Maldives

  • Apr 19, 2012
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Maldivian politics will remain in flux until 2013 poll

Wajed yesterday announced that a fresh presidential election will be held ahead of schedule in...

Maldives
  • Feb 15, 2012
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New Maldivian government unlikely to change course

After weeks of public protests, during which the police refused to crack down on protesters,...

Maldives
  • Feb 8, 2012
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Nasheed ouster reflects wider Maldives power struggle

New President Mohammed Waheed Hassan today denied that the forced resignation yesterday of his...

Maldives
  • Apr 28, 2010
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SOUTH ASIA: Trade outlook does not depend on SAARC

An Indian diplomat was yesterday indicted on charges of spying for Pakistan, souring the...

  • Nov 17, 2008
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MALDIVES: President faces political, fiscal constraint

Nasheed was sworn in as president on November 11, bringing an end to the 30-year rule of his...

Maldives
  • Oct 29, 2008
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MALDIVES: Challenger ousts veteran president

President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom today conceded defeat in the country's first presidential election...

Maldives
  • Oct 8, 2008
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MALDIVES: President may not win election

Voting takes place in the Maldives' first ever multi-party election today, the culmination of...

Maldives
  • Jul 4, 2008
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SOUTH ASIA: Environment ministers draw up action plan

Environment ministers from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation yesterday drew up...