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Tennis organisers will 'continue to act on complaints'
Tennis Auckland says it will continue to act on complaints from fans if protesters targeting Israeli Shahar Peer return to the ASB Classic.

<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies within
Bombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.

Israelis cancel UK visit for fear of arrest
Officers wary of war crimes legislation actionable in British courts.

Protest target's opponent upset at distraction
The opponent of Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer blames distracting protests for her loss, says today's match should have been postponed.

Zuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowry
Following the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.

Demand to hear Blair give evidence at inquiry expected to skyrocket
Demand for a seat to watch Tony Blair give evidence to the Iraq inquiry has been so high that a public ballot is to be held to allocate the limited places.

Tennis: Protest against Israeli player
Protesters are planning to renew action against Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's participation today in Auckland's ASB Classic.

Ugly embassy fortress proves US expects no affection
The closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.

New wave - a 1960s beach revolution
Sun, sea and the birth of surfing: the second part of a four-part story by Graeme Lay.

Bomb plot 'ringleaders' were freed from Guantanamo
Yemeni officials say hundreds of al-Qaida members could be living in the country.

Cleric's death breathes life into Iran's protest movement
The funeral of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, the eminent cleric and champion of reform, turned into a mass protest in Iran yesterday as the vast crowd chanted slogans against the government and clashed on the streets with security.

Bush's shoe thrower turns on media
A year after the gesture that instantly gained him adulation throughout the Arab world, the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush has complained that life since then has not lived up to expectations.

Nautical in Nice
The chance to see the Louis Vuitton people celebrate a love of sailing on their home waters of the Cote d'Azur is too good to miss for Amanda Linnell.

Israel furious at Livni arrest warrant
Israeli PM says warrant issued in Britain for the arrest of Israel's former foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, is "an absurdity".

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tar
Woods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.

Liza Minnelli settles sexual harassment suit
Liza Minnelli has settled a lawsuit from a former chauffeur who accused the star of sexual harassment.

Soccer: Auckland City stuns with Club World Cup win
Auckland City is one match from a showdown with Barcelona after downing United Arab Emirates champions Al Alhi in Abu Dhabi.