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Maldives apologises to British tourist arrested for wearing a bikini
Speaker of parliament voices concern after police detained her for two hours for being ‘inappropriately’ dressed and unruly
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World's First Underwater Residence to Open in the Maldives
Take it from the Little Mermaid: It's better down where it's wetter.
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Baa Atoll on the Indian Ocean
Photograph by Sakis Papadopoulos
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China sends in warship muscle to influence Maldives crisis
CHINESE warships have entered the Indian Ocean, marking a significant shift in regional power. They’re there to keep India away from Beijing’s interests in the strife-torn Maldive Islands.
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Malé, the capital of the Maldives
The island capital of the Maldives teems with high rises and narrow streets, all ringed by seawalls. Shopaholics can savor Male's flavors in the local markets, which are packed with fresh produce, and along Chaandanee Magu, the spot for local souvenirs, such as carved wooden dhonis, miniature replicas of the boats dotting area waters.