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FILE: US Journalist James Foley in Syria in 2012. Picture: Manu Brabo/www.freejamesfoley.org.

American journalist james foley

Journalist murders in Syria a shocking new trend

By Reuters

The deadliest country for journalists this year was Syria, where 15 were killed.

  • An image grab taken from a video released by the Islamic State organisation through Al-Furqan Media via YouTube on 18 September 2014, allegedly shows British freelance photojournalist, John Cantlie, at an undisclosed location in which he says he is being held captive. Picture: AFP.

    Islamic State releases video showing John Cantlie

    The Islamic State has already beheaded two American journalists and one British aid worker recently.

    2802 days ago
  • FILE. Prime Minister David Cameron will today chair a meeting to discuss the ISIS video showing the beheading of British aid worker David Haines. Picture: AFP

    Cameron chairs emergency meeting after hostage killed

    The British PM will chair a meeting to discuss the ISIS video showing David Haines’s beheading.

    2806 days ago
  • British aid worker David Haines. Picture: Facebook.com

    News of latest ISIS beheading met with anger

    Islamic State militants have released a video to show the beheading of British aid worker David Haines.

    2806 days ago
  • FILE. British PM David Cameron has condemned the beheading of a UK aid worker by Islamic terror group ISIS. Picture: Leon Neal/AFP

    Latest ISIS beheading 'an act of pure evil'

    British PM David Cameron has condemned the beheading of a UK aid worker by Islamic terror group ISIS.

    2806 days ago
  • British aid worker David Haines. Picture: Facebook.com

    Third hostage executed by ISIS

    Islamic State militants have released a video to show the beheading of British aid worker David Haines.

    2806 days ago
  • US Journalist James Foley in Syria in 2012. Picture: Manu Brabo/www.freejamesfoley.org.

    French comedian investigated for comments on Foley killing

    Foley was beheaded last month after being kidnapped while covering the Syrian conflict.

    2815 days ago
  • US journalist Steven Sotloff was beheaded by ISIS forces in Syria. The video surfaced on 2 September 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    'ISIS must face charges at ICC'

    Sanef is urging people to sign a petition against ISIS militants after another journalist was beheaded.

    2816 days ago
  • US President Barack Obama. Picture: AFP.

    Obama: Degrade and destroy Islamic State

    The United States plans to fight Islamic State until it is no longer a force in the Middle East.

    2817 days ago
  • US journalist Steven Sotloff was beheaded by Islamic State forces in Syria. The video surfaced on 2 September 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    UK remains firm on Islamic State strategy

    Ministers are considering participating in air strikes on Iraq despite threats made against Britain.

    2817 days ago
  • US journalist Steven Sotloff was beheaded by ISIS forces in Syria. The video surfaced on 2 September 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    Sotloff beheading: Video authenticity probed

    A video of journalist Steven Sotloff being killed by ISIS militants is being verified by US intelligence.

    2817 days ago
  • A video purporting to show the beheading of US reporter Steven Sotloff by Islamic State group. Picture: Twitter.

    Second US journalist 'beheaded' by Islamic State

    Steven Sotloff (31) went missing in Syria last year while covering the conflict there.

    2818 days ago
  • UK Home Secretary Theresa May. Picture: AFP.

    British govt to announce steps to widen anti-terror laws

    This comes after more than 500 Britons have left the UK to fight Jihad in Syria and Iraq.

    2819 days ago
  • Peter Theo Curtis, an American journalist held for nearly two years by militants linked to Al-Qaeda in Syria. Picture: AFP.

    Released US hostage 'overwhelmed' by welcome home

    Curtis was captured in 2012 and held by the Nusra Front, al Qaeda's official wing in Syria.

    2824 days ago
  • James Foley pictured here on assignment in the Middle East was beheaded by ISIS this week, causing an unprecedented international outcry. Picture:Supplied.

    Britain close to identifying beheading suspect

    Britain is close to identifying a suspected British national shown beheading journalist James Foley.

    2827 days ago
  • US Journalist James Foley in Syria in 2012. Picture: Manu Brabo/www.freejamesfoley.org.

    Pope calls James Foley's parents

    The American journalist was beheaded by a masked member of the Islamic State group.

    2829 days ago
  • A photo taken on 29 September 2011 shows US freelance reporter James Foley (L) on the highway between the airport and the West Gate of Sirte, Libya. Picture: AFP.

    US military failed in rescue attempt for journalist Foley

    The military earlier this summer carried out an attempt to rescue Foley and other hostages held in Syria.

    2830 days ago
  • FILE: A picture taken on November 5, 2012 in Aleppo shows US freelance reporter James Foley. Picture: AFP.

    Obama vows 'relentless' response to Foley killing

    Barack Obama says the country will do anything necessary to see that justice is done.

    2830 days ago
  • The Death of James Foley

    The Death of James Foley

    The Death of James Foley

    2830 days ago
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