Ruth Sherlock
Coalition lacks trained Iraqi troops for key strike against IS
Cabinet's decision today on the involvement of New Zealand military trainers comes just days after the United States admitted it hasn't trained sufficient Iraqi forces for a key strike against Islamic… Audio
Middle East correspondent Ruth Sherlock
Ruth Sherlock is in Mosul, Iraq's second biggest city, which is now held by the Sunni militant group, ISIS. Audio
Chaos in Iraq
As Sunni Islamist militant group ISIS pushes closer to Baghdad, US President Barack Obama - while ruling out sending in ground troops - is looking at "all options", including air strikes, to help Iraq… Audio
Al Qaeda linked group claims Iranian embassy bombs
A group linked to Al Qaeda, known as the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings outside the Iranian embassy in Lebanon. Audio
Qusair recaptured by Syria government
Syrian government forces have recaptured the key supply town of Qusair near the Lebanon border after a 17-day offensive. The troops were backed by Hezbollah fighters from Lebanon, who support the… Audio
EU lifts Syria arms embargo to mixed reaction
Britain and France have signalled they may choose to arm rebels in Syria before a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in August. Audio
Syrian army intensifies counter attack
The Syrian army has intensified its counterattack on Aleppo, with opposition activists reporting Syria's biggest city has been pounded by artillery and helicopter gunships for a second day. Audio
Convoy linked to Gaddafi reaches Niger
A convoy of more than 200 military vehicles thought to be linked to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has made its way out of Libya and into Niger to the south. Audio
Rebels close on one of Gaddafi loyalists' final strongholds
Morning Report correspondent Ruth Sherlock has just returned to Tripoli from the town of Bani Walid, 140km's to the south, where last ditch efforts by Gaddafi loyalists are taking place. Audio
Opposition troops surround Sirte as Gaddafi rejects ultimatum
Correspondent Ruth Sherlock joins us from Triploli. Audio
Fears for safety of thousands taken prisoner by Gaddafi
In Libya, there are fears for the safety of up to fifty-thousand people taken prisoner by Colonel Gaddafi's forces during the past few months. Audio
Latest Gaddafi capture rumours may be premature
Our correspondent in Tripoli, Ruth Sherlock, agrees reports that Colonel Gaddafi has been surrounded may be premature. Audio
London braces itself for more violence
A man who was shot in his car in Croydon, on Monday night has now died; police have launched a murder hunt. Audio
Correspondent in Egypt with the latest developments
In Egypt, an opposition leader, Mohammed El Baradei, has warned that the military has until friday to give people a clear road map to democracy otherwise protesters will be back on the streets. Audio
Egypt's leaders dissolve Parliament
Egypt's military leaders have suspended the country's constitution and dissolved Parliament, only two days after being given control of the country. Audio
Correspondent in Cairo
Our correspondent in Cairo, Ruth Sherlock, spoke to us a short time ago from a balcony overlooking Tahrir Square - were thousands of protestors have spent the night. Audio
Huge crowds gather in Tahrir Square
Our correspondent in Cairo, Ruth Sherlock, has been in Tahrir square and says the masses don't know what to believe with so many conflicting messages coming from different sources, yet it is… Audio
Protests continue for a seventh day in Egypt
Tens of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets for a day of largely peaceful protest. Audio