World News
Vatican officials defend Pope (15:21)
The Vatican has denounced what it called aggressive attempts to drag Pope Benedict XVI into the spreading scandals of paedophile priests in his German homeland, and contended he had long confronted abuse cases with courage.
Afghan leader to allow monitors (12:56)
The Afghan president has reversed an earlier decision and agreed to allow two foreigners on a commission monitoring forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Haim 'had illegal prescription' (10:26)
The late actor Corey Haim had a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said was obtained through a major drug ring.
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Water will cost you, but is it just another tax?
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Maintenance of water system costs millions
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What we use
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