Syria
UN Security Council to meet over Syria attack
Nine members of the United Nations Security Council have requested an emergency meeting over a suspected chemical attack reported to have killed at least 70 people in Syria.
Syria: Toxic gas attack kills at least 70 in Douma
At least 70 people have died in a suspected chemical attack in Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria's Eastern Ghouta, rescuers and medics say.
Hasan Alwarhani: Food from Damascus
Hasan Alwarhani has bought culinary skills from his village in Syria, which has no electricity, to a food truck - powered by a generator - on Wellington's Cuba Street. Hasan tells Kathryn Ryan about… Audio, Gallery
What's Russia's next move after diplomatic expulsions?
The government is considering travel bans on some Russians but it has not joined other countries in expelling Russian spies in protest at the nerve agent attack in the UK. Theresa May says the series… Audio
Wynn Flaten: Seven years of Syria conflict
This week marked seven years since the start of the conflict in Syria. World Vision has released a report on the impact the conflict has had on children. Their Syria crisis response director Wynn… Audio
Syria: Medics in Ghouta treating chlorine attack victims
Medics in the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area of Syria say they have been treating people with breathing problems after a suspected chlorine attack. The reports follow government air strikes and… Audio
Syria: Aid not delivered, fighting continues
Airstrikes are reportedly continuing in areas of the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta in Syria despite fresh attempts to implement Russia's five-hour pause in the bombardment. The United Nations… Audio
North Korea sending equipment to Syria - UN report
North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing findings by UN experts.
Syria's fighting continues despite truce
Fighting has continued in Eastern Ghouta in Syria despite a five-hour truce ordered by Russia. So far no aid has been brought in no civilians have been allowed out. Emily Wither - a Reuters TV… Audio
Syria: UN approves 30-day ceasefire
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria.
Crucial UN Syria truce vote delayed
The UN Security Council is struggling to agree a resolution seeking a ceasefire in Syria and has put back a vote.
Syria enclave crisis 'catastrophic'
A doctor working in the Syrian rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta says the international community has abandoned the people living there.
Claims Israeli fighter jet crashes under Syria fire
An Israeli fighter jet has crashed amid Syrian anti-aircraft fire after an offensive against Iranian targets in Syria, the Israeli military says.
Syria says US air strike 'a war crime'
Syria has accused the US of carrying out a "brutal massacre" with a bombing attack in Deir al-Zour province that killed about 100 pro-government fighters.
Israel strikes Syria military complex
Israeli warplanes have fired missiles at a Syrian military position near the capital, Damascus, where it is believed chemical weapons are produced.
Russian fighter jet shot down in Syria
A Russian fighter jet has been shot down in a rebel-held area in Syria's north-western province of Idlib.
Kurdish militants say they have repelled Turkish troops
US-backed Kurdish militants say they have beaten back Turkish troops who have crossed into northern Syria to expel the fighters.
Turkey carries out airstrikes in northern Syria
Turkey has carried out airstrikes in northern Syria against targets belonging to Kurdish militants, as it opens a new front in the Syrian conflict.
US plans open-ended military presence in Syria
The US will maintain an open-ended military presence in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of the jihadist group Islamic State, counter Iranian influence, and help end the civil war.
Syrian children caught up in a country in chaos
The war in Syria hasn't abated, with the situation in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta reaching a critical point. Dozens have been killed in the last month and now there is the issue of the injured. Children… Audio