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The innocent victims of Syria's 10-year war
About 12,000 Syrian children killed or wounded and half the population displaced.
Rob Berg: International Criminal Court joins anti-Israel movement
Opinion: One of two viewpoints on the International Criminal Court decision on Palestine.
John Minto: Time to end the impunity for Israel
Opinion: One of two viewpoints on the International Criminal Court decision on Palestine.
US mulls response to Iraq airbase attack
At least 10 rockets slammed into an Iraqi air base housing US and coalition troops.
Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops: Official
At least 10 rockets targeted an Iraqi military base that hosts US-led coalition troops.
Editorial: There are no easy answers in the Middle East
EDITORIAL: The most significant foreign moves Biden has made have been in the region.
How the US airstrike in Syria was about Iran
Syria is again serving as a proxy battlefield for world powers.
US implicates Saudi crown prince in Jamal Khashoggi's murder
The Biden administration strikes a diplomatic tone despite damning findings.
US launches airstrikes in Syria, multiple deaths reported
The strikes were retaliation for an attack in Iraq, the Pentagon said.
Covid-19 vaccines bring political power in Middle East
Forget about oil and arms. Covid-19 vaccines are emerging as the new Middle East currency.
Princess Latifa will return to public life when 'appropriate'
In response to media furore, Emirati royal family says she is being cared for by family.
NZ-Aus woman arrested at Syria-Turkey border named
The woman has been known to New Zealand and Australian authorities 'for some time'.
Israel's Covid-19 vaccine success sparks debate on Palestinian inequities
New York Times: Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power are under scrutiny.
Dubai blamed for Covid cases abroad after NYE blowout
The sheikhdom is paying a heavy price at home and abroad for opening up to revellers.
Israel rushes to expand West Bank settlements
The UN considers the settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories to be illegal.
'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalism
Biden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.
'Famine not seen in 40 years': US ignores Yemen warnings
UN predicts widespread famine in Yemen due to the US designating rebels a terror group.
Are the US and Iran headed for a military showdown?
Middle East tensions are running high in the waning days of the Trump administration.
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
Huge Beirut blast overlooked by world in a year of Covid
In any other year, a disaster that tore a city apart would be the biggest story.
Beirut explosion: Lebanese PM charged
The blast that killed more than 200 people was caused by a stockpile of ammonium nitrate.
Israel heads to fourth election in two years as Govt collapses
Israel's divided Government has collapsed, triggering yet another election.
Top Aussie soldier steps down over 'disgusting' photo
Soldier an 'honourable man who did the wrong thing more than a decade ago,' MP says.
Threat of execution: In danger because of what they believe
Imran's sister claimed the Prophet Mohammad had appeared to her and ordered he be killed.
Journalist who encouraged 2017 protests executed in Iran
Iranian state television said Ruhollah Zam, 47, was hanged early Saturday morning.
On Iran, Biden can bide his time
New York Times: The Biden administration will have the leverage in negotiations with Iran.
'Drone machine gun' killed nuclear scientist, Iran claims
The remote weapon 'zoomed in' on scientist using facial recognition tech, Iran alleges.
'World's loneliest elephant' starts long road home
Kaavan the elephant is heading to his new home at a sanctuary in Cambodia.
Iran mulls response to assassination of nuclear scientist
New York Times: Iran must now choose between revenge and pragmatism.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist
The military-style killing has renewed fears of Iran striking back against the US.
Iranian scientist killed by 'armed terrorist elements'
Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.
Qatar finds mother of abandoned baby. Not among passengers searched
Prosecution in Qatar says airport police acted illegally in conducting invasive searches.
'Really scary': Woman recalls being 'humiliated' after invasive search at Doha Airport
A young Aussie has spoken about her traumatic experience at Doha Airport.