1Australia's asylum seekers are threatening to kill themselves in protest at their treatment. Anger and protests at their treatment have now spread right across Australia. Interview with a refugee advocate.
2Nurses in Christchurch have begun a crucial round of talks to decide whether they will strike or continue with mediation.
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4The US Defence Secretary is at odds with the US Secretary of State over the status and treatment of suspected Taliban and Al Qaeda combatants in a camp in Cuba. The issue has also caused a crack on coalition support for the US war against terrorism.
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