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Fiji Says US Can Seize Russian Superyacht But Not Right Away
A question remains over which of two Russian oligarchs really owns the Amadea, with only one of them facing sanctions.
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Many Pacific Island Nations Have Kept Covid at Bay. But Attempts to Reopen Are Fraught With Danger
Many of the small island states nestled in the Pacific Ocean have had no new cases of the virus for months.
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Vaccines Are Being Required for Travel — Here's How Unvaccinated People Feel About That
Unvaccinated people are eager to travel again. But increasingly, the rules make that harder.
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Fiji Beats New Zealand in Olympic Rugby Final for Back-to-Back Golds
Fiji players experienced prolonged separation from their homes and families after coronavirus-related lockdowns. Head Coach Gareth Baber said the players have not seen their families in “about 20 weeks.”
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Female ‘Survivor' Contestant Accuses Male Player of Inappropriate Touching. She Is Voted Off
Some “Survivor” viewers were outraged Wednesday night after a female contestant who accused a male player of inappropriate touching was ultimately voted off while the accused remained to compete for the million-dollar prize. CBS aired back-to-back episodes of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” on Wednesday night, titled “We made it to the merge,” in which the two disparate tribes become...
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‘You Are Failing Us': Plans, Frustration at UN Climate Talks
Scolded for doing little, leader after leader promised the United Nations on Monday to do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels. As they made their pledges at the Climate Action Summit, though, they and others conceded it was not enough. And even before they spoke, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg shamed them over and...
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Youth Leaders at UN Demand Bold Climate Change Action
Fresh off the climate strike that took hundreds of thousands of young people out of classrooms and into the streets globally, youth leaders gathered at the United Nations Saturday to demand radical moves to fight climate change. “We showed that we are united and that we, young people, are unstoppable,” Swedish 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, who started the climate strike...
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Young Fort Worth Couple Dies From Unidentified Illness in Fiji
A young North Texas couple vacationing in Fiji died from an unidentified illness, authorities said Tuesday. The couple arrived in Fiji on May 22 and were taken to a hospital after they became ill, according to Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services. It said in a statement their conditions worsened despite medical care and they died within a few...
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Young Fort Worth Couple Dies From Unidentified Illness in Fiji
A young North Texas couple vacationing in Fiji died from an unidentified illness, authorities said Tuesday. The couple arrived in Fiji on May 22 and were taken to a hospital after they became ill, according to Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services. It said in a statement their conditions worsened despite medical care and they died within a few...
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Jamie Lee Curtis Slams Fiji Water for Viral PR Stunt at 2019 Golden Globes
There will be no trick-or-treat candy this Halloween for the Fiji Water Girl. Jamie Lee Curtis isn’t a fan.
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Fiji Water Girl Gets a ‘Golden Globe' of Her Own
E! News tracked down model Kelleth Cuthbert to award her the inaugural award for “Best Supporting Actress On A Red Carpet.”
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Fiji Water Girl Photobombs the Golden Globes Red Carpet and the Internet Loves It
A brunette holding a tray of water bottles is photobombing the stars on the Golden Globes red carpet, and the Internet loves it. She’s been dubbed “Fiji Water Girl.” The young woman, wearing a bright blue spaghetti-strapped dress, is holding a tray of Fiji water to aid celebrities with a need to quench their thirst. Her task has left her...
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Chris Brown Charged With Misdemeanors Over Illegal Pet Monkey Possession
Chris Brown has been charged with misdemeanors over his possession of an un-permitted capuchin monkey he kept at his home.
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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes in Pacific Near New Caledonia
A powerful earthquake that struck in the southern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday sent jitters around the region after authorities warned of possible tsunamis, but there were no initial reports of destructive waves or major damage. The magnitude 7.5 quake hit in the afternoon near the French territory of New Caledonia at a shallow depth, where earthquakes are generally more damaging....
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Leaders Stress Need to Win Support for Climate Measures
As leaders attending the U.N.’s annual climate summit heard fresh warnings about the dire consequences of leaving global warming unchecked, a new issue emerged Monday as a pressing concern: how to persuade millions of workers their industry can’t have a future if humanity is to have one. Hosting the talks in the heart of its coal region of Silesia, Poland...
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Royals Harry and Meghan Arrive in Tonga on Pacific Tour
Prince Harry and wife Meghan were greeted by Princess Angelika Latufuipeka. They were later scheduled to meet with Tonga’s king and queen and to attend a reception and dinner featuring traditional Tongan entertainment. Meghan stepped off the plane wearing a red dress while Harry wore a light beige suit.
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Meghan Hurried Through Fuji Market Over Security Concerns
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and husband Prince Harry are on a 16-day tour of the South Pacific.
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Meghan Markle's Visit to Fiji Market Cut Short Due to Security Concerns
The Duchess of Sussex was rushed through her visit to an indoor market in Fiji’s capital Wednesday due to concerns about the large crowd that came to greet her in the relatively confined space. Meghan chatted with one vendor and briefly greeted others at Suva Market, where throngs of people spilled into surrounding streets. She spent only about half of...
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Visit Australia, Fiji
Kensington Palace says Prince Harry, and his wife, the former actress Meghan Markle, will be touring Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand this fall. The royal couple, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will be making the tour around the time of the Invictus Games in Sydney, which is set for Oct. 20-27. Harry,...
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Visit Australia, Fiji
Kensington Palace says Prince Harry, and his wife, the former actress Meghan Markle, will be touring Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand this fall. The royal couple, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will be making the tour around the time of the Invictus Games in Sydney, which is set for Oct. 20-27. Harry,...