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Holy waters in a barren land
Graham Reid visits one of the most famous sites in Christianity's history.
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Kiwis to face charges in UAE court
Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court today.
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Kiwis face drug charges in Dubai
Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court tomorrow.
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Clark building UN ties in Mideast
Former prime minister Helen Clark, whose Labour government froze relations with Israel in 2004, now hopes to strengthen United Nations-Israel ties.
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Bulldozers poised to target Mecca
Fresh plans are being drawn up to erect a modern complex on the site of what scholars of Islam contend is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Taliban enters talks to end terror in Pakistan
The Pakistan Government met the Taliban for the first time yesterday in a last-ditch attempt to end the group's seven-year campaign of terror.
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Camel contradictions in Bible
A new finding about the domestication of camels in Israel casts doubt on the historical accuracy of some Bible stories.
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Shocking photos spark military probe
Shocking images depicting US soldiers burning the bodies of what appear to be Iraqi insurgents have sparked a military probe.
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Dubai: Into the frying pan
James Lane limbers up for a gastronomic adventure with a long-overdue massage.