Islamic State of Iraq and al-Shams (Isis)

Ayan Mohamud, 18, was in the UK for a wedding, but claims she was questioned for 13 hours at Heathrow by border control.

The ex-wife of Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to be among those released.

Pit holding bodies of 123 Iraqis has been found in Sinjar – the sixth mass grave discovered near the town.

Turks have been warned against travelling to Russia after reports a Turkish businessman had been detained.

Government minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says he wants the RAF to use its precision equipment to help bomb the jihadists in their Syrian thiefdom.

Germany has provided Kurdish rebels with arms and training but will now step up military force.

US envoy Cathy Russell spoke about women's rights and Islamic State at Reuter's Trust Women Conference.

In long and often rambling interview Abaaoud describes his flight from Belgium.

It is likely Islamic State would have made more of the attack if it was behind it.

The group has made headlines shooting down an Egyptian helicopter and murdering Croatian Tomislav Salopek.

James Comey says law enforcement authorities becoming less effective against encryption.

Attack in Anbar province is another sign of the slowing counter-attack by Iraqi government forces.

International coalition helping Kurds in Hasakeh, but Ramadi falls to Isis.

The Pentagon raised the force protection condition level from Alpha to Bravo.

Australians have been recruited to both sides of Islamic State conflict, and some have been killed.

Local officials say it is unclear how much longer government troops can hold front lines against Islamic State

Van Haften was deemed a flight risk after spending several months in Turkey trying to enter Syria to join IS.

Earlier it was thought that the Islamic State militants had kidnapped about 90 Christians in Tal Tamer area.

Rights group urges five permanent members of UN Security Council to renounce their veto power.

Jordanian officials claim they have destroyed 20% of Isis' capabilities in stepped up military offensive.

Tribal leaders say former Guantanamo prisoner Mullah Rauf established IS base in Zamin Dawar area.

Suicide bomber strikes Sunni funeral in town of Taji north of Baghdad.

IS leader releases audio-recording where he announces caliphate is expanding.

Forbes Israel releases list of world's wealthiest militant groups; Place Isis on top followed by Hamas.

Yazidi woman calls activists and gives account of her life in a brothel.

French official claims 'handful' of people with Jewish origin joined Isis in Syria and Iraq

Islamic militants storm two districts in border town of Kobani as Kurdish protesters in Turkey take to streets.

IDF Chief of Staff says Israel can defeat Isis (Islamic State) and hints on a possible takeover of Lebanon.

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

Georgian commander named in dossier compiled by US Treasury as crucial recruiter of foreign fighters.