CONFLICT

The UN is bracing for the world's biggest humanitarian effort in the battle for Mosul, which could leave up to a million people homeless.

EU 'should follow up with targeted sanctions to address the escalating crisis in DRC' claims Enough Project.

As the assault on the city has begun, convoys of Iraqi, Kurdish and US forces moved east of Mosul.

The 1,000 arrested are accused of violence and property damage and more are expected to be detained.

British foreign secretary spoke ahead of an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg.

Days after the release of 21 of the 219 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in April 2014 others may be freed.

Isis has held Mosul, a city of 1.2 million inhabitants, for the last two years.

Situation at the maximum security centre is unclear but Niger has often been attacked by members of the terror groups.

AU President Deby's stance on President Nkurunziza's mandate 'misrepresents' crisis, say opponents

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says he has received intelligence of possible escape plans of militants.

West issues threat to Russia and Syria over continuous bombing of city.

People barred from contacting 'terrorists', watching some media channels and rallying without permission.

Nearly 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped in April 2014 by Islamist group Boko Haram.

Defeat for Isis would effectively flush them out of Iraq, officials say.

The warning comes a day after negotiations with Russia and regional powers in Switzerland fell apart.

Commander Omer Huseyin claimed US howitzers have started bombing the northern Iraqi city.

A Sunni prophecy states that Dabiq is the place of an end-of-times battle between the West and Islam.

Kerry will meet counterparts from Germany, France and the UK to share 'fresh ideas' to broker peace in Syria.

A US defence official said the USS Mason used countermeasures to protect itself and was not hit.

The lunchtime attack in the Shaab neighbourhood wounded at least 60 more.

The Admiral Kuznetsov is sailing through British waters to join the country's airstrikes in Syria.

Daesh forces have constructed an elaborate tunnel system as they prepare for final stand.

The "double tap" airstike also left more than 600 wounded.

Brexit-weary pound to cost the MoD up to £2bn over five years from overseas shipments.

The kidnappers were said to be taking the hostage across the border to Mali.

The Nigerian president hopes to get enough intelligence from the released girls to secure freedom for the rest.

Clashes broke out between forces loyal to regions of Puntland and forces from Galmudug region.

Khalifa al-Ghwell, former prime minister of the national salvation government, is leading the coup attempt.

Execution of 58 plotters comes with Iraqi government operation to seize stronghold imminent.