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Tamil alliance backs general in bid to defeat President

Tamil Tigers throw weight behind General who crushed them

Seven months after Sri Lanka's long and bitter civil war was brought to an end by a withering government assault, the political coalition that supported the Tamil Tigers has thrown its support behind the former army chief who crushed them.

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.

<i>Grant Gillon:</i> Don't overlook local input

Just when you think the news is all bad ...

Minister prepares for next round in conspiracy saga

<i>Rawiri Taonui:</i> Time for New Zealand to show all its colours

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.

Hide says 'not his job' to define board roles

Aspiring politicians for the 19 local boards on the Auckland Super City will have to wait until March for a job description.

<i>Paul Holmes:</i> Flagging a change for the better

<i>Matt McCarten:</i> Read Hide's fine print, before he steals our city

Decision on the H in Wanganui tomorrow

<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Cursed by ambitious and dangerous juniors

<i>Editorial</i>: Teachers must learn to obey Govt's orders

<i>Alex Swney and Greg McKeown:</i> Carve-up of city in dire need of sharper planning