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Frontline Isis: Ordinary Syrians Loathe IS - but are Powerless to Stop Them
Like Assad, IS is hated by the people it claims to represent.
Britain Will Not Join Syria Air Strikes Against Isis 'Without Parliamentary Vote'
Conservative official says military action will not happen without a parliamentary vote this close to general election.
Isis: The Islamic State and the Privatisation of Terrorism
IBTimes UK spoke to terrorism financing expert and author Loretta Napoleoni about the irrepressible Islamic State.
Isis: UN Accuses Jihadists and Assad of Beheadings, Rapes and Chemical Attacks in Syria
UN blames IS and government fighters for war crimes in Syria.
Douglas McArthur McCain: The Rapping Clown Turned Isis Martyr
IBT profiles the American whose jihadist crusade has shocked his country.
American Rapper Douglas McAuthur McCain Killed Fighting for Isis in Syria
A San Diego man, Douglas McAuthur McCain, has reportedly died fighting for the Islamic State (also known as Isis) in Syria.
Islamic State: One in Six French People Say They Support Isis Caliphate
New poll reveals 16% of French public are somewhat or very favourable to terror group.
Boris Johnson: Britons Travelling to Syria and Iraq 'Should Be Presumed Terrorists'
Johnson warned those fighting abroad for the Islamic State should be stripped of their citizenship.
Isis Developing 'Sophisticated Drones to Launch Attacks on Israel and US'
Canadian-born Isis militant tweets engineers-turned-Islamists are working on advance UAVs.
Isis Crisis: Obama Authorises Surveillance Flights over Syria
Bashar al-Assad regime signals cooperation with US to fight Sunni insurgents.
James Foley's Moving Letter to Family While He was Held Hostage Revealed
Beheaded US journalist shares childhood memories and hoped to be freed by Islamic captors.
Kidnapped US Journalist Peter Theo Curtis Freed in Syria
Curtis, who had been held captive for nearly two years, was finally freed with the help of Qatari negotiators.
UK Special Forces in Hi-Tech Hunt For James Foley's Killers in Iraq
SAS and Special Reconnaissance Regiment troops are hunting Isis in Iraq and Syria using hi-tech equipment.
Iraq Crisis: Isis Sells Stolen Crude Oil Raising Over £1 Million Per Day
Isis is reportedly selling stolen crude oil at less than half the global market rate in black markets.
Syria Civil War: UN Says Death Toll Rises to 'More Than 191,000'
Up to April more than 191,000 people have been killed in conflict, UN human rights chief says.
Police Monitoring Irish Jihadi Fighters Travelling from Emerald Isle to Isis Caliphate
Irish intelligence officers closely watching 30 jihadi fighters travelling to Iraq and Syria
Iraq Crisis: Isis Militants Stone Man to Death for Adultery in Mosul
First known case of stoning by terror group takes place in Iraq
Former Isis Hostage 'Roughly' Recognises James Foley's British Jihadi Killer
Freed French journalist Didier François speaks of beatings and fake executions at hands of Isis.
Indonesia President: Isis 'Embarrassing' Muslims Around the World
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono calls on Islamic leaders to unite against Islamic State terror group.
Iraq Crisis: US Admits Failed Mission To Rescue Foley And Other Hostages
Pentagon admits it had carried out a failed rescue operation to rescue journalist James Foley and other hostages in Syria.
James Foley: Journalist's Family Pay Emotional Tribute to Courageous Son
John Foley said he is proud of his son, who he described as 'a martyr to freedom.'
James Foley: British PM David Cameron Condemns Barbaric and Brutal Murder of US Journalist
The Prime Minister said is looks increasingly likely that a British Jihadist is responsible for the beheading of James Foley.
James Foley: Syrians Unfurl Moving 'Humanity is Proud' Tribute
Syrians of Kafranbel, in Idlib, pay tribute to James Foley for fighting to expose Assad and Isis terror group.
Iraq Crisis: German Aid Minister Claims Qatar Financing Islamic State Jihadists
German development aid minister Gerd Mueller accuses Qatar of funding Isis.
James Foley: Who Is The US Journalist Beheaded by Islamic State?
Profile of American journalist James Wright Foley executed by a Sunni insurgent in Syria.
World Humanitarian Day 2014: Theme Honours Aid Workers Killed across the World
United Nations' World Humanitarian Day launches campaign 'The world needs more…'
Campaigners Protest in London Against Isis Attacks on Iraqis and Syrians
Hundreds of people gathered in central London on Saturday, calling for action to protect the people of Sinjar from attacks by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, formerly known as Isis.
Iraq Crisis: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Steps Down
Maliki paves way for successor, Haider al-Abadi, in order to 'preserve unity' in Iraq.
Ginger Jihadist: Islamic State Commander Omar al-Shishani's 'Chilling' Radio Interview a Hoax
Doubts cast over Australian station's 'exclusive' interview with Islamic State military chief talking about 'caliphate'.
Iraq Crisis: France to Directly Arm Iraqi Kurds with Baghdad's Approval
President Francois Hollande announces arms supply to Kurds "in the coming hours".