Islamic State

Troops will fight alongside Kurdish and Iraqi forces in escalation of US grounds operations against Isis.

Critics include Syria experts, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and the Stop the War Coalition.

Turkish holiday ban after Russian jet was shot down has made holidaymakers look elsewhere.

Corbyn is failing to acknowledging the instances where force has played a decisive role in saving lives.

Four Kosovars held over online propaganda against Pope Francis and former US ambassador Tracy Ann Jacobson.

Labour deputy leader believes PM needs to clarify Isis strategy as many MPs still unconvinced

If approved by parliament, the mission will be Germany's largest overseas deployment.

Deputy Labour leader supports military intervention in Syria but ask PM for 'more clarity' in two areas.

The Islamic Center for Pittsburgh has described the incident as a hate crime and is demanding an investigation into it.

Independent think tank says jihadists could be benefiting from trade in opium to the west.

On Wednesday MPs will debate and then vote on controversial airstrikes in Syria following a one-day debate.

Labour leader will not impose whip ahead of House of Commons vote on fighting Isis.

Labour leader handed big boost by internal party poll ahead of shadow cabinet meeting.

Metadata from Telegram is visible and it is easy to work out which users are talking to each other.

Ramadi was captured by IS in May following a spectacular retreat by Iraqi forces.

Name of Allah and Mohammad on pig's head in cartoon angers Muslims.

Sally Jones is currently based in Raqqa - a stronghold of Islamic State in Syria.

US wants border between western Turkish town of Kilis and eastern Syrian town of Jarabulus closed.

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.

Photoshop experts superimpose rubber ducks on Islamist images mocking at their brutalities.

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

David Cameron said Livingstone was 'letting himself down with the remarks that he makes'.

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

At least 6,000 people are expected to attend rallies against plans to bomb Isis targets in Syria.

Shadow chancellor of the exchequer says MPs should be allowed to use their 'own judgement'.

Gunmen have killed four Egyptian security officials in a drive-by shooting on the outskirts of the capital Cairo.

Long-range S-400 missiles deployed to Hmeymim air base in Latakia.

French foreign minister says Syrian government forces could play a role in ground war against Isis.

Special forces will serve in advisory role in fight against Isis in Kobani Syria.