Youssou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by Rolling Stone magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.

Thailand's Cabinet is due to hold an emergency meeting in the face of unrelenting anti-government street protests.

David Cameron has increased his party's lead to 10 points, making an outright Conservative victory this week possible, a poll suggests.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown went for broke in the final TV debate on the economy in the UK today.

West Australian Treasurer Troy Buswell has resigned three weeks ahead of the state Budget following his admissions of adultery.

Australia has dumped plans for a greenhouse emissions trading scheme.

Thai authorities have suspended Bangkok's mass transit service, stranding commuters and tourists, after protesters tried to block trains.

Labour leader Phil Goff says PM John Key is a good politician, but he believes the public will tire of him.

Wigram MP Jim Anderton is not ruling out running for the Christchurch mayoralty but says he is undecided.