A look at the United States war logs for one day from the WikiLeaks release, October 17, 2006, 24 chaotic hours of car bombs, kidnaps and death squads.

A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man can beat his wife and children as long as no marks are left.

Sophisticated computer worm has to be the work of a government - but which one, and why?

Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.

London insurers have radical plans to reduce seaborne hijackings.

Many US and British officers warn that corrupt police are turning people against the government and 'acting as Taleban recruiting sergeants.'

Much has been gushed about the rise of Aaron Cruden into the All Blacks ranks as the heir apparent to first five-eighths Dan Carter.

Gourmet food and an army pedigree are an unlikely mix, but the union sure tastes good, writes Michelle Coursey.

The threat of terrorism and piracy has put a stop to a New Zealand-based bid to jetski from London to Auckland.

Expectations are low for latest talks on Israeli and Palestinian conflict.

A former Israeli soldier has been condemned for mocking Palestinian prisoners on her Facebook page.

Dubai's Burj al-Arab hotel serves up a sensory feast like no other, writes Geoff Cumming.