Super Typhoon Mawar, described as the most significant storm to hit Guam in decades, made landfall on Wednesday, bringing with it torrential rains, life-threatening storm surge, and Category 4 hurricane-force winds.
If ever there was a blatant statement of realpolitik masquerading as friendliness, the latest United States-Pacific Island declaration must count as one of them, writes Binoy Kampmark.
SAMOA, August 5 - Prime Minister Fiame thank you so much for the incredibly warm welcome to Samoa It is an incredible honor and pleasure to be here in the first