Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 27
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JAKARTA -- Marapi volcano in Indonesia's West Sumatra province erupted for about 54 seconds on Wednesday, throwing ash up to 1,500 meters above its peak, according to the country's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. "Ash column was observed to be gray with thick intensity toward the west," said Ahmad Rifandi, an officer at the volcano's monitoring post. (Indonesia-Volcano ..read more
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Landmark abortion laws come into effect in Western Australia
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SYDNEY, March 27 (Xinhua) -- New abortion laws came into effect from Wednesday in Western Australia (WA), removing the health intervention from the state's criminal code and improving the access for women to related services. Under the new regulations, abortion has been officially decriminalized in the Australian state, while it still remains an offense for an "unqualified person" to perform or assist with an ab ..read more
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Assange faces further wait for appeal against extradition to U.S.
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Provided by Xinhua Assange's family and protesters have condemned the court's decision as an assault on press freedom and a shame on democracy. LONDON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange faces a further wait to find out ..read more
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2nd LD: Assange faces further wait for appeal against extradition to U.S.
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LONDON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange faces a further wait to find out whether he can bring an appeal against his extradition to the United States, the High Court ruled on Tuesday. According to the ruling, a decision on the appeal has been adjourned to May 20 as the court is seeking assurances from the United States that Assange could rely on the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution a ..read more
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Australia stars surge in ICC Women's ODI rankings
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Dubai [UAE], March 26 (ANI): Australia's women players surged in the latest ICC rankings update following their dominant performances in their ongoing tour of Bangladesh. ICC on Tuesday issued the latest update, which saw the reigning Women's Cricket World Cup champions excel in the ODI rankings. Australia have played two ODIs against Bangladesh and registered a dominant victory with their all-rounded perfo ..read more
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UK: London court stays Julian Assange's 'immediate' extradition; asks US to file assurances of his rights
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London [UK], March 26 (ANI): WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the latest ruling by the High Court in London, which has signalled it may allow him to appeal his case, CNN reported. Notably, if extradited to the US, the 52-year-old Australian citizen will have to stand on trial on chargesof espionage relating to WikiLeaks's release of cla ..read more
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What UK High Court's decision in Julian Assange case means
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The jailed WikiLeaks founder was allowed a new limited bid to fight extradition to the US within the British legal system WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange scored a victory on Tuesday in his years-long legal battle in the UK to avoid extradition to the US. Not much has changed to help his present condition, but his defense has been given another day at court. Assange, 52 has been held in Bri ..read more
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Assange wins right to fight extradition to US
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The Wikileaks founder was granted a reprieve, as the US seeks to try him on espionage charges A court in London has ruled in favor of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday, granting him the opportunity to appeal his extradition to the US. The publisher stands accused of espionage and is facing up to 175 years in jail. The hearing at ..read more
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Socceroos guarantee progression in AFC qualification for FIFA World Cup
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CANBERRA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Australia has guaranteed its progression to the third round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a victory against Lebanon on Tuesday. The Socceroos beat Lebanon 5-0 in Canberra to make sure of a top-two finish in Group I in the second round of AFC qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, securing their progression to the third round as wel ..read more
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Principal of Aitchison College resigns against undue intervention
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LAHORE, Pakistan - Aitchison College Principal, Australian Michael A Thompson resigned Monday, citing the Punjab government's 'unwarranted intervention and arrogant directions' regarding fee waivers for federal minister Ahad Cheema's sons. The Australian educationist presented his resignation after Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman allegedly directed the principal to waive the fees of Federal Minister for Economic ..read more
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