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Poland mourns lost President, elite

Poland is confronting the worst political disaster since WWII after its president, his wife and dozens of top officials were killed in a plane crash.

<i>Editorial:</i> UK poll result far from predictable

Kiwis in Bangkok warned to steer clear of protests

Mfat has updated its travel advisory for Thailand in the wake of mounting political protests that have so far seen 18 people killed.

Peace ahead for Sri Lanka

Kyrgyzstan's president refuses to resign

Prentice to battle Shadbolt for mayoralty

<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> New Zealand's true colours a pleasure to experience

Jim Hopkins writes that we should ignore the naysayers and doom-merchants - our country has a few good reasons to smile.

Govt concerned about Fiji media crackdown

An NZ watchdog says Fiji's new media decree targets members of the public as well as journalists and editors.

Bangkok protests continue

Palin's Tea Party

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Booze peddler to spin democracy down the toilet

Thai PM braces for another weekend of clashes

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Better controls needed over sloppy ministers

Fran O'Sullivan writes that till now, Key has operated a rather laissez-faire approach to Cabinet management.

French get to chew over migrant's win

The 2010 prize for the best baguette de tradition, or traditional baguette, in Paris has been won by a man born in Senegal.

Sarkozy foe looks to polls for revenge

Under French tradition, Dominique de Villepin's political hopes should be 'dead in the water'.

Pelosi's powers of persuasion help secure her place in history