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Spain's master of haute couture makes final bow
The grandfather of Spanish fashion, 81-year-old Elio Berhanyer, has become the latest victim of the country's ailing economy.
OMG - CIA sets up WTF
The American spy agency has created a panel to assess what damage may have been done by WikiLeaks.
EU delivers ultimatum to airports
The EU criticised airport operators yesterday for failing to deal adequately with the heavy snow and freezing weather.
Spain says 'adios' to smoky bars and cafes
Spain has become the latest country to pass an anti-smoking law for its eateries.
NZ choir spreads cheer at snowed-in Heathrow
Kiwi kids have spread a little Christmas cheer to those stranded at Heathrow Airport in London.
Book Review: The Elephant's Journey
Alas, this this is the second-to-last novel from the Portuguese Nobel Prize winner from whom I have gained so much enjoyment and stimulus over the past few years.
Hope for Kiwis trapped in London
Hundreds of stranded New Zealanders might be able to make it home for the holidays after all with the news that London's Heathrow Airport is due to reopen on a limited basis this evening, New Zealand time.
Wintry weather strands travellers in UK, Europe
Heavy snow has caused chaos in Europe, stranding thousands of would-be holiday-makers.
Paris plugs into rent and ride
Paris will become the first metropolitan area in the world to experiment with an extensive system of self-service hire cars.
Kiwi nous underpins Bvlgari exhibition
A Muriwai-based company's panel mounting system is holding together an exhibit celebrating the fashion house's 125th anniversary.
The carbon detectives
Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?
The Ashes: England facing defeat
England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.