Iraq

Investors fear the political unrest could affect supply security across the Middle East and North Africa.

Vast tide of refugees may be largest wave of displaced people since conflict began, says UN.

Senior military officer faces court-martial over sex assault claims.

Galaxy Note 3 is expected to come in both Exynos 5420 and Snapdragon 800 variants.

Egypt violence, strikes in Libya and Iraq-Turkey pipeline bombing raise supply disruption fears.

Under-17s championship of West Asia Football Federation to be held in Palestinian territories.

British charity Karma Nirvana advising teenagers to hide cutlery in their pants to set off airport metal detectors.

Al-Qaida linked rebels fighting Assad execute two Shiite men in Aleppo.

Julian Assange website says soldier’s apology over confidential documents leak was forced.

With reports of execution of kidnapped priest still unconfirmed, IBTimes looks at the shadowy group who snatched him.

Wave of car bombs hit Iraqi capital, injuring more than 100.

Italian missionary killed in ar-Raqqah prison by Islamic State of Iraq and Levante group, says SOHR.

Attack follows wave of bloodshed by al-Qaida affiliate on third day of Eid that slaughtered 70 worshippers.

Syrian National Front says Italian missionary executed but Rome cannot confirm claim.

AQAP leader Nasser al-Wuhayshi vows to release al-Qaida prisoners soon.

Gun attacks and a bombing have killed at least seven more people in Iraq.

Wave of blasts across Iraq kills at least 90 as country sees surge in Sunni insurgency against Shiite-led Baghdad administration.

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 62 rebels killed in Damascus suburb of Adra

Key Mannagh military airport falls into rebels' hands after 24 hours of fighting.

Clergyman kidnapped in ar-Raqqah believed to be hostage of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Islamist group.

International crimefighting agency has requested intelligence to establish if breaks are co-ordinated.

Step-by-step guide to install official Android 4.2.2 I9500XXUBMG9 Jelly Bean OTA update for Galaxy S4 GT-I9500.

Zawahiri, leader of Sunni militant outfit al-Qaida, raps Iran and Hezbollah over Syria conflict.

US soldier Bradley Manning has been acquitted of aiding the enemy but could still face 130 years in prison.

Heavily armed insurgents attack DI Khan Central Jail in northwestern Pakistan.

Raid on prison outside Baghdad also kills scores of security personnel.

PM Kevin Rudd announces controversial measures to tackle asylum-seeker influx.

Military judge allows most serious charge of 'aiding enemy' to stand against former army intelligence analyst.

Downing Street rebuffs FOI request over visits to Number 10 by Big Tobacco lobbyist Crosby.

Figures show that 50 soldiers and veterans killed themselves in 2012, 10 more than died in action in Afghanistan.