Latest from Iraq
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Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs
With about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.
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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.
What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Middle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.
'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikes
Iran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.
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.
At least 100 dead in Iraq wedding fire
A deadly fire consumed an Iraq wedding hall, collapsing parts of the building.
Airstrike on military airport in northern Iraq kills three
The airport had recently been used as a place to train anti-terror units.
Bear loose on a plane, flight delayed
Plane’s captain apologises to passengers for delay due to a bear being loose in the hold.
'Shameful act': Protesters storm fortified 'Green Zone' in Baghdad
Hundreds of protesters have attempted to storm Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone.
Opec+ nations make surprise output cuts of more than 1 million barrels a day
Financial Times: Initiative to boost prices shows Saudi Arabia’s determination.
Geoffrey Miller: NZ’s Middle East strategy, 20 years after the Iraq War
NZ may want to think about reopening its embassy in Baghdad – again.