Foley killers 'wanted £80m in ransom money'

The Islamic State militants who beheaded American journalist James Foley had demanded a ransom of £80m for his release, a US official has said.

Foley killers 'wanted £80m in ransom money'

The Islamic State militants who beheaded American journalist James Foley had demanded a ransom of £80m for his release, a US official has said.

A second official says the demands were sent in emails to Mr Foley’s family in New Hampshire. Both officials asked not to be named.

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