Syria
Under the Black Flag: What is daily life like under ISIS?
Sami Moubayed, is a Syrian historian, political analyst, and journalist based in Damascus. He's been analysing Syria and the region for 20 years. His book, 'Under the Black Flag' is the first inside… Audio
Cameron pushes case for British airstrikes in Syria
British Prime Minister David Cameron has set out his case in Parliament for British air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria. At present Britain is involved only in military operations over… Audio
Russian marine killed on jet rescue mission
A Russian marine has been killed on a helicopter mission to rescue the crew of a jet downed by Turkey near the Syrian border, the BBC reports.
Calm urged after Russian jet shot down by Turkey
NATO's secretary general has called for calm and de-escalation after Turkish jet fighters shot down a Russian military jet yesterday. Turkey and its NATO allies say the Sukhoi 24 bomber trespassed on… Audio
Russia warns of 'serious consequences' after jet downed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkey as a stab in the back administered by "the accomplices of terrorists".
Russia advises its tourists not to travel to Turkey
Russia has advised its tourists not to travel to Turkey after the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border. Audio
Anti IS alliance stumbles as Turkey downs Russian jet
The complicated crisis in Syria has become even messier overnight after Turkish jets shot down a Russian warplane, claiming it had strayed from Syria into Turkish airspace. Audio
New Zealander helping Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Millions of Syrians have poured into Lebanon in the past four years, many then try to board boats for Turkey, and from there attempt the treacherous journey to Europe, often on unseaworthy vessels… Audio
Ending civil war will be difficult - Syria expert
The United States is optimistic its strategy to bring peace to Syria and eradicate Islamic State is working. Audio
Dunedin council backs push to become Syrian resettlement centre
The Dunedin city council has unanimously backed a push to make the city a resettlement centre for Syrian refugees. Audio
Jihadists in Europe 'sought recruits for Iraq, Syria'
Suspected members of a jihadist group arrested in raids across Europe were allegedly recruiting foreign fighters to be sent to Iraq and Syria.
Syrian representation a possibility at tomorrow's Vienna talks
Another round of talks begins in Vienna tomorrow on the Syrian crisis, and for the first time it looks as if there could be some form of Syria representation. Audio
Deported Kiwi hopes to return to Syria
The New Zealander deported from Australia after travelling to Syria on a peace tour is already planning to return to the Middle East.
NZer deserves deportation for Syria trip - Sydney leader
Seven days in Syria have landed an ex Taranaki man in deep water in Australia where he's being held in detention facing imminent deportation. A community leader in Sydney, Keysar Trad told our… Audio
NZer facing deportation upon return from Syria
A New Zealander returning to Perth from Syria has run foul of Australian Immigration and faces deportation as early as tomorrow. Warren Marriner, who's 49 and from Waitara, was detained at Perth… Audio
Australian Immigration minister visits Jordan refugee camp
Australia's immigration minister has personally handed over the first refugee visas in Jordan, to families fleeing the war in Syria. Audio
Simon Marks on Syria, Turkey and Republicans
The US president Barack Obama is under pressure over his pledge two years ago not to put his country's troops on the ground in Syria. Audio
In major policy shift, US deploys troops on ground in Syria
In a major policy shift the United States will deploy troops on the ground in Syria. Audio
US to send special forces to Syria
The US is sending special forces to Syria to assist anti-government rebels in fighting the so-called Islamic State (IS), officials have said.
Talks set to start to resolve Syrian war
Talks begin in Vienna tonight in a bid to resolve the Syrian war Audio