WorldMedina's mosques threatened by developmentFear that expansion of three of city's oldest mosques will also destroy key historic sites.28 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelSaudi Arabia: Opening up long hidden ancient ruinsDating back to the second century BC, the Nabataean archaeological site, also known as Madain Saleh, has long been hidden from foreign visitors to Saudi Arabia. Assaad Abboud checks out a site that rarely opens up to tourists.10 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldMecca for the rich: Islam's holiest site 'turning into Vegas'Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.26 Sep 12:09 AM
EconomyClean energy: A faded shade of green At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ tuition fees among world highestTuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year. 15 Sep 06:15 AM
WorldSaudi star-gazers accused of bungling Ramadan datesEvery now and then, Ramadan celebrations are marred by bickering between competing Islamic authorities over when Eid starts.06 Sep 03:47 AM
New ZealandSubaru asked to back Saudi Arabian womenA group campaigning for an end to Saudi Arabia's ban on women drivers is calling on Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries to pull out of the kingdom.28 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldBin Laden: From pious teen to the 'personification of evil'The most intense manhunt in history finally caught up with Osama bin Laden.02 May 05:30 PM
WorldBahrain sentences four to death for killing policemen A Bahraini court has sentenced four men to death for killing two police officers during the pro-democracy protests.28 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldHarsh crackdown on Shia worshippers in BahrainSunni-Shia hostility in the Muslim world is likely to deepen because of the demolition of Shia holy places in Bahrain.20 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldMemos show link between oil and Iraq invasionNew documents have raised questions over Britain's involvement in the Iraq war.19 Apr 05:30 PM
