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Isis: What is the story behind the Islamic State one-fingered salute?
'The one' has now appeared in propaganda from Britain to Lebanon to Iraq.
Isis in Mosul: Islamic State releases documentary about swift capture of Iraq's second city
Unreleased footage features in Islamic State's latest film marking anniversary of Mosul capture
US teenager pleads guilty to helping Isis with Bitcoin and posting terror tweets on Twitter
Ali Shukri Amin, 17 also helped a friend to join the fighting
UK Isis jihadis: Who are the British fighters waging war in Iraq and Syria for Islamic State?
Hundreds of Britons have headed to the Middle East to fight for Isis and other radical groups
Kurdistan: Iraq oil payments needed to maintain fight against Isis
The Iraqi government and the KRG have clashed on unspecified parts of an oil deal made in December.
Syria: Southern Front rebels seize largest army base in Deraa
Southern Front alliance captures largest army base in southern Syria, Deraa, after battling government soldiers.
Isis in Lebanon: Hezbollah and Lebanese army pincer Islamic State jihadists in Qalamoun mountains
Islamic State attack near of Ras Baalbek reportedly foiled by Shi'ite militants.
The Isis dictionary: From Allah to Wahhabism, the lexicon of Islamic State
Arabic terms and names as well as Quranic references have become regulars in reports from the region.
Isis: A year since Mosul fell Islamic State's hold on Iraq's second city is stronger than ever
The fall of the city was a crushing strategic blow to the Iraqi army and its allies.
Pakistan: Foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry denies talks with Saudis on nuclear issues
Pakistan has strongly denied reports claiming it can supply Saudi Arabia with a nuclear weapon 'off-the-shelf'.
War against Isis: US bombs first Islamic State target from single social media post
Intelligence crew spots 'some moron' at command centre bragging about capabilities.
Isis: US churches launch 'orange jumpsuit' campaign for Christians persecuted by Islamic State
Worshippers across the US wear orange as mark of solidarity with victims of IS violence and persecution.
Isis in Iraq: Hebrew prophet's tomb faces destruction by Islamic militants
Nahum Elkoshi's 2,700-year-old tomb lies inside one of the last remaining synagogues in Iraq.
Isis fighter burned alive: Shi'ite militias fuelling Iraq's collapse along sectarian lines
Survey shows overwhelming opposition to Islamic State is mitigated by fear of Shi'ite paramilitaries.
Isis targets jihadists in former Soviet nations with Russian-language propaganda magazine Istok
Islamic State's media arm releases second Russian-language publication in recruiting effort
The Hollywood of Isis: Jihadi film industry goes way beyond beheading videos
Islamic State film crews are churning out everything from CGI movies to soap operas to satisfy their huge audience.
Gaza Strip: Hamas kills Salafist Isis supporter in Islamicist fighting
Younis al-Honnor shot dead after attempt to arrest him by Hamas security forces.
Isis in the Sinai: Islamic State offshoot wins hearts and minds as Egypt's crackdown backfires
Egyptians that have fled Sinai say Isis-affiliated militias are recruiting more residents to radical cause.
Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince says security 'under control' after Isis Shi'ite mosque attack
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince says incidents like the Isis Shi'ite mosque attack 'will not destabilise us'.
Isis: India warns Islamic State can obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan
India's Minister of State for Defence warns Isis can acquire nuclear weapons from states like Pakistan.
Islamic State is a one-way ticket for jihadi brides
Just 2 out of the 600 girls and women who joined Islamic State returned home from Syria.
Isis: US-trained Tajikistan special forces chief Gulmurod Khalimov joins Islamic State
Khalimov pledges to 'bring slaughter' in Tajikistan.
Syria: Isis Palmyra demolition has begun with ancient God Lion statue destroyed
Isis tells the world they will leave Unesco site intact, but demolition process has already begun.
Palmyra: Isis 'vows to destroy statues' but preserve ruins in radio statement
Alleged IS commander Abu Leith says extremist group will not bulldoze ancient Syrian city.
How Isis PR machine uses shopping malls, fast-food burgers and blockbuster movies to brainwash jihad tourists
Isis creating image of 'Perfect Caliphate' using the western cultural imagery it purports to despise.
Iraq: Isis 'sandstorm' suicide attacks kill 17 army troops in Anbar
Iraqi army launches wide offensive to recapture areas seized by IS in Anbar province.
Benjamin Netanyahu: Nuclear-armed Iran 1,000 times 'more destructive' than Isis
World leaders warned against nuclear-armed Iran ahead of P5+1 meetings in Vienna.
Syria: Isis advances towards Damascus after Palmyra massacre despite air strikes
Reports that IS executed 300-400 people in Palmyra accused of being Assad loyalists.
Isis: Iraq starts military operation to retake Ramadi from Islamic State
Anbar provincial capital was captured by the Islamic State earlier this month.
US: Iraqi forces showed 'no will to fight' in Ramadi
US says despite Iraqi forces having the capacity to fight Isis, they failed due to 'lack of will' in Ramadi.