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US lawmakers poised for historic healthcare vote

The US House of Representatives is poised for a historic vote that could bring into law the biggest changes to the country's healthcare system in half a century.

Hunger striker dies in Swiss shackles

Flag-burning under inquiry

India's 'Nero' to answer for bloodbath

Steven Joyce becomes Govt's 'everywhere man'

Joyce is easily the third most powerful man in Cabinet - a remarkable achievement after just 16 months, writes Audrey Young.

Four vie for Waitakere

Peters says no to Tauranga contest

Tolley stays on message to blunt Labour attack

Election too close to call

<i>Editorial:</i> CCO plan mocks democracy

Vote guarantees Indian women slice of political power

Indian politicians yesterday took a step towards making history.

<i>Garth George:</i> Sterilisation only a barbed band-aid fix

Abbott's scheme ruffles feathers

Thai Prime Minister postpones NZ visit

Iraqi voters defy threats and bombs

In the face of bomb and mortar attacks that killed 38 people and wounded 89 others, Iraqis went to the polls yesterday.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Mrs Windsor wouldn't miss our outpost colony