Islamic State 'Kills US Hostage' -- BBC
An Islamic State video has appeared which purports to show the beheading of Steven Sotloff, a US journalist being held hostage by the militants.
Mr Sotloff, 31, was abducted in Syria in 2013. He appeared at the end of a video last month which showed fellow US journalist James Foley being killed.
A militant in the latest video also threatens to kill a British hostage.
Mr Sotloff's family said they were aware of the video and were "grieving privately".
After Mr Foley's death, Mr Sotloff's mother appealed to IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to save her son's life.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said US officials were checking the reports.
The US has recently carried out dozens of air strikes against IS targets in Iraq.
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MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State issues video of beheading of U.S. hostage.
Iraqi military families storm parliament, demand answers after ISIS slaughter.
As battle lines shift in Iraq, Sunnis who welcomed the Islamic State fear retribution.
Fiji says Syrian rebels want compensation, removal from terror list.
Syrian forces escalate assault on rebel-held Damascus district.
Israeli military downs Syrian drone over Golan Heights.
Israel slammed for West Bank land expropriation.
Hamas popularity 'surges after Gaza war'.
Saudi Arabia 'foils al-Qaeda attack plot'.
Egypt security forces killed in Sinai attacks. Attack on Egypt security convoy kills 11 in Sinai: security sources.
ASIA
Afghan militants Hezb-e-Islami 'may join Islamic State'.
China 'has breached terms of Hong Kong handover'.
Pakistan parliament backs embattled prime minister as crisis deepens.
Pakistan crisis: Parliament holds emergency meeting.
Afghanistan’s election stalemate casts shadow on NATO summit.
Philippines foil bomb plot aimed at airport, Chinese targets.
North Korea fires missile in Sea of Japan - reports.
Tensions still simmer between Vietnam, China.
Kazakhstan authorities on high alert after radioactive container goes missing.
Chinese authorities offer cash to promote interethnic marriages.
AFRICA
Somali terror leader behind Kenya shopping mall massacre 'killed in US drone strike'.
African leaders call for united front against terrorism after US strikes Al Shabab.
Three killed, nine injured when Libyan war plane crashes in eastern city: medics.
Scores killed as Boko Haram insurgents overrun Nigerian town: sources. Nigeria's Boko Haram 'seize' Bama town in Borno.
Nigerian military failing to defeat Boko Haram, report says.
US attempts to kill Al Shabab leader in Somalia.
Lesotho 'coup': Thabane calls on South Africa to send peacekeeping troops.
CDC director raises Ebola alarm.
MSF calls for military medics to help tackle West Africa Ebola.
Landmine kills 4 UN soldiers in northern Mali.
UN: 1 million Somalis at risk of hunger.
Was it a coup? Lesotho unsure amid political crisis.
EUROPE
U.S., allies to stage exercises in West Ukraine as battles rage in East.
Ukraine rebels say they are poised to recapture Donetsk airport.
Ukraine: Russian forces in major rebel cities. Russian forces reportedly seen in rebel cities Donetsk and Luhansk.
EU to announce new sanctions against Russia by Friday.
France bans Muslim worker from nuclear sites.
UK terror threat level raised to 'severe'.
Islamic State extremists threaten all of Europe, says Cameron.
UK PM: Police need power to seize passports of would-be jihad suspects.
Ukraine crisis leaves Estonia feeling vulnerable and isolated – again.
Poll shows record support for Scottish independence.
Swiss economy fails to grow as EU stagnates.
AMERICAS
Brazil squanders oil bonanza even as Rousseff declares victory.
Canada, China quietly hold top-level meeting on strained ties.
Mexico mayors to be charged over alleged cartel links.
Rebels say no to Colombian military role in peace.
Cuba enacts new rules to restrict imports.
Detroit's bankruptcy battle begins.
Fast-food workers to launch intensified protests across U.S..
More than 30 teenagers escape from Tennessee prison.
Cost to raise a child in US continues to rise.
Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador: Increased activity.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State accused of 'systematic ethnic cleansing' in Iraq.
Afghan militants Hezb-e-Islami 'may join Islamic State'.
U.S. military conducts operation in Somalia, Pentagon says. Details scarce on US operation in Somalia.
U.S. wont raise terror threat level even though U.K.'s is 'severe'.
Islamic State group becomes target of Arab satire.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Home Depot says probing 'unusual activity' after data breach report.
Apple confirms accounts compromised but denies security breach.
Some fear auto industry returning to bad habits.
Six steps to Alibaba’s twelve-figure valuation.
Burger King has maneuvered to cut U.S. tax bill for years.
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