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World Economic Forum: Islam and the West Dialogue - PART II
Posted by Media Tenor on 22 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Middle East, World Press, Media Analysis
Part two of a unique three-part study on dialogue between Islam and the West. The results present empirical proof demonstrating the disastrous stage of distrust between both cultures.
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World Economic Forum: Islam and the West Dialogue - PART I
Posted by Media Tenor on 21 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Commentary, Middle East, World Press, Media Analysis
This week the World Economic Forum (WEF) is taking place in Switzerland. Media Tenor is there participating and covering the event for Mediachannel.org. We will be featuring updates and research gathered for the forum here everyday this week. Today we feature a unique study on dialogue between Islam and the West. The results present empirical proof demonstrating the disastrous stage of distrust between both cultures.
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Kenya: Cyberactivism in the aftermath of political violence
Posted by Global Voices on 15 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: News, Africa, Blogs, New Media, World Press
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By Ndesanjo Macha, Global Voices Kenyan citizen journalists and activists are increasingly turning to popular Web 2.0 tools and applications to organize and share news and information about the post election crisis, chronicle violence, share crisis photos and raise funds to help the needy. |
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Pakistan: Why Bhutto, and What Now for Pakistan?
Posted by Global Voices on 28 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Blogs, Commentary, PK, World Press
More reactions are pouring out in the Pakistani blogosphere and elsewhere as it settles in that a very strong and capable leader is no more.
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BBC: Benazir Bhutto Killed by Suicide Bomber
Posted by MediaChannel on 28 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: VIDEO, PK, World Press
Pakistan: Reactions to Bhutto’s Death
Posted by Global Voices on 27 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Commentary, PK, World Press
Media on the Move: A Reader on Iraqi Media and Media Law
Posted by Niqash on 20 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: News, IQ, Media Freedom, Policy, World Press
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By Niqash This collection of articles and interviews has come about as part of an effort to support the process of enacting media-relevant legislation in Iraq. Our aim is to provide Iraqi and international expert-commentary on current draft laws and legislative issues in this area, as well as on various aspects of media development in Iraq which are relevant to the formation of a legislative basis. |
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A Letter from Belgrade
Posted by Jelena Grujic on 10 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: News, Journalism, World Press, Kosovo
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By Jelena Grujic, MediaChannel With the Serbian province of Kosovo poised to declare its independence soon, what role is the local media - both Serbian and Kosovar - playing in the tense situation? A Serbian journalist, just back in Belgrade from a trip to Kosovo’s capital of Pristina, files this special MediaChannel report. |
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International Press on the Venezuela Referendum
Posted by El Universal on 04 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Commentary, World Press, Latin America, Democracy
El Universal provides a roundup of international press coverage on the Venezuelan Constitutional Referendum vote.
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Blogging World Aids Day
Posted by Global Voices on 03 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: News, World Press, Health Care, Human Rights
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By Solana Larsen, GlobalVoices Bloggers around the world marked World Aids Day by speaking openly and strongly about HIV and AIDS. Each post is a tribute to the fight against the epidemic, which only grows stronger through silence and misinformation. |
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Countries Pledge to Protect Journalists
Posted by AP on 03 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: News, Media Freedom, Journalism, World Press
| By Frank Jordans, AP Seven countries including the United States and Britain have joined in a new move to ensure the safety of journalists in war zones. |
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British Invasion Hits U.S. Media
Posted by Pajamas Media on 30 Nov 2007 | Tagged as: News, Journalism, Television, World Press, Newspapers
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By Steve Boriss, Pajamas Media The biggest British influence on American culture since the Beatles is transforming our news. Steve Boriss welcomes the invaders with open arms: it’s about time someone spiced up our “snoozy, prissy and haughty” media outlets, he says. |
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The Listening Post: Bangladesh Coverage
Posted by MediaChannel on 26 Nov 2007 | Tagged as: VIDEO, Environment, World Press
Al Jazeera’s Listening Post examines the lack of coverage being given to the current crisis in Bangladesh.
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Bangla Blogs Seek Aid For Cyclone Sidr
Posted by Global Voices on 21 Nov 2007 | Tagged as: News, Blogs, Environment, World Press
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By Aparna Ray, Global Voices Days after cyclone Sidr ravaged Bangladesh news regarding devastation continues to pour in. The official death toll has now crossed 3000. The total number of families affected by Sidr is around 1.054 million, approximately 300,511 houses have been completely destroyed and 626,000 have been partially damaged. |
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Happy Birthday Al Jazeera
Posted by Radio Netherlands on 15 Nov 2007 | Tagged as: Commentary, Television, World Press, Al-Jazeera
November 15, 2007 marks the first anniversary of the launch of Al Jazeera’s English service. The Qatar-based 24-hour TV news station has quickly built up a good reputation for the quality of its journalism and, according to its Managing Director Nigel Parsons, “proved the sceptics wrong.” Apart from those in the US, that is.
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