Isis

Latest battles have brought air strikes, suicide bombs, and the bodies of women and children.

London-listed oil firms pull staff from Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan.

New travel advice from government warns British nationals to avoid Kurdistan.

US jets begin striking Islamic militant positions in Gwer and Makhmur districts.

Mosul dam was captured by insurgents from the Islamic State on Thursday.

In new interview, spokesman for terror group says they will humiliate the United States

IBTimesUK presents a gallery of photos of Yazidi Kurds at Iraq's Lalesh temple.

Ukraine crisis also bites down on markets as Russia imposes sanctions on Western exports.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon set to hold emergency Cobra meeting over worsening situation in Iraq.

Local youths defend flying Islamist flags in Poplar.

France calls US Security Council emergency meeting over jihadist advance in Iraq.

Islamic militants quietly developing capabilities on southern outskirts of Iraqi capital.

IBTimes UK profiles the minority Yazidi Kurds deemed 'devil worshippers' by Sunni militants

Middle East's largest carrier to halt flights from August 12.

Islamic State has captured seven oilfields and two refineries since they invaded Iraq.

Isis fighters have captured energy facilities in Syria and are repeating the trick in Iraq.

Bishops say UK government has a 'moral duty' to give Iraqi Christians asylum, due to the threat of ISIS.

Islamist militants also capture fourth oil field and three towns overrunning unopposed Kurdish forces.

Lebanese forces clash with Islamists in Arsal after al-Qaida-linked gunmen seize police station killing five.

Isis lose control of key oil-rich areas as locals lose patience with brutal regime

Islamic State (previously known as ISIS) has secured parts of northern Iraq and key cities west of Iraq's capital Baghdad.

Charlie Cooper assesses whether Gaza turmoil is fuelling extremist sentiment in Britain.

Isis statement says 'only a matter of time' before it reaches Palestine to fight the Jewish homeland

A former Raqqa resident tells us about the pain, agony and humiliation of living under Isis rule.

Isis wedlock office follows honeymoon service for militants.

Italian missionary is believed to have been kidnapped by Isis in ar-Raqqah.

One of world's biggest airlines to stop flying over militant-held territory following MH17 crash.

Vicar of Anglican church in Iraq warns end for Christians in country appears 'very near'.

Iraqi Kurdistan wants to sell oil independently of Baghdad to boost its economic autonomy.

Intelligence officials warn Isis could have access to surface-to-air missiles