WorldChinese troops on alert one year after violenceTeams of police patrolled streets in the western region of Xinjiang last night as stringent security was imposed for the one-year anniversary of China's worst ethnic violence in decades.05 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldChicago approves tough new handgun rulesThe Chicago City Council on Friday approved what city officials say is the strictest handgun ordinance in the United States02 Jul 10:57 PM
EntertainmentFrench film causes a furoreA new movie throwing light on the plight of refugees in Calais longing for a new life in Britain caused a political storm in France. Peter Calder spoke to its director in Paris. 02 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dumb words said by a dumb man' - Fane apologisesOne of the creators of <i>bro'Town</i> has apologised for the "dumb" racist and homophobic remarks he made at a media event earlier this week.27 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandTV3 star attacks JewsA top TV star unleashed a racist outburst at a high-profile media event this week - claiming that "Jews were expendable". He also claimed that "Hitler had a right" and HIV sufferers deserved to be "roasted". 26 Jun 04:00 PM
