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Govt 'won't rule out' Egypt rescue mission

The Government has come under criticism for not doing enough to help New Zealanders stranded in Egypt as the upheaval rages on.

Fletcher dips after renewed bid for Crane Group

Al Jazeera off air as battle takes to airwaves

Egypt has shut down the Cairo operations of Al Jazeera as part of a crackdown against anti-government demonstrations.

<i>Nicola Lamb:</i> Quick resolution vital to keep tourist cash flowing

It's hard not to feel both hope and trepidation at what is unfolding in Egypt, writes Herald foreign desk editor <i>Nicola Lamb</i>.

Govt helping NZers leave Egypt

Diplomats in Cairo are doing all they can to help New Zealanders leave Egypt, Prime Minister John Key said today, while families here are fearing for their loved ones who remain in the crisis-torn country.

NZers anxious over family in Egypt

Kiwis with relatives in crisis-torn Egypt say they are worried about what might happen next. More than 100 people have been killed and thousands injured in anti-government riots as protesters demand that President Mubarak resigns.

US army officer's wife charged over kid's slayings

Politician a prisoner in country riven by hate

Motorsport: V8s still keen on international events

Abu Dhabi: A mosque visit

Liz Breslin spends a day in Abu Dhabi, a city largely under construction.

Palestinian poll: many prefer Israel

Hizbollah walkout brings Govt collapse

Iran: Love songs in the shadow of a bridge

The residents of Isfahan know how to make the most of an enchanted evening on the banks of the Zayandeh River.

Measles warning for Dubai flight passengers

Please don't cry - it upsets a man's sex drive

Smelling a woman's tears can quell a man's sexual desire, a study has found.

Iran: 2000-year-old technology stands the test of time

Jill Worrall discovers a haven for royalty and an ingenious irrigation system in the desert city of Yazd.

Iran: Banana-flavoured beer in an enclave of religious tolerance

Tell people you're visiting an Armenian church in Iran and chances are you'll get some doubtful looks.

Bomb kills seven in Egypt church attack

A car exploded in front of a Coptic Christian church as worshippers emerged from a New Year's Mass in the Egyptian city of Alexandria early Saturday, killing at least seven people, officials said.