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Fiji?s military gov?t wins court victory Reuters SUVA ?? Fiji?s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the nation?s president acted lawfully aft er a 2006 coup in appointing an interim government, validating Fiji?s military government which is under pressure to hold elections in 2009. Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, toppled in the bloodless 2006 coup, had asked the Supreme Court to rule the president?s actions were unlawful. But the court dismissed Qarase?s case. ?We find that the preside

SUVA, Fiji ? Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

SUVA, Fiji (AP) _ Vowing not to repeat ``mistakes'' of the past, Fiji's military ruler says his South Pacific nation won't bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

SUVA, Fiji (AP) - Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler says his South Pacific nation won't bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Vowing not to repeat "mistakes" of the past, Fiji's military ruler said Friday that his South Pacific nation will not bow to international pressure and hold democratic elections just to appease its critics.

Bloggers, the Publisher of the Fiji Sun was taken in for question today because of this article. The Australian and NZ Governments have served notice on Vore and his goons. They must know that if they ?invaded? Fiji, the Fijians will accept them wholeheartedly and help them get rid of these bastards and point out those involved. What we at SV ask is for Australia and NZ to leave behind all their unworthy citizens who have been assisting the illegal junta to face the full brunt of the law in Fiji

Bloggers, the Publisher of the Fiji Sun was taken in for question today because of this article. The Australian and NZ Governments have served notice on Vore and his goons. They must know that if they ?invaded? Fiji, the Fijians will accept them wholeheartedly and help them get rid of these bastards and point out those involved. What we at SV ask is for Australia and NZ to leave behind all their unworthy citizens who have been assisting the illegal junta to face the full brunt of the law in Fi

The New Zealand and Australian military have in place contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Fiji with or without the Fijian Government's permission, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.

The New Zealand and Australian military have in place contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Fiji with or without the Fijian Government's permission, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.

Fiji?s self-appointed prime minister warned yesterday that his country?s return to democracy would be further delayed as he announced he would boycott a meeting of Pacific island leaders where he was expected to face tough questioning.

NIUE (AFP)--Fiji's military leader Voreqe Bainimarama has announced he will boycott this week's Pacific regional summit, avoiding an embarrassing confrontation over his broken promise to hold elections by March next year.