Media & Journalism · September, 2016

Media & Journalism · September, 2016
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Stories about Media & Journalism from September, 2016

Pakistani Actors in Bollywood Become Targets of Hate as the India-Pakistan Tussle Escalates

South Asia30 September 2016

"...culture and art and sport should be without boundaries and borders. These are the two areas which bring people together and encourage understanding of other cultures."

Facebook Live Video Triggers Presidential Controversy in Trinidad and Tobago

Caribbean29 September 2016

Trinidad and Tobago's President Anthony Carmona held a press conference on September 28 to respond to claims against his office, but many questions remain unanswered.

Khodorkovsky Announces ‘Open Media’ Project To Support Investigative Journalism Startups

Russia29 September 2016

Mikhail Khodorkovsky's "Open Media" project will provide as much as 30 million rubles in support to investigative journalism startups.

Russian TV Airs ‘Separatist Coca-Cola’ Prank Video As Real News Footage

Eastern & Central Europe28 September 2016

A practical joke published on YouTube has made it to network television in Russia, where it was aired as real footage of ethnic tension in Ukraine.

Jordanian Authorities Impose Media Gag After Writer's Killing

Middle East & North Africa26 September 2016

Jordanian authorities have banned media coverage of the assassination of Nahed Hattar, a writer who was shot dead on September 25 by a gunman in the capital Amman.

How an ‘American Spy’ May Have Exposed Russian Election Fraud

Eastern & Central Europe23 September 2016

Depending on how you interpret the numbers, it’s possible that a journalist from Reuters managed to reveal what real elections in Russia last Sunday would have looked like.

Reformist Editor Arrested Ahead of Iranian President’s Trip to the United Nations

Middle East & North Africa23 September 2016

Sadra Mohaghegh, the social affairs editor of the reformist Shargh newspaper, is well known for his reports on environmental issues and informative social media postings.

A Toxic Mix of Illegal Logging and Corruption Is Devastating Europe’s Last Primeval Forests

Eastern & Central Europe22 September 2016

The documentary film “Clear Cut Crime” shows the toxic effects of collusion between illegal logging and politicians in Romania and Ukraine.

Hong Kong's ‘Pro-Beijing’ Camp Is Imploding From Within in the Media

East Asia22 September 2016

Some critics believe the shocking move from Sing Pao Daily, which is otherwise known to be pro-Beijing, shows fissures within Hong Kong's pro-Beijing camp.

Could an Ousted Crime Show Host Be a Symptom of a Bigger Problem in Trinidad & Tobago?

Caribbean20 September 2016

"Ian Alleyne represents a collection of unfortunate truths about Trinidad and Tobago; we don’t trust our justice system, [...] but have all-too-much faith in those who pander to us."

Japan Finally Gets Free Public WiFi… Just Not For Japanese Residents

East Asia18 September 2016

"Japanese government has announced plans to expand public WiFi access points across Japan. But just for tourists."

Meet the Street Kids of India Who Have Their Own Paper

South Asia18 September 2016

"Do media think what a child thinks? Do you know what children want? Do you ever consider these questions?"

How Fake Stories Reported in Russia's News Media Regularly Fool Everyone

Eastern & Central Europe12 September 2016

In August, something all too typical happened in Russia's news media: a perfect example of where fake news stories originate, how they’re spread, who is responsible, and who believes them.

Puerto Ricans’ Struggle Against US-Imposed Austerity Heats Up

Caribbean11 September 2016

"It is a huge disappointment to see our fellow Puerto Rican policemen brothers being used as pawns to repress their own people."

Timorese Olympic Athletes Didn't Win a Medal in Rio but Still Inspired Their Country

East Asia11 September 2016

"We will tell the youth to focus on sports and contribute to the nation. It's similar to the path shown to us by our heroes in their fight for independence."

Maldives Authorities Target Journalists After Al Jazeera Exposes $1.5 Billion Corruption Scandal

South Asia8 September 2016

President Yameen and his associates embezzled millions of dollars, bribed judges and other high-level officials, and used influence to remove government workers who stood in their way.