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Nigeria: Jigawa to Construct N1.23 Billion Roads Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:11AMNational Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General, Brig. Gen. Muharazu Ismail Tsiga , with Director, Abba Ahmed Tanko, during a visit to Fika Orientation Camp, Yobe State...recently. Photo: Mohammed Abubakar
Murdoch's empire under global scrutiny Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:15AMRupert Murdoch's News Corporation has faced global scrutiny, as the News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks was arrested over hacking and corruption.
Business Briefs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:41AMHawaii home loan fees 10th highest in U.S. • Cisco to lay off 6,500 employees in August • IBM raises guidance after strong earnings • U.S. hiring to rise, growth slow, poll shows • And more
Gannett reports lower 2Q earnings Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:36AMIncreases in digital and broadcast revenue were not enough to make up for the ongoing decline in Gannett Co.'s newspaper business, leading the publisher of Journal & Courier, USA Today and more than 80 other dailies to report a more than 22 percent drop in its second-quarter net income.
Kit Siang to Hisham: How about NST, Berita Harian? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:24AMMalaysiakini | Jul 19, 11 DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang has urged Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to act fairly and equally against all publications instead of indulging in selective persecution over the coverage of the Bersih 2.0 rally of July 9. Reacting to the disclosure by a PAS volunteer that he had been falsely [...]
Net income drops for Gannett in second quarter Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:04AMNEW YORK Increases in digital and broadcast revenue were not enough to make up for the ongoing decline in Gannett Co.s newspaper business, leading the publisher of USA Today to report a more than 22 percent drop in its second-quarter net income.
Nigeria: Death of Peeping -Tom Journalism Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:26AMDreams are the building blocks of great attainment. To achieve any appreciable height in whatever field, we first have to conceive it; we have to dream big. Every invention and technological advancement in the world was born out of a dream. Dreamers rule the world. Martin Luther King's dream of a nation where his children would not be judged by the colour of their skin but the content of their ...
Palestine News & Info Agency - WAFA - Newspapers Review: Israeli Bids to Construct Settlements in West Bank, Norway ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:16AMRAMALLAH, July 19, 2011 (WAFA) – The three Arabic dailies Tuesday highlighted Israeli bids to construct new housing settlements in the West Bank and Norway’s decision to raise the status of the Palestinian diplomatic representation from commission to delegation.
Kenya: Association to Register All Brokers' Agents Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:12AMThe Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks has embarked on registration of all stockbrokerage agents in the country.
Commercialisation of Lahore challenged Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:58PMLAHORE, July 18: The government’s commercialisation of the entire Walled City of Lahore and over 50 other major roads and residential areas of the city was challenged in the Lahore High Court on Monday, with Justice Asad Munir issuing notices to the Lahore DCO and other concerned officials and departments to explain this “amazing decision” within the ambit of the law and its recommended ...
Palestine News & Info Agency - WAFA - Newspaper Review: PA May Not Pay Half Salaries Next Month Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:02AMRAMALLAH, July 17, 2011 (WAFA) – The three Arabic dailies focused Sunday on President Mahmoud Abbas’ statements regarding the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) financial crisis.
Real estate tax defaulters exempted from fines - GAM Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:15AMAMMAN - The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Saturday started implementing a decision to exempt owners of land and property from fines accrued as a result of overdue real estate tax payments.
Nelson Mandela turns 93: 'Our grandfather, the world's hero' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:58AMNelson Mandela's disappearance from public life has been an opportunity for family to get to know him.
Jordan- Real estate tax defaulters exempted from fines - GAM Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:57AMJordan- Real estate tax defaulters exempted from fines - GAM
Jordan- Columnists express shock at attack on journalists Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:56AMJordan- Columnists express shock at attack on journalists
Sudan to launch new currency in July Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:43PMThe Central Bank of Sudan on Saturday announced that it would launch a new currency this month to avoid risks of the issue of the currency of the newly born Republic of South Sudan.
British government defends Murdoch links Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:56PMLONDON, July 16, 2011 (AFP) - Britain's government defended its links with Rupert Murdoch on Saturday as the embattled media mogul published apologies in national newspapers over the phone hacking scandal saying: "We Are Sorry."
19. Let's go easy on each other Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:23PMMalaysians must realise that they are living in a successful country, and appreciate the things achieved so far.
The world in Bangla Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:00PMBut Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbo Na, the title of Anjan Dutt's latest film, translates to "I will not wine Ranjana".
'Crisis' in tabloid journalism raises questions about media oversight: expert Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:00AMTORONTO - Sun Media's decision to pull out of the Ontario Press Council has raised questions about who's policing Canada's news organizations — and whether the industry is willing to monitor itself.
Murdoch apology in British papers as aides quit Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:55AMLONDON, July 16, 2011 (AFP) - Rupert Murdoch published signed apologies in British newspapers Saturday for the phone hacking scandal as two of his top executives quit in an unprecedented spate of bloodletting at his media empire.
SEEMO condemns attack on Montenegrin daily Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:40AMVIENNA -- Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) condemns the latest attack on Montenegrin daily Vijesti. On July 14, 2011, two clearly-marked company cars were torched right across the street from the National Security Agency.
A News Corp without newspapers? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:02AMLONDON, England (AFP) — Rupert Murdoch built his vast fortune selling newspapers, expanding a single daily in his native Australia into a media and entertainment empire that spans the globe.
19. Producer Raja Azmi arrested for not showing up in court Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:23PMFILM producer Raja Azmi Raja Sulaiman ( pic ) has been ticked off by a High Court judge in Shah Alam for missing three court appearances in a civil case linked to a RM5.9mil land sale.
18. Newspaper vendors vent their anger over Tamil drama Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:22PMNEWSPAPER vendors are upset over the way they have been depicted in My Newspaper My Friend .
1. No bracelet, so robber rapes teacher instead Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:21PMA TEACHER was raped by a robber after he failed to remove her gold bracelet at a flat in Petaling Jaya.
HC gives nod to fill up hill teacher slots Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:00PMThe GPTO had organised a series of strikes across the hills recently to press for the appointment of more teachers.
No bracelet, so robber rapes teacher instead Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:53PMA TEACHER was raped by a robber after he failed to remove her gold bracelet at a flat in Petaling Jaya.
Iranians explore sexuality in "Circumstance" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:42PMLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - "Circumstance," which was the U.S. Dramatic Centerpiece screening at Los Angeles' Outfest film festival this week, tells of two Iranian teenage girls struggling for personal freedom under the watchful eye of the state and the family.
Urdu dailies condemn Mumbai blasts, term it grossly inhuman Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:34PMWednesday’s triple blasts in Mumbai have evoked sharp reactions from the Urdu newspapers, with leading Urdu dailies including Inquilab, Munsif, Sahafat, Aag, Avadhnama and Rashtriya Sahara prominently carrying the incident.
Zimbabwe police arrest 4 journalists Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:11PMZimbabwe's main journalist organization says police have arrested four reporters in western Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Union of Journalist head Foster Dongozi said the four -- two freelancers and two working for independent dailies -- were arrested while on assignment Friday at a police camp north of the second city of Bulawayo where an officer was said to have been "evicted" for ...
Hedge Fund Buys Register’s Parent Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:46PMFor the third time since the Jackson family sold the paper in 1986, the New Haven Register has a new out-of-town owner. And for the third time, management claims that new ownership will mean new investment in the paper.
The debt ceiling debate as viewed from Europe Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:31PMHere’s what Germany’s largest daily newspaper Bild Zeitung has to say about the politics in the US around the debt ceiling: "Playing poker is part of politics, as is theatrical posturing. That’s fair enough. But what America is currently exhibiting is the worst kind of absurd theatrics. And the whole world is being held hostage. [...]
SEBI orders Sahara firms to refund money raised through OFCDs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:51AMThe Securities and Exchange Board of India, on Thursday, directed two Sahara group companies, their promoters and directors to refund the money raised through Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs) in 2008 and 2009.
Still Waiting for Financial Transparency Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:19AMOn the one year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the SEC has yet to issue a final ruling to implement the landmark oil and mining financial transparency law, and the oil industry is fighting to weaken it.
Nigeria: Borno Elders, JTF Trade Blames Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:01AMBORNO ELDERS and Leaders of Thought (BELT), a group of eighteen prominent people in Borno State yesterday traded accusations with the leaders of the Joint Task Force (JTF) code named Operation Restore Order over the alleged killing of innocent young men and raping of married women and young girls by soldiers as a fall out of the new security measures now in force in Maiduguri.
Africa: Ecobank Turns Africa's Diversity Into Key Driver of Business Growth Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:29AMAs the aircraft floats across the landscape of West Africa, one notices ruler-straight earth roads stretching as far as the eye can see. A gaggle of Chinamen seated right behind me are animatedly watching the terrain from the vantage point and excitedly making conversation only they for now can understand.
KBC News Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:23AMKenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB) has embarked on registration of all stockbrokerage agents in the country.
Japan media critical of PM's nuclear-free vision Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:10AMSeveral major Japanese newspapers criticised Prime Minister Naoto Kan for outlining his vision of a nuclear-free future. -AFP
Nigeria: Our Salaries Were Not Reduced - Reps Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:48AMContrary to reports in some national dailies that members of the House of Representatives have grumbled over a reduction in their salaries and allowances, the lawmakers have stated that the House is in peace.
Big Score Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:45AMMemphis Flyer and Memphis magazine Bring Home 10 Green Eyeshade Awards. by Michael Finger Writers and designers with the Memphis Flyer and its sister publication, Memphis magazine, were honored at the 2011 Green Eyeshade Awards banquet, held June 25th in Atlanta. Hosted by the Society for Professional Journalists, the Green Eyeshades salute the best work of print, online, and broadcast ...
Hong Kong probes 'racy' policewomen photos Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:10AMPhotos show the female officers pointing guns at each other and pulling up their uniform skirts. -AFP
Bollywood condemns Mumbai attacks Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:30AMHere's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Possibility of News Corp without papers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:26AMThe phone-hacking scandal of the News of the World has raised the issue of a News Corp without newspapers.
Cops’ ‘racy’ photos leaked Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:22AMHong Kong - Hong Kong police said on Thursday they are probing internet photos showing a group of policewomen in controversial poses, pointing guns at each other and pulling up their uniform skirts.
News Corp Aust branch launches probe Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:17AMCEO calls comparisons to UK 'offensive and wrong'. 13 Jul 2011 10:14 PM
News Corp Australian arm launches probe Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:12AMSYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian arm of News Corp is launching an investigation into whether there was any wrongdoing at its editorial operations in recent years after the phone hacking scandal at its UK operations.
Phone Hacking: Rupert Murdoch's Australian newspaper group launches review of expenses Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:45AMRupert Murdoch's Australian newspaper group, News Ltd, has launched a review of all editorial expenses from the past three years to ensure they were for "legitimate services" in the wake of the phone hacking controversy in Britain.
Concern over media developments in Macedonia Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:41AMVIENNA -- The latest media related developments in the Republic of Macedonia/Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have caused concern, SEEMO said in a statement.
Kalanithi Maran summoned by police, seeks time Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:12AMMedia mogul Kalanithi Maran, managing director of the Rs.19 billion Sun TV Network Ltd, was summoned to appear before the police Wednesday morning in connection with a cheating case lodged against the company's movie division Sun Pictures but sought time till July 26 to do so.