James Foley
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Observer book of the week
American Mother by Colum McCann with Diane Foley review — amazing grace The mother of the US journalist James Foley, who was held for two years and then executed by Islamic State, tells her story with exemplary compassion and understanding
American Mother by Colum McCann with Diane Foley review – steeliness and sorrow
‘We all lost. That’s where hatred leads’: 10 years after her son was beheaded, Diane Foley on why she met one of his killers
Daniel review – terrifying tale of an Isis captive
The family of a photojournalist held in Syria must raise a multimillion-dollar ransom after the Danish government refuses to negotiate
Home Office suspends cooperation over US death penalty threat for Isis pair
Temporary concession comes after mother’s legal challenge seeking to quash Sajid Javid’s decision
UK government criticised over change in death penalty stance on Isis pair
Ministers under fire after US told Britain would not oppose death penalty for terror suspects
The Guardian view on the death penalty: barbarism by jihadists is no justification
Editorial: Sajid Javid’s decision to reverse decades of British government policy is wrongheaded and reckless
Jim: The James Foley Story review – the life behind a shocking death
Jim: The James Foley Story review – heartfelt film of brave frontline reporting
A film portrait of James Foley: ‘Jim was a kid who loved adventure’
Two years after the murder of photojournalist James Foley by Isis, an intimate documentary aims to reclaim the man
'The camera is not a shield': life and death as a war photographer
They put their lives on the frontline as well as their cameras to show the truth of life in conflict zones – and in the age of Isis, they are targets themselves. A new Netflix show documents the riskiest freelance job in the world
Into the heart of terror: behind Isis lines
The German writer Jürgen Todenhöfer was the first western journalist allowed to enter Isis-controlled Syria and Iraq – and to return safely. In an extract from his book, he describes what he saw in Raqqa and Mosul, and the chilling moment he realised that his angry, masked driver was one of the world’s most-wanted men
First look review
Jim: The James Foley Story review - simplistic but powerful look at journalistic braveryJames Foley documentary to get world premiere in US
James Foley's mother: Marine Le Pen tweet 'furthers Isis propaganda' – video
The mother of US journalist James Foley says recent tweets by French far-right politician Marine Le Pen, which show her son’s decapitated body, only help to spread Isis propaganda
Mohammed Emwazi: who were his victims?
Since he was first seen on an Isis video in August 2014, Mohammed Emwazi has been held responsible for the beheadings of seven western hostages
Press freedom debate: how can NGOs support independent journalism?
To mark World Press Freedom Day experts discuss how to develop a healthy media in developing countries. Join the panel on Wednesday 6 May, 1–3pm BST
US may end ban on families paying ransom for overseas hostages – report
Parents of American journalist James Foley have said White House official threatened to prosecute them if they tried to deliver payment
Isis tricked victims into appearing calm with beheading rehearsals
Islamic State videos featuring ‘Jihadi John’ Mohammed Emwazi were preceded by mock run of killing videos in which they were unharmed
Parents of journalist James Foley: US government and media failed our son
John and Diane Foley, parents of the first American killed by Isis militants last August, said the government shut them out during their son’s captivity
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