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 WorldWorldFlatmates accuse US man of poisoning groceries after camera catches spray attack27 Feb 06:00 AMEntertainment'Another sick and demented person': Trump unloads on De Niro critics27 Feb 05:47 AMWorldBill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties27 Feb 05:41 AMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.