New Year’s Eve: London steps up security ahead of celebrations

There will be an increased presence of armed police officers on Londons streets for New Years Eve, a police official said on 29 December. Britain is on its second highest alert level of severe, meaning an attack by militants is considered highly likely. Other European capitals are on similar alert levels. Dec 30, 2015

Iraqi military wins back Isis-held Ramadi

The spokesperson for Iraq's counter-terrorism service says all Isis militants have fled the city, and all mines and booby traps in the area have been cleared. Dec 28, 2015