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Civil war reignites as rival leaders fight for final control
Ivory Coast has been plunged back into civil war after a slow-burning election crisis developed into violence.
The real exorcist helping Hollywood banish its demons
Outside his day job of saying Mass and hearing confession, Father Gary Thomas boasts an intriguing second career.
Christchurch earthquake: Rest homes evacuated, others need food, water
More than 200 elderly patients have been evacuated from rest homes damaged in the earthquake.
A Kiwi completes Spain's grand design
Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia was a challenge New Zealander Mark Burry took on and won.
Bells toll for Pike River 29
"We pray that their moment of fear becomes eternal peace," said Monsignor Gerry O'Connor during an emotional tribute to the Pike River miners in Greymouth.
Pike River blast: Locals in limbo
West Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.
Miner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious wait
He avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.
Poland: Priest's giant statue is 'world's tallest Christ'
Soaring 36m towards the heavens, a new statue in Poland has dethroned the landmark Jesus of Rio de Janeiro as the world's tallest statue of Christ.
New shrine to mark saint's Remuera time
A shrine to Saint Mary of The Cross MacKillop was unveiled in Auckland yesterday.
Pilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nun
Mary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.
A blessing on both sides
The canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Australia to get first saint
Mary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.
Donald Trump may seek US Presidency
One of America's richest and most well-known men may make a run for the White House.
<i>Dominic Lawson:</i> Pope Benedict wins over doubters
The Independent's Dominic Lawson writes about how the Pope won a lot of friends on his recent visit to Britain.