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Series 1: Episode 3
When Britain and the US refuse to negotiate with Islamic State, James Foley pays the ultimate price at the hands of 'Jihadi John'. After the execution is streamed worldwide, John Cantlie reappears in a very different propaganda video. He is alive and apparently reporting on behalf of the extremists, forcing the world to question what side he is on and how far he must go to stay alive.
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When Britain and the US refuse to negotiate with Islamic State, James Foley pays the ultimate price at the hands of 'Jihadi John'. After the execution is streamed worldwide, Joh ...
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When Britain and the US refuse to negotiate with Islamic State, James Foley pays the ultimate price at the hands of 'Jihadi John'. After the execution is streamed worldwide, Joh ...
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