Home / WorldObama: US has stepped up military assistance to Kurdish forces in IraqAP9 Aug, 2014 02:40 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditWASHINGTON (AP) Obama: US has stepped up military assistance to Kurdish forces in Iraq.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldWorldWorker rescued after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome03 Nov 11:03 PMWorldTanzania President sworn in as opposition says hundreds killed in protests03 Nov 09:23 PMWorldTurkey and allies urge Palestinian-led future for Gaza03 Nov 09:04 PMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.