White House: Video showing killing of U.S. journalist 'authentic'

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Intelligence Community has concluded that the video showing the killing of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff is "authentic," the White House said Wednesday.

Caitlin Hayden, spokesperson for White House's National Security Council, said the U.S. has reached the judgment after analyzing the video, adding that the U.S. will continue to provide updates as they are available.