Obama ends Iraq war stressing "huge price" paid by US as al-Maliki hails Iraqi freedom (+ analysis); Greens do deal with Gillard; Chinese manufacturing rebounds, easing Asian economic fears; Four dead as Hamas targets peace talks; and more
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Five things NZ can learn from Aussie elections
With the Australian election result still hanging in the balance, what can political strategists on this side of the Tasman learn? Five tips, plus the insight of one old man
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday August 24
Netanyahu says peace talks "difficult" but "possible", as pressure goes on settlements (+ analysis); Gillard and Abbott battle to secure independents' support; Iran opens first nuclear plant; Tens of thousands more Pakistanis evacuated as floods hit the south; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday August 20
Last American combat troops leave Iraq, with no government formed – mission accomplished? (+ analysis); Immigration key issue in Australian campaign's final days; Russia's new push into Afghanistan; One million civil servants on strike in South Africa; and more
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