WorldTurkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fightingIt was a wrenchingly familiar scene for many who had fled IS only a few years ago.10 Oct 05:44 PM
WorldTurkey launches offensive in northern Syria after US stands asideA large-scale Turkish operation could prompt a larger US withdrawal from Syria.09 Oct 04:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPulling of US troops in Syria could aid Assad and IsisNew York Times: Trump's announcement could alter the course of the 8 year civil war.08 Oct 09:04 PM
WorldFor Kurds, US pull-back feels like being abandoned once moreHistory has been hard on the Kurds.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA look at who is affected by Trump's shift in SyriaNew York Times: Trump's decision casts into doubt the fate of the ethnic Kurds.07 Oct 08:58 PM
WorldTurkey to invade Northern Syria to attack Kurdish forcesThe announcement came after a call between Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan.07 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandOrphan stuck in Syrian refugee camp could be a New ZealanderIt's been claimed a 3yo orphan in a refugee camp is the child of a deceased NZ citizen.03 Oct 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHorrid conditions in Syria camp where Isis families fled risk fostering extremismNew York Times: International inaction risks incubating a new wave of extremism.12 Sep 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat 'victory' looks like: A journey through shattered SyriaNew York Times: A rare glimpse into life in Syria shows ruin, grief and generosity.21 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsis regaining strength in Iraq and SyriaNew York Times: Five months after territorial defeat, Isis conducting guerrilla attacks.19 Aug 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBarrie the war dog: How a veteran and a stray saved each other's livesTelegraph: Barrie was found under the rubble of an Isis-bombed building in Syria.14 Aug 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhite terrorism shows 'stunning' parallels to Isis' riseNew York Times: Worrying similarities between rise of white national terrorism and Isis.07 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldUN probe into Syria hospital attacksOfficials fear Russia, regime using supplied co-ordinates to target medical facilities.02 Aug 03:33 AM
WorldRebel town pounded world failing Syria, UN saysHuman rights chief says the world's most powerful nations were failing to show leadership.28 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTrue story behind notorious Isis videoThe full story behind this shocking IS video has been revealed for the first time.27 Jul 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe truth about sex and Isis: Soldier who rescued 70 jihadi brides speaks outTelegraph: Ex-soldier reveals sordid tales shared by women he rescued from Isis brothel.14 Jul 10:43 PM
World'She won't even know that her mother loved her'Hundreds of Yazidi women forced into a Sophie's Choice dilemma after fall of Isil.07 Jul 12:01 AM
World'Stray Syrian' anti-aircraft missile hits Cyprus villageThe anti-aircraft missile missed its target and reached ethnically divided Cyprus.01 Jul 08:41 AM
WorldAustralia repatriating eight Isis orphansAustralian PM says they will need all support on offer.25 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe kidnapped Yazidi children who don't want to be rescuedMany embrace the ultra-extremist form of Islam: "I love her more than my own mother."15 Jun 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnwelcome visitors: Tourists from these countries find it tough to get a NZ visaAbout 66 per cent from Iraq declined compared with only 5 per cent from China.05 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Syria's secret torture prisonsNYT: Tortured for 12 days, he wrote a fictional confession. That was just the beginning.12 May 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs a child of Isis just a child? Or a time bomb?NYT: Countries struggle with what to do with Isis' foreign fighters, women and children.08 May 09:09 PM
WorldISIS bride could 'face death penalty'Bangladesh's Foreign Minister says Britain is "responsible" for Shamima Begum.04 May 10:32 PM
WorldVideo: Isis leader appears for first time in five yearsIsis leader says Sri Lanka attack was revenge for the fall of Baghouz in Syria.29 Apr 05:13 PM
WorldWhat will happen to the Australian children of ISISTaken to a war zone at 11-years-old and married to her father's friend at 13.20 Apr 12:04 AM
WorldWhite privilege: Billionaires race to pledge millions to rebuild Notre DameFrance's elite have been engaged in one-upmanship over donations for Notre Dame.19 Apr 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the secret operation to save Kiwi kidnapped by IsisDavid Fisher reports on how close NZ and coalition forces got to a daring rescue mission.16 Apr 05:58 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters say Govt could not stop Red Cross from naming Louisa AkaviThe Govt and the International Red Cross are at odds over publicising Louisa Akavi's name16 Apr 12:49 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters says Red Cross' belief it had Govt support is 'balderdash'The ICRC was surprised when Jacinda Ardern objected to the public naming of Louisa Akavi.15 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandKiwi nurse Louisa Akavi's extraordinary lifeNew Zealand nurse has served 17 missions for Red Cross in world's worst spots.15 Apr 01:19 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungComment | Why Ardern, Peters need to be careful on kidnapped nurseCOMMENT: The Government accepted reality and gave up pleading.15 Apr 12:48 AM
New Zealand'We just want her home' - plea by kidnapped nurse's familyLast plausible sighting of Louisa Akavi was the end of last year: Red Cross.14 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandIsis sought $33m ransom for Kiwi nurseIslamic State proved it had taken Kiwi nurse prisoner by providing her insurance details.14 Apr 11:00 PM