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2The Cardinals in secret conclave to select a new Pope have held their first vote and failed to come to agreement on who John Paul II's successor should be.

3There has been a surprising end to a siege in Iraq, when security forces and American troops stormed the town of Madain where they thought 100 hostages were being held they found none. However several suspected terrorists have been detained.

4A New Zealand company could soon be helping US soldiers returning from Iraq to deal with mental health issues brought about by the stress and trauma of life in Iraq.

5Prime Minister Helen Clark has arrived in Thailand on a two day official visit focusing mainly on trade between the two countries, with the two Prime Ministers signing a Free Trade Agreement. But the Greens say the agreement has not been through proper procedures in Parliament. Plus Australia is in talks with China to sign a Free Trade Agreement between their countries.

6The Supreme Court has commanded former ACT MP Donna Awatere-Huata to pay legal costs of 17,000 dollars.

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8A new campaign hopes to put children at the centre of the election campaign.

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10Australian researchers have developed a smart drug more effective than aspirin.

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