War
Death toll in South Sudan’s war estimated to be 383,000
An estimated 383,000 people have died as a result of South Sudan's civil war, according to a new report.
- by Megan Specia
Latest
Syria
Russian aircraft with 14 on board disappears off Syria's coast
The military said the plane disappeared as four Israeli fighter jets were attacking targets in the area.
- by Christian Lowe
Syria
Air strike warning app helps Syrians dodge death
Air strikes have been a fact of daily life for millions of Syrians living in rebel-held areas. Finally they can tell when they're coming.
- by Sarah Dadouch
Syria
US-backed forces launch major battle against Islamic State in Syria
US-backed forces have launched what they hope will be the final battle for territory in the four-year old war against the Islamic State.
- by Liz Sly
Syria
US, Russia trade warnings over Syrian chemical weapons
There are fears Syria's Bashar al-Assad is preparing to unleash chemical weapons as the push to recapture north-western territory accelerates.
- by Margaret Talev
Politics
South Sudanese government and rebels sign peace deal to end conflict
The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced a quarter of the country's population and ruined the economy.
Canberra
'One of the greatest Australians ever': Sir John Monash immortalised
On the 100th anniversary of the battle that cemented his reputation as a visionary, the Australian War Memorial honours General Sir John Monash.
- by Blake Foden
South Sudan's warring leaders try another 'permanent' cease-fire
The former allies, turned rivals, signed an agreement to stop the civil war.
Police searching for owner of WWI medals found north of Brisbane
The collection, including a First Light Horse Brigade medal, was handed into Redcliffe police station in late May after being found in a local garden.
- by Toby Crockford
Opinion
Opinion
War, killing and memorials: How much to remember the dead?
The question must be asked: Is it obscene to have halls sponsored by companies that profit from war (in a memorial!)?
- by Nicholas Stuart
Syria
Syria confirms attacks on military bases
Military positions in the provinces of Hama and Aleppo were attacked but Damascus has not said who is responsible.