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Jordan Executes Two Militants and Vows 'Earth-Shaking' Response to Islamic State
On Tuesday, the Islamic State released a gruesome video purporting to show a Jordanian pilot being burnt alive. At dawn today, Jordan hung two jihadists and promised more action is to come.
Islamic State Video Claims to Show Jordanian Pilot Being Burned Alive
A video published on social media by Islamic State sources claims to show Jordanian hostage Moaz al Kasasbeh in a cage, engulfed by flames.
Why The Islamic State Wants Failed Suicide Bomber Sajida al-Rishawi in Exchange for Hostages
Sajida al-Rishawi has been imprisoned 10 years for her role in one of Jordan's deadliest suicide attacks, but the Islamic State now wants her set free.
VICE News Capsule: Monday, January 26
Shelling kills dozens in eastern Ukraine, Tokyo protesters criticize government response to hostage crisis, journalist who reported death of Argentinian state prosecutor flees to Israel, and three Brazilian states are facing the worst drought since...
Video Claims the Islamic State Has Executed One Japanese Hostage and Issued New Ransom Demands
A clip released Saturday purportedly features the voice of Kenji Goto demanding new terms for his release and saying his friend Haruna Yukawa has been killed.
Sydney Siege Hostage Tells of Relief Following His Daring Escape In Video
Australia now launching investigation into how the gunman dropped off security watch list, made bail on sex and accessory murder charges.
Sydney Siege Ends with Three Dead After Police Storm Café
Heavily armed police overtook the Lindt Chocolate Café in Sydney’s Martin Place just after 2am local time, following sounds of gunfire coming from inside the building.
How Sydney and Australia Reacted to the Cafe Hostage Crisis Online
The gunman who seized a cafe in downtown Sydney has reportedly been killed by police, but not before two hostages were killed (and four wounded). Here's how it played out online.
Sydney Siege Gunman Was on Bail for Dozens of Sex Assault Charges and Accessory to Murder
Man Haron Monis, the Iranian-born gunman killed at the end of the 17-hour hostage situation in a Sydney cafe, was well known to authorities.
Live Updates: Police Raid Sydney Cafe in Hostage Siege
A coffee shop in Sydney is surrounded by armed police in an ongoing standoff, as a gunman claims to have planted bombs and demands to speak to the prime minister. Follow live developments here.
The Hangover News
This weekend, Nigel Farage blamed bad traffic on immigrants and a man was jailed for punching a Monet painting to "get back at the state".
The Islamic State, Cops, and the End of the World: What Americans Are Scared of This Week
Another week, another set of terrors.