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Wife's honeymoon ordeal in NZ with murder accused
The New Zealand wife of murder accused Malcolm Webster has been giving evidence at his trial in Scotland.

Valencia: Contemplation away from cruel captivity
Linda Herrick encounters a rugged yet sensitive stranger in a romantic Spanish setting.

Kiev zoo a 'death trap' for animals
Animals just keep on dying of neglect at the notorious Kiev Zoo.

Play on, Paris
When the going gets tough, the tough get going at Paris Fashion Week. In a season dogged by intrigue, this could be a mantra, on the catwalk and beyond.

The write stuff
Bloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?

Rugby: Carter remains unsure of future
All Black first five Dan Carter's confirmed he has a couple of overseas offers on the table.

Don't miss: Holland Festival
Established in 1947, the Holland Festival is a trendsetting international performing arts festival.

Anglo-French push lifts standing of EU
Sarkozy and Cameron lead drive for UN-backed intervention in Libya as Gaddafi's tanks roll

Fast cars to Latin lovers: Italy's top 15 cultural exports
In honour of Italy's 150th birthday, John Walsh rounds up its top cultural exports.

Ireland: Ancient settlement's sad end
This deserted village tells a story of hardship and exile, writes Pamela Wade.

Mum's agonising wait for news of All Black son
The mothers of two former All Blacks based in Japan feared the worst when Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami hit.

8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.

Fashion and fascism
John Galliano's recent comments have put the spotlight on the links between designers and government.