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Ex-Dutch soldier held on suspicion of killing Daesh militants after posting exploits on Facebook
The 47-year-old who was arrested in Arnhem is accused of fighting with Kurds in war-torn Syria.
As aid gets to Madaya, UN chief Ban Ki-moon warns Syrian starvation is a war crime
Second set of humanitarian convoy reached Madaya
Iran vs Saudi Arabia: The Middle East cold war explained
IBTimes UK explains why tensions are rising between Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Syria: Devastating aftermath of helicopter barrel bombs and Russian air strikes caught on video
Footage also shows rescue workers assisting people who were trapped in debris following an air strike.
Syria conflict in 2015: Another bloody year in the war-torn country [Graphic images]
There are actually two wars going on in Syria: a rebellion against Assad, and an invasion by Isis (Daesh).
Syria: Suspected Russian warplanes kill scores in rebel-held city of Idlib
Air strikes believed to have been carried out by Russian warplanes killed scores of people in the centre of Idlib.
UK terror attack: Paris attacks planner Abdelhamid Abaaoud had photos of Birmingham's Bullring on his phone
Seized German national Harry Sarfo spoke of planned attacks on UK soil.
Syria air strikes: Russia is helping Isis by bombing 'moderate' rebels says Philip Hammond
British foreign secretary says jihadists have gained ground in Syria because of the attacks.
Syria's Smile cafe: How birthday cakes and pizza are helping keep Aleppo sane during civil war
As the Smile Cafe continues to function in the war zone, they find that people will always want cake
War on Isis: Tony Blair warns of attacks 'larger than Paris' by Daesh
Former PM Blair laid out what he said was a comprehensive strategy for defeating IS (Daesh).
UK anti-Isis arsenal: Tornado jets, £100k missiles and Reaper drones to smash jihadi forces in Syria
Ministry of Defence confirms doubling of British RAF fleet in Cyprus.
War on Isis: Watch first RAF Tornados take off to bomb jihadists in Syria
Four jets left in pairs within about an hour of each other from the airbase.
Turkey: NATO's awkward member
In a letter marked "MOST URGENT" to the United Nations in New York on 24 November, Turkey claimed that it did not know the nationality of the downed SU-24M.
Lebanese authorities exchange jihadist prisoners including Isis leader's wife for 16 seized police and soldiers
The ex-wife of Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to be among those released.
UK: Thousands in 18 UK cities expected to demonstrate against anti-Isis air strikes in Syria
At least 6,000 people are expected to attend rallies against plans to bomb Isis targets in Syria.
Isis: Turkey's President Erdogan says Assad is buying oil from Islamic State
Claims Turkey is doing business with Isis are false, says Erdogan, as relations with Russia remain strained.
Nato backs Turkey on downing of Russian fighter jet over Syrian border
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg rejected any suggestion the incident happened outside Turkey's borders.
Syrian army defeat Isis near Homs as Putin says no 'external influence' should topple Assad
The Syrian army have taken control of two towns near Homs formerly under Isis control.
Isis, Boko Haram and Taliban: Five most terrorised countries
Iraq, Afghanistan and Nigeria top list of countries mostly affected by terrorism in 2014
Prince Charles: Climate change was one of the major reasons for Syria civil war
Heir to the throne made the statements in an interview recorded before the Paris attacks
Syria: The lives – and tragic deaths – of children in the war-torn country [Graphic images]
Desperately sad images show why Syrians are fleeing their country to find somewhere safe for their families.
Paris attacks: Major terrorist attack in London 'cannot be ruled out'
Boris Johnson has urged MPs to reconsider stance on military action against Isis in Syria.
Isis: Syrian army retake besieged airfield from Islamic State with help of Russian air strikes
Kweires air base near Aleppo was besieged by Isis militants for 2 years before being broken.
Calais refugees clash with police for third straight night
A spokesman for the French interior ministry said refugees were being driven by outside parties.
Syria war endgame: Russian peace plan calls for elections including Assad and opposition groups
Plan proposes constitutional reform and presidential election in which President Assad can take part.
Isis: Christians race from across war-torn Syria to defend besieged town of Sadad
Sadad is the last refuge for Syria's Aramaic-speaking Syriac Christians.
Bloggers publish 'indisputable' evidence Russian boots are on the ground in Syria
A group of investigative bloggers believe three serving or former Russian soldiers are operating in Syria.
Isis: Terror group Islamic State blamed for mustard gas attack which killed baby
Report by Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons confirms chemical gas attack in Syria.
Lebanon: At least 6 killed as bomber targets Muslim scholars mediating release of kidnapped soldiers
6 dead in Lebanon border town as bomb targets Qalamoun Muslim Scholars Committee.
UN expects EU's refugee flow to top 1m in 2015
Refugees and migrants are likely to keep coming to Europe at a rate of up to 5,000 per day.