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Dozens dead after multiple Isis suicide bombers target refugee camp on Syrian border
Reports say that up to 5 blasts killed civilians and Kurdish-led fighters in Rajm al-Salibeh, Syria.
US soldier killed in blast near embattled Mosul as Isis resistance continues in Iraq
US-backed forces are fighting Isis in the northern Iraqi city once the largest city under Isis control.
Ancient Iraqi city of Hatra liberated from Isis control after two days of fierce fighting
Before being taken by Isis, Hatra had withstood sieges from two Roman emperors.
Isis car bomb in Baghdad kills at least 4 traffic policemen
The car bomb reportedly targeted a busy street in the Iraqi capital, which houses several foreign media offices.
DJI preventing Isis from weaponising drones by adding Syrian and Iraqi no-fly zones
DJI has updated the Go app to stop its drones taking off in large parts of Iraq and Syria.
Tony Blair: Theresa May is going to beat Jeremy Corbyn – if the polls are right
"We know who's going to be prime minister on 9 June...It will be Theresa May," former PM admitted.
US slams Turkey for unapproved airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
Erdoğan defends strikes that killed Kurdish fighters battling Isis.
Isis militants slaughter 15 Mosul residents for celebrating liberation of city
Jihadists disguised as Iraqi troops gun down civilians who cheer them.
Rampaging wild boars 'kill three members of Isis' near Iraqi city of Kirkuk
Local sources in Iraq claim another Isis terrorist took 'revenge' against the animals.
Mosul girls who fled Islamic State find confidence with football: 'It's not just for men'
They gathered in the Kurdish town of Koya for the match.
Shia Muslim unity cracks as Iraq's Muqtada al-Sadr calls on Assad to resign after chemical attack
President Assad denies involvement in the attack that saw the US launch a retaliatory missile strike.
Saddam Hussein's gold discovered in T-54 Iraqi tank by British military restorers
Police are reported to be investigating leads dating back to the Gulf War and a 'Three Kings' style heist.
'They are also refugees': Simba the Lion and Lula the Bear rescued from zoo in Isis stronghold Mosul
The Muntazah al-Nour zoo has been completely destroyed amid fighting between jihadists and Iraqi soldiers.
Palm Sunday 2017: Christians around the world mark the start of Holy Week
Palm Sunday commemorates the day Christians believe Jesus entered Jerusalem and was welcomed as the messiah only to be crucified five days later.
In pictures: The daily lives of the thousands of families who have had to flee their homes in Mosul
Award-winning photojournalist Carl Court visited the Hamam al-Alil refugee camp as the fight to liberate Mosul from Isis enters its sixth month.
While war against Isis rages in Mosul, Iraqis bathe in healing hot waters at nearby Hammam al-Alil spa
While some Iraqis are being pampered, thousands of others just a short distance away are trying to get into a crowded refugee camp.
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey
Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.
US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics
The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry.
US-led coalition suffers 5,000 casualties in battle for Mosul
Head of US Central Control admits that 774 Iraqi troops have lost lives in offensive to date.
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan
The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.
Genel Energy losses widen amid growing worries over production in Iraq
Company posts 45% year-on-year decline in revenue as its flagship asset in Kurdistan continues to struggle.
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
Hundreds of civilians killed during air strikes on Mosul after being told not to leave their homes
The US-led coalition fighting Isis has announced that it is investigating the incident.
Isis 'on the retreat and broke' in Iraq as the battle to retake Mosul rages
Former Iraqi finance minister Hoshyar Zebari said the group once made $3m to $5m – but that is no longer.
More than 400 former jihadi fighters are back in Britain
Militants returning to Britain from conflict zones pose increased terror threat, claims expert.
US-led coalition air strikes that killed scores of civilians in Mosul was targeting Isis car bomb
The coalition announced an investigation into the incident as thousands of civilians flee the embattled city.
At least 200 civilians killed in US air strikes in western Mosul
The UN said it was 'profoundly concerned' by the high loss of life.
I was in Parliament to speak about violent extremism when the attack hit - here's what I would've said
People do not start out violent, but inequality, injustice and violence leaves them ripe for extremist groups.
FBI says judge Derrick Watson who ruled against Trump's travel ban is being threatened
FBI ready to protect Watson after president says ruling against his executive order is 'judicial overreach'.
Canada's largest school board cancels students' US trip amid Trump's travel ban
24 already-scheduled trips will go ahead as planned.