1Analysis of the Government's economic blueprint, part one of which was announced this afternoon.

2A strong earthquake rocked a large part of mainland Japan this afternoon. There are unconfirmed reports of two deaths.

3South Korea's new President seems certain to be Roh Tae-woo, the Government candidate, handpicked by the incumbent. The opposition appeared to be split between the two opposing candidates, Kim Young-sam and Kim Dae-jung.

4A court in Sicily has handed down heavy sentences to hundreds of Mafia gangsters in what the Italian Government hopes will deal a critical blow to the Mob.

5The wife of born-again United States Democratic Presidential hopeful Gary Hart spoke publicly today for the first time since her husband quit the nomination race seven months ago amid a sex scandal.

6South African troops were patrolling public parks in Johannesburg today, as the country commemorated The Day of the Vow, a national holiday marking an Afrikaner victory over Zulu warriors in 1838.

7Hamilton liver transplant patient Regan Chibnall is in a "serious but stable" condition in Brisbane tonight, with doctors concerned about his condition. An Auckland doctor, specialising in transplant surgery, has warned New Zealand not to become blase about their heath, in the mistaken belief they can easily get a transplant should it become necessary.

8Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon was discharged from an overnight stay in hospital today.