Baghdad
Baghdad was once sophisticated, cosmopolitan and at the centre of civilisation – Richard Fidler
Richard Fidler speaks with Jack Tame about The Book of Roads and Kingdoms, bringing to life the dazzling cosmopolitan culture of Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland… Audio
Interview: Rahim AlHaj - Letters From Iraq
For his new album, Grammy-nominated Iraqi musician Rahim AlHaj drew on stories recounted to him by people in his native country after the US invasion. Audio
Baghdad suicide bomb kills 35
At least 35 people have been killed in a suicide car bomb attack in a busy square in Iraq's capital, Baghdad.
More blasts hit mourning Baghdad
A round of blasts has been heard in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, as the city mourns the deaths of at least 175 people killed in a massive suicide bombing.
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
US extends its strike power in Iraq
United States military aircraft have targeted ISIS locations in Iraq, with a strike southwest of Baghdad the closest yet to the Iraqi capital since the campaign began. Audio
Diarmaid MacCulloch on having faith
In a very wide-ranging conversation Diarmaid MacCulloch talks with Peter Biggs about religious belief in the modern world. As well as authoring a number of award-winning books- including Reformation… Audio