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Editorial: Please be careful what you 'accept', Jacinda
Ardern learning the language - and lessons - of international diplomacy

Destruction, traumatised residents in Syrian town of Douma
Hundreds queued as Syrian government handed out food to people left in Douma.

Truth about 'fake' Trump picture
Trump's Press Secretary was criticised for tweeting a "fake" photo of Syria strike talks.

Syrian president defiant, residents dance in streets after US attacks. So now what?
The US-led strikes against Syria prompted defiant celebrations in Damascus.

PM 'accepts' missile strike on Syria
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the chemical attack was a breach of international law.

Mum's mission to retrieve children
When estranged husband asked to keep sons for an extra night, Iryna's nightmare began.

Gaza toll rises to 18, Israel rejects excessive force claims
Palestinian death toll after Friday's border clashes has risen to 18.

Thousands flee violence in mass exodus from Syrian towns
Yesterday's exodus was the largest of civilians in Syria's eight year civil war.

Yemen conditions 'catastrophic'
Three years of war have left 22 million people in Yemen needing aid and protection.

How a Palestinian teen's rubber bullet injury turned to a biking accident overnight
Latest twist in a long-running saga between Palestinian family and Israeli authorities.

Plastic perhaps not so fantastic
Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Refusal to shake hands classy move
COMMENT: Diplomacy is a two-way street, and in NZ it's rude not to take an extended hand.

Bishop has message on people-smuggling
Julie Bishop says it is important not to "undo" efforts to stop people-smuggling.

'Gestapo' tactics claim in school closure
Fifteen staff are jobless and 145 international students have to move to another school.

Defence Force helps international heroin haul
The NZDF was part of an international naval coalition that helped seize 915kg of heroin.

Israeli leader's son under fire again for strip club banter
Netanyahu's son blames alcohol for boastful and disparaging remarks outside strip club.

America's new embassy: An iron fist in a green glove
The new US embassy in London -- iron fist in a green glove

Editorial: Trump takes his office to a new low
EDITORIAL: Trump has set a new low with his attempt at swaying a UN vote with foreign aid.

Palestinian shot dead in Jerusalem protests
Palestinian killed as diplomatic fallout over Trump's Jerusalem decision continues.

Speech that could spark violence
Donald Trump is preparing to do something no other president has been willing to risk.

Memorials for journalist who died in Turkey
Three memorials have been planned for Yasmine Ryan, a Kiwi journalist working in Istanbul.

Father of Kiwi journalist killed in fall flies to Turkey
Father of Kiwi journalist Yasmine Ryan flies to Turkey to bring her home.

The shrinking profile of Jared Kushner
Donald Trump's son-in-law was once his right-hand-man, but he could be a potential risk.

Ardern 'not dissuaded' on Manus stand
Ardern refused to back down on Manus Island, saying she had to do what was right.

Juliet Moses: Israel a triumph over imperialism and adversity
COMMENT: Creation of Israel does not dishonour Kiwi soldiers' sacrifice 100 years ago.

Janfrie Wakim: November brings a fateful centenary
Comment: November brings the centenary of fateful decisions for the Middle East.

Carmey Avdat Farm, Israel
Stephanie Holmes stays at a working winery in the middle of the Israeli desert.

Refugee finds identity in calligraphy
An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.