The New York Times: In desperate campaign, Iraq town held off ISIS militants
The Washington Post: Video purports to show beheading of 2nd American
The Times: You’re next, jihadist tells British hostage
South China Morning Post: 'Chinese Islamic State fighter' captured in Iraq, military claims
The Times of India: Steven Sotloff was determined to record Arab Spring's toll
The Australian: RBA ramps up warning over housing boom