Syria
Syrian prison crematorium hid killings, US says
The Syrian government has constructed a crematorium at a military prison to dispose of the remains of thousands of murdered prisoners, the US has alleged.
Syrian fighters take back town, dam from IS
An alliance of Syrian Kurdish and Arab fighters has announced it has taken a strategically important town from so-called Islamic State (IS).
US to supply weapons to Kurdish fighters in Syria
US President Donald Trump has approved supplying weapons to Kurdish forces fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, the Pentagon says.
Syria peace talks to reconvene next week
The United Nations has announced peace talks between the Syrian government and opposition will reconvene in Geneva next week.
Trump and Putin discuss Syria, North Korea, Middle East in phone call
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed working together to end violence in Syria in their first phone call since US air strikes in Syria.
Dozens killed in IS attack on refugee camp
More than 30 people have died in an Islamic State attack on a makeshift refugee camp near Syria's border with Iraq.
'Huge' blast reported near Syrian airport
A large explosion has rocked an area near Damascus International Airport, a monitoring group says.
Child of Syria: Katia's story
Katia Rostem Agha and her parents fled Syria in 2012 to escape government security forces. Now settled in Wellington her story is retold in a series of children’s story books. Video, Audio, Gallery
Death toll from bomb in Syria rises to nearly 130
The death toll from a bomb blast on a crowded Syrian bus convoy outside Aleppo has risen to nearly 130, says a monitoring group.
Syria: Evacuation begins in besieged towns
The Syrian government and rebel groups have begun an operation to move people away from four besieged towns, activists say.
Syria chemical attack 'fabricated' - Assad
Syria's President Bashar-al Assad says reports of a chemical attack by his forces were "100 percent fabrication".
US/Russia relations 'at a new low'
Russia and the United States have been confronting the low level of trust between them, during talks in Moscow. Kathryn Ryan talks to Ambassador Dan Fried, America's longest-serving diplomat, a former… Audio
US says relations with Russia at a new low
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the Russian president Vladimir Putin has held a surprise meeting. After the meeting the US's top diplomat said relations between his country and Russia are at a… Audio
Calls for Spicer to resign after Hitler gaffe
Washington correspondent Simon Marks expects Sean Spicer will be hauled in for a chat about becoming the focus of media interest. Audio
US claims missiles took out 20% of Syrian aircraft
The US defence secretary has warned Syria would be "ill-advised ever again to use chemical weapons".
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan with the latest in American politics, including the aftermath of the US-Syria air strike. Audio
Western leaders talk tough on Syria before G7 meeting
Western leaders have been talking tough on Syria and its key ally Russia ahead of today's G7 meeting in Italy. We talk to London based political correspondent and Middle East affairs commentator Adel… Audio
NZ not ruled-out of Syria involvement
Bill English hasn't ruled-out New Zealand Defence force. Audio
Syria expert says US strike is no surprise
Syria expert James Paul says Donald Trump's missile strike against Bashir al Assad's airforce is not particularly surprising given the United States' increasingly belligerent stance toward the Syrian… Audio
Trump administration talks tough on Russia in wake of Syria
The US President Donald Trump has won some rare positive media coverage for his missile strike on a Syrian Government airbase last Friday. Comments by his aides suggesting President Trump now wants… Audio