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Europe to study UK election for policy shift
Britain's general election tomorrow night will be closely followed elsewhere in Europe.

New York mayor vows to keep inner city safe
The Mayor of New York has promised additional surveillance cameras around Times Square and throughout the tourist heart of the city.

Pakistan Taleban vow US attacks
Pakistan's Taleban chief promised attacks on major US cities in a video released after the failed car bomb attempt in New York, a monitoring group said.

<i>Margaret Devlin:</i> Water industry needs regulation to flourish
Margaret Devlin, a professional director, writes on water providers, monopolies and necessary controls.

Tuhoe apology opens old wounds
Tuhoe leaders say a Crown apology for 19th century injustices would be meaningless unless tribes who fought with colonial forces also say sorry.

Tens of thousands say no to mining
The Labour Party says it now expects the Government to back off the prospect of mining on Great Barrier Island and in the Coromandel.

Clegg's mistake may be fatal error
All three major political parties face a crisis after this UK election.

Singer challenges African President
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.

Corporate tax cut in Oz gives NZ leeway
The New Zealand Govt has been given some breathing space on corporate tax after the Australian Govt decided to only cut its rates by just 2 per cent by 2014.

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

UK poll: Tory lead widens ahead of vote
David Cameron has increased his party's lead to 10 points, making an outright Conservative victory this week possible, a poll suggests.

Biggest protest in a generation
Mining bid draws 40,000 people to the street in anger, reports Matt Nippert.