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Isis may be almost beaten in Mosul – but the battle for a new Iraq is just beginning
Baghdad will need money and support from the US and others if it is to defeat jihadism.
New York man named Elvis wanted to 'sacrifice himself for jihad' and join Isis, prosectors say
The man travelled to the Middle East on a number of occasions.
Turkey-backed Syrian rebels attack towns held by US-sanctioned Kurdish militias
Turkish President Erdogan vows Euphrates Shield campaign's next target is Kurdish-controlled Manbij.
In the Field Podcast: What next for northern Syria as Isis is pushed out of al-Bab?
Turkish backed rebels and the Kurds could be involved in the fight to take back Raqqa
Muslim convert who planned to buy 9-year-old virgin slave girl and join Isis faces jail
Patrick Kabele from Willesden in London was stopped at Gatwick airport on way to Istanbul.
Isis has been defeated in al-Bab - but US policy in Syria needs a new direction
America's support of demographically inappropriate allies has aided jihadi recruitment.
Isis admits defeat in Syrian stronghold of al-Bab to Turkish forces
The town of al-Bab in Northern Syria was one of the jihadists' strongholds in the country.
Istanbul nightclub terrorist asks for death penalty: 'I entered Reina to die'
Abdulkadir Masharipov said his primary targets were Christians, and that he did not regret his actions.
Italian Davide Grasso, who battled Isis in Syria, barred from university talk due to 'security risk'
A group of students had invited Grasso, who fought with the YPG in northern Syria, to speak at the university.
Turkish mayor believes opposition leader is planning earthquake with 'seismic vessel'
Melih Gokcek has said previously he believes Fethullah Gulen is planning an earthquake.
Trump asked to 'stand with Turkey' against Isis and Kurdish fighters in first call with Erdogan
The American president said the countries share a commitment to fight terrorism.
Syrian army encircles town of al-Bab, cutting off Isis supply route
Isis militants are now surrounded by the army from the south and Turkish-backed rebels from the north.
Syrian government forces encircle Isis in al-Bab after advance in Aleppo province
Syrian army and allied militia have effectively cut off supply routes for Islamist militants.
Greece reports 'multiple incursions' by Turkish planes as tensions mount
Greece and Turkey almost went to war over disputed islets in 1996.
Theresa May refuses to condemn President Trump's Muslim immigration ban
The British prime minister is in Ankara, the day after meeting Trump at the White House
PM May headed to Turkey to discuss post-Brexit trade and security deals with President Erdogan
PM May is flying to Ankara from Washington where she met US President Donald Trump.
Indonesian man arrested in Bali of suspected Isis links is former finance ministry official
Triyono Utomo, his wife and three children were arrested on 16 January after his return from Turkey.
Turkey fumes as Greece rejects extradition of 8 soldiers who fled after failed coup
A Greek court ruled in favour of the soldiers, who argued they will not receive a fair trial in Turkey.
Istanbul nightclub attack raid unearths key data from rectum of alleged Isis militant
Alleged militant was arrested in raids following Istanbul Reina nighclub massacre.
Aleppo's Twitter girl, 7, writes to Trump: Save all the Syrian children then I'll be your new friend
Bana Alabed and her family were evacuated from east Aleppo in December 2016.
Russia and Turkey agree to ceasefire in Syria but rebel leaders refuse to deal with Iran
The opposition clashed with intemediaries over the inclusion of Iran in the talks which it says is a combatant.
Russia and Turkey hit 36 Isis targets in joint air raids near al-Bab in Syria's Aleppo province
The joint operation involved 9 Russian attack aircraft and 8 Turkish warplanes.
Syria civil war: Talks between warring sides begin in Russia-brokered negotiations
The two-day meeting is aimed at extending the ceasefire in war-torn Syria.
Turkish prosecutors issue arrest warrants against 243 military members over failed July coup
The suspects allegedly used the encrypted Bylock messaging system which was used by coup plotters.
Inside Reina nightclub attack suspect's hideout apartment in Istanbul
Abdulgadir Masharipov has been accused of killing 39 people at Istanbul's Reina nightclub on New Year's Day.
Kurdish leader faces 142 years in Turkish jail over terror charges
Selahattin Demirtas was arrested by security services in November 2016.
Turkey's camels go head to head in wrestling contest and beauty pageant
It is a great honour for camel owners to have their animal enter the Selcuk Camel Wrestling Festival, and they will spend all year preparing.
US to Turkey: Isis the only target for coalition in Syria, not Kurdish-led SDF
Turkey recently threatened to attack Manbij, currently under Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces' control.
Turkey says 'united and peaceful' Syria not possible under Assad regime
Syria has been ravaged by a civil war between anti-government rebel forces and the Assad regime.
Turkish lawmakers brawl over constitutional changes, as Erdogan gains greater powers
Ruling, and opposition lawmakers, threw punches and shoved one another.