World Media News
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Captured Turkish journo appears on Syrian TV
Published 13 years ago: A Turkish cameraman, Cuneyt Unal, appears on Syrian TV after being captured by Syrian soldiers, revealing his experiences with rebel groups.
Prince Harry pal blasts photo leaker
Published 13 years ago: A friend of Prince Harry decries the leak of his naked photos as despicable, emphasizing the breach of hospitality during the Vegas trip.
Body of slain Japanese journalist returns home
Published 13 years ago: The body of Mika Yamamoto, the Japanese journalist killed in Syria, has returned home, accompanied by her sisters and a colleague.
Papers warned over Prince Harry nude photos
Published 13 years ago: The British royal family has warned newspapers against publishing nude photos of Prince Harry taken during a Las Vegas holiday, citing privacy concerns.
Japanese reporter shot dead in Syria
Published 13 years ago: Veteran Japanese journalist Mika Yamamoto was killed by pro-government troops while covering the conflict in Aleppo, Syria.
India cracks down on Internet over migrant exodus
Published 13 years ago: India has intensified its crackdown on the Internet by demanding the removal of provocative content linked to a migrant exodus after ethnic clashes.
Foreign journalists intimidated in China
Published 13 years ago: Foreign journalists in China face alarming incidents of intimidation and violence, sparking concern among press associations and calls for protection.
Radio host suspended after Nazi taunt
Published 13 years ago: Australian radio host John-Michael Howson was suspended after using a Nazi slogan during a controversial on-air incident involving Christine Assange.
Myanmar ends media censorship
Published 13 years ago: Myanmar's information ministry has announced the abolition of media censorship, marking a significant reform in the country's media landscape.
Two years on, journalist still behind bars
Published 13 years ago: Amnesty International demands the Yemeni government release journalist Abdul Ilah Haydar Shayi', imprisoned for two years over alleged terrorism links.
In Syria, deadly attacks against journalists
Published 13 years ago: A series of deadly attacks against journalists in Syria has raised concerns about press freedom and protection for media professionals in conflict zones.
It`s back to the camera for Monal
Published 13 years ago: Monal Zedian returns to filming with a comedic TV project exploring new destinations for Middle Eastern tourists, excited about his creative journey.
Afghan media body concerned
Published 13 years ago: Afghan media body Nai expresses concern over interference by neighboring countries in journalists' associations, warning against threats to freedom of expression.
BBC sued over 'cash for medals' allegations
Published 13 years ago: The International Boxing Association is suing the BBC over allegations of bribery for Olympic medals, citing unproven claims made in a documentary.
Judge seeks names of paid reporters, bloggers
Published 13 years ago: A judge has ordered Google and Oracle to reveal names of paid reporters and bloggers involved in their ongoing copyright dispute, raising concerns.
China state media blast US over sea criticism
Published 13 years ago: China's state media condemned US criticism regarding the South China Sea, accusing Washington of exacerbating tensions in the region.
Mali radio presenter beaten by Islamists
Published 13 years ago: A Mali radio presenter was beaten by Islamists after covering a protest against enforced amputation, highlighting rising tensions in Gao.
Facebook user arrested over hacking threat
Published 13 years ago: A 21-year-old man in Hong Kong was arrested for threatening to hack multiple government websites on Facebook, exposing concerns over cybersecurity.
Hackers hit Reuters, post fake blog on Syria
Published 13 years ago: Hackers infiltrated Reuters' blogging platform, posting fake stories, including an interview with a Syrian rebel leader, which has since been deleted.
Time Out magazine to go for free
Published 13 years ago: Time Out magazine will shift to a free model in London this autumn, distributing over 300,000 copies weekly to expand its audience.
Indian media slam 'powerless' government
Published 13 years ago: Indian newspapers criticize the government for recent power outages, highlighting a failure in crisis management and international reputation.
Gunmen kill local TV journalist in Iraq
Published 13 years ago: Gunmen killed Iraqi TV presenter Ghazwan Anas in Mosul during Iftar, wounding his mother and wife amid ongoing threats to journalists.
Phone hacking: British journalist arrested
Published 13 years ago: British police arrested a 51-year-old journalist in London in a probe into data taken from stolen phones, linked to the wider phone hacking scandal.
Eight charged in phone hacking scandal
Published 13 years ago: UK prosecutors charge eight in phone hacking scandal, including ex-News of the World editors Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks, over alleged spying.
S. Korea to talk Olympic broadcast with North
Published 13 years ago: South Korea is sending ABU chief Kim In-Kyu to Pyongyang to discuss broadcasting the London Olympics in North Korea amid rights talks.
Murdoch quits boards of British papers
Published 13 years ago: Rupert Murdoch resigns from boards overseeing The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times as News Corp prepares to split into publishing and TV units.
Games to be first social media Olympics
Published 13 years ago: London 2012 is set to become the first social media Olympics, with record-breaking activity on Twitter, Facebook and mobile devices shaping fan engagement.
21,000 journalists swarm into London
Published 13 years ago: London braces for the Olympics as 21,000 accredited journalists arrive, with BBC and NBC rolling out record TV, online, mobile and 3D coverage.

