Islamic State

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Moscow has begun sending Mi-35 helicopter gunships and Su-25 fighter jets to Baghdad

The Islamic State of Iraq and Sham leader asked all families in Mosul to circumcise their daughters

Ultra-violent jihadists control revenue-generating oil facilities in Syria and Iraq.

Islamic State jihadists have taken over all oil production facilities in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.

Activists say deaths in conflict worst to date between Assad forces and rebels.

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirms deaths of women in northern Syria.

Jihadists from Islamic State seize Shaar gas field in central Syria Islamic State Killing 23.

Oil ministry estimates Kurds pumping 20,000 - 25,000 barrels a day.

UK central bank policymakers fret about the lack of market volatility in response to global flashpoints.

Isis expel rebels from Deir Ezzor city, capital of the oil-rich Deir Ezzor province.