1Explosive new details about the United States' Iran Arms deal are expected to be released soon. It is possible United States President Ronald Reagan was engaged in a cover up following new evidence given to the inquiry by former United States National Security Advisor, Robert MacFarlane, who is recovering from a suicide attempt. More controversial information has come to light about proposed covert operations backed by the White House, such as kidnapping alleged terrorists in Beirut and mount further military action against Libya.

2Syrian troops and tanks are moving into West Beirut after Lebanese leaders appealed for help to end six days of factional fighting between rival Muslim militia. At least 200 people have been killed and up to 400 wounded.

3British police believe they have foiled an Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit that may have been planning to bomb the wedding of Mark Thatcher, British Prime MInister Margaret Thatcher's son.

4An Avondale varnish factory has offered compensation to a family whose house was enveloped by toxic fumes following a chemical spill from the factory last night. Six people were taken to hospital for observation, but have all since been released.

5Representatives of the Labour Party's left-wing met in Wellington today, seeking ways to scrap Rogernomics. They are calling themselves The Economic Policy Network and want Labour to return to its traditional economic policies.

6Sniffer dogs play a vital role in the international war against drugs, but in Lower Saxony, a sniffer pig is hogging the limelight.