ISIS has brought terror to Iraq's Christian community. Now there's a military fightback – but could it make things even worse?

Christian militias are merely defending villages from an enemy that will show no mercy. But in doing so they must make dangerous choices

Some 185 remain prisoners of the terrorists, according to news agency

Takeover of town is a threat to monks at Mar Elian monastery

Over 200 hostages now face a Sharia court in Raqqa

ISIS militants have stepped up their attacks on Assyrian Christian towns in northern Syria.

Assyrian Christians appeal for help after at least 90 people were abducted from villages in the north-east of the country

Group aims to take back Nineveh Plains from Islamists