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Saudi Arabia: Opening up long hidden ancient ruins
Dating back to the second century BC, the Nabataean archaeological site, also known as Madain Saleh, has long been hidden from foreign visitors to Saudi Arabia. Assaad Abboud checks out a site that rarely opens up to tourists.
Triplets' dad: New claims hurtful
The father of Kiwi triplets killed in a Qatar mall fire says it is distressing to see stories circulating about the fire being an act of terrorism without any facts to back them up.
Doubts over mall fire claim
Journalists and academics have questioned a Saudi news agency that claims the Qatar mall fire that killed New Zealand triplets was an act of terrorism.
Escaping Syria's civil war
Former NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.
Peter Calder: Film row faint in NZ Muslims' ears
Parking congestion at Auckland mosque more pressing issue than conflagration over clumsy anti-Islamic production.
Jordan: Petra's enduring ancient wonder
Jordan's World Heritage Site still enthrals visitors, writes Diana Balham.
Debate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?
In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.
NZ troops more at risk at home than abroad
Official figures show Afghanistan most hazardous overseas posting for personnel.
NZ troops to work in wider area
The Government has agreed for Kiwi troops to work in a wider radius outside Bamiyan province after two soldiers were killed there on Saturday.
New details about killed NZ soldiers
Prime Minister John Key has revealed the two dead soldiers were both in their 20s and did not have a lot of family in New Zealand.
Oman: Ships of slave city fit for a sultan
Seafaring traditions are alive and well in Sur, an historic part of Oman's coast, writes Jim Eagles.