Isis

The next test for Iraqi forces is to secure Ramadi and retake Mosul.

The haul offers an understanding of how the militants govern territories.

40% of respondents said that the extremists had the upper hand.

Video footage shows Iraq army raise flag after capturing city from Isis militants.

Infamous Georgian-born army chief has been arrested in northern Iraq, according to Russian media

At least one car bomb and suicide attack struck the Zahra district in the city centre.

Head of military operations states that parts of the city still remain under the control of Daesh.

Syrian activist Naji Jerf was assassinated in Gazientep city on 27 December.

Eight men, from the Islamic State (Isis) and an Afghan militia group, have been beheaded in a series of revenge killings.

Amimour, 28, was one of three suicide attackers who opened fire on the crowd at the Bataclan theatre in Paris.

Mr Rouhani said it is the 'greatest duty' of all Muslims to rebuild the public perception of Islam.

Ntokozo Qwabe, 24, reportedly refused to say whether he considered ISIS terrorists to be worse than France.

Men are said to have been executed by firing squad in front of a large crowd.

If IS have indeed fled Ramadi it would amount to a significant victory over the terror group.

Chinese law requires tech firms to hand over sensitive information.

Hacktivist collective claims it uncovered details of the plot which were subsequently foiled.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says troops worry about legal action by families of enemy combatants.

Scotland Yard warns the number of armed officers deployed to London leaves other cities at risk.

Evacuation of fighters and civilians cannot be guaranteed after Jaysh al-Islam leader's death.

Official who received email says warning came too late and that 20-year-old had left Belgium.

Baghdadi made the statement in a new audio recording which has been circulated on social media.

Taliban rejects Moscow's claims that two parties are sharing information regarding Daesh.

From the refugee crisis in Europe to the terror attacks in Paris, a recap of the biggest news stories of 2015.

Moscow says Islamists forced to change routes to smuggle oil via border towns over Russian air strikes.

Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury says terror group staging a false apocalypse.

The newly crowned Iraqi beauty vows to 'continue forward despite any obstacles'.

Russian spy chief Alexander Bortnikov said the FSB had identified the perpetrators of the attack.

There are actually two wars going on in Syria: a rebellion against Assad, and an invasion by Isis (Daesh).

This year marks the Queen's 58th Christmas broadcast.

Man was allegedly in contact with the cousin of the attack planner who was killed in police raid.