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2Nearly 30% more people died as a result of medical mishaps in NZ hospitals in the last year than in the previous year.
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4The embattled head of the Christchurch City Council has called for an end to the in-fighting that has plagued the council.
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6Egypt has recalled its Ambassador to Syria, calling for peace in the country, but there are signs that the Assad regime's forces are preparing for a final assault against civilians.
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8Iran has announced it has stopped oil exports to Britain and France in retaliation for the European Union's latest sanctions in protest at Iran's nuclear programme.
9Eurozone Finance Ministers are currently meeting to decide on a $200 million bail-out package for Greece.
10Potential Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum is under fire for attacking the religious beliefs and values of US President Barack Obama.
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