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Mosul: Shia soldiers in Iraqi army boast of revenge killing in war of words with Isis militants
Iraqi forces recaptured the eastern half of the nation's second city and are now eyeing the west.
Iraqi forces announce entire east of Mosul liberated from Isis
Iraqi commanders announced the victory three months after the assault on Mosul began.
Latest photos from Mosul, where Iraqi troops have taken 'full control' of the eastern half of the city from Isis
The Counter-Terrorism Service has taken control of the eastern bank of the Tigris river, according to military sources.
Isis may be losing in Iraq – but it is fighting back in Syria
Bashar al-Assad's strategy has enabled Islamic State to regain ground.
Istanbul Isis attacker who trained in Afghanistan confesses to nightclub massacre
Turkish authorities have captured the Uzbek national who killed 39 people on New Year's Eve in Istanbul.
Isis Istanbul nightclub attack suspect Abdulgadir Masharipov captured by Turkish security forces
A manhunt for the alleged terrorist has been underway since the New Year's Day attack.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi trapped inside Nineveh and 'sleeps in suicide vest'
Iraqi forces claim to have liberated 90% of the eastern part of Mosul as thousands flee the city.
At least 30 dead in Deir ez-Zour after Isis launches biggest attack in Syria for months
The area is of strategic importance to Daesh, linking Raqqa and territory in Iraq.
Reprieve for deaf Iraqi child threatened with deportation from UK to Germany
Lawand Hamadamin's parents fled Iraq after hearing rumours Isis wanted to kill disabled children.
Iraqi forces secure key buildings in east Mosul as coalition foresees Isis days 'quickly coming to end'
Peter Cook said the counter-Isis campaign is continuing to target senior leaders, including chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Boko Haram: Questions raised in Cameroon over use of witchcraft to fight militants
Cameroonian President Paul Biya urged citizens in January 2016 to use witchcraft to fight Boko Haram.
At least 108 Islamic State militants killed in multiple strikes in north, east and southeast Mosul
The Iraqi government recently said it had so far liberated 70% to 80% of east Mosul from Isis.
Body of British chef who died fighting Isis in Syria to be returned to UK
Ryan Lock's body believed to have been held by Isis before it was recovered and taken to north-east Syria.
8 Indonesian students deported from Malaysia after found carrying Isis content in mobile phone
The suspects were stopped by Singapore's Immigration Checkpoint Authority while trying to enter Singapore.
Isis security chief in Homs province among several killed in latest Syrian air force strikes
The air strikes were part of an ongoing offensive launched by Syrian government forces against Islamic State.
Watch Donald Trump call Isis 'number one tricky'
In press conference Trump spoke of fight against Islamic extremism
Mosul hospital left a burnt-out shell after US-coalition planes drop 25 bombs on the building
The US military said there was no indication the hospital had been used as a medical facility for some time.
Captured Isis militants worth millions when sold back to their own governments
Wanted individuals captured from Isis and sold through Turkey can fetch a minimum of $50,000.
Isis mastermind of Sousse massacre identified as Chamseddine al-Sandi
Chamseddine ran the cell, known as the Bardo gang, responsible for the slayings at the Bardo Museum and the Sousse attack.
Pentagon: Islamic State's days in Mosul 'are numbered' as militants seen deserting battleground
Navy Capt Jeff Davis said there are signs of weakness and low morale among the Islamist militants fighting in Mosul.
US special forces helicopter strike reportedly kills dozens of jihadist fighters in Syria
Four helicopters used in successful raid focused on taking out IS leadership.
Truck bomb attack targeting security services in Egypt's Sinai kills nine
Only two members of the Egyptian police at the security checkpoint were left unharmed in the attack.
Detained Isis suspect claims group executed two missing Tunisian journalists
Suspect claims blogger Sofiene Chourabi and photographer Nadhir Ktari executed in Derna after IS court order.
New Isis video showing 4-year-old child soldier shooting alleged spy released
The Islamic State has been accused of recruiting children in Syria and Iraq as soldiers, called Cubs of the Caliphate.
Netanyahu: Jerusalem truck attacker was an Isis supporter
A man rammed the speeding vehicle into a crowd in the holy city, killing four IDF soldiers.
Coalition air strike kills Isis media and finance facilitator in Syria's Raqqa
The US-led coalition said Mahmud al-Isawi was a long-standing member of the Islamic State.
Islamic State beheads elderly man in Syria's Raqqa for allegedly practising magic
Raqqa is at the centre of an ongoing offensive against the Islamist militant group.
Iraqi forces capture Isis-held villages in first stage of western offensive
The area in western Anbar was one of the first captured by the Islamic State in 2014.
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri calls Islamic State and its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'liars'
The Egyptian leader denied allegations made by Isis that al-Qaeda was against attacks on Shias.
Islamic State executes Mosul man by drowning him in Dettol to cleanse city of 'infidels'
The execution comes as Iraqi forces intensify their offensive against Daesh fighters to liberate Mosul.