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Solomon Islands Leader Blames Foreign Powers Amid Unrest

Protests, arson and looting have ravaged the capital in recent days following his government’s decision to switch alliances from Taiwan to Beijing.
By DAVID RISING and ROD McGUIRK, AP

Man Rescued After A Month Lost At Sea: 'It Was A Nice Break'

Two men from the Solomon Islands spent 29 days adrift, surviving on fruit and rainwater, after their boat got caught in a storm.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER: Grounded Ship Leaks 80 Tons Of Oil Near UNESCO Site

More than 660 tons of oil remains aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ship, which is continuing to leak.
By Nick Perry, AP

Powerful Quake Rattles Solomon Islands; Tsunami Threat Over

Only small waves were reported following the 7.8 magnitude quake.
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Rising Sea Levels Swallow 5 Pacific Islands

And more could soon follow because of climate change.
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