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Kerry backs Antarctic reserve call

Bryan Gould: Cyprus outrage not too far from home

"Who should bear which liabilities in the event of a banking collapse?" asks Bryan Gould. "The NZ proposal is an astonishing assault both on the property rights of depositors and on confidence in the banking system."

Critics of Iraq war still push for an inquiry

A decade after Australia joined the invasion of Iraq, demands are still being made for an inquiry into the decision to go to war amid fears the nation could again be dragged into a future conflict in Asia or the Gulf.

Fast-track plan weighs down Gillard

Another week, another disaster. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, again crashing in the polls after a brief respite last week, is now staring at the almost certain defeat of a major reform package.

West ignored evidence Saddam had no WMDs

Two senior Iraqi politicians told Western intelligence that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction on the eve of the 2003 invasion.

Gwynne Dyer: Sabre-rattling can turn ugly fast

The joint US-South Korean military exercises known as "Key Resolve" and "Foal Eagle" have got under way, and so far the heavens have not fallen.

Kerry to speak on Ross Sea plan

US Secretary of State John Kerry and New Zealand ambassador to the US Mike Moore will speak in Washington next week about protecting the Antarctic's Ross Sea.

Gillard makes gains as she vows to fight for Australian workers

Michelle Grattan: Media assault sees Canberra crumple

After an immensely long labour, Australian Communication Minister Stephen Conroy has produced a media policy mouse with a modest roar.

Coaches on crusade to teach sevens

When the Crusaders coaches arrived in Brazil to coach rugby, they found one problem with the fitness approach of the players: Brazil is hot and young men like to look good when their shirts are off.

Energy giant back on PM's agenda

Prime Minister John Key says he will raise the possibility of Brazilian energy company Petrobras returning to New Zealand when he meets the country's President.

Cardinals denied access to report

It is known throughout the Vatican as the Relatio (Narration). It is contained in two stiff, unmarked red folders and runs to around 300 pages.

Regrets for man who laid Saddam low

Kadom al-Jabouri became the face of the fall of Baghdad but the "sledgehammer man" furiously regrets the symbolism of what he was involved in 10 years ago.

Irfan Yusuf: Pakistan could tear itself apart

Pakistan is ripping itself apart, one minority at a time, says Irfan Yusuf.

Kenyatta declared winner, but rival won't concede

International criminal court indictee Uhuru Kenyatta was officially declared the winner of Kenya's presidential election yesterday.

New Zealand Dairy farming techniques famous in Latin America

A Chilean farmer has given those on the Prime Minister's tour of Latin America an entertaining insight into farming in the country.

Resignation of state Premier rocks Liberals

President's death casts shadow of uncertainty