The Sunni extremist group has declared a "caliphate" in regions under its control in Iraq and Syria.

The boost comes as the war-torn country began receiving gas from the European Union via Slovakia.

Nishikori through, Serena reaches first grand slam last eight in 2014.

Negotiations between special UN envoy Jan Kubis and Dr Abdullah are being held

Under Khan, Afghanistan qualified for three World Twenty20 events in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

Virus has already killed more than 1,500 people in west Africa

Four men will demand companies pay a total of $620,000, mostly in hazard allowances

Ban says he wants to avoid further deterioration to 'a very chaotic and dangerous situation'

Australia prepares to fly C-130 aircraft into Iraqi capital for customs clearance

United sign Monaco striker on last day of summer window.