A US journalist who was abducted and killed in Pakistan had his name added to a Holocaust memorial in Florida.

Slain journalist Daniel Pearl's parents have applauded Angelina Jolie for helping to turn their son's last days into a new movie, even though they were initially unsure about the project.

The father of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl said the anniversary of his son’s death should be viewed as an opportunity to fight hatred as well as to mourn.

Interfaith memorial services will be held in major cities around the world, including London, over the next few days to mark the anniversary of the killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.