World Media News

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 Published 13 years ago:  China's state media condemned US criticism regarding the South China Sea, accusing Washington of exacerbating tensions in the region.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Mali radio presenter was beaten by Islamists after covering a protest against enforced amputation, highlighting rising tensions in Gao.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 Published 13 years ago:  Indian newspapers criticize the government for recent power outages, highlighting a failure in crisis management and international reputation.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 Published 13 years ago:  The Times urges Britain to just stop raining as months of heavy downpours trigger flood alerts, disrupt harvests and test public patience.

 Published 13 years ago:  An Ethiopian court sentenced journalist Eskinder Nega to 18 years and opposition figure Andualem Arage to life on terrorism charges condemned by rights groups.

 Published 13 years ago:  Mexico's El Manana newspaper in Nuevo Laredo halts drug-violence coverage after a second grenade attack, citing unsafe conditions for journalism.

 Published 13 years ago:  Frances CSA reprimanded TF1 for airing leaked audio of Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merahs final talks with police without adequate warning.

 Published 13 years ago:  Press Council of India launches National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, including the Raja Rammohan Roy award with Rs 1 lakh prize money.

 Published 13 years ago:  IFJ and Pacific Freedom Forum condemn threats and intimidation of journalists at Papua New Guineas NBC East Sepik office by supporters led by Governor.

 Published 13 years ago:  The US and EU voiced concern after Sri Lanka police raided and shut two anti-government news sites, arresting journalists over alleged defamation.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Hong Kong reporter questioned Hu Jintao about Tiananmen Square, briefly disrupting his visit and leading to a short detention by security officers.

 Published 13 years ago:  Belarus conditionally frees Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut amid EU pressure as Lukashenko heads to Kyiv for the Euro 2012 final meeting.

 Published 13 years ago:  Venezuelan TV channel Globovision has paid over $2 million in fines after a court ruling enforced asset embargoes, calling it unfair.

 Published 13 years ago:  Gunmen attacked a pro-Assad TV channel in Syria, killing three employees and signaling escalating violence in the capital, Damascus.