Isis Video Shows Iraqi Yazidis Converting to Islam
Hundreds of Yazidis filmed sitting on the floor of a school beneath Isis black flags.
Italian Aid Workers 'Kidnapped by Isis'
Vanessa Marzullo and Greta Ramelli held captive by Islamic State in Raqqa.
Avoid 'Dangerous' Central London, UAE Tourists Told
Oxford Circus, Edgware Road and Soho considered 'hazardous areas' by UAE foreign ministry
Israeli Air Strikes Kill Three Senior Hamas Commanders
Raed Attar, Mohammed Abu Shammala and Mohammed Barhoum killed in Rafah.
James Foley: National Security Council Says Beheading Video is 'Authentic'
US Intelligence Community said it will continue to provide updates having analysed the video.
Islamic State Shifting Social Media Strategy 'Points to Leadership Struggle'
Shift in ideological communications strategy may indicate power struggle between al-Baghdadi and Syrian faction.
Hezbollah Kills Islamic State Suicide Bomber Trainer
Abu Abdullah al-Iraqi killed in bomb blast in Syria's Qalamoun region.
I Could Retire or Die in Two or Three Years Pope Francis Teases Journalists
Argentinian Pope says Benedict XVI opened a door to Popes resigning with his 2013 resignation.
Tel Aviv: Israeli Mob Beat Eritrean Refugee and Leave him Unconscious
Young Eritrean refugee left on verge of death after punches and kicks from six Israelis.
Chinese Flight Aborts Landing Due to Sleeping Air Traffic Controllers
Two dozing air traffic controllers force Boeing 737 to delay landing at Wuhan Airport.
Shin Bet: Hamas 'Planned Coup to Oust Abbas in the West Bank'
Israeli security service thwarts Hamas plan to launch third intifada and overthrow Palestinian president.
Kuwaiti Sunni Cleric Accused of Fundraising for Isis Briefly Detained
Shafi al-Ajmi is suspected of channelling funds to Sunni militants in Syria and Iraq.
Gaza Strip: Amnesty and Human Rights Watch 'Barred from Entering Gaza Strip'
Human rights organisations did not meet requirements set by Israeli Social Affairs ministry
Ukraine Crisis: Luhansk Refugees Killed By 'Pro-Russian Missiles'
Self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic denies attack and announces death penalty for the 'most serious crime'.
French Billionaire MEP to Build Historical Theme Parks in Crimea and Moscow
Businessman and Eurosceptic politician Philippe de Villiers signs a deal with Vladimir Putin to build tourist attractions
Anti-Capitalist Pope Francis Warns South Koreans to Reject 'Inhuman Economic Models'
Argentinian pope speaks of 'culture of death' that afflicts wealthy Asian societies.
Yazidis Say Mount Sinjar Siege Is Not Over
Yazidi MP says 70,000 to 80,000 people are still stranded on the mountain
US 'Broke Islamic State Siege on Mount Sinjar Yazidis' Claims Barack Obama
US president says no rescue mission needed and calls off more humanitarian airdrops.
Igor Strelkov: Ruthless Pro-Russian Separatist Leader Resigns
Rebel leader Igor Srelkov to be replaced by Vladimir "The Tsar" Kononov as DNR's defence minister.
Erdogan Airport: Istanbul's Super Hub 'to be Named After Turkey's President-Elect'
World's largest airport to receive namesake of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to reports.
Islamic State Seize 40% of Iraqi Wheat
Sunni militants tried to sell stolen wheat back to the government.
Brazil Presidential Candidate Eduardo Campos 'Dies in Plane Crash'
Socialist presidential hopeful was in Cessna 560XL that crashed in Santos, Sao Paulo.
Iraq Crisis: 900 French Citizens Recruited to Islamic State Jihad in Middle East
Number of French youths joining Islamic State continue to grow.
Gaza Strip: Italian AP Journalist Simone Camilli Killed As Dud Israeli Missile Explodes
Foreign journalist reportedly killed as Hamas bomb squad tried to defuse unexploded Israeli device.
Iraq: Yazidi Aid Helicopter Crashes in Sinjar Mountains
Iraqi army confirms MI-17 crashed after mission to deliver aid supplies to Sinjar mountains.
Vatican to Muslim Leaders: Denounce Massacre of Christians and Yazidis in Iraq
Strong appeal to Muslim world to take "clear and courageous stance" against IS or face credibility issue
'Death to Jews' French Village: Jewish Group Demands Name Change
Simon Wiesenthal Centre 'shocked' at the name of a small hamlet 58 miles south of Paris.
Egypt Forces 'Planned Tiananmen Square-style Massacre in Rabaa'
HRW say 'systematic massacre' of unharmed demonstrators is possible crime against humanity.
Amal Alamuddin: George Clooney's Fiancée Chosen for UN Gaza War Crimes Investigation
London-based international law specialist will be part of three-member UN inquiry into alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Iraq's Deputy Speaker Haider Al-Abadi Tipped for Prime Minister Post
Shiite coalition nominates senior Iraqi politician as successor of Nouri al-Maliki.
