WorldWatchdog warns over ignoring rightsGovernments increasingly view human rights as "a luxury" they can ill afford, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.30 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldUkrainian pleads for weaponsA 46-year-old Ukrainian tank commander says politicians might yet stop the conflict that grips the east of his country, but supplies of arms from the West would bring a quicker result.25 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldKremlin denies deaths in undeclared warAnton Tumanov gave up his life for his country, but his country won't say where and it won't say how.28 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldOrdinary Russians secret to Putin survivalAll politicians like to have props, and in Vladimir Putin's case, some are taken from the box marked Macho and others from the box marked Mother Russia.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMH17: 700 human remains unidentifiedThe family of a British student who died on MH17 has revealed there are still 700 fragments of human remains to be identified in the Netherlands.18 Dec 08:39 PM
WorldAustralia eyes nuclear deal with UkraineAustralia is considering exporting uranium to Ukraine.10 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandPutin blamed for deathsUkrainian Australians staged a powerful protest yesterday, laying on the ground in a symbol of the murderous acts they say Russia's president is responsible for.15 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: Ceasefire holds, Russia says it 'will react' to further EU penaltiesA ceasefire between Ukraine and separatist rebels began last night and appears to still be in place following a five-month bloody conflict left more than 2,000 dead.06 Sep 09:40 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: Fighting fizzles out as ceasefire agreed – but for how long?The Ukrainian government and separatist rebels agreed to a ceasefire amid flickering hopes of peace.05 Sep 11:44 PM
WorldRussia's hand in turning tide of warHalf a dozen bodies, burned and contorted, were all that was left of the crews of the charred armoured personnel carriers.03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPutin makes 'Kiev in two weeks' bragVladimir Putin has boasted to European leaders his forces could sweep into Kiev in two weeks if he wanted.02 Sep 06:50 PM
WorldRussia returns as No 1 threatSwathed in tight security in Newport and nearby Cardiff, Nato's 28 heads of state and government will map the future of their 65-year-old pact.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldConflict darkens EU summitThe crisis in eastern Ukraine and the response to the threat posed by Russia are poised to overshadow a fresh attempt by the European Union to set order in its affairs.28 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMalaysia Airlines loses 186 cabin crewNearly 200 cabin crew resigned from Malaysia Airlines following its double tragedy this year, causing crew shortages among staff.26 Aug 11:39 PM
WorldGallery: The civilians of Donetsk Civilians are the hardest hit from fighting in Donetsk region in Ukraine. Check out these photos from Getty that take you around their city and inside their homes.17 Aug 12:19 AM
WorldNo military with Ukraine aidRussia's defence secretary has assured his US counterpart that there are no military personnel in its controversial aid convoy for Ukraine, the US says.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMH17: Kiwi victim finally identifiedThe Otaki man who was killed when his Malaysia Airlines flight was shot down over the Ukraine has been formally identified.14 Aug 12:33 AM
WorldIs Moscow’s Ukraine aid convoy legit?People should be sceptical of Moscow’s huge aid convoy to eastern Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says.12 Aug 08:58 PM
New ZealandPutin gamble goes wrongNato officials say Russia has massed 20,000 troops in battle-readiness near the border, backed by Spetsnaz commandos, tanks and aircraft.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: More remains collectedDutch and Australian experts have gathered more remains from the crash site of Flight MH17 in east Ukraine.02 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLand mines laid near MH17 site - reportReports that land mines have been laid near the MH17 crash site in Ukraine are "utterly despicable", Australia's Foreign Minister says.30 Jul 09:03 PM
WorldThreat to sue over MH17 'dead' claimParents of an MH17 passenger are threatening to sue anyone who suggests, without evidence, that their daughter is dead.29 Jul 10:29 PM
WorldMH17 body identification harrowingAbout 200 forensic experts from around the world are identifying the MH17 bodies at a military barracks in a Dutch forest.29 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandMH17: Kiwi victim's memorial underwayToday's memorial service for Malaysia Airlines victim Rob Ayley will be held at the same church where he regularly played the drums.28 Jul 04:19 AM
WorldMH17 investigation abandoned by fightingA Dutch-led investigation team including 11 Australian police officers has had to abandon a plan to visit the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine due to safety concerns.27 Jul 07:08 PM
WorldPutin faces lawsuit over MH17 disasterVladimir Putin is facing a multimillion-dollar legal action for his alleged role in the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMemorial for MH17 victimThe family of Rob Ayley, who was killed on flight MH17, will hold a private memorial tomorrow while they wait for his body to be returned.26 Jul 05:00 PM
