World Politics

It comes as US President Donald Trump's Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents.

Analysis: There are a host of unresolved issues that could still trip up implementation of the initial phase and impede progress toward the next, analysts say. Audio

The agreement will see hostages release and troops withdrawn to an agreed-upon line.

Analysis: How the US President uses cash that's not his to pursue his questionable goals.

The former FBI director's lawyers plan to file several motions they hope will kill the case against him before it makes it to a jury.

The father one of the three New Zealanders held by Israel told RNZ they were among the last to leave detention. Audio

It comes after Hamas and Israel began indirect negotiations on sensitive issues such as Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas' disarmament.

His supporters say he deserves the prize already, while his detractors mock the pursuit entirely - pointing to his controversial policies as disqualifying.

Samuel Leason posted from on board the Sirius saying the boat had been intercepted and he's being taken to Israel. Audio

Three other New Zealanders on the flotilla are to be deported from Israel, but the woman's partner says he has no idea when she will be released.

The flotilla involved dozens of boats carrying 500 people, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.