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	King Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa Dies at 94 - New York Times
		APIA, Samoa, May 13 (AP) — King Malietoa Tanumafili II, one of the world’s longest-reigning monarchs, died Friday night, the prime minister’s office said Saturday.
		King Malietoa was the world’s third-longest-serving sovereign, after King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who has reigned since 1946, and Queen Elizabeth II of Britain, who ascended to the throne in 1952.
		Samoa is a group of islands in the South Pacific about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand that is home to 200,000 people.
	www.nytimes.com /2007/05/14/world/asia/14Malietoa.html?ex=1336795200&en=36d6907723c30fa9&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss (485 words)

	Samoa Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
		Samoa also play in the Pacific Nations Cup and the Pacific Tri-Nations The sport is governed by the Samoa Rugby Football Union, who are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, and thus, also contribute to the international Pacific Islanders rugby union team.
		Samoa hosts one of seven Bahá'í Houses of Worship in the world; completed in 1984 and dedicated by the Head of State, it is located in Tiapapata, 8 km from Apia.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/Samoa.html (3523 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Samoa
		Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
		The Samoas are of volcanic origin, and the total land area is 2934 km², consisting of the two large islands of Upolu and Savai'i which account for 96% of the total land area, and eight small islets: Manono, Apolima, Nu'utele, Nu'ulua, Namua, Fanuatapu, Nu'usafe'e, and Nu'ulopa.
		Samoa is a deeply religious country despite ancient Samoan culture being contrary to the Church's beliefs, for example, belief in aitu (spirits).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Samoa (1052 words)

	Samoan king dies at 94; ruled since 1963 - Boston.com
		He was made Samoa's joint head of state with Tupua Tamasese Meaole when the country gained independence from New Zealand in 1962, and he became sole head of state a year later when Tupua Tamasese passed away.
		Malietoa's successor will be elected by the legislature to a five-year term as stipulated in the Samoan constitution.
		Samoa is a group of islands in the South Pacific about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand that is home to 200,000 people.
	www.boston.com /news/world/australia/articles/2007/05/12/samoas_king_dies_at_age_94 (358 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Malietoa Tanumafili II, GCMG, CBE, (born January 4, 1913) (also called Susuga) is one of the paramount chiefs, Malietoa (since 1939), and the current head of state (O le Ao o le Malo) of Samoa (and also the oldest national leader in the world).
		He was born in 1913 as the son and third child of Malietoa Tanumafili I and Momoe Lupeuluiva Meleisea.
		As of November 2006, Malietoa Tanumafili is the longest serving head of state in the world, ahead of the King of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Malietoa_Tanumafili_II (246 words)

	Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Mālietoa Tanumāfili II GCMG CBE (born January 4, 1913) (also called Susuga) is one of the paramount chiefs, Malietoa (since 1939), and the current head of state (O le Ao o le Malo) of Samoa (and also the oldest national leader in the world).
		As of November 2006, Malietoa Tanumafili is the third-longest serving head of state in the world, after the King of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II.
		Malietoa Tanumāfili II is a follower of the Bahá'í Faith.
	www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=malietoa_%54anumafili_%49%49_of_%53amoa (286 words)

	New Zealand's source for World News on Stuff.co.nz - Printable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Malietoa Tanumafili II was born on January 4, 1913, the son of the first Tanumafili.
		Samoa had experienced tension and bloodshed over which paramount title became de facto king of Samoa and when independence arrived in 1962 there was high level worry over the possibility of this arising again.
		In a remarkable compromise Samoa's constitutional conference decided that two rival paramount chiefs should be joint Head of State for the terms of their lives.
	stuff.co.nz /print/4058122a12.html (840 words)

	Baha'i Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Malietoa Tanumafili II died at 6:45 P.M. on Friday May 11, 2007 at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole National Hospital at Moto’otua in Apia, Samoa.
		Tanumafili II is survived by two daughters and two sons.
		The Baha’i House of Worship in Tiapapata, Samoa.
	bahaijournal.com /?p=102 (784 words)

	Le Temps - Councilor to the King Malietoa Tanumafili II
		Councilor to the King Malietoa Tanumafili II Settled over the past 12 years in Samoa, at the request of the Head of the Polynesian State, the Swiss Italian Marco Kappenberger contributes to the development of these lost islands of the South Pacific.
		Samoa classified by the UN as one of the least developed countries of the planet, basically lives thanks to international aid and to Samoans abroad.
		This responsibility of caring for the Swiss of Samoa is legitimized by an increasing concern linked to the warming of the Pacific's waters: that of a devastating cyclone that could sweep through Upolu and Savai'i, the two main islands of the small Polynesian country.
	www.letemps.ch /template/transmettre.asp?contenupage=nlreader&page=newsletterdisplay&id=20&NLArtID=8440 (1742 words)

	Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa
		Malietoa Tanumafili II (born January 4, 1913) is the head of state (O le Ao o le Malo) of Samoa.
		Malietoa Tanumafili is rumoured to be the second longest reigning monarch in the world, he comes from Samoa's four royal families and carries with him the four paramount royal titles.
		His successor must get all the four titles in order to become the Tafaifa or monarch of Samoa.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/m/ma/malietoa_tanumafili_ii_of_samoa.html (112 words)

	King Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa dead at 94 - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — King Malietoa Tanumafili II, one of the world's longest reigning monarchs, passed away at a hospital in Samoa, the prime minister's office said today.
		Malietoa sat on the Samoan throne ever since the country, which lies west of the U.S. territory of American Samoa, gained independence from New Zealand in 1962.
		Samoa is a group of islands in the South Pacific about one-half of the way from Hawai'i to New Zealand.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2007/May/12/br/br3926458107.html (0 words)

	Funeral and memorial service planned for Samoan head of state
		APIA, Samoa, 14 May 2007 (BWNS) -- A state funeral is planned for 18 May for the Samoan head of state, His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II, to be followed on 20 May by a memorial service at the Baha'i House of Worship near Apia.
		His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II was born on 4 January 1913.
		Samoa comprises several islands in the South Pacific about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii.
	news.bahai.org /story/543 (523 words)

	The State \| 05/14/2007 \| Obituaries \| King Malietoa Tanumafili II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Many American Samoans considered Malietoa to be the father of the two Samoas, and he was a frequent visitor to the territory’s annual Flag Day Festivities.
		Malietoa was made the joint head of state with Tupua Tamasese Meaole when Samoa gained independence in 1962, and he became sole head of state a year later when Tupua Tamasese passed away.
		Malietoa was educated in Samoa and attended college in New Zealand.
	www.thestate.com /166/story/63340.html (508 words)

	"Samoa Events @ Eventpolynesia.com"
		Malietoa Tanumafili is also the third-longest serving head of state in the world, after the King of Thailand and the British Queen.
		Malietoa Tanumafili II was appointed joint Head of State with the late Tupua Tamasese Meaole when Samoa gained independence in 1962 from the outgoing New Zealand administration.
		The Malietoa title is one of the four ‘tama-a-aiga’ titles; the other three includes the Tupua Tamasese title and the Tuimaleali'ifano title currently held by two of the Council of Deputies.
	www.eventpolynesia.com /events/samoa/SA3_page_hosbirthday.htm (565 words)

	End of a monarchy (The Head Heeb)
		Malietoa passed away on May 11 at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole II National Hospital at Moto'otua, Samoa's secretary of state told state-run television.
		Malietoa was the world's third longest reining living monarch after Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has reigned since 1946 and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the throne in 1952.
		Malietoa became joint head of state with Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole in 1962, however he was the sole Head of State since 1963 after the passing of Tupua.
	headheeb.blogmosis.com /2007/05/end_of_a_monarchy.php (1484 words)

	Royal News: May 2007
		Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and the Duke of Edinburgh paid a state visit to the USA from 3 to 8 May. They visited Virginia on 3 and 4 May to commemorate the anniversary of the Jamestown settlement.
		Malietoa Tanumafili II, head of state of Samoa died at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole II National Hospital at Moto'otua on Friday night at the age of 94.
		Malietoa Tanumafili II became joint head of state in 1962 when Samoa became an independent country, and sole head of state in 1963 when Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole died.
	nettyroyal.nl /news.html (898 words)

	Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II (born January 4, 1913) (also called Susuga) is one of the paramount chiefs and the current head of state (O le Ao o le Malo) of Samoa.
		Upon Samoa's independence in 1962, he was joint head of state with Tupua Tamasese.
		As of August 2005, Malietoa Tanumafili is the third-longest serving head of state in the world, after the King of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II.
	www.punweb.com /article/Malietoa_Tanumafili_II (157 words)

	His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa has passed away
		In a letter sent today to Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon expressed his sincere condolences to the Government and the people of Samoa over the recent passing of the late Head of State, His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II.
		"Malietoa Tanumafili II will always be remembered as the father of Samoa, who was at the forefront of his country's march to full independence.
		His death is a sad loss not only to Samoa but to the Pacific region and to the wider Commonwealth family.
	www.matangitonga.to /article/malietoa_150507_607_pf.shtml (287 words)

	Country Profiles Foreign & Commonwealth Office
		Samoa's economy is dependent on foreign aid, family remittances from overseas and agriculture.
		Samoa is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the ACP grouping, which allows it access to European Union development funding.
		Samoa's record on human rights is good, although there have been some concerns raised in Samoa about the restrictions on who may stand for election.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1019061878179 (1223 words)

	Bahá'í World News Service - Bahá'í International Community - Funeral and memorial service ...
		The Terraces of the Shrine of the Báb
		A state funeral is planned for 18 May for the Samoan head of state, His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II, to be followed on 20 May by a memorial service at the Baha'i House of Worship near Apia.
		Painting of His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II done by Duffy Sheridan for 25th anniversary of Samoan independence.
	www.bahaiworldnews.org /story/543 (0 words)

	Samoans begin week of mourning for Malietoa Tanumafili II
		Malietoa has been the Head of State for Samoa since it gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962.
		Under Samoa's constitution, his successor will be appointed for five-year terms and will be decided by the country's Legislative Assembly, which is elected from mainly customary chiefs every five years.
		Malietoa's body will lie in state on Thursday with thousands expected to pay their respects in person, ahead of the funeral service on Friday.
	www.matangitonga.to /article/spnews/pacificislands/malietoa_150507.shtml (438 words)

	No Right Turn: Samoa
		Malietoa Tanumafili II, Samoa's o le Ao o le Malo (head of state) has died, aged 95.
		Rather than being prosecuted for specific words alleged to have a seditious meaning or intention, Nelson was prosecuted for his support (and presumed leadership) of a seditious organisation, the League of Samoa, better known as the Mau.
		The Mau was formed in 1926 to demand "the advancement of Samoa", and specifically a greater voice for Samoans in their own government (Western Samoa then being administered by New Zealand under a League of Nations Mandate).
	norightturn.blogspot.com /search/label/Samoa (1236 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Local News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Malietoa Tanumafili II, head of state of Western Samoa, is the second longest-reigning monarch in the world next to the queen of Norway.
		Tanumafili is here as the guest of the Polynesian Cultural Center and will preside over next week's fire-dancing competition.
		Eni Faleomavaega, congressman in American Samoa, said Samoans in the U.S. territory and Western Samoa share the same language and culture and are blood relatives.
	www.starbulletin.com /97/05/09/news/story4.html (431 words)

	Pacific Magazine: SAMOA: Celebrating Malietoa's 93rd Birthday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Samoa’s head of state, Malietoa Tanumafili II marks his 93rd birthday today at a state luncheon held at the Tooa Salamasina Hall in downtown Apia.
		American Samoa Governor Togiola Tulafono is representing the territory at the celebration, scheduled to begin at 10a.m.
		Born Jan. 4, 1913, Malietoa is one of the children of Malietoa Tanumafili I. His mother was Momoe Lupeuluiva Meleisea, according to the Samoa government profile posted on its Web site.
	www.pacificislands.cc /news/2006/01/04/samoa-celebrating-malietoas-93rd-birthday?printview=1 (234 words)

	"Samoa Events @ Eventpolynesia.com"
		Malietoa later donated $1,000 to Mapuifagalele, the only rest-home for the elderly in Samoa, run by Catholic nuns.
		The popular Samoa Police Band also performed, but it was the delicious food that sealed in the flavour of the day.
		Head of State Malietoa Tanumafili continued on with the birthday celebration at his new residence at Vailele.
	www.eventpolynesia.com /events/samoa/archive/SA3_page_samoahosbday02.htm (397 words)

	The death of King Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa at Ambrand Dot Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The death of King Malietoa Tanumafili II of Samoa
		Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a country governing the western half of the Samoan Islands archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean.
		Appointed as one of two high chiefs to jointly lead Samoa on Independence from New Zealand in 1962, King Malietoa held the post for 44 years after the death of his colleague Tupua Tamasese in 1963.
	ambrand.com /2007/05/15/the-death-of-king-malietoa-tanumafili-ii-of-samoa (187 words)

	Samoa by Frank Tuschka
		From Samoa wide parts of the Southpacific were discovered and settled, that's why the Samoans call Samoa the "Cradle of Polynesia".
		The reason why the christianization of Samoa went so fast and without bloodshed might be explained with the fact, that even at the beginning of the 19th century there were ritual human sacrifices and cannibalism.
		Under the head of State, Malietoa Tanumafili II Samoa developes a constitutional democracy and becomes a Member of Commonwealth and the United Nations.
	www.paradisesamoa.com /kultur.htm (0 words)

	RTÉ News: Samoa's King Tanumafili II dies aged 94
		Samoa's King Malietoa Tanumafili II, one of the world's longest reigning monarchs, has died in his tiny South Pacific Islands country.
		Malietoa was made head of state for life when his country, made up of seven volcanic islands north east of Fiji, gained independence.
		But under Samoa's constitution, his successor will be appointed for five-year terms and will be decided by a vote of the country's elected Legislative Assembly.
	www.rte.ie /news/2007/0513/samoa.html?rss (222 words)

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