Iraq
Depression descends on Karada after bombings
AFP journalist Ammar Karim was one of those caught in the crossfire in attacks on Baghdad at the weekend in a suburb full of people celebrating the approach of Eid, shopping and having fun together. Video, Audio
Bombing was IS sending a deadly message
The weekend's deadly blasts in Iraq are about revenge and are an attempt by Islamic State to drive a wedge between the Sunni and Shia population, analysts say.
Former US ambassador to Turkey says IS to blame
This week's deadly attack on Istanbul Airport comes as Islamic State group is losing ground in Iraq. The former US ambassador to Turkey and Iraq, James Jeffrey, tells Susie Ferguson the latest… Audio
Iraqi army retakes Fallujah, what comes next?
Ten years ago retired US Army Colonel Anthony Dean was about to take charge of a battalion in the city of Ramadi. At the time coalition forces were still counting the cost of a bloody campaign to… Audio
Iraq PM hails recapture of Fallujah
The Iraqi Prime Minister declares the army has 'liberated Fallujah' from Islamic State, and calls on all Iraqis to celebrate.
Emad Jabbar & Jon Stephenson - Iraq
Iraqi television journalist Emad Jabbar and investigative journalist Jon Stephenson join Wallace to discuss the Government's decision to extend New Zealand's deployment of troops in Iraq. Audio
No surprise NZ troops staying longer in Iraq
Power Play - The Prime Minister's decision to extend NZ's deployment to Iraq shouldn't have come as a surprise, writes Jane Patterson.
Prime Minister happy to take the flak for Iraq extension
The Prime Minister says he's happy to take flak for a decision to extend New Zealand's military involvement in Iraq for another 18 months. Audio
Govt says NZ troops to stay in Iraq for extra 18 months
Greg Barton, a professor in global Islamic politics, talks about the announcement that NZ troops will stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months. Audio
NZ troops to remain in Iraq until 2018
New Zealand troops are to stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months, despite the Prime Minister's previous insistence that he would not extend the mission. Audio
'Humanitarian disaster' unfolding in Fallujah
Aid workers warn a humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Fallujah, following a civilian exodus from the Iraqi city.
Iraqi forces 'retake most' of Fallujah
Iraqi government forces have retaken most of the city of Fallujah from so-called Islamic State fighters who have held it since 2014, officials say.
Attack near Camp Taji in Iraq.
At least 11 people have been killed in a suicide attack on a checkpoint near Camp Taji in northern Baghdad. Audio
Soldiers turned entrepreneurs
VetImpact is a non-profit helping American war veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to start businesses in the countries they once fought in. Nine to Noon speaks to it's founder, Nick Kesler, and a… Audio
Civilians shot as they flee Fallujah
Civilians fleeing an Iraqi stronghold of Islamic State are being shot as they try to leave, an aid agency says.
Iraqi forces attempt to repel ISIS attack in Falluja
Iraq's Prime Minister says concern for the fate of civilians in Falluja is slowing an army offensive to retake the town from the so-called Islamic State. Audio
'A human catastrophe is unfolding'
Civilians trapped in Falluja are repotedly being used as human shields by militants as Iraq's army begins an assault.
Iraqi forces ramp up assault against IS in Falluja
Iraqi forces battling to retake Falluja have been engaged in fierce fighting with so-called Islamic State militants. Audio
Iraqi army tries to take back IS stronghold
The Iraqi army says it has begun an operation to storm Falluja, a bastion of so-called Islamic State where 50,000 civilians are trapped.
Australian security contractor dies in Baghdad
A 34-year-old Australian security contractor has died at the Australian embassy in Baghdad, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed.
