Topic: Palau

Euro crisis: Cash-strapped Italy sells off iconic lighthouses

The Italian island of Sardinia is leasing several formerly state-owned, out-of-use lighthouses to private developers who plan to capitalize on their pristine coastal surroundings. 

Scientist captures amazing video of jellyfish migration

A researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution visited Palau and took a dive in the tiny island nation's Jellyfish Lake, and captured video of a swarm of Mastigias.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Guantánamo Bay detainee case

The Supreme Court turned aside a second appeal from five Uighurs, held at Guantánamo Bay's prison camp since 2002 despite admissions from the Bush administration that they are neither enemy combatants nor connected to Al Qaeda or the Taliban.

South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries

The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July.
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Cuba embargo: UN vote urges US to lift embargo

The UN voted, Tuesday, to condemn the US policy towards Cuba. The Cuba embargo was dismissed by all but the US and Israel in the final vote.

Uncle Sam wants Micronesians for US military

US military recruiting from the Federated States of Micronesia, per capita, leads all American states. Many see an economic path out of the isolated Pacific nation, but some don't know they might fight in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Uighurs held at Guantanamo

The Supreme Court Monday decided not to hear the appeal of a group of Uighurs who have been held without charge at Guantanamo Bay for eight years. The case was originally scheduled for the high court's docket March 23.

Supreme Court to hear appeal of Uighurs still at Guantánamo

The Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear the case of Uighur detainees remaining at the Guantánamo prison camp. Their release into the US has been blocked by the White House and Congress.

World's first shark sanctuary set to open in Palau

The tiny Pacific nation is fighting to protect more than 130 species fighting extinction in the Pacific Ocean.

How jellyfish may be stirring the ocean

A new study suggests the movement of masses of tiny marine creatures could have as much impact as the wind or currents on ocean circulation.

Will Guantánamo close on time?

Halfway to President Obama’s deadline, basic aspects of the closure are undecided.

In Paris, Uighurs launch fresh protest

But the issues they raised are longstanding, going back to China's "strike hard" policy against the mainly Muslim minority – a policy that was strengthened by US cooperation following 9/11.

Supreme Court leaves hanging the case of detained Uighurs

The justices' inaction this term probably extends the 13 detainees' time at Guantánamo.

For Gitmo Uighurs, new life is no walk on the beach

The former detainees, including Uighurs released to Albania, say they are eager to put "terrorist" label behind them.

Guantánamo's untouchables: What to do with Uighurs

The US moves toward sending the Chinese Muslims to Palau, a remote Pacific island. But some experts say that would be a mistake.

Four Guantánamo detainees to reside in Bermuda

The Chinese Muslims, deemed no threat to the US, were released for resettlement and arrived Thursday.

Guantánamo Uighurs: pack your bags for Palau

The tiny Pacific nation agreed Monday to accept the detainees – along with $200 million in US aid.

Inauguration bound: Riding the Metro

U.N. Security Council must act preemptively – on climate change

This global threat requires a war-room mentality.

U.N. Security Council must act preemptively – on climate change

This global threat requires a war-room mentality.