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Isis: Two Daesh leaders behind Paris attacks killed in air strikes
External operations leaders among 10 killed in the past month, claims Pentagon.
Isis in Iraq: Prime Minister Haider Abadi visits Ramadi to claim victory over Daesh militants
Teams of troops and engineers have begun the task of removing Islamic State bombs in Ramadi.
Isis: France and Syria most deadly countries for journalists in wake of Charlie Hebdo and Daesh slayings
The Committee to Protect Journalists found that 69 reporters were killed around the world in 2015.
War on Isis: Recapture of Ramadi a major turning point against Daesh
Analysts call regaining of Ramadi from Islamic State both strategically and spiritually significant.
I am a Muslim but I defied Isis by celebrating Christmas in a Baghdad church
When I started walking the streets of Baghdad, I was stunned to see Christmas decorations everywhere.
Isis sex slave manual reveals Daesh's sordid rules on how to rape female captives
The document, obtained by the United States government, was written by Islamic State's scholars.
Inside Ramadi after Isis: Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi says Daesh will be terminated in 2016
Photos from inside the shattered city of Ramadi after it was recaptured from Isis
Isis: Pakistan busts Daesh cell and arrests 8 suspected operatives
Large cache of weapons and explosives seized in Sialkot area in Punjab province during anti-terror raid.
Isis ally Boko Haram kills 48 in multiple suicide bombings across northern Nigeria
The first blast took place at a mosque in Maiduguri where at least 20 people were killed.
New Year 2016: Five threats to humanity bigger than Isis
From climate change to obesity, these have a bigger impact on humankind than Daesh.
Iraqi prime minister vows to 'terminate' Isis after retaking Ramadi
The next test for Iraqi forces is to secure Ramadi and retake Mosul.
Isis: Seized documents point to Daesh department of 'war spoils'
The haul offers an understanding of how the militants govern territories.
US: More Americans than ever think terrorists are winning the war on terror
40% of respondents said that the extremists had the upper hand.
War on Isis: Iraq forces raise flag above Ramadi after routing Daesh
Video footage shows Iraq army raise flag after capturing city from Isis militants.
War on Isis: Daesh warlord Abu Omar al-Shishani reportedly captured in Kirkuk
Infamous Georgian-born army chief has been arrested in northern Iraq, according to Russian media
Syria: Up to 32 dead and 90 others injured following multiple bomb blasts in the city of Homs
At least one car bomb and suicide attack struck the Zahra district in the city centre.
Iraqi general says about 30% of Ramadi is still controlled by Isis fighters
Head of military operations states that parts of the city still remain under the control of Daesh.
Isis: Four Daesh fighters beheaded by Afghani militants in retaliation for executions
Eight men, from the Islamic State (Isis) and an Afghan militia group, have been beheaded in a series of revenge killings.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani: 'Islamic State has tarnished the global image of Islam'
Mr Rouhani said it is the 'greatest duty' of all Muslims to rebuild the public perception of Islam.
Isis: Daesh militants in Mosul brutally execute 8 Iraqi tribal chiefs over 'lack of support'
Men are said to have been executed by firing squad in front of a large crowd.
China passes first tough counter terrorism law amid US concerns about snooping
Chinese law requires tech firms to hand over sensitive information.
Isis: Anonymous claims #OpParis foiled Daesh plot to attack in Italy before Christmas
Hacktivist collective claims it uncovered details of the plot which were subsequently foiled.
War on terror: UK soldiers' fight against Isis undermined by fear of human rights court
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says troops worry about legal action by families of enemy combatants.
UK counter-terror: Shortage of armed police leaves regional cities exposed to attacks
Scotland Yard warns the number of armed officers deployed to London leaves other cities at risk.
Syria: Besieged Isis, al-Qaeda and al-Nusra fighters in limbo after rebel leader Zahran Alloush killed
Evacuation of fighters and civilians cannot be guaranteed after Jaysh al-Islam leader's death.
Paris attacks: Belgian education authorities failed to warn police about terrorist Bilal Hadfi
Official who received email says warning came too late and that 20-year-old had left Belgium.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi pledges more Daesh attacks on Israel and the West
Baghdadi made the statement in a new audio recording which has been circulated on social media.
Afghan Taliban snubs Russia and denies coordination against Isis
Taliban rejects Moscow's claims that two parties are sharing information regarding Daesh.
Biggest news stories of 2015: From the refugee crisis to the Paris attacks
From the refugee crisis in Europe to the terror attacks in Paris, a recap of the biggest news stories of 2015.
Russia spots 12,000 oil-smuggling trucks on Turkey-Iraq border
Moscow says Islamists forced to change routes to smuggle oil via border towns over Russian air strikes.