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Paul Thomas: Best weapon against servants of terror is hope

Muslim communities have to be more forthright in their commitment to Western values and less indulgent of those in their midst who preach and practice hatred, writes Paul Thomas.

Rock 'n' roll not born to run

Are rock bands running scared from Europe? Foo Fighters, Deftones and Prince have all cancelled tours following the Paris attacks.

Mother killed shielding son from gunman

Friend describes how a five-year-old was found covered in blood, hidden beneath his mother's lifeless body.

Arab hero's tale airs at last

A father, with his young daughter watching, sacrificed himself to save others when Isis terrorists struck Beirut last week.

Border checks full of holes

Jihadists are able to travel freely from Syria to Europe as one in 100 are checked against the EU's anti-terrorism watchlist in some countries.

Twelve Questions with Andy Dowding

Andy Dowding has been producing the Vodafone NZ Music Awards with his Kiwi partner Justine McKay since their lives in New York were overturned by the events of 9/11.

Eye on NZ Isis supporters

Islamic State supporters in New Zealand are being monitored, a police spokeswoman says.

Security forces in Paris shoot-out

One suspected terrorist was shot dead, another died when her suicide vest detonated, and four police were wounded in the battle which began about 4.30am.

Johann Go: Why do some attacks get more coverage than others?

This will likely be the article no one will want to read, writes Johann Go. It is going to be the viewpoint that challenges the media and public orthodoxy surrounding the Paris attacks. This article challenges the current state of our world.

Donna Miles-Mojab: West must work with Muslims to fight Isis

A 2009 Gallup survey of European Muslims showed they are just as likely, if not more so, to identify with the country in which they live, than the rest of the population.

He saved the woman on the ledge

Bataclan hero reveals how he saved pregnant hostage from falling to her death - but he still doesn't know if she survived. WARNING: article contains disturbing footage.

Paris: Who is suspected ringleader?

The ringleader of the Paris terrorist attacks has been named by as Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a Belgian national already suspected of planning previous attacks.

Editorial: French strikes signal stakes have changed

France and its allies in the air must not let up over the weeks ahead but it is, of course, no more than the terrorists would have expected.

French revenge: 160 anti-terror raids

The intense manhunts unfolded as clearer portraits emerged of the network behind the carnage that left at least 129 people dead.

Cartoon: Deadly attacks in Paris

Iraqis say they issued warning

In an indication that Isis retains a capacity to strike after the Paris attacks, Iraqi intelligence said there were 24 people involved in the French operation.