He became the sixth hostage executed by the savage video and allan henning, a taxi driver from northwest england all killed. President obama issued a statement from air force one earlier offering his condolences to the latest victims family. Abdulrahman was taken to us with an act of pure evil. Like jim foley apeter kassigs also speaking out earlier today, but actually before his death was confirmed, they asked the media to avoid the graphic images, we prefer our son is written about and remembered for his important work and the love he shared with friends and family. And we are honoring that familys request. They are in our thoughts and our par prayers. How does this video compared to what we have seen previously. This is video we dont actually see peter kassig being executed nor do we see him condemning america or praising isis before his death. His executioner appears on the video with a real genuine desire to help the syrian people. He started his own ngo to help get medical suppli
Violent upheaval. Rebels hold the capital of yemen, a government that helped the United States battle al qaeda has collapsed in chaos and there are new fears terrorists will be free to carry out their plots unhindered. We are also getting new information tonight that the u. S. Is doing all it can to continue its campaign in yemen against al qaedas deadliest affiliate. At the same time we are also learning more about plans for a major americanled offensive against isis with the goal of capturing iraqs second largest city from that terror group. Our correspondents and guests and analysts are all standing by. Lets begin with our pentagon correspondent, barbara starr. She has the very latest. Reporter tonight, the uncertainty about what may happen next in yemen is only growing. Yemen, a country in crisis with a government resigning and dozens of u. S. Diplomats heading home. At least publicly the white house insists it still can go after al qaedas most dangerous branch. We continue to have
Election. But it first a fox news alert. Isis does it again. A new video claiming one of the two japanese hostages held for ransom has been executed with the it terror group issuing a new demand for the second ones freedom. Live in washington with more details on this story, molly . Reporter new reaction from the National Security council on this latest video purporting to show another hostage, this time from japan, being beheaded by the Islamic State or isis terrorists. The National Security council says the Intelligence Community is working to confirm the videos authenticity, strongly condemns isis actions and the statement went on to say that, quote, we call for the Immediate Release of all the remaining hostages. The United States is fully supportive of japan in this matter. We stand in solidarity with japan and are coordinating closely. Two japanese hostages were threatened to beheaded if japan did not pay a 200 million ransom. Its the man on the right in this picture, 42yearold H
Banderas. Im kelly wright. Hillary clinton says she regrets calling half of Donald Trumps supporters deplorables. This comes after trump and running mate mike pence had plenty to say about the controversial comments. The latest from both camps in live team coverage. U. S. And Russian Diplomats finally brokering a ceasefire in syria. Will it last long enough to allow civilians to get the humanitarian aid they so desperately need . Hello and welcome, everyone. We begin with some heated attacks in the race for the white house. Donald trump defending his supporters after Hillary Clinton said half of them belong in a, quote, basket of deplorables. Trump is in st. Louis today, attending the funeral of conservative activist phyllis schafly. Indiana governor mike pence, his running mate, shot back. Hillary clinton said last night that the American People, the millions of americans that are supporting my running mate, were described in the most deplorable of terms. Hillary clintons low opinion
Nominee general james mattis who left little doubt about his feelings towards russia and skepticism that tense relations will change very much. Jennifer griffin is at the pentagon tonight with our top story. Good evening. Good evening. The issue of civilian leadership of the military came up briefly today. General james mattis made one thing crystal clear. He sees russia as the number one threat. The statements made by general james mattis stood in contrast to the Campaign Promises of donald trump who badmouth nato, suggested the u. S. Could work with russia, and promised to tariff the iran deal with general mattis said he would advise against. I think its an imperfect arms control agreement. Its not a friendship treaty. When america gives her word, we have to live up to eight. He differed with the president elect by expressing strong support for nato, saying the treaty of alliance is vital to u. S. National interests, so vital that if he didnt exist, the u. S. Would need to create it.