WorldClinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet useUS senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.21 Jan 07:58 PM
WorldBan on flights from Yemen to UKDirect flights from Yemen to Britain will be banned as a key part of new anti-terrorist measures following the failed attempt to blow up a transatlantic airliner, Gordon Brown announced yesterday.20 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandNZ man sentenced to hard labourMfat says it is in contact with a Jordanian New Zealander sentenced to two years' hard labour by Lebanon's Military Tribunal.13 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandNZer reportedly given hard labour for being in terror groupNZ foreign affairs officials are checking a report that Lebanon's Military Tribunal has sentenced a Jordanian New Zealander and six others to hard labour for forming a terrorist group.12 Jan 06:28 AM
WorldTaliban make 'undetectable' bombs out of woodTaliban fighters have developed a deadly new generation of their most lethal weapon, the improvised explosive device, or IED, which is almost undetectable because it has no metal or electronic parts, military experts said last week.10 Jan 10:39 PM
WorldFirst British journalist killed in Afghanistan was 'only a matter of time'The defence correspondent of the <i>Sunday Mirror</i> newspaper has become the first British journalist to be killed while covering the war in Afghanistan.10 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan tops Key's agenda for Clinton visitPM keen to hear Hillary Clinton's views on what progress has been made towards establishing a corruption-free Government in Afghanistan.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTennis organisers will 'continue to act on complaints'Tennis Auckland says it will continue to act on complaints from fans if protesters targeting Israeli Shahar Peer return to the ASB Classic.07 Jan 02:25 AM
Opinion<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies withinBombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldIsraelis cancel UK visit for fear of arrestOfficers wary of war crimes legislation actionable in British courts.06 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandProtest target's opponent upset at distractionThe opponent of Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer blames distracting protests for her loss, says today's match should have been postponed.06 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
WorldDemand to hear Blair give evidence at inquiry expected to skyrocketDemand for a seat to watch Tony Blair give evidence to the Iraq inquiry has been so high that a public ballot is to be held to allocate the limited places.05 Jan 07:05 PM
New ZealandProtesters target Israeli player againDemonstrators have renewed calls for Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's withdrawal from the ASB Classic tournament.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTennis: Protest against Israeli playerProtesters are planning to renew action against Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's participation today in Auckland's ASB Classic.04 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldUgly embassy fortress proves US expects no affectionThe closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.04 Jan 07:28 PM
EntertainmentNew wave - a 1960s beach revolutionSun, sea and the birth of surfing: the second part of a four-part story by Graeme Lay.04 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldBomb plot 'ringleaders' were freed from Guantanamo Yemeni officials say hundreds of al-Qaida members could be living in the country. 29 Dec 10:16 PM
