On ransom and the ethics of purchasing hostages
Every time a firm or government pays a kidnapper, it increases the odds more hostages will be taken in the future
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James Foley
What James Foley meant to a global news team
Why would he do it? Why would he put his life at risk? In this powerful tribute, the correspondent’s friends and colleagues explain
The high cost of negotiating with terrorists
If James Foley had been a Canadian, he might have survived—but with a ransom paid and a dangerous legacy
Stories we’re watching: Obama firm on ISIS after Foley murder
Five of the top stories making headlines this afternoon