Isis

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

Kurdish forces retook Sinjar from the Sunni militant group in a two-day offensive.

Former Special US Presidential Envoy General John Allen said the role of the Special Forces was vital.

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

Party who opposed motion launch 'Don't bomb Syria' petition after parliament votes 397 to 223 in favour.

At annual address to parliament Putin repeated allegations of Turkish complicity with Isis.

Four jets left in pairs within about an hour of each other from the airbase.

Facebook message warns Younes Abaaoud, 15, is on his way back from Syria to revenge his 'martyr' brother.

Defence secretary confirms four RAF Tornado jets carried out air strikes on Omar oil fields.

MPs have voted 397 to 223 to approve the motion to attack Islamic State in Syria.

Republican frontrunner continues to make controversial comments following Paris terrorist attacks.

Activist group announces 'Day of Rage' demonstrations against jihadists on 11 December.

Update: Oil field in east Syria believed to be target of RAF Tornados.

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

Two RAF Tornado jets have taken off from Cyprus.

MPs pass motion for military action 397 - 223.

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

In a letter marked "MOST URGENT" to the United Nations in New York on 24 November, Turkey claimed that it did not know the nationality of the downed SU-24M.

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

A Russian TV host has said the term Daesh not Isis should be used in what appears to be a Kremlin order.

Execution of Russian national alleged in gruesome Islamic State video in retaliation for Putin air strikes.

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

The Labour leader has attacked the Prime Minister over plans for air strikes in Syria.

Kingdom's UK ambassador calls such accusations an 'insult'.

UK MPs are debating whether to join the US and France in carrying out air strikes on Isis targets in Syria.

Nato defence spending has been steadily cut back since 2009 - but that is about to change.

The UK Prime Minister has opened a mammoth debate on what action to take in Syria against Islamic State.

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

Labour leader warned more civilians could be killed if the RAF is ordered to bomb Syria.