Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 7,000 people have died in fighting, and eight were crucified in public.

Man shot dead in Syria's Aleppo province for alleged extortion at checkpoints.

Manned and unmanned reconnaissance jets fly over Iraqi capital following deployment of US advisers.

Sunni Islamist group issue rallying cry to supporters to participate in day of "Warning to American People".

Versailles court says Islamist suspect should be handed over to Belgium for trial.

Army attempts to strike hometown of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein captured in Isis charge through country's north.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki confirms Syrian bombing of Isis positions in Iraqi territory

Isis insurgents attack al-Bakr airfield in Yathrib as Prime Minister Maliki rules out unity government.

US teams comprising intelligence analysts and commandos begin assessing Iraqi situation.

Raouf Abdel Rahman captured and executed by Sunni insurgents.

Exclusive: Indian Islamic outfit seeks permission to send 4,000 volunteer fighters to Iraq to battle Isis insurgents.

Sunni insurgents take complete control of refinery in Salahuddin which supplies most of Iraq's domestic fuel consumption.

Birmingham MP says number of British fighters recruited to fight in Iraq and Syria is much higher.

Head of Kurdish intelligence says US and Britain were warned that capture of two Sunni cities was just the beginning

Jordan deploys troops near its border crossings amid rebels' advance in western Iraq.

Oil to jump if conflict spreads to southern Iraq, where most production sites are based.

Traders keen on gold above psychologically important $1,300 an ounce level.

Lebanese security forces detain men suspected of plot to assassinate leading Shiite politician Nabih Berri.

Commander of Sunni group fighting alongside Isis issues ultimatum to Maliki administration.

Former vice-president Adel Abdul-Mahdi and former premier Ayad Allawi among those tipped to replace al-Maliki.

US President says American troops will not be returning to combat in Iraq

White House weighs up impact of air attacks on jihadists in Iraq.

Defiant Shia leader calls for volunteers to fight Sunni insurgency.

Sunni Islamist militants close in on Baghdad from north and west as Iraq's Shiite administration scrambles forces.

Jihadist group led by al-Baghdadi appeals to many Western and non-Western foreigners in their attempt to create caliphate

Brent's premium to the August WTI contract stood at $6.69 in early trade.

Small jail in Diyal province has come under attack by Isis fighters.

70% of India's oil needs met by imports, leaving rupee largely defenceless against oil price swings.

Iraqi official voices grave concern over crisis created by Isis as Barack Obama considers military action.

US Secretary of State says open to talks with Iran and won't rule out military cooperation in Iraq.