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Why Iranian women are rebelling against decades of oppression
They are the biggest protests in Iran for years - but will this women-led uprising force the regime to change? Audio
Why Iranian women are rebelling against decades of oppression
They are the biggest protests in Iran for years - but will this women-led uprising force the regime to change?
AudioIran to 'deal decisively' with mounting protests
Iran's president has vowed to take action against protesters after more than a week of anti-government demonstrations.
Fury in Iran as young woman dies following morality police arrest
A 22-year-old Iranian woman has died days after being arrested by morality police for allegedly not complying with strict rules on head coverings.
Iran building collapse: national day of mourning declared
Iranian police used tear gas and fired shots to disperse protests over a deadly building collapse blamed on corruption and lax safety, reports say.
UK: Homes-for-Ukrainians scheme, PM seeks Saudi oil, Rockin' Rod's potholes
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Lynn to talk about the overwhelming response to the new homes-for Ukrainian-refugees scheme, the squatters who moved into a Russian oligarch's mansion, Boris… Audio
Progress on Iran nuclear deal, but major issues remain -US official
Progress has been made in negotiations toward reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but tough problems remain, US official says.
Iran imposes sanctions on US citizens over drone killing of top general
Iran has imposed sanctions on Americans, including many from the US military, over the 2020 killing of General Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike.
Iranian and Russian officials positive on progress of nuclear talks
Iran and Russia have both given upbeat views on talks to salvage Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with global powers, though Western nations say negotiations were too slow.
Iran's war games in Gulf a warning to Israel - Iranian commanders
Iranian war games were a warning to Israel, Iran's top military commanders say, amid concerns Israel may be planning to target Iranian nuclear sites.
The Kiwi photographer on Ukraine's frontline
New Zealand photojournalist Amos Chapple has just returned from a stint on the frontlines of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Chapple, who is now back at his Prague base, reflects on his time on the… Audio, Gallery
Iran nuclear talks on brink of crisis as adjourned to next week
Indirect US-Iranian talks on salvaging the 2015 Iran nuclear deal teetered on the brink of crisis on Friday as they broke off until next week.
Attempted assassination against Iraq's prime minister fails
An explosive-laden drone has targeted the Iraqi prime minister's residence in what the country's military say was an unsuccessful assassination attempt.
NZ journalist Charlotte Bellis returns to Afghanistan: 'It's just life and death on so many levels'
New Zealand Al Jazeera journalist Charlotte Bellis is back in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The intrepid Christchurch-born reporter feels safe on her return to the Afghan capital, despite the fact… Audio
Robert Hillman on his new novel and giving voice to others
Robert Hillman grew up in rural Victoria, Australia, where the practical job as a butcher's apprentice his father had helped to secure him failed to appeal. So, at the tender age of 16 he fled by boat… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about some developments on the Donald Trump front. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News. Audio
Iran to stop 'snap' nuclear checks, IAEA confirms
A deal will allow UN inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities to continue, but on more limited terms.
The Panel with Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey
On the Weekend Panel this morning are Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey. Among other issues, they take a look at the rates hikes in Wellington, ties (or lack thereof) in our Parliament, and Air New… Audio
US and Iran in deadlock over economic sanctions and nuclear deal
US President Joe Biden says he will not lift economic sanctions against Iran until it complies with the terms agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal.
Online threats against Trump by Iran's supreme leader
Iran's Supreme Leader has posted online an apparent call for an attack on Donald Trump in revenge for last year's killing of its top military commander.
