A series of shootouts between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine has left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea, ...

UN official says 20-to-50 people have been killed in Papua New Guinea violence ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure.

Papua New Guinea has given police permission to use “lethal force” to restore order as shootouts between rival tribes have killed dozens of people. Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in ...

Papua New Guinea said Wednesday it supported the creation of a multinational Pacific police force, a landmark proposal pushed by Australia that could significantly blunt China's regional ambitions.

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea -- Pope Francis boarded an Australian Royal Air Force C-130 on Sunday and flew over the pristine jungles of Papua New Guinea, travelling to the faraway settlement of ...

Violent attacks near Barrick Gold's Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has likely killed at least 20 people and forced women and children to flee the region, local media reported.

Just before Pope Francis’ recent visit to Papua New Guinea, roadside stalls selling betel nut, a mild local intoxicant, were shut down. While this isn’t good for the many small stall holders ...

Pope Francis will be visiting the country of Papua New Guinea Sept. 6-9 as part of an 11-day, multi-country papal trip. But he won’t be the first pope to set foot on the South Pacific island ...

Pope Francis arrived on Friday evening from Indonesia in Papua New Guinea, a country rich in natural resources, including gold, copper, nickel, oil, and gas. However, according to OXFAM, it has ...

Pope to Meet Papua New Guinea Catholics Who Embrace Both Christianity and Indigenous Beliefs MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Pope Francis’s visit to Papua New Guinea will take him to a remote part ...