Iraq

Muslim holy Feast of Sacrifice rocked by Taliban bombs.

Intelligence source fears radicalised UK veterans of civil war may be plotting terrorist attacks.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says anti-Assad groups being trained by foreigners.

Home Secretary Theresa May is said to be fuming that famous conspiracy theorist Norman Baker has been made her deputy.

At least 12 children killed as car bomb is driven into primary school playground.

Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy on hold as US shutdown spreads concern among markets.

Occupy Money Co-operative scrapes in less than $6,000 of $900,000 goal in fortnight.

China's services PMI jumped to a six-month high in September.

Russian lawmaker Iosif Kobzon says Kremlin leader worthier recipient than previous winner Barack Obama.

Institute for Religious Works concerned over large Iraqi and Iranian cash moves.

Islamic State of Iraq blamed for wave of blasts across Baghdad as ethnic violence reaches worst level in years.

Did Iraqi dictator's billions end up in Sheremetyevo airport after collapse of regime?

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) fighters believed to have abducted Jesuit priest Paolo Dall'Oglio.

District of Dora and suburb of Sabaa al-Bour struck by bombings.

London-based model who dreamed of becoming next Gisele Bundchen among first victims gunned down by al-Shabaab militants in Nairobi assault.

US president says world more stable than five years ago but dangers remain.

Atrocities in Pakistan, Iraq, Kenya and Nigeria have left hundreds dead at the hands of Islamist militants.

Politicians do love their big Legacy Projects, but they seldom turn out as planned and Labour might now be wobbling over the High Speed Rail Link.

Suicide bomber rams explosives-laden car into a funeral tent packed with mourners in a Shi'ite part of Baghdad, killing 30 people.

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants shoot dead villagers accused of belonging to Assad's Alawite sect.

The idea of a power-sharing arrangement may be unpalatable but it is the least worst option to avert armageddon, says Middle East expert Michael Kerr.

'Islamic State in Iraq and Greater Syria' to confront rebel group Free Syrian Army.

Days after 9/11 anniversary, terrorist leader makes call to arms 'to bleed America economically'.

Russia to anchor 10 warships near Syrian coast as tensions remain high over chemical weapons.

Obama includes US ambassador Chris Stevens and US diplomatic staff killed in Benghazi on 11 September, 2012, in eulogy.

US President Barack Obama addresses Americans from ornate East Room of White House over Syria military action.

Former Head of Kidnap for Ransom at Kroll tells IBTimes about expanding businesses in the world's most risky areas

Spread of banned weapons is 'an evil we must stand up to', foreign secretary warns.

The notion of a special bond between Britain and America is an anachronism which will jeopardise British lives in Syria, says Gareth Platt.

US president Barack Obama will address America on Syria Tuesday