Islamic State fighters kill five in attack near northern Iraqi village - Sources
One Peshmerga colonel said Islamic State fighters were using hit-and-run tactics in night attacks on their positions.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Iraqi camp families struggle to make a living
In northern Iraq's vast desert Khazer camp, residents are opening street stalls, taking on odd jobs and trying out entirely new professions.
Fri May 12 2017
IS video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city
The IS group on Saturday released a video that shows militants smashing artefacts at the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq before blowing up the site.
Sun Apr 12 2015
49 Turks kidnapped by IS militants freed: PM
Dozens of Turkish nationals held hostage by Islamic State jihadists in northern Iraq for more than three months have been released, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Saturday.
Sat Sep 20 2014
US evacuation of Iraq mountain 'less likely': Pentagon
There are "far fewer" Yazidi refugees marooned on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq than previously thought and they are in better condition than expected, the Pentagon said.
Thu Aug 14 2014
Who are the Yazidis?
Tens of thousands of Yazidis have fled the advance of the IS through northern Iraq. Who are the Yazidis actually?
Tue Aug 12 2014
Arab League denounces IS "crimes against humanity" against Yazidis
The jihadists' advances in northern Iraq have also prompted an exodus of Christians.
Mon Aug 11 2014
US planes, drones conduct more airstrikes in Iraq
US forces Saturday launched more airstrikes in northern Iraq to defend attacks on Yazidi civilians.
Sun Aug 10 2014
US jets strike jihadists in Iraq
US warplanes bombed jihadist positions in northern Iraq, in what the federal and Kurdish governments vowed would allow them to start clawing back areas lost in two months of conflict.
Sat Aug 09 2014
Why it's hard to help the Yazidi on the Iraqi mountaintop
Aside from security and safety issues, the rough terrain of northern Iraq is making it difficult to assist the Yazidi made stranded by the IS.
Fri Aug 08 2014
Pope urges protection for fleeing Iraqi Christians
Jihadists who took over large areas of northern Iraq have forced 100,000 Christians to flee and occupied churches, removing crosses and destroying manuscripts.
Thu Aug 07 2014
Suicide bombers kill 19 in northern Iraq
Suicide bombers killed 19 people in two attacks in northern Iraq on Thursday, while two more people died in other violence.
Fri Oct 18 2013
Suicide bomber kills nine police in north Iraq
A suicide bomber killed nine Kurdish police in northern Iraq on Sunday, a district official and a doctor said.
Sun Jul 28 2013
Kurdish rebels to begin withdrawal from Turkey on May 8
Kurdish rebels announced on Thursday they would on May 8 begin withdrawing from Turkey into their safe haven in northern Iraq amid a peace drive between Ankara and the rebel movement.
Thu Apr 25 2013
Blasts kill senior Iraq intel officer, four others
Back-to-back suicide bombings in northern Iraq killed the head of the country's intelligence academy and two of his guards on Saturday, officials said, in the latest in a surge in nationwide violence.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024