Tuesday, September 30, 2014

I.S. RELEASES NEW VIDEO OF UK HOSTAGE

A third video of UK hostage John Cantlie has been released by Islamic State militants.

In it, the journalist delivers a script mocking US intervention in Syria and Iraq.

At the end of the film John Cantlie says there will be further messages from him.

It comes as Iraqi forces say they have slowed the advance of IS troops in a key town west of Baghdad.

The UK's Parliament on Friday authorised military action against IS in Iraq, but not in Syria.

Former British ambassador to Syria Henry Hogger says the latest video is unlikely to change that policy.

IN: "Well, I...
OUT: ...issue."
DUR: 28 seconds


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Former British ambassador to Syria Henry Hogger says the latest video is unlikely to change that policy.

IN: "In Iraq...
OUT: ...outside ally."
DUR: 30 seconds


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Former British ambassador to Syria Henry Hogger says Russia could play an important role in the region if it wanted to.

IN: "One might...
OUT: ...different way."
DUR: 20 seconds