MIDEAST
UN
Up to 1 million people 'disappeared' in Iraq in last half century
MIDEAST
US strike in Syria kills planner of IS Europe attacks: military
SECURITY
US says its forces killed Islamic State leader in Syria
TERRORISM
Islamic State group kills 15 truffle hunters in Syria: Monitor
CONFLICT
US carries out air strikes in Syria after American contractor killed
HUMAN RIGHTS
Iran sentences two to death over Shiraz shrine attack
MIDDLE EAST
US general warns of IS 'army in detention' in Syria, Iraq
SYRIA
Three truffle hunters killed, 26 kidnapped in the North : Monitor
DIPLOMACY
Syria mission worth the risk, top US general says after rare visit
SYRIA
Eight truffle hunters dead in landmine blast: Monitor
MIDDLE EAST
Syria landmine blast kills nine civilians: state media
SYRIA/UK
Woman loses bid to restore citizenship after joining IS group
SYRIA
Islamic State leader snatched in raid, says US
SYRIA
Blast wounds four US troops, kills IS leader, says US military
DIPLOMACY