Topic: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Maldives, hailed as democracy poster child, turns to Islamist fundamentalism

The tropical Maldives, recently held up as a victory for democracy, has taken a nosedive, says its ousted president. He is now looking for international help.

The Island President: movie review

Global warming gets personal with 'The Island President,' an inspiring – and dispiriting – look at one man's fight to save his country from disappearing under a rising sea.

Crisis in Maldives: Police issue warrant for ousted president

The former president of the Maldives awaited arrest in his house on Thursday, vowing to stay and fight against the government he says ousted him in a coup.

Upheaval in the Maldives: 4 things you should know

The Maldives, an archipelago nation best known for its beaches and resorts, is suddenly making headlines after its president stepped down amid protests.  What's going on in the Maldives?

Maldives president asks for unity while rioting rages on (+video)

Backers of the Maldives former president clashed with police while the country's new leader sought to bring unity to government after months of turmoil.

Trouble in paradise: Maldives president steps down amid protests (+video)

In the archipelago nation known for its beach resorts, Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed was forced to resign after the military clashed with protesting police dissidents.

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Maldives celebrates Boy Scout for saving the president

The teenager is being hailed as 'national hero' for thwarting an assassination attempt in the nation of tiny Indian Ocean islands.

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