US aid worker Kassig 'killed by IS'

A new video by the militant Islamic State group claims that US aid worker Peter Kassig has been beheaded.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2014 - 10:21

A new video by the militant Islamic State group claims that US aid worker Peter Kassig has been beheaded.

In the 16-minute video uploaded to social networks today, a black-clad militant with his face concealed stands before a body he claims is that of Mr Kassig.

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