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Nasheed threatens to hit streets in the Maldives
Male: The Maldives' ousted president Mohamed Nasheed said Friday that his party would hit the streets and demonstrate in the absence of international support but "we cannot join this government as we believe it is illegal". Nasheed resigned Tuesday morning on the national TV after prolonged protests over detention of a top judge and was replaced by his vice president Mohamed Waheed. The resignation

Halder meets chief of NDFB anti-talk faction
The central government's proposed peace process with the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) appears to be headed in the right direction.

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PM sends spl envoy to Maldives, hopes solution through talks

New Delhi: As Maldives plunged into a deeper crisis, India on Friday established contact with top political leaders of the island nation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sending his special envoy

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Nasheed calls for release of 500 supporters
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has called for the immediate release of around 500 supporters arrested for allegedly burning down police stations and court houses, a party spokesman said Friday.

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Nasheed won't be arrested: Maldives prez
Former Maldivian Preisdent Mohamed Nasheed, who was ousted on Tuesday in an apparent military coup, called for a fresh polls even as his successor, in a seemingly softening stance, reportedly said that the former leader will not be arrested.

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Mayawati slams Congress over minority reservation issue
Slamming the Congress party over the minority reservation issue, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has termed the move a political gimmick and asked people to be wary of the party.

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