Proposed Restrictions on the News Media Cause Alarm in South Africa
Date: 23 August 2010
By Celia W. Dugger
Celia Dugger
The Protection of Information Bill and a plan for a media tribunal have come amid increasing hostility between the governing African National Congress and the press.
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Russian Cable Station Plays to U.S.
Date: 23 August 2010
By Andrew E. Kramer
Andrew Kramer
Russia Today devotes six hours a day to news about the United States, and sees itself as an alternative to mainstream media.
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This Week’s Health Industry News
Date: 23 August 2010
By Duff Wilson
Duff Wilson
Expect the unexpected this week.
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News From the Advertising Industry
Date: 23 August 2010
By Stuart Elliott
Stuart Elliott
Client assignments, executive appointments and other developments at advertising agencies.
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U.S. Morality Cop Who Can’t Take a Political Frisk
Date: 22 August 2010
By Albert R. Hunt
Albert Hunt
In his critiques, Newt Gingrich wraps himself in spirituality, castigating the morals and values of opponents. But he counts on a short attention span.
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Blagojevich Fatigue? Get Used to It
Date: 22 August 2010
By James Warren
James Warren
The ambiguity of the verdict, a guaranteed retrial and Rod R. Blagojevich’s post-trial faux victory media tour verges on a flood of bad news for those in need of a Blago respite.
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The Pulse | Iraqi Refugee Gets His Green Card at Last
Date: 22 August 2010
By Katie Fretland
Katie Fretland
Ahmed Alrais had been denied a green card for interrupting his residency in the United States to work in Iraq interpreting for the United States Army.
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The Perks Keep On Flowing for Water District Employees
Date: 22 August 2010
By Dan Mihalopoulos
Dan Mihalopoulos
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, a relatively obscure agency, has remained an island of public employee perks in a time of budget crisis.
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Gunman and 8 Hostages Dead in the Philippines
Date: 23 August 2010
By Carlos H. Conde
Carlos Conde
Commandos stormed a tourist bus held hostage by a former police officer in Manila on Monday.
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Piniella’s Exit
Date: 23 August 2010
By Lynn Zinser
Lynn Zinser
Sportswriters explore the timing and the emotions surrounding the retirement of Lou Piniella as manager of the Cubs.
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