Telegraph.co.uk Tsunami warning after earthquake hits off Indonesia NEWS.com.au It remains in effect for Indonesia, India, the Maldives , Sri Lanka and the island territory of Diego Garcia. Read more »
Maldives faces judicial crisis – Radio Australia
haveeruonline Maldives faces judicial crisis Radio Australia The Maldives vice president has also called for judge's release saying he's ashamed of his own government's actions. President Mohamed Nasheed, himself a political prisoner under the islands previous authoritarian regime, argues the judicial system is ... Fresh calls for Maldives ' army to release senior judge Abdulla Mohamed GlobalPost all 9 news articles » Read more »
Top 10 visa easy holidays for Indians – India Today
India Today Top 10 visa easy holidays for Indians India Today Set in a turquoise sea, the Maldives is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. With over 1000 islands , this is truly a beach lover’s haven, and so beautiful that you will not want to leave in a hurry. The weather is perfect, the beaches divine, ... Read more »
Take a walk on the wild side of the Maldives – CITY A.M.
Take a walk on the wild side of the Maldives CITY A.M. Last autumn, six former world champion surfers descended on the islands for its inaugural surfing competition. Read more »
Maldives bans hotel spas after protests – NEWS.com.au
AsiaOne Maldives bans hotel spas after protests NEWS.com.au The tourism ministry instructed all resort hotels across the country's 1192 tiny coral islands to shut their spas and health centres with immediate effect. The opposition Adhaalath party, a socially conservative movement whose website features an ... PPM supports nation-wide alcohol ban “if the government has the courage” Minivan News all 13 news articles » Read more »
Africa: Canada Oozes Charm, but Developing Nations’ Stories Evoke Alarm and … – AllAfrica.com
The Guardian Africa: Canada Oozes Charm, but Developing Nations' Stories Evoke Alarm and ... AllAfrica.com Maldives Housing and Environment Minister Mohamed Aslam said: "We need to close the 11 gigaton gap. "We expect the IPCC report of 2014 will tell us we have passed the tipping point." Current trajectories "have us on a 4 degree course" Read more »
Refuge for sharks proposed for Cooks – New Zealand Herald
Refuge for sharks proposed for Cooks New Zealand Herald If the sanctuary is established, the Cook Islands will join Palau, the Maldives , Tokelau, the Bahamas, Honduras and the Marshall Islands as nations who have reserved their waters as a safe haven for sharks. The sheer scale of Mr Lyons' project would .. Read more »
A dreamy Maldives adventure – Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz A dreamy Maldives adventure Stuff.co.nz This tiny dot is one of the smallest of the 1192 Maldivian islands , which sit in the Laccadive Sea, in the Indian Ocean. The islands form two chains of atolls which are spread so sparsely that few have much wildlife to offer. ... Read more »
The Falklands show the flag and competition spirit at Commonwealth Games – MercoPress
MercoPress The Falklands show the flag and competition spirit at Commonwealth Games MercoPress Sonia faced Maldives ' Hussain and had a very strong match, getting Falkland Islands first Commonwealth Youth Games badminton win, 21-11 and 21-5. Read more »
Indian Ocean Islands are Favourite Honeymoon Destinations for UK Couples – PR.com (press release)
Indian Ocean Islands are Favourite Honeymoon Destinations for UK Couples PR.com (press release) “Also, celebrity couples like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who recently had their honeymoon in the Seychelles has helped to make these picture postcard islands quite popular.” Maldives (16%), United States (14%), St Lucia (6%), Italy (6%), ... Read more »
