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UAE defeat PNG in ICC World Cup qualifier

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 20:08

Skipper Khurram Khan led from the front with a century as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a comprehensive 150-run victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the first day of the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ) at Hagley Oval here Sunday.

Strong earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:37

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey reported.

`Vampire` father eats daughter`s flesh in PNG

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 14:06

PNG is a sprawling nation where black magic, sorcery and cannibalism sometimes occur.

Three new species of tiny frogs discovered in Papua New Guinea

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 09:50

Three new species of tiny frogs have been discovered in Papua New Guinea.

`Black Jesus` hacked to death in PNG

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 18:56

A convicted Papua New Guinea preacher, who called himself "Black Jesus" and led a cannibal cult with some 6,000 members, has been hacked to death, a leading Australian daily reported Saturday.

Australia shuts door on Sri Lankan asylum seekers

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 14:59

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced that all unauthorised arrivals will be sent to poverty-stricken Papua New Guinea.

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 12:00

The 6.8 quake occurred near the town of Kandrian, on the island of New Britain, at 6:30 am (0200 IST).

Willis powers U-19 Australia to victory

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 17:37

A dominating century by Sean Willis carried Australia to an easy 144-run victory in their Under-19 exhibition match against Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Gardens Oval here Thursday.

Four Chinese nationals slain in Papua New Guinea

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 14:13

The victims, three men and one woman, were killed late Monday night at a shop they ran in the capital, Port Moresby, said Papua New Guinea national police spokesman Dominic Kakas.

PNG girl beheads father after he rapes her: Report

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 15:48

A teenage girl beheaded her father with a bush knife after he raped her at their home in Papua New Guinea, a report said Monday.

Australia announce U-19 squad for India, NZ tri-series

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 15:43

Cricket Australia (CA) Monday announced its 14-player Under-19 squad to compete in the International Series in Darwin beginning June 30.

Strong quake shakes Papua New Guinea: USGS

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 11:12

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and no damage was immediately reported.