Army called in after Fiji election
The Fijian police has called in the military to help maintain security after the election, citing reports of stonings against Indo-Fijian homes and businesses.
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Political turmoil mars Fiji post-election
The tripartite coalition that has formed to dethrone Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama reaffirmed its coalescence after turbulence within the minor party.
Kingmakers crown new Fijian PM
Sitiveni Rabuka will become Fiji's new prime minister after securing a tripartite coalition, ending Frank Bainimarama's almost 16-year reign.
Fiji election race reaches final stretch
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is appealing to Fijians for a third term but opposition parties say he's squandered his almost 16 years in power.
Fijian politicians make last election plea
Political hopefuls in Fiji have issued their final sermons to voters ahead of a campaign blackout that runs through until polls close.
Lowering voting age top Greens’ priority
The Greens say lowering the voting age will be one of their top legislative priorities when parliament returns.
Murdoch, Crikey fail in defamation stoush
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and news publication Crikey have both unsuccessfully attacked each others' pleadings amid a hotly contested defamation lawsuit.
UK’s Boris Johnson reasserts leadership
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called his senior cabinet ministers together to reassert the government's agenda, after a damaging confidence vote.
Abbott, Rudd reunite at Old Parliament
Old Parliament House, now home of the Museum of Australian Democracy, has reopened with an exhibition launched by Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott.