NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension
It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.
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Bounty price broadcast live by a eulogist at the assassinated Iranian general's funeral.
Blowback: Iran abandons nuclear limits after US killing
Iran says it is abandoning the limits in the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iraq's Parliament calls for expulsion of US troops
US troops bolstered four years ago to help fight Islamic State.
Kiwis in Iraq advised to leave amid security fears
The NZDF has 45 people currently on rotation at Camp Taji, near Baghdad.
Rockets fired after day of mourning for slain Iranian leader
Iraqi forces warned to stay kilometre away from US bases in thinly veiled threat.
How President Trump decided to kill a top Iranian general
Killing of top Iran military adviser was justified some said, while others were shocked.
Kiwis deployed in same region as fatal air strike on Iraqi militia
New Zealand Defence Force members are training Iraqi security forces at Camp Taji.
New airstrike targetting Iraq militia convoy kills
Iraqi official says an airstrike has hit two cars carrying Iran-backed militia.
US troops on alert to protect embassy in Lebanon
In wake of airstrike that killed Iran general, US to send 3000 more troops to Middle East.
'A more dangerous world': US killing triggers global alarm
Global powers are warning that the American airstrike made the world more dangerous.
'Leave immediately': Chilling US warning to citizens as Iran vows harsh response to killing
Pentagon confirms Qassim Soleimani killed in airstrike at direction of President Trump.
Iran vows to revenge 'aggression of evil American ravens'
The US attack is the largest yet targeting Iraqi state-sanctioned militia.
'The guy is freaking evil': Astounding details of SEAL's war actions
Edward Gallagher was accused of war crimes in Iraq after his platoon turned him in.
Spy bosses: 'Small number' of male and female Kiwi jihadis offshore
Spy bosses say "small number" of male and female Kiwi jihadis remain offshore
Yazidi woman collapses in front of Isil rapist on Iraqi television show
Ashwaq Haji Hamid collapses after talking face-to-face with her Isil rapist.
The real reason Ellen missed Dakota Johnson's birthday
Ellen accused Dakota of not being invited to her party but the truth is even more awkward.
Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests
The PM's announcement came just a day after 40+ protesters were killed by security forces.
The Iran cables: Secret documents show how Tehran wields power in Iraq
New York Times: Leak of Iranian intelligence files reveals how Iran outmaneuvered the US.
Deadly protests around the world
When people take their grievances to the streets, some pay the ultimate price.
Al-Baghdadi is dead, but the troubles of the Middle East are far from over
New York Times: Trump boasts of defeating the Isis. He's only showing how ignorant he is.
Intelligence from Al-Baghdadi raid could reveal trove of Isis clues
New York Times: Material seized from compound likely to contain new details about Isis.
Leader's death will damage Isis, but not destroy it
New York Times: Isis' leaders may come and go, but the movement remains.
Revealed: US troops pulled out of Syria going to Iraq, not home
Donald Trump had said he was 'Bringing soldiers home!'
'Nightmare scenario': With Syria back in the picture, aid workers, journalists flee
Fears as Syrian forces return to the region.
Deadly protest: Iraqi security forces kill 94 in five days
Nearly 4000 people have been wounded since Tuesday when protests started.
Analysis: Saudi oil attack part of dangerous new pattern
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Iraq faces a new adversary: Crystal meth
New York Times: Iraq's social order has frayed in the years following 2003 US invasion.
Serial rapist to be deported after nearly 22 years in jail
A serial rapist is set to be deported and banned from returning to New Zealand.
Boy, 4, dies from 'broken heart' after father killed
Boy, 4, stopped eating and died from a stroke weeks after his father was killed in attack.
Isis regaining strength in Iraq and Syria
New York Times: Five months after territorial defeat, Isis conducting guerrilla attacks.
She's 14, disabled from a bomb and one of Iraq's top table tennis players
New York Times: Hurt by a bomb, she saw little point in life. Then she found table tennis.
Facebook connected her to a tattooed soldier in Iraq. Or so she thought
New York Times: She sent her Facebook friend money and became entwined in a global scam.