Syria

Heavy shelling by Assad's forces against rebel-held towns killed dozens of people, including children.

Oil is worth $3m a week to Islamic State

Reconnaissance flights, naval frigate and 1,200 soldiers will be part of German mission.

Information obtained by European intelligence agencies indicates that the UK is the next IS target.

David Cameron and Michael Fallon say it could take a long time to wipe out IS.

Former PM welcomes Parliament's decision to authorise RAF action against jihadist group in Syria.

Military officials concerned the number will be latched on to, like Tony Blair's 45 minutes claim.

A nascent anti-IS resistance that could be key to defeating the self-proclaimed Caliphate.

Ministry of Defence confirms doubling of British RAF fleet in Cyprus.

Party who opposed motion launch 'Don't bomb Syria' petition after parliament votes 397 to 223 in favour.

MPs voted in favour of air strikes, by 397 to 223, after more than 10 hours of tense debate

Update: Oil field in east Syria believed to be target of RAF Tornados.

Tensions between the two nations show no signs of easing since Turkey shot down a Russian warplane.

MPs pass motion for military action 397 - 223.

Islamic State has easily tapped into Saddam-era smuggling networks.

The Labour leader has attacked the Prime Minister over plans for air strikes in Syria.

Nato defence spending has been steadily cut back since 2009 - but that is about to change.

David Cameron has urged Britons to refer to Islamic State by its Arabic acronym, Daesh.

Prime Minister was accused of a 'contemptible and desperate slur' after making the comments to fellow Tory MPs.

Terror group wants to include African nation under an expanded 'caliphate' besides using it for operations.

Nicholas Michael Teausant had also spoken of wanting to bomb the Los Angeles subway system.

Israel seeks to stop Hezbollah from gaining more arms and strength in the area.

Support for airstrikes fall from 59% to 48% after Cameron set out his case in Parliament last week.

Downing Street's proposal to bomb Syria lacks substance, Labour leader says.

Troops will fight alongside Kurdish and Iraqi forces in escalation of US grounds operations against Isis.

Labour deputy leader believes PM needs to clarify Isis strategy as many MPs still unconvinced

Deputy Labour leader supports military intervention in Syria but ask PM for 'more clarity' in two areas.

Migrants from Pakistan, Iran, Morocco and other countries have been left stranded.

Labour leader will not impose whip ahead of House of Commons vote on fighting Isis.

Move follows incident in which Russian SU-24 was shot down by Turkish F16.