Iraq Crisis

Interpol says militants using vessels to join up with terror group

Iraqi government forces recapture southern town of Jurf al-Sakhr, while Kurdish forces reclaim key northern villages.

Officials say Islamic State is one of the wealthiest groups in the world.

Airlines staff mistake Arab prayers for Isis warnings and alert airport authorities.

Sunni extremist group calls for increased attacks on US allies including Britain.

As pressure mounts on Turkey to act, ministers hint a fresh vote on air strikes is on the cards.

To mark Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, Isis leader distributes sheep and money to Islamist fighters.

Claiming that US and Arab airstrikes are 'war against Islam', al-Nusra warns of jihadist retaliation.

In the Commons, 524 MPs voted to support action while 43 were against it.

The prime minister will get cross-party support for action against Isis but questions about Syria must be answered.

David Cameron is to win cross-party support for air strikes against Isis in Iraq.

Downing Street says talks part of campaign to defeat Isis in Syria and Iraq.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan and UAE involved in operation whose targets include Islamist militants' stronghold in Raqqa.

YouTube video shows terror leader in Philippines jungle across from Malaysia's second biggest state of Sabah.

US Secretary of State and Iranian foreign minister hold high-level talks in New York.

Sunni insurgent group slaughters at least 40 Kurdish men in Tal Hamis.

Barbara Henning, wife of British aid worker held hostage by Islamist militants, urges group to free 'peaceful and selfless man'.

Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn American flags in protest against 'American occupation'

Turkish intelligence officials say no prisoner swap was also involved in freeing 49 hostages, without revealing details of the operation.

Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu announces freeing of diplomatic staff and family members by Sunni insurgents.

President Francois Hollande announces north-east Iraq attack on logistics depot.

Isis suicide bomber calls on fellow Saudis to 'expel the disbelievers from the Arabian Peninsula'.

Police arrest suspects in Australian cities in response to Isis terror threat.

Iran questions credibility of nations which are part of US led anti-Isis coalition.

Pope Francis to press ahead with meeting crowds in open-topped vehicle, despite warnings.

Terror group post video hours after US general says he will not rule out ground troops in Middle East

Syrian arm of al-Qaeda appealed to Isis to free Henning as he was innocent and helping Muslims.

The prime minister could see MPs recalled next week to debate action against Isis in Iraq.

Security agencies in a fix over prosecuting radicals as they have not committed crimes in India.

FSB reports buoyant optimism among small firms despite geopolitical risks to UK economy overhead.