Stories about Media & Journalism from November, 2013
30 November 2013
VIDEOS: Ukraine's Police Brutally Beat #Euromaidan Protesters to “Clear” Square
In citizen photos and videos, police are seen beating protesters with batons, chasing unarmed protesters, and even kicking protesters that fall trying to escape.
29 November 2013
28 November 2013
South Korea Retaliates Against Outspoken Catholic Priest with ‘Pro-North’ Accusations
A Catholic priest vocal in his criticism against South Korea's president over her government's electioneering scandal has been branded a 'pro-North Korea sympathizer' and is under investigation.
27 November 2013
Thailand Catching Fire as Anti-Government Protests Intensify
More than 100,000 anti-government protesters have stormed the streets of Bangkok in the past three days. Tensions rose when protesters occupied several government buildings
26 November 2013
Chinese Local Media Silent on Deadly Qingdao Explosion
"Censorship will always exist, but the media's real strength of character can always find a way to show its courage and conscience."
25 November 2013
South Korea's Spy Agency, Military Sent 24.2 Million Tweets to Manipulate Election
A recent investigation revealed that the latest presidential election manipulation was done systematically and on a massive scale. The South Korean Twittersphere is buzzing with angry comments.
Story of a Democratic Blackout: Valencia's Public Television Shuts Down (Part 2)
In this second and final part of a series, we discuss the reactions and consequences on the shutdown of public television in Valencia, Spain.
23 November 2013
Is South Korea Encouraging Portal Sites to Self-Censor?
The South Korean government has announced plans to allow large portal sites to censor or delete user comments that are deemed libelous or slanderous.
Twitter Farce Follows Revelations of Australia Spying on Indonesian President
A political strategist eats his words after using Twitter to comment on the stand off between Australia and Indonesia over spying revelations.
22 November 2013
Protesters, Journalists Speak Out Against Japan's National Secrecy Bill
The controversial bill seeks to impose tougher penalties for leaking Japan's national secrets, but critics fear it could curtail freedom of the press and the right to information.
Story of a Democratic Blackout: Valencia's Public Television Shuts Down (Part 1)
The announcement by the Valencian government on the afternoon of November 5 fell like a bucket of cold water among television and public radio workers in Valencia, Spain.
Closure for Russian Terror Victims?
Was the mastermind behind the Volgograd bus bombing killed by Russian special forces or captured by Dagestani civilians?
21 November 2013
Reengineer the News! Global Voices Partners with Oximity
Oximity, a new website for news reading and writing, presents Global Voices stories to their readers in multiple languages.
19 November 2013
PHOTOS: Voters Turn Out in Droves for Nepal's Constituent Assembly Elections
A record 70 percent turnout was recorded in Nepal's first post-monarchy elections. Will this assembly accomplish what the last could not and draft a constitution?
Egyptian Satirist Bassem Youssef Terminates his TV Contract
Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef has decided to terminate his contract with the program's host channel, CBC. The saga continues after the popular show was taken off air.
