The terrible deaths of Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik have drawn journalists’s attention again to questions of safety. What kind of risks should journalists take in order to cover a story and what responsibility do media vessels who use the services of freelancers hold towards their safety? Syria’s uprising is one of the most fascinating …
Monthly Archive: February 2012
Feb 20 2012
Independent News – Not Journalism for Free
On the morning of the 29th April 2011, the day of the media extravaganza that was the royal wedding of William and Kate I had a bit of a rude awakening. A cheerful producer from Israeli Army Radio called at 5am to inform me the morning news program would like me to speak to their …
Feb 13 2012
World Journalism from a Sofa in Hammersmith, London
Today we’ve filmed the second GRN Chat. After January’s talk with Portia Walker, about her coverage of the Arab Spring and her experience of journalism as a woman and as a young person, this time we hosted at GRN’s headquarters in Hammersmith one of our veteran correspondents, Charles Aniagolu. Charles was born in Scotland to …
Feb 06 2012
How to go LIVE
One of the major breakthroughs in the way GRN has been operating over the last two years has been the introduction of ‘online invisions’, namely, correspondents performing live on-camera broadcasts on webcam via Skype, Google Chat or other live-chat programmes. The financial advantage to our clients was evident immediately: it enables them to have a …
Feb 02 2012
Portia Walker on The Arab Spring, Current Journalism and Women – GRN Chat
Our series of GRN chats was launched this week, when we had an enjoyable and interesting conversation with Portia Walker at GRN headquarters in Hammersmith. Portia covered Yemen and Libya during the Arab Spring. On reflection she talks about the Middle East, journalism and women in war zones.We intend to try and have one monthly …
World News
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- Stats: Klopp can set LFC record against United - Liverpool FC December 15, 2018Stats: Klopp can set LFC record against United Liverpool FCRio Ferdinand reveals Man Utd masterplan while making Liverpool and Man City claim Express7 Scottish starlets bubbling under in the English Premier League Daily RecordManchester United players should ignore Jose Mourinho - Martin Keown BBC SportJose Mourinho takes yet ANOTHER swipe at Liverpool ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United Liverpool […]
- How could a second Brexit referendum happen? - Sky News December 15, 2018How could a second Brexit referendum happen? Sky NewsREVEALED: UK has 'NO choice' over Brexit backstop - 'EU would have us over a barrel' Express.co.ukDrop backstop for a free-trade agreement Telegraph.co.ukWinning a second Brexit referendum is possible – with Europe’s help The GuardianBrexit would be hard for Britain. Staying in the E.U. would be worse. The Washington PostView full coverage […]
- Tot, 2, rushed to hospital after being hit by car ‘with no driver’ in North London - The Sun December 15, 2018Tot, 2, rushed to hospital after being hit by car ‘with no driver’ in North London The SunA TWO-year-old child has been rushed to hospital this evening after they were hit by a car in North London. Police have said they don't believe anyone was in ...
- Concerns after Pete Davidson posts note saying 'he does not know how much longer he can last' - Daily Mail December 15, 2018Concerns after Pete Davidson posts note saying 'he does not know how much longer he can last' Daily MailPete Davidson says he ‘doesn’t want to be on earth anymore’ OK! magazineGrave concern for Pete Davidson after admitting he 'doesn't want to be on this earth anymore' Mirror Online Daily MailKanye West lays into Ariana Grande in new Tweet: "Don't […]
- Jennifer Lawrence denies she ever slept with 'predator' Harvey Weinstein - The Telegraph December 15, 2018Jennifer Lawrence denies she ever slept with 'predator' Harvey Weinstein The TelegraphHarvey Weinstein 'bragged of sex with Jennifer Lawrence', lawsuit alleges Sky NewsHarvey Weinstein lawsuit claims he 'bragged about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence' Daily RecordJennifer Lawrence denies Harvey Weinstein's alleged claims they slept together Daily MailHarvey Weinstein ‘boasted about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence to sex abuse victim he’d just […]
- Chester Zoo fire: staff rush towards blaze to save animals - The Times December 15, 2018Chester Zoo fire: staff rush towards blaze to save animals The TimesChester Zoo fire: Work to account for all species and move animals to new homes could take weeks Manchester Evening NewsFire at Chester Zoo leads to evacuation of visitors BBC NewsLarge fire causes evacuation of Chester zoo | UK news The GuardianDramatic footage as fire tears through Chester […]
- Crystal Palace's James McArthur shines as Jordan Ayew struggles - News Shopper December 15, 2018Crystal Palace's James McArthur shines as Jordan Ayew struggles News ShopperLuka Milivojevic’s magic lifts Roy Hodgson as Palace edge Leicester The GuardianEvery word Palace boss Roy Hodgson said on Milivojevic, Zaha and Guaita after Leicester clash Football.LondonCrystal Palace vs Leicester: Luka Milivojevic goal lifts ‘curse’ to give Palace a vital win without Wilfried Zaha The IndependentRoy Hodgson pleased to […]
- Premier League round-up: Man City go top, Tottenham score late winner - BBC Sport December 15, 2018Premier League round-up: Man City go top, Tottenham score late winner BBC SportChristian Eriksen’s late strike gives Tottenham win over Burnley The GuardianOliver Skipp: Tottenham midfielder praised by fans for impressing on full debut vs Burnley talkSPORTTottenham fans react to Erik Lamela's performance v Burnley HITCTottenham 1-0 Burnley: Christian Eriksen comes off the bench to win it Daily MailView full […]
- Mysterious 'UFO' drifts past Elon Musk's SpaceX capsule sparking claims it's proof of alien life - Daily Mail December 15, 2018Mysterious 'UFO' drifts past Elon Musk's SpaceX capsule sparking claims it's proof of alien life Daily MailElon Musk beat a world record for rocket launches in 2018. Here's every history-making SpaceX mission of the year. Business InsiderView full coverage on Google News