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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.
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.
Twenty years on, a question lingers about Iraq: Why did the US invade?
New York Times: Two decades on, debate still rages about weapons of mass destruction.
UK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'
“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.
Michael Palin on lockdown inspiration; travel to North Korea, Iraq
The Monty Python star talks to Herald Travel about his new book Into Iraq.
'Taken by surprise': Syrian fighters didn't know killed man was IS leader
Islamic State group leader Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in battle.
'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West Bank
Weapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.
Michael Palin on lockdown inspiration; travel to North Korea, Iraq
The Monty Python star talks to Herald Travel about his new book Into Iraq.
Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 15 dead
Machine-gun fire echoed throughout central Baghdad as protesters stormed the Govt palace.
George W Bush faces backlash over 'brutal invasion of Iraq' gaffe
The former US president mistakenly referred to the Iraq war as 'wholly unjustified'.
George W Bush mistakenly condemns 'brutal invasion of Iraq'
Former US president misspeaks as he decries Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
'Russia lies in the most absurd and grotesque ways': Bellingcat founder
"Information is a battleground": The digital investigators gathering war crimes evidence.
'Outrageous attack': Iranian missiles reportedly hit US consulate in Iraq
At least 12 ballistic missiles struck a US consulate in Iraq.