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They breathe air but live underwater, and like their land-dwelling counterparts their bites are venomous.

They breathe air but live underwater, and like their land-dwelling counterparts their bites are venomous.

Grand chief Sir Michael Somare, PNG's first and longest-serving Prime Minister, has died in Port Moresby from pancreatic cancer. Veteran ABC PNG correspondent Sean Dorney reflects on Sir Michael's long political career and the legacy he leaves behind.

Grand chief Sir Michael Somare, PNG's first and longest-serving Prime Minister, has died in Port Moresby from pancreatic cancer. Veteran ABC PNG correspondent Sean Dorney reflects on Sir Michael's long political career and the legacy he leaves behind.

The Colombian government has offered protection, for ten years, to around 2 million Venezuelans who’ve fled economic and political chaos in their country. The move was described by the UN as the most important humanitarian gesture in decades.

The Colombian government has offered protection, for ten years, to around 2 million Venezuelans who’ve fled economic and political chaos in their country. The move was described by the UN as the most important humanitarian gesture in decades.

Many Latin American countries have joined China’s New Silk Road, including Panama, where Chinese companies now manage ports on both ends of the Panama Canal. As Mexico considers whether to join, some countries in the region are facing heavy pressure from the Trump Administration warning them not to get too close to China. Still, China's investments and loans are seen by many leaders as a way to help their economies.

On China’s Silk Road is a production of the Global Reporting Centre in Vancouver, Canada, which produces and teachers global journalism. The podcast was created by Mary Kay Magistad, a former China correspondent for US public radio’s The World, working with partner reporters on five continents. The full series is available wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting the Global Reporting Centre podcast project webpage.

Many Latin American countries have joined China’s New Silk Road, including Panama, where Chinese companies now manage ports on both ends of the Panama Canal. As Mexico considers whether to join, some countries in the region are facing heavy pressure from the Trump Administration warning them not to get too close to China. Still, China's investments and loans are seen by many leaders as a way to help their economies.

On China’s Silk Road is a production of the Global Reporting Centre in Vancouver, Canada, which produces and teachers global journalism. The podcast was created by Mary Kay Magistad, a former China correspondent for US public radio’s The World, working with partner reporters on five continents. The full series is available wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting the Global Reporting Centre podcast project webpage.

Low literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills can have a profound impact on all aspects of a person’s life – from their capacity to work, to their ability to help with home-schooling during a pandemic.  There’s a parliamentary review underway to explore the issue and find ways to boost adult skills in the area.

Low literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills can have a profound impact on all aspects of a person’s life – from their capacity to work, to their ability to help with home-schooling during a pandemic.  There’s a parliamentary review underway to explore the issue and find ways to boost adult skills in the area.