[Setember 24] In a sign of the growing influence of the extremist group known as the Islamic State, fighters aligned with the organization beheaded a French tourist in Algeria and released a video on Wednesday documenting the brutal killing, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.
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In addition, a militant group in the Philippines announced that it was holding European captives: Two Germans whom it threatened to kill unless Germany paid ransom or stopped supporting the American-led campaign against the Islamic State.
NYT
Yes, because beheadings with a sword are so much more brutal than beheadings with drones.[October 3] A short video released by ISIS on Friday shows the apparent beheading of British aid worker Alan Henning, with the executioner blaming the death on the United Kingdom for joining the U.S.-led bombing campaign against the group.
Before he is killed, Henning speaks to the camera, referencing the British Parliament's decision to participate in coalition of more than 40 countries who have banded together to go after the so-called Islamic State terror group in Iraq and Syria.
At the end of the video, ISIS shows American aid worker Peter Kassig and threatens his life.
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"The brutal murder of Alan Henning by ISIL shows just how barbaric and repulsive these terrorists are," UK Prime Minister David Cameron said, referring to the group also known as ISIL.
CNN
Please note my previous post regarding beheadings.
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