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Inside an execution chamber.

Legal • Politics

Death penalty delayed over incomplete legal procedures

October 11, 2017

Former president Gayoom (R) shakes the hand of his half brother and incumbent president Yameen at a ceremony. FILE PHOTO/PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Politics

High praise for Pres Gayoom from Pres Yameen amidst...

October 11, 2017

Corruption • Governance

Over MVR350K state funds missing from STL: audit

October 11, 2017

Environment • Tourism

Turtles in Laamu – safe and protected – again

October 10, 2017

Speaker Abdulla Maseeh addresses the first sitting of 2017's third term of the parliament from his elevated seat behind a wooden "wall", while opposition lawmakers protest and call on him to step down. PHOTO/MAJLIS

Politics

Parliament resumes, first sitting ends in 13 minutes

October 9, 2017

Dr Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari pictured with members of the Islamic Foundation delegation currently in Bangladesh to hand over MVR 1 million to aid the Rohingya refugees. PHOTO/ISLAMIC FOUNDATION

Society & Culture

Situation of displaced Rohingya beyond words: ex...

October 9, 2017

During President Yameen's official visit to Saudi Arabia. PHOTO/PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Diplomacy • Politics

MDP calls on Maldives to leave UN-blacklisted Saudi...

October 8, 2017

Politics

No budget to hold by-elections for disputed...

October 4, 2017

Tourism

Kuredu: for the wedding of your dreams

October 4, 2017