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
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024