Iraq Crisis

IBTimes UK profiles jihadist group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Jihadis marching on Baghdad control vast swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria.

There has been no serious debate in the Commons over the bloody crisis currently gripping Iraq.

BREAKING NEWS: State television reports that Iraqi air force is bombing Isis positions in and around northern city.

New laws warn against treachery, alcohol, drugs and cigarettes and declare women should only go outside if necessary.

Iraq's biggest oil refinery remained under government control after reports it had been seized by Isis militants.

Jihadist militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) are continuing their push towards the Iraqi capital

New York Times reports on White House's opposition to getting involved again in Iraq.

Peshmerga fighters take full control from Isis after Iraqi army surrender in strategic oil city.

Jihadists reach town at 56 miles from capital.

Turkey vows to avenge any harm that comes to kidnapped Turkish diplomats or citizens.

Jihadi militants sweep south towards Iraqi capital Baghdad after capturing Mosul.

Fighting heads towards last major town before capital Baghdad.

Islamic insurgent march south as Saddam Hussein's hometown fall to militants.