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Kiwis to face charges in UAE court

Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court today.

Kiwis face drug charges in Dubai

Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court tomorrow.

Clark building UN ties in Mideast

Former prime minister Helen Clark, whose Labour government froze relations with Israel in 2004, now hopes to strengthen United Nations-Israel ties.

Bulldozers poised to target Mecca

Fresh plans are being drawn up to erect a modern complex on the site of what scholars of Islam contend is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

Taliban enters talks to end terror in Pakistan

The Pakistan Government met the Taliban for the first time yesterday in a last-ditch attempt to end the group's seven-year campaign of terror.

Camel contradictions in Bible

A new finding about the domestication of camels in Israel casts doubt on the historical accuracy of some Bible stories.

Terrorism's forceful reminder to Oz

This week the agonies of Syria and much of the Mid-East came sharply home to Oz, where the reps of 60 countries met in Sydney for Interpol's inaugural global security and counter-terrorism convention.

Wynyard shares up 19 pc on global gun crime deal

Wynyard Group has signed a global partnership deal with UK-based Arquebus Solutions to deliver gun crime intelligence software for the law enforcement market.

Shocking photos spark military probe

Shocking images depicting US soldiers burning the bodies of what appear to be Iraqi insurgents have sparked a military probe.