Syria
Turkey-Syria quake: Thousands killed, death toll expected to rise
More than 4300 people have been killed and more than 15,000 injured in a massive and devastating earthquake on Turkey's border with Syria.
The deadly quake struck at night, toppling entire buildings… Video, Audio
Almost 30 New Zealanders registered as being in quake-hit Turkey - MFAT
There are currently 29 New Zealanders registered on SafeTravel as being in Turkey, which was hit by two powerful earthquakes on Monday.
More than 3000 dead in Turkey and Syria, second huge quake hits
The magnitude 7.8 quake which hit before sunrise in bitter winter weather, was followed in the early afternoon by another large quake of magnitude 7.7.
Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast
At least 77 migrants have died after the boat they were travelling in sank off Syria's coast, the country's state-run media has reported.
Spy for Canada smuggled Shamima Begum to Syria
Shamima Begum, who fled the UK and joined the Islamic State group, was smuggled into Syria by an intelligence agent for Canada.
Ex-Briton 'Isis Beatle' sentenced to life in prison in US
An Islamic State group militant from the UK has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court for his involvement with a terror cell.
Angels of Sinjar: Hanna Polak on documenting the horror of Isis
Hanna Polak's extraordinary film Angels of Sinjar details one woman's fight to find her five sisters, who were abducted and sold into sexual slavery by Isis.
Of all the barbaric acts committed by… Audio
Aid workers bracing for renewed Russian attacks
There has been no let up in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine since Sunday Morning last spoke to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright in Kyiv a month ago. He's back with us for an update on how… Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
Unmasking the gruesome realities of war
Lynsey Addario has covered nearly every major conflict and humanitarian crisis over the last 20 years and is considered one of the most influential photojournalists of our time. She's just returned… Audio
Will Putin lose even if he wins in Ukraine?
Russian president Vladimir Putin has badly failed to read the room by invading Ukraine, says historian and political scientist Dr Liana Fix, and there are several ways he could ultimately end up… Audio
A celebration of Syrian culinary culture in the capital
Three nights a week, Wellingtonians can feast on authentic Middle Eastern food at a suburban community hall. The mobile restaurant Damascus is run by Syrian-born chef Hasan Alwarhani and his… Audio
Biden labels IS leader's final act one of 'desperate cowardice'
Before US forces could reach him, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi detonated a suicide bomb.
Russian jets bomb rebel-held Idlib in Syria, sources say
Russian jets have bombed areas near the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib, marking a new year flare-up for the last opposition-held bastion.
Meet Boji: Istanbul's transit-travelling wonder dog
Istanbul is reported to be home to some 400,000 to 600,000 stray dogs and cats, hence why locals in Turkey's largest city sometimes refer to it as 'Catstanbul.' But it's the exploits of a local canine… Audio
Syria: 10 years of brutal conflict with no end in sight
Syria has entered its second decade of war. A pro-democracy uprising has led to 10 years of brutal conflict, killing an estimated 465,000 people and leaving more than 13 million people displaced, yet… Audio
'Pope Francis is still the biggest ally of the gay people'
In his new documentary, Francesco, openly-gay, non-Catholic filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky had unprecedented access to Pope Francis and was allowed to tackle many pressing issues. He joins the show to… Audio
UN warns of 'list of shame' over foreign nationals in Syria
The United Nations is piling pressure on countries with foreign nationals in Syria to repatriate them quickly. The UN estimates more than 64,000 individuals, mostly women and children, are currently… Audio
ReliefAid provides support for Syria from Auckland
New Zealand based humanitarian organisation ReliefAid is launching a campaign to raise money for hula hoops, soccer balls and skipping roles for the children in refugee camps in Syria. Karyn speaks… Audio
IS suspect needs deradicalisation - Islamic Women's Council
A New Zealand woman linked to a terrorist group in Syria should be put through a deradicalisation programme and rehabilitated according the Islamic Women's council.
But the question is whether it… Video, Audio
