Latest from Iraq

How rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad
New York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.

Iraq to lower age of consent to 9, sparking outrage
New law proposed by ultra-conservative parties seeks to strip females of their rights.

Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of December
Key countries have been delaying production increases.

'Terrible experience': Israel says woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivity
Iraqi ministry confirms Yazidi woman's return after rescue from Gaza by Israeli soldiers.

'They took me in when all my family was killed': NZ aid workers share their stories
Seven Kiwi aid workers around the world describe why they do their job.

‘Who will protect us?’: The Yazidis’ dangerous journey home
Times: A decade after Isis attempted to exterminate them, they're being made to return.

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq
The suspected rocket attack took place at Al Asad airbase in Iraq.

From refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff member
The file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander
Militia officials say a drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital and killed three.

Explained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in Yemen
British forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.

What to know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria
A deadly strike on the desert outpost Tower 22 near Syria increased tensions.

US, Britain begin new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
Second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.

US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria
Joe Biden and US leaders have been warning for days they would strike at militias.

'Escalatory attacks': US launches airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia in Iraq
US Central Command said the attack targeted headquarters, storage, and training locations.

Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan
Islamabad says the ‘unprovoked’ strikes have killed 2 children,

I was a doctor in Iraq. I am seeing a nightmare play out again
New York Times: "The world must not stand for the targeting of the sick and dying."

Houthi rebels strike a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea
The ship was apparently not linked to Israel.

US shoots down missiles, drones as tensions rise in volatile Middle East
The attacks fuel escalating worries of a larger regional conflict.

Drone attack on base hosting US troops intercepted in Iraq
Armed groups were on alert and prepared to join the wider battle against Israel.

Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq
20 targets of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, were 'destroyed' in the operation.

'Flames started falling': Disaster strikes as fire rips through Iraqi wedding, killing at least 100
As the music played, ceiling panels burst into flames.