Britain Will Not Join Syria Air Strikes Against Isis 'Without Parliamentary Vote' Conservative official says military action will not happen without a parliamentary vote this close to general election. Aug 28, 2014 Iraq Syria Isis ISIL Islamic State
Ukraine Crisis: Moscow Accused of 'Full-Scale Invasion' as Rebel Leader Admits to Russian Presence Separatist chief says thousands of Russian citizens fighting in Ukraine's restive eastern regions. Aug 28, 2014 Ukraine Russia Ukraine crisis
Gaza Strip: Qatar Pledges $6bn to Rebuild War-Torn Enclave After Israel Ceasefire Chief backer of militant group Hamas "ready to contribute" to territory's reconstruction. Aug 27, 2014 Israel Gaza Crisis
Ukraine Crisis: Nato Plans Eastern European Bases to Deter Russian Threat Anders Fogh Rasmussen confirms military alliance to deploy forces at new bases in post-Soviet states. Aug 27, 2014 Ukraine Russia NATO European Union Ukraine crisis
Nigeria: Hundreds of Soldiers 'Flee' Across Border into Cameroon to Escape Boko Haram Nigerian military insist Cameroon flight was 'tactical'. Aug 27, 2014 Nigeria Boko Haram
Islamic State: One in Six French People Say They Support Isis Caliphate New poll reveals 16% of French public are somewhat or very favourable to terror group. Aug 26, 2014 Isis ISIL Islamic State Syria Iraq
China: 'Supersonic' Submarine to Cover Shanghai to San Francisco in Under Two Hours New 'supercavitation' technology moves China step closer to supersonic underwater travel. Aug 26, 2014
Libya: UAE Launches Secret Air Strikes Against Tripoli Militias Arab state uses Egyptian airbases to bomb Islamist militants in troubled city. Aug 26, 2014 Libya United Arab Emirates
Ukraine Crisis: Captured Russian Troops Crossed Border 'by Accident' Capture of paratroopers comes ahead of meeting between Putin and Poroshenko in Belarus. Aug 26, 2014 Ukraine Russia Ukraine crisis
Malaysia Airlines: Tokyo-Bound Flight Forced to Turn Back Because of Pressure Problems Incidents on the national carrier's flights continue as plane returns after hour in the air. Aug 26, 2014
Syria Civil War: UN Says Death Toll Rises to 'More Than 191,000' Up to April more than 191,000 people have been killed in conflict, UN human rights chief says. Aug 22, 2014 Syria
Gaza Strip: Four-Year-Old Boy Killed by Rocket Fired into Israel Direct hit on a car in the Kibbutz of Nahal Oz kills Israel child. Aug 22, 2014 Israel Gaza Crisis
Iraq Crisis: Shia Militants Kill 46 in Sunni Mosque Massacre Weekly prayers targeted by suicide bomber and gunmen in Diyala province Aug 22, 2014 Iraq Islamic State Isis ISIL
Police Monitoring Irish Jihadi Fighters Travelling from Emerald Isle to Isis Caliphate Irish intelligence officers closely watching 30 jihadi fighters travelling to Iraq and Syria Aug 22, 2014 Iraq Syria Islamic State ISIL Isis
Iraq Crisis: Isis Militants Stone Man to Death for Adultery in Mosul First known case of stoning by terror group takes place in Iraq Aug 22, 2014 Syria Islamic State Isis ISIL Iraq
Nigeria Boko Haram Insurgency: Islamist Militants Seize Another North-Eastern Town Witnesses confirm militant attack on town of Buni Yadi in Yobe state. Aug 21, 2014 Nigeria Boko Haram
Turkey's Ruling Party Nominates Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to Succeed Erdogan as Prime Minister Loyal diplomat promoted to Prime Minister as President Erdogan seeks to keep grip on government Aug 21, 2014 Turkey
Former Isis Hostage 'Roughly' Recognises James Foley's British Jihadi Killer Freed French journalist Didier François speaks of beatings and fake executions at hands of Isis. Aug 21, 2014 Isis ISIL Islamic State Iraq Syria
Senior Hamas Official Says Group Responsible for Abduction of Three Israeli Teens in West Bank Saleh al-Arouri tells Istanbul delegation kidnap was 'heroic operation' by Qassam Brigades Aug 21, 2014 Gaza Crisis Israel
Indonesia President: Isis 'Embarrassing' Muslims Around the World Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono calls on Islamic leaders to unite against Islamic State terror group. Aug 21, 2014 Isis ISIL Islamic State Syria Iraq