James Foley
BAD YEAR: 2014 wasn't a good year for journalists

BAD YEAR: 2014 wasn't a good year for journalists
From journalists to breastfeeding mums - the groups that have experienced a year of loss and disappointment
27 Dec 2014
UK: Tornados' first strikes against Islamic State

UK: Tornados' first strikes against Islamic State
Attacks will prompt 'relief' for government after fanfare of air strikes vote, but 'anxiety' for hostages
1 Oct 2014
ISLAMIC STATE: UK strategy on freeing British hostags

ISLAMIC STATE: UK strategy on freeing British hostags
Second John Cantlie propaganda video released by militants accusing UK of 'abandoning' its hostages
23 Sep 2014
ISLAMIC STATE: John Cantlie video released

ISLAMIC STATE: John Cantlie video released
Video 'marks a new departure' for IS filmmakers as hostage delivers 'composed propaganda message'
19 Sep 2014
LA and Iraq united by gangsta craving for honour and respect

LA and Iraq united by gangsta craving for honour and respect
What does shooting of Suge Knight have to do with execution of James Foley? Possibly a great deal
26 Aug 2014
Beheading brings calls for tough laws to tackle UK jihadists

Beheading brings calls for tough laws to tackle UK jihadists
House arrest measures needed, says Carlile, and Clegg 'was wrong to block snooper's charter'
22 Aug 2014
How are British jihadists travelling to Syria and Iraq?

How are British jihadists travelling to Syria and Iraq?
Budget flights and 'distressingly porous' borders are enabling Britons to fight in the Middle East
21 Aug 2014

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THE MOLE: British executioner ends PM's break

THE MOLE: British executioner ends PM's break
Cameron appears to agree with John Humphrys that his holiday was 'unseemly' after beheading
20 Aug 2014