Syria
Scores killed in air strike on Syrian town
The death toll in an air strike on a rebel-held Syrian town overnight has climbed to 57.
IS militant kills mother in front of hundreds
An Islamic State militant carried out a public "execution" of his mother because she asked him to leave the group, activists say.
Evacuation from Syrian camp 'on hold'
A bid to make a refugee camp near Damascus safer for civilians by evacuating thousands of rebels is reported to be on hold after a rebel leader's death.
Open your hearts to refugees, Wellingtonians urged
Syrians fleeing their country's civil war will arrive in Wellington next year, prompting an appeal for practical and emotional help. Audio
Suspected Russian strikes kill dozens in Syria
Dozens of people have been killed in air strikes believed to have been carried out by Russian planes in the Syrian city of Idlib, according to activists and residents.
UN agrees on Syria peace process
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution outlining a peace process in Syria.
Brownlee confirms US request for more military backing
The United States is demanding its allies in the war against Islamic State must step up their military contributions. Audio
NZers going to fight with ISIS likely to increase - SIS
The women who the Security Intelligence Service says have left the country to marry jihadist fighters in Syria and Iraq have not had their passports cancelled and are free to come home. Audio
'Jihadi brides' free to come and go from NZ
The women who've left the country to marry jihadist fighters in Syria and Iraq have not had their passports cancelled and are free to come back. Audio
Mike McRoberts inside the Syrian refugee crisis
Next month the first intake of the Government's emergency quota of Syrian refugees is scheduled to arrive in Wellington. Audio
Syria air strikes 'kill 26 civilians'
Syrian activists say at least 26 civilians, including children, have been killed in the north-east of the country by air strikes possibly carried out by the US-led coalition.
Scott Atran
Anthropologist Scott Atran has spent much time observing and interviewing people on six continents who are drawn to violent action. Audio
UK begins Air strikes against I.S in Syria
MPs overwhelmingly backed UK military action against IS - also known as Daesh - in Syria, by 397 votes to 223, after a 10-hour Commons debate. Audio
UK bombs IS in Syria after MPs vote in favour
RAF Tornado jets have carried out their first air strikes against the Islamic State in Syria, the UK's Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
UK votes to authorise air strikes on Syria
Britain's House of Commons has overwhelmingly voted to authorise air-strikes on Syria after over ten hours of debate. Audio
UK parliament poised to vote on airstrikes in Syria
The British Parliament is in the middle of a fiery debate about whether or not the UK should join in air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. Audio
UK parliament debates airstrikes in Syria
The British prime minister, David Cameron, is urging the UK parliament to approve air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. Audio
Germany joins action against IS in Syria
Germany will join the military campaign against Islamic State in Syria, a big step for the country, which has long resisted a direct role in the conflict.
Russia imposes sanctions on Turkey
Russia has announced a package of economic sanctions against Turkey over the shooting down of a Russian jet on the Syrian border on Tuesday.
Russia boosts defence amid row with Turkey
Russia has strengthened its anti-aircraft defences in Syria by moving a cruiser towards the coast and deploying new missiles at its main base.
