Security forces storm farm stronghold of militants in Nile Delta province of Sharqiya.
The senior Labour MP also praised Ukip for breaking 'political correctness' in politics.
The Sinjar operation is part of a larger plan to isolate Mosul from other regions and attack IS militants from all directions.
15-member council to discuss if Kim Jong-un should be referred to International Criminal Court (ICC).
Guangdong police arrest 3,014 alone while authorities in Huizhou City bust online gambling ring.
Mandelson says Labour have 'put the deficit ball in the back of the net' in recent weeks.
Amirah Droudis was on bail after being charged with murder of Man Haron Monis's wife.
Labour have warned that people's safety is being put at risk because of the cost-cutting measures.
Opec has admitted it is willing to let prices fall to around $40 per barrel before stepping in.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes no mention of North Korean involvement in The Interview hack.
Nick Timothy and Stephen Parkinson were suspended from the party's approved list of candidates.
Production has diminished over recent years and low oil prices are hurting exploration.
BREAKING: Three crew members injured as MH-60S crashes on training flight at Camp Buehring.
Ukip bosses had 'no hesitation' in expelling Duncan from the party
Pyongyang blames President Barack Obama for 'recklessly' spreading rumours that North Korea is behind the Sony hack.
Rival party led by incumbent president Moncef Marzouki contests Beji Caid's claim as official election results are awaited.
After 61 years, the US and Cuba are attempting to normalise relations. But it will be struggle for both countries
Cuban president tells parliament in Havana that socialist system will stay despite bid to normalise relations with US.
Intelligence officials have revealed an anonymous caller alerted them to Man Haron Monis' extremist website.
Tarnished Bush family brand and Wall Street work to be focus of Democrat attacks, reveal documents.
Former First Minister previously said the vote was a 'once in a generation opportunity'.
What is life like in the country in which the leader is seen as a demigod?
West Midlands politician died on Friday after battling bowel cancer.
Crude oil prices have dropped some 50% since their peak in June: their steepest fall since the 2008 financial crisis.
Taliban militant who orchestrated Peshawar army school siege threatens more attacks if Pakistani military does not scale down offensive.
Israeli airstrikes in response to rocket attack target Hamas installation in northwest of Khan Yunis.
The President said the United States cannot allow 'some dictator' to impose censorship.
BREAKING: Authorities hang two convicted militants in city of Faisalabad in wake of Peshawar school attack.
Colombian rebels ambush army patrol in rural area of Santander de Quilichao.
Matthew Goodwin tells IBTimes UK that the Eurosceptic party has a 'heavily white' support.