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Memorial service held for IS victim Steven Sotloff

Nearly 1,000 mourners including relatives, friends and politicians, have attended a memorial service in Florida for US journalist Steven Sotloff, who was killed by IS militants.

The Islamic State released a video on Tuesday showing the murder of Mr Sotloff.

He is the second American journalist to be beheaded in two weeks over the group's confrontation with the US over air strikes in Iraq and its foreign policy.

Footage of James Foley being beheaded on August 19 shocked the world.

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David Haines' employers urge immediate release

ACTED, the charity which employs British Islamic State hostage David Haines has said the threats on his life are "intolerable" and has called for his immediate release.

ACTED is deeply shocked by the images broadcasted earlier this week. The threats on David Haines' life are intolerable.

David has been working as a humanitarian since 1999, helping victims of conflict in the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East. When he was taken hostage in March 2013, David was in Syria as part of ACTED's humanitarian effort in support of tens of thousands of people affected by the crisis.

We have been mobilized from day one with David's family. More than ever, we are pursuing our efforts, and our thoughts are with David and his family. ACTED strongly condemns the violence and threats against David. A man's life should never be threatened on account of his humanitarian commitment.

Once again, we call upon the immediate release of David.

– ACTED statement
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Memorial service held for IS victim Steven Sotloff

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