Being a foreign correspondent is a fascinating job, which many desiderate. You get to be the envy of the people back home, in a foreign land that becomes a new home to you, at least for a while. You get to watch history unfold, and furthermore, you get to have an influence on how it …
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Apr 26 2012
People Like Us
Today I interviewed Sunday Telegraph foreign correspondent Nick Meo as part of our GRNLive Interviews series. Nick has reported for GRNLive from Egypt, Libya, Norway and anywhere else his work sent him over the last few years. It was a very interesting and enjoyable conversation for me and hopefully for those of you who watch it. GRNLive’s …
Apr 18 2012
Reporting on Trial
The Trial of Norwegian mass-murderer Anders Breivik, who killed, by his own admission, 77 people in a well planned attack, stirred an extensive debate about different aspects of its media coverage. Some commentators have gone as far as to say that Breivik should not be put on trial at all, as it would enable him …
Apr 12 2012
Bread, Circuses and News
Guardian Media reports today that human rights activists in Bahrain are calling on the BBC and Sky to boycott the Formula 1 race planned to take place in the country on 22 April. Zainab al-Khawaja, daughter of hunger striking imprisoned activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, told the Guardian “If the Formula One does come to Bahrain, …
Apr 03 2012
What is a reporter?
Simone de Beauvoir famously said “One is not born a woman, one becomes one”. Recently I’ve heard a veteran editor paraphrase the very opposite about news reporters. “Either you are it or you are not. News reporters are a species”, she said. The remark was made flippantly but I remembered having similar thoughts when I …
World News
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- A Baby Boy Dies; Qatar Airways, Hyderabad Airport Have Different Versions - NDTV September 26, 2018NDTVA Baby Boy Dies; Qatar Airways, Hyderabad Airport Have Different VersionsNDTVAn 11-month-old baby who arrived on Qatar Airways from Doha died at Hyderabad airport in the early hours of Wednesday, the airline said. However, Hyderabad airport authorities denied that the baby died at the airport. The baby was travelling with his ...Baby dies on board Qatar […]
- Christine Blasey Ford's family has been nearly silent amid outpouring of support - Washington Post September 26, 2018Washington PostChristine Blasey Ford's family has been nearly silent amid outpouring of supportWashington PostThe letters appeared within days of Christine Blasey Ford's name becoming public. One was from her high school classmates. One was from her colleagues at Stanford University. Her Palo Alto neighbors wrote another letter. Groups of attorneys ...Brett Kavanaugh: Senate Judiciary Committee […]
- Roman Abramovich denied Swiss citizenship after police fear Russian oligarch poses 'threat to public security' - The Independent September 26, 2018The IndependentRoman Abramovich denied Swiss citizenship after police fear Russian oligarch poses 'threat to public security'The IndependentChelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly been denied residency in Switzerland after police warned officials of a possible “threat to public security” and the risk to the country's reputation. A court in the city of Lausanne has […]
- Beluga whale spotted again in Thames amid concerns for its safety - The Guardian September 26, 2018The GuardianBeluga whale spotted again in Thames amid concerns for its safetyThe GuardianYour browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video. More videos from. Share. Include playlist. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information ...Thames whale: Fears over beluga 'very lost' […]
- Mammoth task to audit, erase Aadhaar data with private firms: Experts - Economic Times September 26, 2018Economic TimesMammoth task to audit, erase Aadhaar data with private firms: ExpertsEconomic TimesNEW DELHI: Terming the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar a breath of fresh air for Indian citizens, experts on Wednesday said a completely new regime has to be put in place to protect the Aadhaar data that is lying with private companies. Stating […]
- Trump rejects 'global governance' in UN speech as he attacks Iran for 'sowing chaos' - The Independent September 26, 2018The IndependentTrump rejects 'global governance' in UN speech as he attacks Iran for 'sowing chaos'The IndependentPresident Donald Trump has asserted US sovereignty and rejected “global governance, control and domination” in a fiery speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Touting his signature “America First” policy doctrine, the US president speech heavily ...Donald Trump's lack of a […]
- Acacpulco police disarmed and investigated over alleged drug links - The Guardian September 26, 2018The GuardianAcacpulco police disarmed and investigated over alleged drug linksThe GuardianAuthorities in southern Mexico have disarmed and placed under investigation the entire police force in the resort of Acapulco, claiming the force has been infiltrated by drug gangs. Officials in Guerrero state issued arrest warrants for two Acapulco ...Mexican Authorities Disarm Acapulco Police Amid Infiltration […]
- France says EU is TOO BUSY for Brexit: Minister says he DOESN'T CARE about UK future - Express.co.uk September 26, 2018Express.co.ukFrance says EU is TOO BUSY for Brexit: Minister says he DOESN'T CARE about UK futureExpress.co.ukTHE EUROPEAN Union has “more pressing priorities” than Brexit, starting with its own future, France's finance minister blasted. By Joe Gamp. 08:28, Wed, Sep 26, 2018 | UPDATED: 08:38, Wed, Sep 26, 2018. Macron: Brexit was pushed by people wanting ...EU […]
- Student pours bleach and water on men's crotches to stop them manspreading - Metro September 26, 2018MetroStudent pours bleach and water on men's crotches to stop them manspreadingMetroA law student has embarked on a campaign to stop people from manspreading. Anna Dovgalyuk, 20, is filmed apparently pouring diluted bleach onto men's crotches across the subway in St Petersburg. She has accused men who carry out the practice as ...Student goes to war […]