Capital backs incumbent: 20 per cent of votes in Baghdad have been counted so far
Iraq poll results slow to emerge
The latest results from Iraq's parliamentary election show incumbent prime minister Nouri Al Maliki enjoying a wide lead in the capital, Baghdad, which accounts for one-fifth of the country's constituencies. More
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Roman wall illuminated
Hadrian's Wall has been lit by torches along its entire length for the first time since antiquity.
Red shirts ready
For weeks now Bangkok has been bracing for massive political protests that have just got underway.
Blasts rock Pakistan
Twin suicide attacks have targeted the Pakistani military, killing 45 people in the second attack to hit the country's cultural capital, Lahore.
Detainees sent home?
The UN is looking at changing its international protection guidelines for Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum seekers.
West Bank sealed off
Israel has sealed off the West Bank amid tension over controversial plans to build new homes for Jewish settlers and fears of violence.
Activist arrested
Japanese police have arrested New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune on his arrival in Tokyo.
No tuna ban
Despite a collapse of world tuna stocks, the Government won't support a global ban on the trade of the northern variety of the species.
Talks in crisis
Joe Biden scrambles to salvage peace talks between Israel and Palestinian leaders, despite an ongoing row over new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem.
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Radio Australia celebrates 70 years of international broadcasting
