Syria
What's it like to sleep in a refugee camp?
There are now well over one million Syrian refugees living in refugee camps in Lebanon. Andy Robinson is a humanitarian officer for Tearfund, and has just spent the night in the camp with a Syrian… Audio
Syria desperately needs aid - world leaders
The US, UK and France have urged the UN to begin air drops of humanitarian aid to besieged areas in Syria.
Syria points blame after deadly bombings
Syria's government has accused Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being behind a wave of bombings in coastal cities Tartous and Jableh.
Car and suicide bombers hits Assad strongholds in Syria
A series of car and suicide bombings has hit two government strongholds on Syria's Mediterranean coast. Audio
Hezbollah commander killed in Syria
Top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine has been killed in an attack in Syria, the biggest blow to the Iranian-backed organisation since its chief was killed in 2008.
Syria air strike possible war crime, UN says
An air strike on a Syrian refugee camp that reportedly killed at least 28 people could amount to a war crime, a senior UN official says.
Russian's stage concert in Palmyra ruins recaptured from Islamic State
A renowned Russian conductor has led a concert in the ruins of Palmyra in Syria, which were recaptured from the Islamic State in March.
Syrian lawyer on adapting to a new life in NZ
Mouhannad Taha talks to Kathryn Ryan about adapting to a new life and an entirely new judicial system in New Zealand. Audio
Syria conflict 'out of control' - Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the Syrian conflict is "in many ways out of control", as he made a fresh push to salvage a fragile truce.
Red Cross condems bombing of Syrian hospital
At least 27 people are dead after an airstrike on a hospital overnight in the Syrian city of Aleppo, with the number of casualties expected to rise. Audio
At least 27 dead in Syria hospital bombing
At least 27 people have been killed in an airstrike overnight against a hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Audio
US to send 250 non-combat troops to Syria
The United States is to send 250 additional military personnel to Syria to support local militias in the fight against so-called Islamic State.
Obama calls for 'transnational' response to Syria
President Barack Obama has ruled out deploying US ground troops in Syria and says military efforts alone cannot solve the country's problems.
Refugee and migrant crisis: Greece starts deportations to Turkey
Boats carrying deportees from Greece have started arriving in Turkey as part of a heavily criticised EU deal.
'Mass grave' in recaptured Syrian city Palmyra
Syrian troops are reported to have found a mass grave in Palmyra following its recapture from Islamic State.
Talking to Western Jihadists
For the last two years Amarnath Amarasingam has been delving into the world of Western Jihadists - interviewing both those who have gone to fight overseas in Iraq and Syria, and their often extremely… Audio
Damage to Palmyra not as bad as feared
New images have emerged from Palmyra, hours after Syrian troops recaptured it from the Islamic State group.
NZ's top UN diplomat discusses the push for peace in Syria
Gerard van Bohemen is New Zealand's permanent representative to the United Nations. He discusses the difference New Zealand is making on the Security Council, a body which is often criticized for its… Audio
Russian military pilots return from Syria
Russian military pilots have returned to a hero's welcome in Russia after President Vladimir Putin announced it would withdraw its military presence in Syria. Audio
NZ's 'jihadi brides' left from Australia
None of the so-called "jihadi brides" who became headline news last year actually left from New Zealand.
