Islamic State
Attacks on security forces in Turkey overnight
A series of attacks in Turkey overnight has left at least six members of the security forces dead and more than ten injured. Audio
Turkey and US plan 'IS-free zone' in Syria
Military plans are underway to clear the Islamic State (IS) group from parts of northern Syria, American officials say.
Turkey air strikes 'changing game'
Turkey's air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants and Kurdish PKK separatists could "change the regional game", the prime minister has said.
IS leader empowers his inner circle
Documents seized during a US commando raid on an Islamic State compound in Syria have revealed how the ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is trying to ensure the terror group survives long term. Audio
Coalition troops on ground to fight IS 'unlikely'
The Prime Minister does not believe the West will put troops on the ground to fight Islamic State in Iraq even though it could lead to defeating the group more quickly.
The dramatic rise of ISIS
JM Berger has co-authored a book on terrorism ISIS - the state of terror, with Harvard lecturer Jessica Stern, looking at the dramatic rise of Islamic State. The brutality of the radical Islamist… Audio
Battle between IS and Egypt expected to worsen
The battle between Islamic State and Egyptian forces in Sinai is expected to get worse over the next few weeks after the last bold attack by IS. Audio
Three seperate Islamic State attacks
The world has been rocked by three seperate Islamic State attacks on three different continents this week. Lina Khatib is the Director of the Carnegie Middle East Centre, and she says more attacks can… Audio
ISIS destruction of historic monuments
IS militants continue to destroy ancient artefacts in Syria and Iraq, University of Pennsylvania archaeologist Katharyn Hanson has just returned from the region and discusses her observations. Audio
Plea to Abbott to bring jihadist's children home
The mother-in-law of an Australian terrorist has made an emotional plea to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to help bring her daughter and grandchildren back home. Audio
Not enough troops to train to fight Islamic State
The United States top general and its defence secretary say not enough Iraqis are willing to be trained to fight Islamic State. Audio
Commando raid snares IS secrets
A Delta Force commando raid on Islamic State last month has snared a treasure trove of secrets about how the terrorists operate. Audio
US in Iraq
Barack Obama says the US does not yet have a "complete strategy" for helping Iraq regain territory from Islamic State. What if Iraq and Syria were left to their own devices without the West? Audio
Iraqi forces being trained by New Zealand troops
The Prime Minister, John Key says Iraqi forces being trained by New Zealand troops do want to train and are committed, despite international criticism. Audio
What are the prospects for Australian ISIS children?
There are reports the wife and children of IS fighter Khalid Sharrouf, including the son who was photographed holding a severed head, are among a group of Australians seeking to return to home… Audio
Coca-Cola exec arrested for ISIS links
An IT executive at a Coke subsidiary in Bangladesh has been arrested under suspicion of joining Islamic state. He doesn't fit the usual mould of being young and disaffected. We talk to Australian… Audio
Australia correspondent - Karen Middleton
The Australian Government is revoking the citizenship of dual nationals who are involved in terrorism or fighting overseas for groups such as IS. Audio
Iraq vows to take back fallen city of Ramadi
Iraq has vowed to take back the fallen city of Ramadi within days. Audio
PM says he will not leave New Zealanders stateless
The Prime Minister, John Key, says the Government will not follow Australia's lead and consider cancelling foreign fighters' citizenship, because it does not want to leave people stateless. Audio
NZ troops in precarious position in Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister has responded to criticism from the US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter that his troops lack the will to fight IS. Audio
