WASHINGTON, D.C.: Journalist James Foley’s jihadist captors had demanded a ransom of 100 million euros—$132 million—for his release, his employer said on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after a video of the American’s gruesome execution was made public.

Also, Pope Francis called the family of slain US journalist James Foley on Thursday to offer his condolences, a Catholic priest close to the family said.

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