hit the Micronesian region could remain for a while yet. Audio
Sport: Marshalls teen to make senior sprinting debut
The Marshall Islands sprinter Mariana Cress will compete on her biggest stage yet at the World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon this weekend.
Taiwan provides more funds for Marshalls solar switch
Taiwan is providing $US4 million to the Marshall Islands to further help cut power costs for residents and the government.
Marshall Islands raises contradictions in nuclear case
A former Foreign Minister of the Marshall Islands Tony de Brum has told an international court how children on Rongelap atoll ate radioactive fallout from the 1954 Bravo nuclear test thinking it was…
US Tuna boats back at work in the Pacific
After two months of being idle, US fishing boats have this week started moving to their Pacific tuna fishing grounds.
Marshall Islands bills would restrict off-shore voting
Two pieces of legislation in the Marshall Islands would, if passed, amend the law to eliminate voting by postal ballots for people who live offshore.
Marshalls govt workers rapped over slush funds
A new report in the Marshall Islands has detailed government employees using public money as personal slush funds.
King tide causes flooding in Marshall Islands
Several hundred residents of Kili Island in the Marshall Islands were forced to move when their homes flooded from a king tide pushed by storm surges.
Marshall Islands facing extreme high tides
People in the Marshall Islands are preparing for flooding due to very high tides combined with a storm brewing in the area. Audio
Marshalls brace for king tide
The Marshall Islands are preparing for what's anticipated to be the highest tide of the year this afternoon, with warnings of flooding.