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Iraqi security forces say ISIS assault thwarted
Iraqi security forces said Wednesday they thwarted an attempt by ISIS militants to infiltrate a residential compound near a strategic air base in western Anbar province. Col. Mohammed Ibrahim,...
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Woman bites off man’s tongue
A woman is currently in police custody after she allegedly bit off a man’s tongue. The incident took place during a drinking party in Ba yesterday afternoon where the woman was drinking with a group of...
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Dead man found in Ba
Investigations are underway into the discovery a body in Ba early yesterday morning. The deceased, a 35-year-old man was found floating in the Veisaru River. The deceased was also reported missing at...
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PM explains stoppage of goodwill payment
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has clarified government’s position to stop goodwill payment to qoliqoli owners. Bainimarama says the decision was made after consulting with the line ministry. “The...
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13 killed in three suicide blasts in Nigerian town of Chibok
At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured Wednesday in three suicide blasts in the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok, also the scene of Boko Haram’s abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in...
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ILO Tripartite Mission satisfied with meetings
The International Labour Organisation Tripartite Mission has concluded its meetings here and is satisfied with efforts made by all parties. The Tripartite Mission arrived on Monday at the request of...
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700 samples negative of Zika virus:Kama
The Ministry of Health confirms that 2 tourists were treated in the country for Zika Virus last year. 700 blood samples of suspected cases were also sent for laboratory confirmation. Dr Mike Kama...
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National security strategy to soon formalize
The formulation of Fiji’s National Security Strategy will soon be put to paper. The final Strategy consultative workshop was held today at Novotel in Lami. Government Ministries, Departments, Statutory...
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Oregon sheriff on occupation: ‘This can’t happen in America’
Harney County Sheriff David Ward on Wednesday blamed the occupiers of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon for the death of an outspoken protester who authorities tried to arrest during a traffic stop...
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Nurses lose belongings in fire
Eight nurses based at the Rakiraki hospital have lost all their belongings after a fire destroyed their living quarters last night. The fire started at about half past eleven. These quarters are...
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Mitchell Pearce issues emotional apology, admits alcohol problem
Mitchell Pearce has admitted he has a problem with alcohol, accepted he needs help and has apologised for his actions on Australia Day. In a brief statement to media at 3pm on Friday, a visibly upset...
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Fiji beat Shenua 1-0 finishes Spain tour
Fiji U23 side ended its Spain tour on a high note beating Shenua Shanghai 1-0 at CF Cracks Academy ground in Valencia, Spain. Striker Rusiate Matarerega scored the lone goal in the 36 minute after...
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Zika virus ‘spreading explosively,’ WHO leader says
The Zika virus is “is now spreading explosively” in the Americas, the head of the World Health Organization said Thursday, with another official estimating between 3 million to 4 million infections in...
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Woman latest road fatality
The country’s road death toll continues to rise. 55-year-old retired school teacher Virisila Sukaleca became the latest life lost on our road. The fatal incident happened after the vehicle she was...
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Textbooks available after 4 weeks:PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has today told teachers, students and parents of Ratu Filimoni Memorial School in Ba that all textbooks should be in all schools after 4 weeks. Bainimarama today...
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Church opens $5 million plaza
A faith based organisation today launched its $5 million plaza. The Harvest Plaza will not only create more employment but provide more services in the Nasinu area. A testament to the determination of...
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Forests benefit valued at $973 million
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan values the benefit of forests to the Country at 973 million dollars. However the biggest threat is logging. 70 percent of trees in the country are cut...
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Fiji TV sells Media Niugini
After months of intense negotiations, Fiji Television has finally sold its Papua New Guinea operations, Media Niugini Limited to Telekom PNG Limited. Since last year, Fiji TV’s parent company Fijian...
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Refugee trail: Postcards from the mud, misery, anger and hope
Refugees are still striving to reach Europe. Young men, families and the elderly are trekking through snow, seeking shelter and local aid or perhaps beginning to think of a new, brighter future. But...
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First on CNN: North Korea may have tested components of a hydrogen bomb
The U.S. now believes North Korea might have attempted to test components of a hydrogen bomb on January 6, after further review and analysis of the latest intelligence information. A U.S. official...
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