James Foley

On ransom and the ethics of purchasing hostages

Every time a firm or government pays a kidnapper, it increases the odds more hostages will be taken in the future

What James Foley meant to a global news team

Why would he do it? Why would he put his life at risk? In this powerful tribute, the correspondent’s friends and colleagues explain

The high cost of negotiating with terrorists

If James Foley had been a Canadian, he might have survived­—but with a ransom paid and a dangerous legacy

Stories we’re watching: Obama firm on ISIS after Foley murder

Five of the top stories making headlines this afternoon