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Key talks Isis fight with David Cameron

John Key and his wife joined a private family celebration with David Cameron at the British PM's retreat at Chequers, ahead of talks dominated by the issue of terrorism.

Air Miles Andy under fire for free travel

Four years after he officially gave up his role as Britain's roving trade ambassador, the Duke of York is still racking up more air miles than any other member of the royal family.

London Eye now Coca-Cola's

After closing for its annual maintenance period in early January, the London Eye reopened this weekend as the Coca-Cola London Eye.

Security tight across Europe

Europe is on high alert following anti-terror raids and arrests of suspected Islamist militants.

Running rivals face 'invisible primary'

It is the race that is not actually a race. Yet. The announcement, late last week, that twice failed Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is contemplating a third run at the White House in....

Hollande gains respect

Derided as gutless and indecisive two weeks ago, Francois Hollande has gained admiration for the sure-footed leadership he has shown during France's greatest terrorism crisis.

Church leaders wrong, says British PM

David Cameron has said he "profoundly disagrees" with the leaders of the Church of England after they accused the Coalition of creating a country in which the poor are being "left behind".

Editorial: Another Romney run a gift for Democrats

Surely it can't be so. How can a man who proved such an inept candidate in two previous tilts at the White House possibly be readying himself for a third?

Holder: Not known which group responsible for Paris attacks

Expat Kiwis find Oz army loophole

New Zealanders living in Australia have chalked up a small but important victory for expats after being accepted for trials with the Australian Defence Force.

Why US inflation stays ultra-low while job growth is surging

McCully praises peaceful elections in Sri Lanka

The Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the peaceful elections in Sri Lanka and congratulated the country's new president after a shock election result.

Brit PM won't back Duke in sex case

The Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, has refused publicly to support the Duke of York in the wake of allegations that he "sexually abused" a teenage girl.

NZ's envoy gears up for tough UN issues

New Zealand has taken its seat at the heart of international decision-making for the next two years.

Imran's rocky start

For the women of Pakistan, it was cause for mourning. For the conservatives in the Muslim nation, it was cause for anger. But for the man himself, it was cause for celebration.

Corrupt ex-governor gets jail

Bob McDonnell, the former governor of Virginia, has been sentenced to two years in prison for taking nearly US$170,000 ($219,000) in money and gifts in exchange for promoting a dietary supplement....