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New pirate attack thwarted in Gulf of Aden
CNN International (CNN) — NATO forces patrolling the Gulf of Aden foiled a pirate attack on a Norwegian tanker this weekend, a NATO spokesman said. Canadian, British, US vessels foil pirates in Gulf of Aden CBC.ca Nato foils Somali pirates' attack BBC News Voice of America – AFP – Reuters – Bloomberg all 1,481 news articles |
 guardian.co.uk |
Iran president urges full defense for US reporter
The Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran's president said Sunday that an American journalist convicted of spying for the US should be allowed to offer a full defense during her appeal, a day after she was sentenced to eight years in prison. Iran urges Islamic countries to unite PRESS TV Obama: Iran should free Iranian-American journalist Reuters UK Bloomberg – Voice of America – Xinhua – AFP all 2,586 news articles |
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Woodstock pond searched for Tori Stafford
Toronto Star Members of the OPP underwater search and recovery unit walk through a pond in Woodstock April 18, 2009 seeking signs of Tori Stafford, 8, who has been missing since April 8. April 8: A security camera captures a blurry image of Tori walking away from … Intensified search for Tori Stafford continues with no word of … The Canadian Press Police search water for missing Woodstock girl Canada.com London Free Press – CBC.ca – Edmonton Sun – Globe and Mail all 465 news articles Langue : Français |
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Iran's President Calls for Fair Treatment for Detained Journalist
Voice of America By VOA News Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called on Iran's prosecutor to ensure justice for a detained reporter accused of spying for the United States. Video: Lawyer: Iran Convicts US Journalist of Spying The Associated Press Iran president calls for reporter's rights Reuters New York Times – Toronto Star – Jerusalem Post – The Australian all 2,244 news articles |
 Canada.com |
Woodstock pond searched for Tori Stafford
Toronto Star Members of the OPP underwater search and recovery unit walk through a pond in Woodstock April 18, 2009 seeking signs of Tori Stafford, 8, who has been missing since April 8. April 8: A security camera captures a blurry image of Tori walking away from … Hope stays high as search for missing girl intensifies Canada.com Police consider Stafford case an abduction Globe and Mail Edmonton Sun – London Free Press – CityNews – Toronto Star all 362 news articles Langue : Français |
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Durban II parallel forum opens in Geneva
Jerusalem Post By AMIR MIZROCH A parallel meeting to Durban II which was organized by the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, the International Coordinating Network on Palestine and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Committee, kicked off at a Geneva … Israel slur fear forces boycott The Australian Britain isolated amid UN racism summit boycott Telegraph.co.uk Reuters India – ABC Online – guardian.co.uk – Reuters all 1,544 news articles |
As traditional news media struggles to find a new method and business model for dissemination over the internet, some are suggesting that news-related games could be an avenue worth pursuing. Rather than using such games solely as entertainment, journalists could make some of their reports more educative and interactive, allowing readers to choose which threads of a story they would like to follow. Georgia Tech is currently running a research blog to better understand how games and journalism can interact. “The point to consider here is that the two processes do not have to be mutually exclusive, and may even be complementary. Just a couple of years ago, we were wondering if the blogosphere was trivializing journalism; now, most of us, including traditional journalists, are willing to accept the fact that the two can not only live in harmony but also play off of each other. Similarly, online games could help break down complex topics, and stimulate audience interest in the more mundane ones.”
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theodp writes “Slate’s Farhad Manjoo would gladly pay a hefty monthly fee for immediate access to recent movies and TV shows — if someone would just take his money. In reality, he pays nothing because no company sells such a plan, and instead resorts to getting his programming from the friendly BitTorrent network.
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Woodstock pond searched for Tori Stafford
Toronto Star Members of the OPP underwater search and recovery unit walk through a pond in Woodstock April 18, 2009 seeking signs of Tori Stafford, 8, who has been missing since April 8. April 8: A security camera captures a blurry image of Tori walking away from … Hope stays high as search for missing girl intensifies Canada.com Police consider Stafford case an abduction Globe and Mail Edmonton Sun – London Free Press – CityNews – Toronto Star all 353 news articles Langue : Français |
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American leaders enthusiastic about summit
Radio Netherlands Leaders attending the Organisation of American States (OAS) summit in Trinidad and Tobago have referred to the atmosphere as 'outstanding' and 'positive'. Video: Obama At Trinidad Summit CBS US and Venezuela work to mend ties Reuters Washington Post – Bloomberg – euronews – PRESS TV all 2,098 news articles Langue : Français |
