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Ceasefire agreement reached in Syria, millions of refugees can return
The United States has been negotiating a ceasefire with Turkey.
The life and lonely death of the pilot rejected for being gay
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Serial rapist almost free: Flights booked for Iraqi inmate facing deportation
Serial rapist will be deported straight after prison release, banned from returning to NZ
Syrian army moves north, raising fears of clash with Turkey
The Turkish offensive has displaced at least 130,000 people.
Islamic State members escape as US troops leave Syria
Hundreds of Islamic State-affiliated foreigners escaped during heavy shelling.
Editorial: Turkey adds to mire in Middle East
We say: The Middle East has a well-deserved reputation for being a quagmire for conflicts.
US forces say Turkey was deliberately 'bracketing' American troops with artillery fire in Syria
Turkey's forces have known for months where US forces were based, say officials.
Pentagon: US not abandoning Kurds in face of Turkish attack
Future of a counterterrorism partnership with the Kurds is in grave doubt.
Oil tanker hit by rockets off coast of Saudi Arabia, says Iran
The explosion damaged two rooms and oil started leaking into the Red Sea.
Comment | Turkey assault could free fighters and revive Isis' dying caliphate
Up to 90,000 captives affiliated with Isis are currently being held by Kurdish-led forces.
Inside the Isis bride camp where inmates are in charge
Outnumbered Kurdish guards struggle to keep control after Trump's abrupt decision.
Turkey presses Syrian assault as thousands flee the fighting
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Turkey launches offensive in northern Syria after US stands aside
A large-scale Turkish operation could prompt a larger US withdrawal from Syria.
For Kurds, US pull-back feels like being abandoned once more
History has been hard on the Kurds.
Deadly protest: Iraqi security forces kill 94 in five days
Nearly 4000 people have been wounded since Tuesday when protests started.
Trump's crucial role in Saudi crown prince's rehabilitation
Wednesday will mark one year since Saudi agents killed Jamal Khashoggi.
RSA: 'Yellow food, pokie machines, cheap alcohol' while modern veterans miss out
RSA under pressure as contemporary military veterans lose safety net.
Iran warns the world of 'all out war' if US attacks
Iran general said: 'Whoever wants their land to become the main battlefield, go ahead.'
Saudi Arabia lays out 'evidence' against Iran for oil attack
The attack was described as "an assault on international humanity".
Analysis: Saudi oil attack part of dangerous new pattern
COMMENT: Who is behind the attacks in the Persian Gulf this summer?
Iran's strategic use of drones and missiles rattles Middle East rivals
US officials believe both cruise missiles and drones were used in the assault.
Ilhan Omar, part of 'the Squad', says she's confident Trump will be impeached
Rep. Ilhan Omar said it's a matter of when, not if, President Trump will be impeached.
Pain at the pump: Prices could reach $3 a litre in NZ
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Saudi Arabia weighs damage at key oil sites after attacks
The attacks may have knocked out half of the kingdom's oil output for days or more.
Couples kept apart in visa crackdown
The immigration minister says relationship visas can pose a significant fraud risk.
Mum who drowned twins to make her ex suffer gets 10 years
Samantha Ford killed her 23-month-old twins in the bath to ruin the life of her husband.
Snow on Bethells Beach: $3m cocaine wash-up mystery
$3m cocaine haul washed up in West Auckland likely part of much bigger illicit import.
Bin Laden's son and successor confirmed dead
Hamza bin Laden was a favourite son of the former al-Qaeda leader.
True story behind notorious Isis video
The full story behind this shocking IS video has been revealed for the first time.
New audio shows UK could not prevent Iran takeover of tanker
Royal Navy frigate was too far away from British-flagged tanker to provide assistance.
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Navy SEAL cried tears of 'freedom' after being acquitted of murder
Edward Gallagher was accused of fatally stabbing an Islamic State prisoner.