Iraq

Maliki says Fuad Masoum's decision to name new PM is violation of constitution.

Aid drops aborted due to safety fears, as desperate Yazidi refugees crowded to receive supplies.

Fears are growing that radicalised locals may stage attacks on home soil in Asia countries.

Washington only sold arms to Iraqi government but IS march forces change of heart.

Half of 40,000 trapped in Sinjar mountains by Islamic State escape but US consider full evacuation.

Nouri al-Maliki amasses troops in Baghdad in show of force against Iraqi president Fuad Masoum.

Unconfirmed reports from Iraq say women and children among killed, and some buried alive.

Renewed strikes target Islamists' armoured vehicles as Obama vows America's long-term commitment.

Unconfirmed reports say Islamic State has surrounded and threatened to execute 300 Yazidi families trapped on Mount Sinjar.

US president's decision reportedly came in wake of growing threat to Washington's interests in Erbil and Baghdad.

Militants using radical Islamic forums to gather force to fight the US war on Islam.

A Yazidi MP warned that the women, held at a school in Mosul, are being sold into slavery.

FAA orders no flights over Iraq as Islamic State cause security concerns on ground

London-listed oil firms pull staff from Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan.

US jets begin striking Islamic militant positions in Gwer and Makhmur districts.

In new interview, spokesman for terror group says they will humiliate the United States

Ukraine crisis also bites down on markets as Russia imposes sanctions on Western exports.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon set to hold emergency Cobra meeting over worsening situation in Iraq.

Thousands believed dead or starving in mountains as Islamic State advance.

France calls US Security Council emergency meeting over jihadist advance in Iraq.

Islamic militants quietly developing capabilities on southern outskirts of Iraqi capital.

IBTimes UK profiles the minority Yazidi Kurds deemed 'devil worshippers' by Sunni militants

Middle East's largest carrier to halt flights from August 12.

Islamic State has captured seven oilfields and two refineries since they invaded Iraq.

Islamist militants also capture fourth oil field and three towns overrunning unopposed Kurdish forces.

EU announces extra aid to help Syria relief and recovery effort

Iraq government files case with local court claiming oil cargo belongs to Baghdad

One of world's biggest airlines to stop flying over militant-held territory following MH17 crash.

Fathers fail to convince their sons to return home

Ultra-violent jihadists control revenue-generating oil facilities in Syria and Iraq.