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Art auction raises $22k for children

An auction of Kiwi artists' work has raised $22,000 for a project that uses art to help Syrian kids cope with the trauma of civil war.

Al-Qaeda 'angels' and Isis 'demons'

The Independent investigates how Isis jihadis govern every aspect of life within the territories they control.

No dignity in childbirth

There was no dignity in childbirth for Sabrine. She lay on a bed, exhausted, lurching in and out of consciousness.

Inside Isis: Former militant tells all

'The scenes terrified me': Meet the former jihadi who deserted Isis rather than take part in executions, beheadings and rape.

People, not politics, matter

The memories and the sound of war can never be forgotten but help when working with refugees, writes Rachel Smalley.

Editorial: Aid for Syria's forgotten vitally needed

Many Syrians in refugee camps across the border in Lebanon were lawyers, teachers, dentists, accountants. As the conflict enters its fifth year they have become the forgotten millions.

Dying for help life for refugees

Mustafa was standing outside his home in Aleppo when the jet flew over. He has no memory of what happened next but he regained consciousness many days later.

The Forgotten Millions: Dying for help

Mustafa was standing outside his home in Aleppo when the jet flew over. He has no memory of what happened next but he regained consciousness many days later in Turkey.

Remarkable photo essay: Precious fragments from disrupted lives

For refugees, possessions are few and far between but there is still plenty that they treasure. Photographer Jo Currie captured these precious fragments.

Treat jihadi runaways as victims: Europol

Young Muslims lured to Syria by extremist groups should not automatically be labelled terrorists but dealt with like victims of trafficking, the head of Europol has said.

A 12-year-old hero who won't give up

Today the Herald and World Vision begin a campaign to help the 5.6 million children left homeless by war in Syria. Broadcaster Rachel Smalley tells some of their stories.

Isis: How did it come to this?

New Zealand troops are preparing for a two-year tour in Iraq to help the fight against Islamic State. This is what they are up against.

Kurdish force cuts vital Isis supply line

How did schoolgirls become radicalised?

The headteacher of the school attended by three British schoolgirls who are believed to have flown to Turkey to join Isis in Syria reiterated yesterday that police have no evidence the missing pupils had been radicalised there.

Police failed to alert families of Isis recruits - lawyer

The police and intelligence agencies faced demands for an inquiry over how three young British schoolgirls were able to head for Syria.

Turks raid Isis territory for King's body

Tanks, drones and planes joined hundreds of Turkish soldiers in a night raid into Isis-occupied Syria to evacuate the tomb of a revered Ottoman figure.

'Come home. We miss you.'

The father of one of three schoolgirls who are believed to have travelled to Syria to join Isis says her siblings "cannot stop crying".

Life in Isis: Blood & boredom

When Isis took over Raqqa, a wave of black swept over the city. It's turned into a grim prison for residents - with no escape in sight.