1The Red Cross has received a request for help in North Korea where a massive train crash has reportedly killed or injured up to 3000 people.

2NZ citizens have been warned to stay away from Turkey this Anzac Day due to the threat of terrorism.

3As the death toll from the Basra suicide bombings continues to rise, Iraq says it does not want the international community to send any more troops, but to provide more moral support to Iraq instead.

4US forces surrounding the Iraqi city of Fallujah have warned citizens they have just days to hand over any heavy weapons they may have in their possession.

5Other news.