Tag Archives: Press
What the Obamaphile Press Omitted From Its Endorsements
There are many ways in which the Obama administration has censored and edited its activities over the past 4 years, keeping them from scrutiny in the public eye. This is evident in the way the press has approached the President,…
Labour calls for independent press complaints body
Lord Leveson is expected to recommend light touch statutory intervention when he publishes the findings of his inquiry into the press next month
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Why ‘Free The Press’ Should Be a Battle Cry For Today
The freedom of the press has come under heavy fire since the News of the World scandal and the ever-present decline of traditional media. Many governments have adopted censorship policies in an effort to ‘protect’ citizens from abuses. But as…
Press TV correspondent killed in Damascus
Maya Naser was shot by “insurgents” while reporting on large blasts at the Syrian army’s headquarters, network said.
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‘Freedom of the Press’ Doesn’t Justify Naked Prince Harry Photos
The Sun, a British newspaper, recently released a nude photo of British royal Prince Harry with his friends in Las Vegas. In the wake of the recent News of the World scandal, one would expect more restraint from the British…
Leveson ‘loading a gun’ at press
Chris Blackhurst, editor of The Independent, says Lord Justice Leveson is “loading a gun” at the newspaper industry, after receiving a letter from the inquiry.
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Myanmar abolishes direct press censorship law
Journalists no longer have to submit work to state censors before publication, but self-censorship may remain an issue.
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Clinton in Kenya to press democracy
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Kenya to press the country’s leaders on the importance of democratic elections.
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Mosley calls for press tribunal
Ex-motorsport head Max Mosley calls for a press tribunal with powers to fine newspaper groups, during evidence to the Leveson Inquiry.
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US, allies press Assad as top Syrian general flees
PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday hailed an accelerating wave of defections in President Bashar Assad’s inner circle as the United States and its international allies pleaded once again for global sanctions against the…
Diplomats press Assad, top Syrian general defects
PARIS (AP) — The United States and its international partners called Friday for global sanctions against Bashar Assad’s regime, seeking to step up the pressure after the defection of a top general dealt a blow to the Syrian leader. Washington…
Opec’s price hawks press Saudis on output
Price fall sets the stage for conflict at Thursday’s meeting as countries led by Iran accuse Saudi Arabia of producing too much oil
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Spain to press on with debt auctions
Madrid says €100bn bailout for Spanish banks will ‘reinforce’ government solvency
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Protesters press political demands in Egypt
Thousands descend on Cairo square for the fourth straight night to demand Ahmed Shafiq’s removal from presidential race.
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EU chiefs to press Putin on Syria
EU officials are expected to press Russian President Vladimir Putin to take a stronger line on Syria during a summit in St Petersburg.
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Bank reforms ‘must press ahead’
The consumer group Which? urges Chancellor George Osborne to stand firm on commitments to reform the financial sector, despite lobbying from banks.
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Ex-editor testifies before UK press inquiry
Rebekah Brooks says she got messages of sympathy from prime minister after she quit as CEO of Murdoch’s media company.
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Murdoch questioned by British press inquiry
Rupert Murdoch appears before Leveson Inquiry as special advisor to UK minister quits over his dealings with News Corp.
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Met press chief Fedorcio resigns
Metropolitan Police communications chief Dick Fedorcio resigns after Scotland Yard starts proceedings for gross misconduct.
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French police press besieged gunman to surrender
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Riot police set off explosions outside an apartment building early Thursday in an effort to force the surrender of a gunman who boasted of bringing France “to its knees” with an al-Qaida-linked terror spree that killed…