Syria
Russia's Putin orders start of Syria pullout
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria.
Bashar al-Assad makes unannounced visit to Russia
Russian President Vladamir Putin has met overnight with the leaders of Iran and Turkey to discuss Syria's future. It comes after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made an unannounced visit to Russia to… Audio
Syria on the Ground
We first spoke to Mike Seawright, Founder & Executive Director of ReliefAid about a year ago on Nights. Mike has recently returned from the Middle East after overseeing their latest delivery of winter… Audio, Gallery
NZ firefighter praises bravery of Syrian White Helmets
A New Zealand firefighter who spent months training Syrian civilians in bomb rescues has spoken of the bravery of those putting their lives on the line during the country's brutal conflict. Audio
NZ firefighter trains Syrians for bomb rescues, praises bravery
A New Zealand firefighter who spent months training Syrian civilians in bomb rescues and emergency first aid has spoken of the bravery of those prepared to put their lives on the line. The Syrian… Audio
Islamic State's capital Raqqa taken by Kurdish fighters
In a major blow to Islamic State, US-backed Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters have taken full control of the Syrian city Raqqa, which has long been used as the militant group's de facto capital.
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Kurds seize Raqqa oilfields, Iraq takes Kirkuk
As Kurdish-led forces take back control of the Syrian city of Raqqa, two of the largest oilfields in their own disputed area have now been seized. A string of oilfields - vital to the Kurdish economy… Audio
Cahill the hero for Socceroos
Tim Cahill scored an extra-time winner to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Syria in the Asian qualifying playoff in Sydney.
Syria air strikes killed dozens of civilians - watch group
Two US-led coalition air strikes on towns held by so-called Islamic State in March killed at least 84 civilians, Human Rights Watch says.
The Jihad Hunter who rescued his son from ISIS
Dimitri Bontinck tells the story of rescuing his son from ISIS, after the teenager became radicalised in Belgium and joined the jihadist group. Audio, Gallery
Syria war: Killing of White Helmet workers condemned
The US has condemned the killing of seven Syrian volunteer rescuers who were shot dead in a north-western town controlled by jihadists.
Top lawyer quits 'do-nothing' Syria panel
A UN commission investigating human rights abuses in the war-torn country "does absolutely nothing", says a former war crimes prosecutor who is quitting the panel.
Suicide bombing kills 20 in Syrian capital
A deadly car bombing in Damascus is the first such attack in the Syrian capital since a series of jihadist suicide attacks in March.
UN to examine blame for Syria gas attack
A UN panel will try to determine if the Syrian government was responsible for the gas attack that killed dozens in April after a chemical weapons watchdog concluded Sarin gas was used.
US issues stark warning to Syrian govt
The US says it has identified "potential preparations" for another chemical attack in Syria, and has issued a stark warning to the Syrian government.
Russia, Syria and Otto Warmbier's death
Al Gillespie of Waikato University discuses US-Russian tensions over Syria and some other international news highlights. Audio
Murdoch Stephens: Raising the bar
Murdoch Stephens is on the show to talk about his fight to double the refugee quota. Audio
Macron, Putin in 'frank exchange'
French President Emmanuel Macron says he held a "frank exchange" with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in their first face-to-face talks.
Govt to give $1.3m for Syrian refugee school in Turkey
The government will fund a new school for Syrian refugee children in Turkey.
7000 migrants make dangerous voyage to Europe in the last week
"The numbers remain high and everyone I've spoken to expects them to remain high". The BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti has been on a Save the Children's rescue ship off the Libyan coast. Audio