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2The smaller political parties are furious over the way money for political broadcast advertisements has been split up, with Labour getting a third and controversial parties like The National Front and The Destiny Party getting money.

3In just over eight hours the Cardinals will be locked into the Sistene Chapel for the secret conclave to elect a new Pope.

4Talks in Beijing between Japanese and Chinese officials have failed to settle or smooth over angry protests in China over a Japanese history book that glosses over the wartime atrocities committed by Japanese.

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6The winter flu vaccinations began today, but only the under strength variety for healthy people.

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8A Turkish director has made a film about Gallipoli that does not divide into good or bad but shows World War II from the soldiers perspective.

9Manukau City Mayor Barry Curtis is taking his own Council to court over cracks that have appeared in his home.

10The tailor who makes robes for the new Pope is looking forward to John Paul II's successor being named.

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