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18/09/2014
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New Video Of British IS Hostage Released
A video has been posted online showing a British man who is believed to be held captive by Islamic State (IS).
No IS militants appear in the video, but a man is shown wearing orange and asked a series of questions.
It is understood that he is asked why hostages have been abandoned by the UK and US governments. It is claimed that a number of other governments have negotiated with IS for the release of hostages.
Foreign Office Confirms British Death On Greek Island
The Foreign Office has reported the death of British man on the Greek island of Santorini.
It is understood that the man is believed to be aged 39 and on the island on his honeymoon. Reports suggest that he died of "severe injuries" after "and incident", which it has been suggested involved a jetski.
A spokesman for the Foreign Office said it was "aware of the death of a British national" and it was "providing consular assistance to his family".
A second British man is understood to have been arrested in connection with the incident.
BBC Investigation Team Attacked In Southern Russia
The BBC have reported that an investigation team working for the broadcaster has been attacked in the southern Russian city if Astrakhan.
It is understood that the team were investigating reports of Russian servicemen being killed near the border with Ukraine.
They report that the cameraman was beaten and his camera was smashed. Recorded material that had been left in a car while the team went to a police station was later found to have been deleted.
The BBC has lodged a formal protest with Russia over the incident and called for an investigation.
(MH/CD)
A video has been posted online showing a British man who is believed to be held captive by Islamic State (IS).
No IS militants appear in the video, but a man is shown wearing orange and asked a series of questions.
It is understood that he is asked why hostages have been abandoned by the UK and US governments. It is claimed that a number of other governments have negotiated with IS for the release of hostages.
Foreign Office Confirms British Death On Greek Island
The Foreign Office has reported the death of British man on the Greek island of Santorini.
It is understood that the man is believed to be aged 39 and on the island on his honeymoon. Reports suggest that he died of "severe injuries" after "and incident", which it has been suggested involved a jetski.
A spokesman for the Foreign Office said it was "aware of the death of a British national" and it was "providing consular assistance to his family".
A second British man is understood to have been arrested in connection with the incident.
BBC Investigation Team Attacked In Southern Russia
The BBC have reported that an investigation team working for the broadcaster has been attacked in the southern Russian city if Astrakhan.
It is understood that the team were investigating reports of Russian servicemen being killed near the border with Ukraine.
They report that the cameraman was beaten and his camera was smashed. Recorded material that had been left in a car while the team went to a police station was later found to have been deleted.
The BBC has lodged a formal protest with Russia over the incident and called for an investigation.
(MH/CD)
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Three British navy boats seized by Iran, reports claim
Three British navy vessels, manned by eight sailors, have been seized by Iran after entering its territorial waters, it has been reported today. An Iranian military source, quoted by Reuters, said that the boats were held and the sailors arrested after an incident in the Shatt Al Arab channel which divides Iraq and Iran.
Three British navy boats seized by Iran, reports claim
Three British navy vessels, manned by eight sailors, have been seized by Iran after entering its territorial waters, it has been reported today. An Iranian military source, quoted by Reuters, said that the boats were held and the sailors arrested after an incident in the Shatt Al Arab channel which divides Iraq and Iran.
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