Iraq

Prophesises say Book of Isaiah referring to the destruction of Damascus links Syria crisis with Second Coming and End of Days.

Russian president says he met US president Obama but they 'stick with their guns'.

Conservative elder statesman warns of dangerous international consequences of move against Ghouta reprisal.

Former prime minister warns that failure to intervene could lead to region becoming haven for extremism.

Warning comes after US intelligence intercepts Iranian order to target interests in Middle East if Syria attacked.

US soldier formally known as Bradley Manning seeks presidential pardon following WikiLeaks whistleblowing conviction.

Highest defection in ranks of Assad regime might be part of US strategy to win over Russia at UN Security Council.

Former army private Duncan Aston tells Al-Sweady Inquiry he saw soldier stamp on dead Mahdi Army militant's head.

Commons vote against military action in Syria was a confusing message for anti-independence campaigners, argues James Kelly.

British Red Cross warns that true number of refugees may even be higher.

Demanding credible evidence on alleged use of chemical weapons by his forces, Syrian president warns of regional war.

Brent crude prices fluctuate sharply on fears of supply disruption in case of US-led action.

Prime minister says Labour leader 'let down America' by not backing military intervention.

Prime minister responds to shock defeat in parliament over British military action in Syria.

Tory leader David Cameron on the ropes as he counts the cost of losing control of his party and foreign policy.

Admirer of Syrian president pours scorn over David Cameron's support for Syrian rebels who 'eat human flesh and saw heads off'

Labour leader Ed Miliband has scored a significant victory by forcing the government to back down over plans for swift military action against Syria, argues IBTimes.co.uk's Political Editor.

MPs at special recall of parliament to debate pros and cons of military intervention in Syria.

Respect MP asks for help and claims amazing new information on Iraq war.

Iranian president Hassan Rohani speaks to Vladimir Putin to oppose US and Britain intervention against Damascus.

Three hundred people gather in Downing Street to voice opposition to UK military action over Ghouta gas attack.

Uzay Bulut on the fledgling Kurdistan youth association shut down before it even started.

French journalist's book reveals Colonel Gaddafi ordered kidnap of schoolgirls for use as sex slaves.

Could a recent archaeological find in northern Greece be the final resting place of Alexander the Great?

WikiLeaks founder praises US soldier's legal team for 'significant tactical victory'.

Amnesty International urges US President Barack Obama to release convicted soldier.

US soldier who supplied diplomatic cables to WikiLeaks convicted by military court at Fort Meade.

Chemical weapons experts debate report that more than 200 people killed by Assad's toxic rockets.

Kent businessman jailed for seven years for selling 'useless' devices for £10,000 each.

SOHR earlier reported Jesuit missionary abducted in ar-Raqqah by Islamic State of Iraq and Levante (ISIS) had been executed.