The mother of a kidnapped American journalist whom Islamic State militants have claimed to have killed - is paying tribute to her son.
Diane Foley says the family has never been prouder of their son James - who 'gave his life trying to expose the suffering of the Syrian people'.
The Islamic State group has released a video in which they claim to show the beheading of James Foley - in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iraq.
Victoria Jones - Chief White House Correspondent with Talk Radio News - says the US government has not yet authenticated the video: