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Egypt: Disco boat escape from Cairo's bustling metropolis
Jill Worrall is whisked through Cairo's cacophony by taxi, boat and horse-drawn carriage.
Munitions wash up on popular Israeli beaches
Israeli security forces closed two popular beaches yesterday to scour them for explosives after two barrels filled with munitions were found washed up on the shores of southern Israel.
New Zealand's nine Oscar nods
Nine figures of the New Zealand film industry have been nominated for the 2010 Oscars.
Troops went to Iraq without vital armour, inquiry told
British ministers ignored the military's warning that more time was needed before the invasion of Iraq, an inquiry hears.
Iraq - an instant cure for boredom
Medic says 20 years of injury and death in NZ no preparation for life on patrol.
Piano duo deliver musical perfection
Unique melodies from rare partnership thrill and mesmerise.
Clinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet use
US senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.
Ban on flights from Yemen to UK
Direct flights from Yemen to Britain will be banned as a key part of new anti-terrorist measures following the failed attempt to blow up a transatlantic airliner, Gordon Brown announced yesterday.
NZ man sentenced to hard labour
Mfat says it is in contact with a Jordanian New Zealander sentenced to two years' hard labour by Lebanon's Military Tribunal.
NZer reportedly given hard labour for being in terror group
NZ foreign affairs officials are checking a report that Lebanon's Military Tribunal has sentenced a Jordanian New Zealander and six others to hard labour for forming a terrorist group.
Taliban make 'undetectable' bombs out of wood
Taliban fighters have developed a deadly new generation of their most lethal weapon, the improvised explosive device, or IED, which is almost undetectable because it has no metal or electronic parts, military experts said last week.
First British journalist killed in Afghanistan was 'only a matter of time'
The defence correspondent of the Sunday Mirror newspaper has become the first British journalist to be killed while covering the war in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan tops Key's agenda for Clinton visit
PM keen to hear Hillary Clinton's views on what progress has been made towards establishing a corruption-free Government in Afghanistan.
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.
Protesters target Israeli player again
Demonstrators have renewed calls for Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's withdrawal from the ASB Classic tournament.
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.