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2008-01-08 Southeast Asia

Boy Scout foils Maldives President assassination bid

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Posted by anonymous5089 2008-01-08 09:53|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Gayoom, 70, has ruled this Indian Ocean atoll of 1,190 coral islands since 1978 and helped turn it into a major destination for tourists seeking a quiet vacation on virgin beaches surrounded by crystal blue waters. But he has also faced opposition protests to his previously unchallenged rule in recent years.

Shareef said the attacker is a resident of Hoarafushi islet where Gayoom was visiting.

"We believe that there could be a political motive," Shareef said, but stopped short of naming suspects.

Posted by Seafarious 2008-01-08 13:20|| 2008-01-08 13:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Just google Maldives and islamic radicals. Nuff said.

Posted by Procopius2k 2008-01-08 14:01|| 2008-01-08 14:01|| Front Page Top

#3 Be Prepared!

Posted by Glung McGurque2454 2008-01-08 17:45|| 2008-01-08 17:45|| Front Page Top

#4 "We believe that there could be a political motive"

~~Master~~ Minister of the Obvious™

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-01-08 17:49|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-01-08 17:49|| Front Page Top

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