After the fall of Aleppo, the next front of the Syrian civil war is the border town of Idlib
Strategically located along the Syrian-Turkish border, Idlib is the last rebel-held stronghold in the country.
'A volcano of jihad' threats follow prominent Islamist fighter Adel Habara's execution in Egypt
Habara belonged to the 'Sinai State', an Islamist group that is affiliated to the Islamic State.
Read Aleppo mayor's moving message to European leaders as evacuations are due to begin
The leaders of the 28 EU member states are meeting in Brussels on 15 December.
Did the Afghan vice president abduct, torture and rape a political rival?
Several Western embassies in Kabul have called for an investigation into Ahmad Ishchi's allegations.
Industrial scale of Isis weapons manufacturing in east Mosul revealed
Researchers found more than 5,500 items ranging from mortar rounds to rockets and explosives.
Ceasefire in Aleppo collapses as shelling restarts without evacuation taking place
Turkish President Erdogan says he will discuss a truce for Aleppo with Russian President Putin.
Eleven beheaded bodies found in Isis-plagued Yemeni city of Aden
The macabre discovery follows a suicide attack against a military base in the war-torn country.
UK accused of 'war crimes' for selling bombs used to hit war-torn Yemen
The UK exported weapons to Saudi Arabia used in the conflict against the rebel Houthi government.
Palmyra and four other hot spots where Islamic State is still a potent force in Syria and Iraq
Recapture of Palmyra is reminder of threat the militant group still poses despite suffering setbacks.
Yearly ranking of global media crackdown reveals Turkey as worst country for journalists
The CPJ notes there are more journalists in jail today than in nearly three decades.
Egyptian Coptic church Islamist suicide bomber 'became radicalised after police torture'
A lawyer claimed the terrorist suffered abuse by the police after being arrested two years ago.
After retaking control of Palmyra, Islamic State targets Tiyas airbase
The airbase is 100km (62 miles) away from the Syrian-government controlled city of Homs.
Rescued migrant gives 'miraculous' birth after being plucked from 'toy-like' wooden boat
The baby boy may be entitled to Gibraltar citizenship after being rescued on the Mediterranean Sea.
Anti-Trump Washington march on first day in office at risk due to Lincoln Memorial permit denial
Upcoming presidential inauguration has prompted four times the usual protest permit requests.
Anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders found guilty of inciting discrimination in hate speech trial
Wilders was accused of inciting hatred against people of Moroccan origin.
Thousands of Greeks join 24-hour strike opposing austerity ahead of new bailout review
Protesters say that austerity policies imposed by international lenders have stalled the country's recovery.
Chapecoense plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel takes first steps after spinal surgery
Ruschel is one of six survivors of the crash that killed 71 on board the doomed flight.
Visa-free travel to Ukraine and Georgia now possible after EU agreement
Ukraine and Georgia plan to become template for visa-free access to EU.
Prominent women's rights activist detained in Egypt as human rights crackdown escalates
The arrest follows a travel ban and a freezing of Azza Soliman's assets in November.
Secretive former Soviet state Uzbekistan opens doors to tourists from 27 countries including UK
Visa-free tourism to country known for its seclusiveness and human rights abuses.
Italian region of Veneto claims status of Europe's newest minority
The Venice-based regional council is planning a referendum on regional autonomy in the spring.
Outgoing PM Matteo Renzi prepares to discuss his political future
The outgoing prime minister has not yet said whether he will renounce the leadership of the Democratic Party.
Western leaders condemn Aleppo massacre in strongest statement yet
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, UK and US also backed Syrian rebels' proposal for a ceasefire.
Christian theologian Isabel Phiri banned from Israel for alleged BDS affiliation
This is the first time Israel denies access to an individual on the grounds of affiliation to the boycott movement.
Libyan forces take control of Isis-held Sirte in major blow to Islamic State
The town was the Islamist terror group's major centre of power in Northern Africa.
Read Matteo Renzi's resignation speech in full: 'I am different. I lost and I say it loudly'
The prime minister's 1,000 days in power make his government Italy's fourth-longest since the Second World War.
Italy's president has to make a crucial decision to solve his country's political turmoil
Italy needs a working government soon, as there are pressing legislative matters to solve.
Dead Uzbek dictator's grandson pleads for information about 'missing' mother ahead of election
For the first time in the 25 years of its history, Uzbekistan will not be able to vote for Karimov.
The tight race of the Austrian presidential election shows a divided country
Two candidates from opposite side of the spectrum have been battling for the largely ceremonial office for almost a year
What will happen in Italy after the referendum?
Italy's political future will be decided at the polls this Sunday.
