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Syria: France urges Turkey to stop assault on Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkey began shelling Kurdish forces in northern Aleppo on 13 February.
War on Isis: SAS sniper takes Daesh commander's head off while giving beheading lessons
The marksman reportedly fired from a distance of 1,200 metres.
British-Muslim teen should 'watch TV' to avoid being radicalised and becoming a Jihadi bride
A barrister has recommended that a teenage girl watch more telly to avoid being radicalised by Isis.
Greek police arrest three heavily-armed Britons suspected of trying to join Kurdish forces fighting Isis
The trio, allegedly all Iraqi Kurds with British passports, were said to be carrying 18 rifles and 227,000 cartridges.
F-16 pilot forced to refuel in mid-air every 15 minutes due to avoid crash landing in Isis territory
The F-16 suffered from a fuel malfunction, requiring it to refuel in mid-air every 15 minutes.
Saudi Arabia says Bashar al-Assad's removal 'crucial' in battle against Isis in Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said the removal of the Syrian president was Riyadh's 'objective'.
Syria conflict: Rebels vow to continue insurgency despite ceasefire announcement
Three rebel groups say they are sceptical of ceasefire plan agreed upon by world powers on 12 February.
UK: Tarik Hassane pleads guilty to London moped terror plot
Hassane intended to kill civilians and police officers in a series of 'drive-by shootings' on a moped.
Isis: 12-year-old who escaped Daesh-held Raqqa is forced to work as a child labourer in Jordan
Ahmed makes £48 a month working illegally in Jordan.
CIA warns that Isis has used and can make chemical weapons
The US agency director John Brennan says Daesh has used chemical munitions on the battlefield.
World powers agree to seek ceasefire in Syria within a week
US Secretary of State John Kerry says fight against Isis and al-Nusra Front however will continue.
Syria: Kurdish women fighters commandeer tank in battle over Menagh air base
Footage shows female guerrillas firing shells on Islamist rebels.
'Radicalise me babe x': Gay Isis jihadi exchanged flirty texts with UK helpers
Aseel Muthana, a 19-year-old fighting for Islamic State in Syria, described male acquaintances as 'babe', 'cutie' and 'darling'.
Thomas Cook says bookings are up again following dip caused by terror attacks
The tourism company said sales were dented by terror attacks in Paris, Istanbul and Sousse, Tunisia.
War on Isis: Poland to join fight against Daesh in exchange for more Nato troops
The Polish are concerned about Russian expansion in Eastern Europe after the Ukraine crisis.
Isis: Three jihadists jailed for helping Cardiff teen join Daesh in Syria
Aseel Muthana, 17, set out to join brother Nasser Muthana, who was Jihadi John's accomplice.
Nigeria: Islamic State 'recruiter' arrested after 'planning trip to Libya terrorist camp'
Security officials say they have also prevented 'lone wolf' attacks on Nigerian civilians.
US Air Force veteran to stand trial on accusation of attempting to join Isis
Tairod Pugh set to become the first US citizen to stand trial accused of trying to join terror group in Syria.
San Bernardino shooting: FBI unable to crack attacker's encrypted phone
FBI director says case highlights need for backdoor access to encrypted devices in commercial use.
Escape from Isis: Raqqa family who fled say 'paradise' city is now 'asphalt'
EXCLUSIVE: Family who fled Syria tells IBTimes UK about life under brutal IS rule.
TUI posts better-than-expected sales despite global terror threats
CEO Friedrich Joussen added that the company is "on track" with the disposal of its Hotelbeds business.
Paris attacks: Security agencies 'ignored' intelligence
Security source says up to 60 Islamic State fighters may have entered Europe before 13 November attacks.
Wife of senior Isis leader accused in US in death of hostage Kayla Mueller
US federal court brings charges against 25-year-old Nisreen Assad Ibrahim Bahar, wife of Abu Sayyaf.
War on Isis: Canada to end air strikes against Daesh in Iraq and Syria on 22 February
Canada will stop targeting Isis in air strikes, and six fighter jets will return says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
War on Isis: Daesh militants 'planning Moscow attack' arrested
Seven suspected Islamic state militants have been arrested for allegedly planning terrorist attacks.
Isis claims responsibility for Riyadh car bomb attack 'targeting member of armed forces'
Car exploded outside residential building in Saudi capital after Isis member allegedly attached bomb.
Spain: 7 arrested on suspicion of supplying arms and cash to Isis under orders from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Spanish Police say a jihadi cell ran a bogus humanitarian aid operation whilst sending supplies to Syria and Iraq.
Syria conflict: UAE will join anti-Isis ground operation despite Bashar al-Assad warning
The Syrian government had warned on Saturday that any foreign troops setting foot in the country will be sent home 'in coffins'.
Britons linked to Jihadi John's 'Isis Beatles' named as Aine Davis and Alexanda Kotey
The pair are said to have known Mohammed Emwazi - the killer given the moniker Jihadi John.
Syria Conflict: Bashar al-Assad's foreign minister warns Saudi troops will 'return in coffins'
Walid al-Moallem's rhetoric attempts to deter Saudi Arabia, the west and Turkey from deploying ground troops.