Is New Zealand inadvertently supporting the cause of the Tamil Tigers?
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World News Brief, Wednesday May 20
Tamil Tiger leader confirmed dead, civil war ends; ASEAN concern at San Suu Kyi trial; China to subsidise new car buyers; Obama imposes deadline on Iran talks; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday May 19
Iran top of agenda at Obama-Netanyahu meeting; analysis of Netanyahu's politics; PNG unrest over Chinese business; Tamil Tigers in 'final battle'; Indian markets climb; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday February 24
Obama sets first budget; Pyongyang has launched more medium-range missiles; South Korean president loses popularity; Sri Lanka rejects Tamil Tiger cease-fire request; Somali terrorists vow further attacks on peacekeepers; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday February 5
Over 50 civilians killed in Sri Lankan fighting; US warns North Korea on possible missile test; drought threatens Chinese wheat harvest; Taliban seize Pakistani policemen; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday January 27
Tamil Tigers "cornered", war close to end; China plans new space station; Zimbabwe divides southern African leaders as talk begin; Number of Japanese companies falls; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday January 23
President Obama to close Guantanamo prison; Hillary Clinton confirmed as Secretary of State; China's GDP down as exports slump; Tamil hub seized; and more
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