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Ex-Fiji PM jailed for corruption
Aug 3rd, 2012
Former Fiji prime minister Laisenia Qarase, the last democratically elected leader in the coup-plagued South Pacific nation, was sentenced to 12 months jail Friday after being found guilty of corruption. (Source: AFP) -
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