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The world today - August 26
Been too busy to catch up on the international news? Here are five world stories to help you feel like you learned something today.
Rich and famous (and royalty) set for Rugby World Cup
Prince William and Harry won't be here, but we might get one high profile royal couple and celebrities galore...
Thaw on tax a bright spot for PM
Chill off Gillard as refugee deal signed and carbon-levy approval edges up.
Crackland: a nation's journey to hell
Thousand of young Brazilians are living a bleak and dangerous life as the number of crack addicts soars.
Spy claims ridiculous, say Israelis
Backpackers and rescue specialists caught up in suspicions over behaviour after quake want an apology for 'stupid story'.
NZ media blatantly 'prejudice' against Israel - Israeli paper
An editorial in an Israeli newspaper editorial has slammed NZ's media as having "blatant prejudice" against Israel
Israelis 'were just backpackers'
The young Israelis at the centre of suspicions of spying and attempted passport fraud were merely...
Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
Tracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okay
Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.