Donald Rumsfeld's fog of memos
New York Times: The former defence secretary was a man lost in his own endless archive.
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'I will never forgive him': Iraqis remember Donald Rumsfeld
'This is the person who ruined our country.'
Fire tears through Iraq hospital, killing 15 Covid-19 patients
The fire is believed to have been caused when at least one oxygen cylinder exploded.
Pope treads new ground in Iraq
Editorial: The visit to Iraq shows the power of personal example.
US mulls response to Iraq airbase attack
At least 10 rockets slammed into an Iraqi air base housing US and coalition troops.
Pentagon: US contractor dies in rocket attack at Iraq base
At least 10 rockets slammed into an air base housing US and other coalition troops.
Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops: Official
At least 10 rockets targeted an Iraqi military base that hosts US-led coalition troops.
Editorial: There are no easy answers in the Middle East
EDITORIAL: The most significant foreign moves Biden has made have been in the region.
Pope's trip to Iraq a 'bad idea' say experts
No one wants to tell Pope Francis to call off the visit, apart from these virologists.
Years after massacre, Isis victims are finally buried by loved ones
New York Times: Seven years after being shot by Isis, remains of 103 victims returned.
Iraqis flout virus precautions amid widespread belief in immunity
New York Times: Some officials promoting false idea that Iraq has acquired herd immunity.
Twin suicide bombings kill 32 in Iraq
First suicide bomber cried out that he was ill at a market before letting off the device.
'Broke my life again': Pardons in killings of Iraqi civilians stir angry response
The father of a 9-year-old-boy killed by US contractors has pleaded for punishment.
Iran mulls response to assassination of nuclear scientist
New York Times: Iran must now choose between revenge and pragmatism.
Islamic State still long-term threat - US general
The general says IS will only be completely defeated when refugees can return home.
Kiwi woman suspected of Islamic State terrorism plan fights to get her passport back
The woman had her passport cancelled because of fears she was a terrorist threat.
Sailor outlines explosive rape claims by SEALS in Iraq
Women deployed with the SEALs claim they were sexually harassed during the deployment.
Southern Iraq's toxic twilight: Burning gas and poisoning the air
New York Times: Iraq burns enough gas to power 3m homes but it's also making people sick.
New Zealand to close Baghdad embassy
Accreditation to Iraq will transfer to the New Zealand embassy in Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
NZDF personnel overseas navigating Covid-19: 'You quickly become a caged lion'
Kiwi soldiers overseas this Anzac Day have the safety of loved ones in NZ on their minds.
11 days to go? The big lockdown question: Cases drop again but death toll rises
New Zealand had its deadliest day, as the number of Covid-19 deaths doubled.
NZ soldiers finally reunited with family after isolation
NZ soldiers will have their long-awaited reunion with families after a 2-week isolation.
NZ troops based in Camp Taji in Iraq are coming home
Forty five NZ troops based in Camp Taji, in Iraq, are back in NZ or on their way home.
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad's Green Zone
It was the fourth such attack in the span of a week.
Iraq's protesters struggle to keep waning movement going
Crowds have dwindled at Iraq's largest anti-government protest movement in modern history.
She faced her Isis rapist in court, then watched him sentenced to death
New York Times: Court held Isis accountable for its atrocities against the Yazidi.
79,000 ill: Virus spreads its tentacles from Asia to Europe and the Mideast
Despite showing signs of stabilising in China, worries are growing elsewhere.
In Iraq, where beauty was long suppressed, art flowers amid protests
New York Times: Painters, sculptors and musicians are rallying to Baghdad's protests.
Air base attack: 34 US troops suffer brain injuries following Iran strike
Despite original claims, 34 US troops were injured, with 18 evacuated from Iraq.
UK PM praises NZ's 'consistant' position on Middle East de-escalation
The pair spoke on Tuesday night and covered climate change and free trade.
Rocket attack near Taji, NZ troops safe
The Defence Force has confirmed rockets struck near New Zealand's base in Iraq.
Trump administration hits Iran with fresh sanctions after attack on US forces
Iran launched attacks on Iraq after a US airstrike killed an Iranian military commander.
Comment: The Iran crisis has exposed an awful truth - the West no longer exists
Everything they've tried has failed, and the West can no longer hide its impotence.