Traditional media cover Saddam after YouTube does

Seeded on Wed Jan 3, 2007 4:36 PM EST (Editors weblog)

While western mass media refused to air footage of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's execution, millions of people have already viewed a video of the execution, on YouTube and Google Video.

saddam, google-video, you-tube

Man arrested over Saddam Footage

Seeded on Wed Jan 3, 2007 9:51 AM EST (Yahoo! News)

The man who took mobile phone footage of Saddam Hussein's execution has been arrested, an adviser to Iraq's Prime Minister has said. An aide to Nouri al Maliki said: "He was an official who supervised the execution and now he is under investigation."

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Egypt citizens arrested for blogging

Seeded on Wed Jan 3, 2007 9:42 AM EST (Edoitors weblog)

Press freedom is still severely restrained in Egypt and in many Middle Eastern countries in general, but the blog generation may seriously affect the State-censored press landscape.

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Iraq media death toll tops 160

Seeded on Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:46 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)

More than 160 journalists and other media workers have been killed in Iraq since the beginning of the conflict in 2003. The International Federation of Journalists has called on the United Nations Security Council to help tackle the "crisis" facing journalists working in Iraq.

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UN Urges Protection of Journalists

Seeded on Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:37 AM EST (The Editors Weblog)

The United Nations' Security Council has publicly condemned any attacks on journalists operating in war zones, and has called on all parties to put an end to violence aimed at the press.

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NUJ raps 'catastrophic' BBC licence fee settlement

Seeded on Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:11 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)

The National Union of Journalists has branded Gordon Brown's lower-then-expected BBC licence fee settlement an "absolute disaster" and "catastrophic". Paul McLaughlin, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said the cuts imposed so far as part of the 15% across the board Value For …

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BBC rapped for Suffolk interview

Seeded on Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:59 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)

The BBC has been criticised for broadcasting an interview with a man arrested in connection with the murder of five prostitutes in Ipswich. Media lawyers have said the broadcast yesterday of a radio interview with Tom Stephens could be prejudicial if the case ever went to trial. …

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CPJ-Two officials suspected in shooting of U.S. journalist released

Seeded on Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:55 AM EST ()

New York, December 4, 2006—The Committee to Protect Journalists renewed its appeal to Mexican federal authorities today to take over the investigation into the killing of U.S. journalist Bradley Roland Will after two local officials suspected in his shooting were freed.

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Bush's war on the disloyal press climaxes in a trial on classified information.

Seeded on Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:53 AM EST (The Voice)

Persons who come into unauthorized possession of classified information must abide by the law. That applies to academics, journalists, professors, whatever.

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Rethink on ID card computer plan

Seeded on Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:34 AM EST (BBC News)

The government has abandoned plans to build a new computer system as part of the national identity cards scheme. Instead information will be held on three existing and separate databases.

technology, cards, database, id-cards, anti-id

Denmark, Kopenhagen: Heavy Streetfights.

Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:42 PM EST ()

Sunday December 17 - More than 300 demonstrators were arrested in the Danish capital on Saturday after violent clashes between police and youths who were protesting against the planned closure of a youth centre in the city. "Ungdomshuset-The Youth House Stays"

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Offshore wind farms get go-ahead

Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:31 AM EST (BBC News)

The green light has been given for two offshore wind farms in the Thames Estuary, one of which will be the world's biggest when it is completed. The government said the schemes would produce enough renewable electricity to power about one million households.

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Hardcore jobless to face benefits cut

Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:25 AM EST (BBC News)

More long-term unemployed people could have their benefits cut - or stopped altogether - under new proposals. Work secretary John Hutton said he wanted to end the "can work but won't work" culture, saying society should expect more in return for benefits.

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Police arrest man over prostitute murders

Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:20 AM EST (Reuters)

LONDON (Reuters) - Police arrested a 37-year-old man on Monday on suspicion of murdering five prostitutes in one of the country's most dramatic serial killings.

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A UK-based meeting to discuss the mobilisation against the 2007 G8 Summit to be held near Rostock in Germany (June 6-8).

Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:16 AM EST (indymedia UK)

Here is some advance notice for those intending to cover the 2007 G8 in Germany.

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Newsvine - No News is No News

Seeded on Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:56 AM EST (Newsvine)

There was a time when almost every small town in the US had its own newspaper.

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GM Potato Farmer feels unsafe

Seeded on Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:21 PM EST (BBC News)

A farmer who agreed to grow genetically modified potatoes for a scientific trial has withdrawn because he fears for his safety. The government was planning two trials of a GM variety that should be resistant to potato blight.

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Trust in the Age of Citizen Journalism

Seeded on Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:07 PM EST (Tom Glocers Blog)

Tom Glocer (CEO of Reuters) talks about the ethical issues surrounding staged photos, as well detailling the firm's citizen journalism deal with Yahoo, which allows amateurs to submit photos to Reuters. You can read the full text on Glocer's blog

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Pictures you can trust

Seeded on Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:01 PM EST (Guardian Unlimited)

Software to stop photo manipulation... Reuters is pioneering an authentication system that should prevent unscrupulous photographers or editors manipulating images.

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UK: information commissioner reveals widespread unethical journalism

Seeded on Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:32 PM EST (Editors Weblog)

Information commissioner Richard Thomas released a league table of newspapers and magazines which hired privated detectives to obtain illegal information about their subjects – mostly celebrities. The Daily Mail led the list.

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Web designs to be reproduced in print

Seeded on Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:58 PM EST (Editors Weblog)

Until now, traditional newspaper designs have often been translated to the online versions, and not always in the most efficient manner. It seems the trend is beginning to reverse, as more readers drift to the web.

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Gathering Audio

Seeded on Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:42 PM EST (MediaStorm)

A three part package, on how to gather sound for photojournalists. Like most professions, photojournalism has undergone a sea change as a result of the digital revolution.

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Press fury at Gaza Killing

Seeded on Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:54 PM EST (BBC News)

The Palestinian press urges leaders to stop making excuses and end internecine bloodshed after the killing of three children in a drive-by shooting in Gaza.

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Australian beach snapper draws police attention

Seeded on Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:51 PM EST (Australian News Network)

After pulling out his $8000 Hasselblad to snap a couple of backpackers sleeping on the sand, Dupain - one of Australia's most celebrated photographers - found himself surrounded by four police officers who confiscated his camera.

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