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| 2012 Dec.17 |
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Cyclone Evan leaves trail of destruction in Fiji| The biggest cyclone to hit Fiji in 20 years has caused havoc after battering the Pacific nation with winds topping 200km/h | |
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| 2012 Apr.2 |
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4 dead, hundreds displaced in floods Severe flooding in the Pacific island nation of Fiji has killed four people and left 800 people seeking shelter in evacuation centers
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| 2012 Jan.1 |
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Fiji leader lifting martial law Martial law will be lifted in Fiji this week, Commodore Voreqe 'Frank' Bainimarama said in a New Year speech
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| 2011 Sep.15 |
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7.3-magnitude quake strikes near Fiji A destructive tsunami was not generated, based on earthquake and historical tsunami data
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| 2010 Nov.25 |
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Boys found alive after 50 days at sea| Samuel Perez and Filo Filo, both 15, and Edward Nasau, 14, rescued by a tuna ship near Fiji. 500 people were held a memorial service for them | |
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| 2010 Oct.2 |
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Former Fiji prime minister Chaudhry held Mahendra Chaudhry, has been arrested for allegedly breaching the military government's emergency regulations
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| 2010 Mar.16 |
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Fiji damage 'overwhelming,' PM says| Fiji emerged from the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Tomas, with officials reporting one death and widespread damage to the South Pacific island chain | |
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| 2010 Mar.14 |
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 Tropical Cyclone Tomas slams Fiji The powerful storm roared into the chain's northern islands. Tomas was packing winds of 185 km/hr, with gusts to 235 km/hr
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| 2009 Sep.1 |
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Fiji suspended from Commonwealth The Commonwealth has fully suspended Fiji after it refused to bow to demands to call elections by next year
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| 2009 Apr.10 |
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Coup leader restored as PM President Ratu Josefa Iloilo has restored his military chief, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, a day after suspending the constitution
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| 2008 Aug.3 |
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Singh wins his first World Championship Vijay Singh saw his 3 1/2-foot par putt swirl into the cup for a one-shot victory, a familiar sight for someone who has won 32 times on the PGA Tour
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| 2006 Dec.8 |
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Fiji suspended from Commonwealth The Commonwealth has suspended membership in protest at its recent military coup, followed a meeting of foreign ministers
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| 2006 Dec.6 |
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Army warns against uprising The military ruler Bainimarama installed a new prime minister and warned he could use force against dissenters
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| 2006 Dec.5 |
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Deposed PM leaves capital Laisenia Qarase had gone to his home on the islands of Lau at the request of the military
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| 2006 Dec.4 |
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Military 'takes control of Fiji'  The military commander of Fiji Cmdr Frank Bainimarama has announced he has taken over control of the country
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President 'dissolves parliament' The president is paving the way for the military to take control in a coup. Prime Minister Qarase is refusing to resign
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| 2006 Dec.3 |
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Army takes over police base Soldiers have taken over the headquarters of the only armed police unit, fuelling speculation of a military coup
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| 2006 Nov.30 |
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Fiji calm, but threat of coup still looms The troops returned to barracks after taking control of parts of the capital in overnight exercises
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| 2006 Nov.29 |
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Army head sets coup deadline Military chief Cmdr Frank Bainimarama has warned he will overthrow the government on Friday if his demands are not met
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| 2006 Nov.28 |
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Military stokes coup fears The military will conduct night-time exercises to secure strategic areas of the capital, Suva
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| 2006 Oct.31 |
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Fears grow over coup threat New Zealand has called on military commander to step down, as the United States expressed deep concern
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| 2006 May.11 |
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Ex-PM faces mutiny charge Sitiveni Rabuka has been charged with inciting a mutiny in November 2000 in which 8 people died
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| 2006 Apr.7 |
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Quake off Fiji: No tsunami warning A powerful 6.3 earthquake rattled the Pacific Ocean seabed. There were no reports of damage
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| 2004 Aug.15 |
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Singh clinches PGA victory Fiji's Vijay Singh win the 86th U.S. PGA Championship in a 3-way playoff, clinching the third major title of his career
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| 2002 Feb.17 |
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Speight received a life sentence Speight was sentenced to death by hanging but the President Iloilo signed a decree commuting the sentence
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| 2001 Sep.9 |
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Qarase sweared as new leader Laisenia Qarase was sworn in as Prime Minister by President Iloilo for 5 year term
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| 2001 Sep.5 |
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Jailed leader, deposed PM win seats George Speight and Mahendra Chaudhry have both won seats in parliament. 43 of the 71 seats won by Labour Party
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| 2001 Mar.22 |
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 Mir destroyed in fiery descent| After 15 years in space, station re-entered the atmosphere and plunged into the South Pacific | |
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