New ZealandMiddle East unrest doesn't equal revolution - professorThe wave of protests across the Middle East and North Africa don't yet constitute revolution and real democratic change may be decades away, Auckland University associate professor Stephen Hoadley says.21 Feb 12:59 AM
WorldPower of brutality and its limitsLessons from an extraordinary uprising - for protesters and police alike.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateSuccess: Business banks on mobile moneyCellphone entrepreneur tries again, with venture targeting emerging markets.13 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldThree Wise Men and a couple of burqasThe presenters of motoring show <i>Top Gear</i> have caused controversy after dressing in burqas while filming in the Middle East.29 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelSyria: Stripped and battered in DamascusYou can't run and nor can you hide in a Syrian bath house, explains JJ Somerset.26 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldSyria bans full face veils at universitiesSyria has forbidden the country's students and teachers from wearing the niqab - the full Islamic veil.20 Jul 06:35 AM
TravelSyria: In charge of a tour group - and 16 camelsWill it be useful to add to my CV, I wonder, the title of honorary Bedouin camel trekking manager?01 Jul 05:15 AM
TravelPalmyra, SyriaThe ancient city of Palmyra is home to some striking ruins - the most impressive of which is the Temple of Bel.01 Jul 06:28 AM
