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Key scathing of UN failings
Prime Minister John Key has mounted a scathing attack on the failings of the United Nations and the permanent members of the Security Council, saying it gets bogged down in arcane detail and had become hostage to the interests of the most powerful.
Aussie turn-back plan 'too risky'
The Indonesian Navy has slammed the Australian Government's plans to turn back asylum-seeker boats, warning that the policy is "too risky" and could cost lives at sea.
Protester's new campaign: Make Bono history
Bono has spoken about being chased down the street by German anarchists wielding placards shouting "Make Bono history!"
Merkel challenged on austerity
Germany's Social Democrats threw down the gauntlet to Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday .
Merkel has mandate to pursue her agenda
In routing her opponents to earn a third term in office, Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined the ranks of Germany's most popular politicians.
Bryan Gould: Perils of a free market free-for-all
The rich and powerful's 'free market' manipulation to their own advantage is a threat to Western democracy, writes Bryan Gould.
Paris talks highlight Security Council bid
After his jaunt with royalty, Prime Minister John Key will return to business with a thud tonight.
Stark climate change warning due
Scientists will this week issue their starkest warning yet about the mounting dangers of global warming.