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 WorldWorldUK pastor in court after man dies during live-streamed baptism15 May 06:33 AMWorldUS driver who crashed into tent at child’s birthday party jailed for 10 years15 May 04:53 AMWorldUnderwater cave tragedy: Mother, daughter among five Italians dead in Maldives15 May 03:12 AMSponsoredThe punch that eggs pack13 May 01:24 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.