Iraq

A nascent anti-IS resistance that could be key to defeating the self-proclaimed Caliphate.

Emily Benn has urged the MP and former SNP leader to retract his comments.

Ministry of Defence confirms doubling of British RAF fleet in Cyprus.

Tensions between the two nations show no signs of easing since Turkey shot down a Russian warplane.

World leaders need to take a strong stance against Isis not be shackled by previous intervention errors

Announcement comes after US deploys more special forces to the country.

Islamic State has easily tapped into Saddam-era smuggling networks.

Tens of thousands of extra security personnel were brought in for this year's event.

David Cameron has urged Britons to refer to Islamic State by its Arabic acronym, Daesh.

Terror group wants to include African nation under an expanded 'caliphate' besides using it for operations.

Support for airstrikes fall from 59% to 48% after Cameron set out his case in Parliament last week.

Downing Street's proposal to bomb Syria lacks substance, Labour leader says.

Troops will fight alongside Kurdish and Iraqi forces in escalation of US grounds operations against Isis.

South African experts found no evidence of WMDs just prior to the 2003 invasion, new book claims.

On Wednesday MPs will debate and then vote on controversial airstrikes in Syria following a one-day debate.

Migrants from Pakistan, Iran, Morocco and other countries have been left stranded.

Ramadi was captured by IS in May following a spectacular retreat by Iraqi forces.

Refugees barred from leaving Greece stage protests over their treatment.

Comedian Matt Forde accuses Labour politician of accepting 'propaganda of the terrorists'.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK reveals figures on British drone strikes in Iraq against Islamic State.

UK prime minister spoke alongside François Hollande in Paris after the terror attacks on the capital.

Cameron heads to Paris to discuss anti-terrorism strategy with French President Francois Hollande.

Syrians are mounting an effective opposition to Isis already – we should support them

Sweden has a large number of people returning from combat activities in Syria and Iraq.

According to a report, deaths due to acts of terrorism increased by 80% in 2014.

Isis is using the Paris attacks to push its profile and gain supporters

France has fought successfully against al-Qaeda-linked militias throughout Africa

Boris Johnson has urged MPs to reconsider stance on military action against Isis in Syria.

Isis maintains its grip on Iraq and Syria and is able to strike the heart of Paris with impunity.

Films from Turkey, Syria, Iran and Iraq tell stories of Kurdish resistance.