Islamic State
Little consolation from Australia for downed Russia jet
The 224 people who have died in the Russian Metrojet disaster in Egypt almost certainly have perished as a result......
No agreement on Syria at UN Congress
The 70th United Nations Congress is underway in New York with US and Russian Presidents meeting to discuss what to......
British PM now says Assad needs to be part of Syrian solution
World leaders gathered in New York for the UN’s 70th General Assembly will be tackling the thorny issue of what......
Bob Brown on why we shouldn’t be dropping bombs on Syria
September 21 is the UN’s International Day of Peace – a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace among......
Is bombing Syria the answer?
It’s expected the Abbott government will shortly announce a commitment to assist the United States in an aerial bombing campaign......
Is cultural destruction reason to go after ISIS?
ISIS’ destruction of the ancient temple of Baal Shamin in the city of Palmyra has drawn international criticism, which one......
Turkey bombs ISIL, Turkey bombs Kurds, but still has no government
PKK Kurds have killed two policeman they believe helped ISIL and in response Turkey has bombed Kurdish held areas in......
The lure of Isis propaganda
ISIS continues to terrorize large swathes of Iraq and Syria in its drive to establish an Islamic State and in......
Islamic State takes Ramadi; next stop Baghdad?
ISIS or Islamic State have taken the key Sunni held city of Ramadi, just 11 kilometres from the Iraq capital,......
Countering the terror narrative
Victorians and Australians are still coming to terms with the news that a group of young men seem to have......