Syria

Raqqa has witnessed intensified fighting as Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by a US-led coalition, started a campaign to recapture the city in June.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 17, 2017

A refugee camp in Aïn Issa, a town 50km from Raqqa, is hosting families of fighters while coalition forces continue to gain territory in the former Isis stronghold.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 17, 2017

A 15-year-old girl told a CBS News reporter that her radicalised father forced her into Isis territory five years ago. Both her father and her Isis fighter husband have died.

Nicole Rojas Oct 12, 2017

The 'White Widow' Sally Jones, 50, who was a recruiter for Isis has been killed in a drone strike near the Syrian border, the Sun has reported. She was Britain's most wanted woman.

Brendan Cole Oct 11, 2017

The Nato allies are drifting apart when the West needs Turkey to be close, and it's tragic for both sides.

Kyle W. Orton Oct 09, 2017

Iraqi troops and Shia militia have recaptured Hawija, the last Isis stronghold in northern Iraq. Now comes another crisis for Iraq and its neighbours: Kurdish independence.

David Sim Oct 05, 2017

The team's success has left many Syrians feeling conflicted due to its strong ties with President Assad.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 05, 2017

Iraqi forces and Shia paramilitaries have entered the town of Hawija, one of just two pockets of territory still under control of Islamic State (Isis/Daesh) in Iraq.

David Sim Oct 04, 2017

Photos of the battle for Raqqa, where the jihadists' last strongholds are a hospital and stadium, with hostages in both.

David Sim Oct 03, 2017

The reclusive Isis warlord has not been seen in years and has a $25m (£19m) US bounty on his head.

William Watkinson Sep 28, 2017

Syrian Democratic Forces have seized 80 to 90 percent of the city and have hemmed the jihadists into a few districts in the north of the city.

David Sim Sep 27, 2017

He has been given a top Russian state award posthumously.

Brendan Cole Sep 24, 2017

There have been four previous killings of Syrian journalists in Turkey.

Paul Wright Sep 22, 2017

The American citizen is currently being held by US forces in Syria pending instructions from the White House.

Ananya Roy Sep 15, 2017

The air raids reportedly targeted Isis engineers so as to cut down their ability to use drones in attacks.

Ananya Roy Sep 08, 2017

Elliot Higgins of Bellingcat says vital evidence has been removed by the Google-owned platform.

IBT UK Contributor Aug 15, 2017

One soldier was also taken hostage, the terror group said in a statement.

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 07, 2017

There are plans to rebuild Aleppo's great medieval mosques, souks, bath houses and citadel "with the same stones where we can".

David Sim Aug 04, 2017

Ryan Lock, 20, killed himself after telling his family he was backpacking inTurkey.

Roger Baird Aug 02, 2017

Some members are more in the club than others.

Graeme Mackay Jul 26, 2017

The Queer Insurrection and Liberation Army describe themselves as "faggots who kill fascists"

IBT UK Contributor Jul 25, 2017

The 16-year-old schoolgirl, who has been named as Linda Wenzel, came from a small town near Dresden.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 18, 2017

The death toll is said to rise as the injured are in critical condition.

Karen Noronha Jul 14, 2017

US president issued plea a day before the two world leaders will meet for the first time at the G20 summit.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 06, 2017

The Perth-born paediatrician blamed the US-led coalition air strikes for the destruction of Syria and the countless deaths.

Ananya Roy Jul 04, 2017

The blaze hit the Lebanon camp which housed over 100 families.

Brendan Cole Jul 02, 2017

Monitors say that the SDF had 'encircled' Raqqa, the de-facto capital of the Isis fiefdom.

William Watkinson Jun 29, 2017

More than 73,000 migrants have landed in Italy this year, an increase of 14% over last year's figures.

Karen Noronha Jun 29, 2017

An attack on the Human Rights Act is an attack on us all

James Bloodworth Jun 28, 2017

Observers say that the Isis jail was targeted at dawn on Monday, in the town, in eastern Syria.

William Watkinson Jun 27, 2017