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Going against the advice of the military council, Fiji leader Frank Bainimarama refuses to step down. Raw Fiji news also reported that the leader was disturbed by the resignation of his coup-hero Musharaff in Pakistan.

It almost seems like every time Commonwealth Heads of Governments meet there is always one country that they turn a punching bag at the summit.

Pakistan:Pakistan?s President General Pervez Musharraf received all but five votes cast by two houses of parliament in today?s presidential elections, though the legality of his candidacy remains in question. Here?s what some local and international news media are reporting: From the BBC: Musharraf wins presidential vote: ?Gen Pervez Musharraf has easily won a vote to be re-elected Pakistan?s president, even though it is unclear if his candidacy was legal.? From Pakistan?s Dawn: Musharraf sw

Pakistan:Pakistan?s President General Pervez Musharraf received all but five votes cast by two houses of parliament in today?s presidential ... for change? and to develop his policies further. The government of Fiji have lifted the state of emergency implemented after the military coup in December

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Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon today held talks with President Pervez Musharraf on political developments in Pakistan, a day after the General pledged to shed uniform if re-elected for a five-year term.