![Islamic State fighters kill five in attack near northern Iraqi village - Sources Islamic State fighters kill five in attack near northern Iraqi village - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638757504_IRAQ.jpg)
Islamic State fighters kill five in attack near northern Iraqi village - Sources
One Peshmerga colonel said Islamic State fighters were using hit-and-run tactics in night attacks on their positions.
Mon Dec 06 2021
![Iraqi camp families struggle to make a living Iraqi camp families struggle to make a living](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41494416169_KhazerCamp.jpg)
Iraqi camp families struggle to make a living
In northern Iraq's vast desert Khazer camp, residents are opening street stalls, taking on odd jobs and trying out entirely new professions.
Fri May 12 2017
![IS video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city IS video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-01/71420507489_295x200.jpg)
IS video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city
The IS group on Saturday released a video that shows militants smashing artefacts at the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq before blowing up the site.
Sun Apr 12 2015
![49 Turks kidnapped by IS militants freed: PM 49 Turks kidnapped by IS militants freed: PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/81396407735_295x200.jpg)
49 Turks kidnapped by IS militants freed: PM
Dozens of Turkish nationals held hostage by Islamic State jihadists in northern Iraq for more than three months have been released, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Saturday.
Sat Sep 20 2014
![US evacuation of Iraq mountain 'less likely': Pentagon US evacuation of Iraq mountain 'less likely': Pentagon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/51407469841_295x200.jpg)
US evacuation of Iraq mountain 'less likely': Pentagon
There are "far fewer" Yazidi refugees marooned on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq than previously thought and they are in better condition than expected, the Pentagon said.
Thu Aug 14 2014
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Who are the Yazidis?
Tens of thousands of Yazidis have fled the advance of the IS through northern Iraq. Who are the Yazidis actually?
Tue Aug 12 2014
![Arab League denounces IS crimes against humanity against Yazidis Arab League denounces IS crimes against humanity against Yazidis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/71407756866_295x200.jpg)
Arab League denounces IS "crimes against humanity" against Yazidis
The jihadists' advances in northern Iraq have also prompted an exodus of Christians.
Mon Aug 11 2014
![US planes, drones conduct more airstrikes in Iraq US planes, drones conduct more airstrikes in Iraq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/41352276963_295x200.jpg)
US planes, drones conduct more airstrikes in Iraq
US forces Saturday launched more airstrikes in northern Iraq to defend attacks on Yazidi civilians.
Sun Aug 10 2014
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US jets strike jihadists in Iraq
US warplanes bombed jihadist positions in northern Iraq, in what the federal and Kurdish governments vowed would allow them to start clawing back areas lost in two months of conflict.
Sat Aug 09 2014
![Why it's hard to help the Yazidi on the Iraqi mountaintop Why it's hard to help the Yazidi on the Iraqi mountaintop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/81407423655_295x200.jpg)
Why it's hard to help the Yazidi on the Iraqi mountaintop
Aside from security and safety issues, the rough terrain of northern Iraq is making it difficult to assist the Yazidi made stranded by the IS.
Fri Aug 08 2014
![Pope urges protection for fleeing Iraqi Christians Pope urges protection for fleeing Iraqi Christians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/51388576770_295x200.jpg)
Pope urges protection for fleeing Iraqi Christians
Jihadists who took over large areas of northern Iraq have forced 100,000 Christians to flee and occupied churches, removing crosses and destroying manuscripts.
Thu Aug 07 2014
![Suicide bombers kill 19 in northern Iraq Suicide bombers kill 19 in northern Iraq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/71382023682_295x200.jpg)
Suicide bombers kill 19 in northern Iraq
Suicide bombers killed 19 people in two attacks in northern Iraq on Thursday, while two more people died in other violence.
Fri Oct 18 2013
![Suicide bomber kills nine police in north Iraq Suicide bomber kills nine police in north Iraq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/41365676709_120x90.jpg)
Suicide bomber kills nine police in north Iraq
A suicide bomber killed nine Kurdish police in northern Iraq on Sunday, a district official and a doctor said.
Sun Jul 28 2013
Kurdish rebels to begin withdrawal from Turkey on May 8
Kurdish rebels announced on Thursday they would on May 8 begin withdrawing from Turkey into their safe haven in northern Iraq amid a peace drive between Ankara and the rebel movement.
Thu Apr 25 2013
Blasts kill senior Iraq intel officer, four others
Back-to-back suicide bombings in northern Iraq killed the head of the country's intelligence academy and two of his guards on Saturday, officials said, in the latest in a surge in nationwide violence.
Sat Feb 16 2013