Islamic State

Protesters close tube station after Isis flag seen raised in Syrian town Kobani

Video footage shows black flag of Islamic State atop building in besieged Syrian town.

Parents of Indiana aid worker taken captive by Islamic State militants release son's letter.

Ankara hand back scores of prisoners to terror group in return for Turkish and Iraqi hostages.

Sinai Islamist militants posted gruesome video with execution of three Egyptians.

Biden apologises after blaming Sunni allies for facilitating growth of Isis and other militants in Syria.

Kurds express bewilderment and anger at lack of support from coalition air strikes.

Seized manifesto from top Isis commander reveals Sunni extremist group's ambitious plans against Shi'ite Iran.

Isis militant tells Muslims: 'Cause terror in the hearts of the kuffar, right in the center of the kuffar'.

Leading Muslims, David Cameron, President Obama and George Galloway join in condemning killing of Henning

A video has been posted online showing the brutal killing of the taxi driver from Manchester.

The incident demonstrates that Isis has the avility to fight air attacks by the US-led coalition.

Paul Cantlie appeals for son's release after British photojournalist John was kidnapped in Syria.

Canada's previously liberal government refused a US request to send troops to Iraq in 2003

The Turkish government took its first steps to take on Isis after passing a motion to authorise military action.

Islamic State militants are shown firing weapons as they cross the Syrian plains.

Ankara may allow allies use Turkish bases to launch attacks on Islamic State positions.

Newly elected prime minister says Western air strikes have 'filled many gaps' in Isis fight.

Soldier from Lebanon-Syria border town released by jihadists after six hours of negotiations.

Isis have not communicated since sending audio tape of Alan Henning pleading for his life

MoD: first attack on Isis targets successful, jets returned safely to Cyprus

The 15-year-old Somali was reported missing last Wednesday.

Christian villagers under threat from Islamic State persecution on Syrian border.

Molotov cocktail thrown against parliament building in the German capital.

Kurdish offensive strikes at points north of Mosul, south of oil hub Kirkuk and at a town situated on the Syrian border.

Hassan El Sabsabi, 23, arrested in Melbourne for sending money to Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra.

Eurozone, Ukraine crisis and Islamic State threat to Middle East all loom over UK economy.

US-led military operation cost between $780m and $930m through 24 September, according to Washington-based CSBA.

In a forced speech during an Isis propaganda video, UK hostage John Cantlie speaks out against the US air strikes on the militant Islamic group.

Fighting just one mile outside Iraqi capital reported as terror group continue advance