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Samoa web domains at risk of abuse

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Apia, Samoa: Computer users in Samoa are being warned their country now has one of the riskiest web domains in the world.

Wave of depression hits Samoa

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Apia, Samoa: A wave of depression, anxiety and acute psychiatric problems has hit those worst affected by Samoa's tsunami, officials have warned.

Samoan MP Keil sues US state department for US$10million

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Apia, Samoa: A $US10 million lawsuit has been filed against the US State Department by Samoan Associate Minister, Hans Joachim Keil.

SamoaTel's innovative partnership with Womens Committees

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Apia, Samoa: SamoaTel has introduced a new direction to drive support and development for Samoan women through an innovative partnership with the Fa'alapotopotoga Atina'e o Komiti Tum

Tsunami may change extravagance at Samoan funerals

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Auckland, New Zealand: The tsunami that hit Samoa in September killing 149 people may change the country's tradition of extravagant gift-giving at funerals, says the nation's highest leader.

Text messages not guaranteed national warning system in Samoa

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Apia, Samoa: Sending text messages on mobile phones are not guranteed as a national alarm warning system for natural disasters.

Superbugs hit Samoa's tsunami victims

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Apia, Samoa: The waves have retreated but victims of Samoa's tsunami are facing a surge of amputations as superbugs hit the country's biggest hospital.

Samoa medical crisis looms

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Apia, Samoa: Samoa faces a medical crisis in the wake of the tsunami with the discovery of dangerous levels of drug resistant organisms which could lead to hundreds of amputations, a medical expert warns.

Favouritism claims amid Samoa tsunami recovery

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Apia, Samoa: There are claims the constituencies of the Samoan Prime Minister and one of his ministers are receiving help to restore infrastructure following last month’s tsunami ahead of other areas.

Samoa anti-party hopping law passed

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Apia, Samoa: Samoan Parliament has passed the second reading of two bills, one amending the country’s constitution and another seeking to amend the electoral act.

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