ANALYSIS

As Hatra and Nimrud lie in ruins - could Palmyra be next?

Stocks have plunged around the world, with markets in Japan, Germany and France suffering.

Concerns are rising over China's stuttering economy.

Former two-time Olympic champion can be more than a figurehead in his overhaul of world athletics.

The falling price of oil is piling pressure on the Saudi economy.

Labour leadership favourite charged by opponents with several major criticisms.

Sundar Pichai has been installed as Google chief executive after a shake-up.

Milk farmers are demanding a fair price for milk

Before sanctions were imposed by the West and some other nations, Iran reckoned that it could produce four million barrels of oil per day for the next 100 years on known oil reserves.

Norway's rate of prisoners is among the lowest in the world.

Mortgage rates are already rising in anticipation of an interest rate increase

Zionist extremists consider the West Bank to be given to the Jews by God, and by attacking Palestinians they believe they are doing God's work.

The cuts in spending and the increased M&A activity in the market can be attributed to the falling oil price.

Malaysia Airlines was declared "technically bankrupt" in July 2015

The island nation is struggling under a $72bn debt burden.

David Cameron has vowed to crack down on property money laundering.

Islamic State supporters hailed Abdulazeez but so far there's been no official claim of responsibility from IS.

Commodities led by gold and oil hit a 10-year low thanks to Iran and China.

Thousands of far-right nationalists marched in Kiev after gun battles between the government and militia forces.

Apple is famous for boasting about its best selling new products - but not this quarter.

Tories aim for centre-ground of UK politics as Labour flails amid lifeless leadership election.

Latest ONS figures have shown that unemployment has crept up.

As Iranian sanctions are lifted, IBTimes UK looks at the potential consequences.

Israel and Saudi Arabia united against deal but it's unclear whether Tehran will soften foreign policy stance.

When bank heads roll is it time to buy in?

A deal has finally been struck but this is far from the end of the saga.

Manchester United striker looks set to follow former Old Trafford teammate Nani to Fenerbahce.

Greece will now fall in line with Spain in raising its retirement age to 67.

As its bigger neighbour China flounders, will Mongolia be the next bull market?