Syria says Islamic State kills hundreds, including children, in Palmyra
The militants seized the city of 50,000 people, site of some of the world's most extensive and best preserved ancient Roman ruins, days after also capturing the city of Ramadi
Iraq regains ground from Islamic State; mass deaths reported in Palmyra
Fighters have killed at least 400 people including women and children in Palmyra
Iraqi forces regain ground from Islamic State east of Ramadi
Shi'ite militias, Iraqi security forces and pro-government Sunni tribal fighters launched a counter-offensive on Saturday against the insurgents
INSIGHT-Unable to halt Europe-bound migrants, Tripoli demands help
Chaos and civil war since NATO warplanes helped topple dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 have turned the North African country into a launching point for human traffickers
Shi'ite militias advance on Islamic State insurgents near Iraq's Ramadi
Ramadi's loss is the most serious setback for Iraqi forces in almost a year
INSIGHT-Islamic State expands its "state"
Militant group controls territory that includes major cities and covers a third each of Iraq and Syria
INTERVIEW-Global refugee crises will hinder resettlement of Asian "boat people" - UNHCR
Resettlement outside Asia for those identified as refugees or stateless may encourage more to join the exodus
Islamic State says it has full control of Syria's Palmyra
Islamic State now controls more than half of Syrian territory
Islamic State says in full control of Syria's Palmyra after westward advance
Around a third of the 200,000 people living in Palmyra may have fled in the past few days - UNHCR
ICRC steps up aid in Lake Chad area as Boko Haram conflict goes on
ICRC says number of people fleeing Nigeria's Borno state to seek refuge in state capital Maiduguri was still "staggeringly high"