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![Escaping Syria's civil war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Jordan: Petra's enduring ancient wonder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jordan: Petra's enduring ancient wonder
Jordan's World Heritage Site still enthrals visitors, writes Diana Balham.
![Club rugby wrap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Club rugby wrap
Recap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.
![Top 10 spots to propose](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top 10 spots to propose
United States news organisation CNN International has released its top 10 places to propose to a loved one on Valentine's Day.
![Slain son's death 'absolutely senseless'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Slain son's death 'absolutely senseless'
The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.
![PLO demands settlements freeze before talks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PLO demands settlements freeze before talks
Leaders of the main moderate Palestinian factions have voted to oppose further negotiations while building continues in Jewish settlements.
![<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies within](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies within
Bombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.
![New wave - a 1960s beach revolution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New wave - a 1960s beach revolution
Sun, sea and the birth of surfing: the second part of a four-part story by Graeme Lay.