Foley ‘barbaric murder’ shocks West
The US, UK and France voice abhorrence at the apparent beheading of American journalist James Foley by an Islamic State (IS) militant. BBC News – US & Canada
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PM condemns journalist ‘beheading’
The apparent beheading of a US journalist by militants Islamic State was “shocking and depraved”, UK Prime Minister David Cameron says. BBC News – UK
Fierce fight for east Ukrainian town
Ukrainian government and rebel forces both claim control of a small town after fierce fighting, as the death toll among civilians mounts. BBC News – Europe
Argentina in plan to avoid US ruling
An emotional President de Kirchner says proposed legislation will return control of its debt to the government. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Liberia troops enforce quarantine
Security forces in Liberia’s capital deploy to enforce a quarantine in a large slum area in Monrovia in order to contain the spread of Ebola. BBC News – Africa
Rail fare rise for 2015 to be set
Rail passengers will learn on Tuesday how much their fares will go up by in January next year, amid protests about the high cost of tickets. BBC News – Business