Islamic State

Pentagon officials have released photos and video showing strikes on Islamic State sites in Syria.

Islamic State reinforce troops and tanks in battle for Kurdish city on the Turkish border.

City glowed as US strikes sent Isis oppressors scurrying for cover.

US President Obama confirms US forces hit jihadist positions in Syria.

The US and its Arab allies have launched a series of air strikes in Syria targeting Isis positions as a new chapter of American military involvement in the war-torn nation begins.

Prime minister backs coalition strikes in Syria but yet to say whether Britain will join.

Prominent columnist claims that leading jihadists were freed by Ankara in exchange for hostages.

British journalist criticises US-led coalition against Islamic State under duress

YouTube video shows terror leader in Philippines jungle across from Malaysia's second biggest state of Sabah.

Jihadists practised hostage executions by decapitating live animals, claims ex-Isis extremist.

Some 130,000 Syrian Kurds fleeing Isis have crossed the border into Turkey.

Youngest child to leave Germany for Middle East 13 as girls leave with dream of 'marrying' jihadists.

Chinese state media links ethnic Muslim militants to Islamic State terror group in Iraq and Syria.

Islamic State warn westerners 'will not feel secure even in your bedrooms' because of insider attacks.

UN's Middle East peace envoy says air strikes are not enough to battle militant group

Shadowy group is led by former Osama bin Laden lieutenant Muhsin al-Fadhli.

US Senate moves to pass legislation offering a $10m bounty for information leading to the capture of American journalists murderers.

Isis demanded release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui from US prison as a condition for sparing life of James Foley.

Experts debate what went on behind the scenes of captive John Cantlie's video message to the public.

Muslim groups hold Day of Peace against extremist group.

Suspect allegedly provided Islamist militants with money and recording equipment.

President Francois Hollande announces north-east Iraq attack on logistics depot.

But defence chief Martin Dempsey says arming 10,000 Syrian rebels may not be enough to fight jihadists.

Militants linked to Iraqi Isis said to have been plotting 'Mumbai-style' attack on Australia.

People fear violent riots could occur again following mass-arrest of suspected terrorists

Isis (now known as the Islamic State) has released a haunting video that shows John Cantlie, a British hostage and former war reporter for a number of British newspapers, pledging to expose the "truth behind the Islamic State".

Former war reporter John Cantlie says he will reveal 'manipulated truths' used by Western media.

Isis suicide bomber calls on fellow Saudis to 'expel the disbelievers from the Arabian Peninsula'.

Voice analyst claims 'Jihadi John's' slurred speech indicates he was on khat.

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights figures show 1,300 foreign fighters included in new recruits.