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Iran: Spirit of rebellion

Iran's leaders have imposed stringent religious laws, but as Vicki Virtue finds out, the people don't let them get in the way of a good time.

'World War III' on hold - for the moment

Palestinians accuse Israel of harming peace process

Bush to visit Mideast region in early January

Clinton criticised over Iran vote

Santa dons sunglasses to hand out presents in Bethlehem

Al Qaeda leader's call for new bombing drive

Oil comes back from slump

Twenty bodies found in Iraq mass grave

Women in trousers and boots watch out

Opec faces big oil question

Family insist 'suicide' was murder

Tight trousers targeted in Iran clothing crackdown

US suddenly withdraws UN resolution

Olmert says state of Palestine crucial

Rudd to recall frontline force

Global cellphone use hits 50 per cent