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Clinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet use
US senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.
Turban dispute goes to mediators
A Sikh community leader refused entry into a cosmopolitan club because of his turban will take his fight to the Human Rights Commission.
Homosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governments
Homophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.
Tamil Tigers throw weight behind General who crushed them
Seven months after Sri Lanka's long and bitter civil war was brought to an end by a withering government assault, the political coalition that supported the Tamil Tigers has thrown its support behind the former army chief who crushed them.
Protest target's opponent upset at distraction
The opponent of Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer blames distracting protests for her loss, says today's match should have been postponed.
Protesters target Israeli player again
Demonstrators have renewed calls for Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's withdrawal from the ASB Classic tournament.
Maori women pay price for their high addiction rate
Just under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.