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Pressure grows in Britain for publication of 'torture boys' report
In the United Kingdom, calls are growing by opposition politicians and the public that the full report of the review of the case of two brothers who savagely attacked a pair of boys in Edlington, South Yorkshire, should be made public.

Racial tension again casts shadow on Australian Open
Claims of racial tension and unruly behaviour at the Australian Tennis Open have once again taken the gloss off one of the game's most anticipated tournaments, claim Australian news media.

Gun, drug threats lift pressure on armed cops
A rise in P-related crime, and criminals' increased use of guns, has lead to armed officers routinely accompanying general-duties police to call-outs.

Researchers say alcohol strength key to cancer risk
Wine drinkers should switch to lower-alcohol varieties to reduce their chances of getting cancer, scientists say.

Auckland mayor not surprised by P-lab on own street
A clandestine meth lab found on one of the country's poshest streets shows the drug can make its way into all communities, street resident and Auckland City Mayor John Banks says.

Drug bust on exclusive Auckland street
Two men and one woman will face drug-related charges after the discovery of a P-lab on one of Auckland's most elite streets.

Carer dad says Ryall should 'give us our due'
Cliff Robinson has a message for Health Minister Tony Ryall: "Show some sense and good grace and give us our due."

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.