Isis

Speculation over prisoner exchange deal with Isis militants strengthens as Sajida al-Rishawi is reportedly being transferred from prison.

Sweden Democrat Mattias Karlsson's remarks drew condemnation from Jewish and Muslim groups.

Junko Ishido appeals to PM Abe to save her journalist son held captive in Syria.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe condemns latest video threat from Isis and vows to make all-out efforts to free hostage.

Bomber Sajida al-Rishawi could be freed to save lives of hostages.

The Japanese PM said that while the government is still analysing the video, it's 'credibility is high.'

Study warns of the danger posed by women whose Isis militants husbands have been killed in coalition airstrikes.

Investigators examining three-minute audio video to confirm authenticity as condemnations over killing pour in.

Japanese hostage Kenji Goto is seen holding a photograph showing the beheaded corpse of Haruna Yukawa.

Spanish police have arrested four suspected Islamist terrorists in the north African enclave of Ceuta

al-Rishawi was imprisoned for her role as a failed suicide bomber in the 2005 Amman attacks

Police say there was a six-fold increase in arrests, as Isis militants return from battlefields of Syria

Islamic State want a prisoner swap for the safe release of captured Japanese journalist Kenji Goto

Shannon Conley wanted to travel to Syria and marry her online jihadi lover

Fate of two Japanese hostages threatened with execution remains unclear

President of Iraqi Kurdistan complains as Kurdish representatives left out from meeting

Officials say military campaign against terror group having 'devastating' impact.

Islamic State group demand Japan pays $200m in ransom for hostages Kenji Goto and Haruna Yukawa

Isis deadline expires shortly as mother of hostage Kenji Goto appeals for release.

Security around Vatican has been tightened amid fears of Isis terrorist attack on head of Roman Catholic Church.

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond stressed on Thursday (January 22) the importance of all aspects of the campaign against Islamic State [IS] militants ahead of talks between coalition members involved in the fight.

Top UK diplomat says Iraqi military is not yet ready to counter Isis threat

Reporter ventured to Raqqa on mission to free security contractor Haruna Yukawa.

Twitter suspends account associated with Anonymous' #OpCharlieHebdo campaign.

Turkish leader says porous 937km border cannot be monitored 'on every inch'.

21 countries to participate in talks to discuss efforts aimed at thwarting growth of terror group.

With barely a day left, options for Japanese government are limited in trying to save the hostages

Blair says young people are a risk of being taught 'closed world views'.

A video released on Tuesday showed 'Jihadi John' warning Tokyo the hostages will be executed if $200m ransom demand is not met.

President Obama urges Republican-controlled Congress to show unity in stepping up military campaign against Isis.