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North Korea has more access than ever to outside media, says US study

A new study has found that North Koreans have more access than ever to outside media, including radio, TV and DVDs

…have more access than ever to outside media, including radio, TV and DVDs The study was conducted by global consulting group InterMedia over the last two years. The findings were based on a survey of 250 North Koreans – mostly refugees and a handful of travellers, as well as expert interviews. Almost half the respondents said they had watched a foreign DVD. North Korea has traditionally bee…

Google threatens French media ban

Google has threatened to exclude French media sites from its search results

Google has threatened to exclude French media sites from its search results if France goes ahead with plans to make search engines to pay for content. In a letter sent to several ministerial offices, Google said such a law “would threaten its very existence”. French newspaper publishers have been pushing for the law, saying it is unfair that Google receives advertising revenue from se…

Australian media watchdog launches inquiry into 2Day FM royal hoax after Jacintha Saldanha’s death

The Australian Communications and Media Authority will focus on the 2Day FM license holder and not directly on the presenters who made the prank call

The Australian media watchdog has launched a formal inquiry into the hoax call to the London hospital, where Kate Middleton was being treated, after nurse Jacintha Saldanha’s death. Nurse Jacintha Saldanha was found dead on Friday, three days after taking the call from Australian radio station 2Day FM. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will focus on the 2Day FM license hold…

Vatileaks: Pope Benedict XVI speaks for the first time on the scandal and denounces media coverage

Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's butler, has been charged with illegally obtaining private papal documents and memos

…has been charged with illegally obtaining private papal documents and memos The Vatican has denied Italian media reports suggesting that Paolo Gabriele had not acted alone, but was part of a group of 20 or so whistleblowers led by a cardinal. During his weekly address in St Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI said: “Suggestions have multiplied, amplified by some media, which are totally…

WHCD 2013: Barack Obama mocks Michelle’s bangs at Correspondents’ Dinner

This year's White House Correspondents' Dinner saw President Barack Obama in pictures with Michelle-style bangs

…e when I got back home. Who knew Eric Holder was so sensitive?” “And then there’s the Easter Egg Roll, which is just supposed to be a nice event with the kids. I got out on the basketball court, took 22 shots, made 2 of them. That’s right, 2 hits, 20 misses. The executives at NBC asked, <<What’s your secret?>>.” Swipes at the media’s expense are traditional fare at the event an…

Snooki and JWoww straddle Honey Boo Boo’s mother June Shannon at GLAAD Media Awards 2013

Snooki and JWoww couldn’t help but get close to cuddly reality rival Mama June of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame on Saturday as they attended the GLAAD Media Awards

Jersey Shore’s Snooki and JWoww couldn’t help but get close to cuddly reality rival Mama June of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame on Saturday as they attended the GLAAD Media Awards. Snooki and JWoww posted snaps on their Instagram pages as they met June Shannon backstage at the 24th annual event in New York City, announcing their strong liking for Mama June. Snooki, real name is Nicole Polizzi, wro…

Kim Jong-Un is married to Ri Sol-Ju, North Korean media confirms

North Korean media reports referred to Kim Jong-Un attending the opening of an amusement park with his wife, "Comrade Ri Sol-Ju”

…Kim Jong-Un took over as leader of the country after the death of his father Kim Jong-Il in December last year. The eight minute report on North Korean radio which mentioned Ri Sol-Ju was broadcast at 20:00 local time on Wednesday. North Korean media reports referred to Kim Jong-Un attending the opening of an amusement park with his wife, "Comrade Ri Sol-Ju” Analysts have been watching Kim J…

Tinglan Hong has been badly treated by the media, claims Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant has claimed that his daughter's mother Chinese actress Tinglan Hong has been "badly treated" by the media

In a recent interview, Hugh Grant has claimed that his daughter’s mother Chinese actress Tinglan Hong has been “badly treated” by the media. Hugh Grant, 51, said that press intrusion prevented him from attending the birth of his baby girl Tabitha in September 2011. The actor told The Guardian: “I was at one of the party conferences, about to give a speech, and was pacing a…

Stephen Kranz’s house: the place where Paula Broadwell has taken refuge from the world’s media

Stephen Kranz’s home became the centre of the world's news when Paula Broadwell was seen looking strained and tense while holding a glass of wine in her hand on Tuesday evening

…ck. The all-white residents of Mount Pleasant tried to sue to block the sale, but courts threw their complaints out and the sale went through. Dr. Robert Deane lived in the property until his death in 2001….

White House Benghazi emails show David Petraeus objected to Obama administration’s version of Libya events

White House Benghazi emails reveal the then CIA-Director David Petraeus strongly objected to the Obama administration's version of events of the terror attack on the U.S. diplomatic post in Libya

…d reporters Wednesday that Mike Morell made the changes to the talking points because of his own concerns that they could prejudge an FBI investigation into who was responsible for the September 11th, 2012, attack that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. The officials said Mike Morell also didn’t think it was fair to disclose the CIA’s advance warning without giving Hil…

Google Maps new features unveiled at San Francisco media event

Google has presented new mapping technologies in an effort to reassert its position as a market leader

…e… Apple is a good partner of ours.” “We have a lot fantastic applications already on the platform. Google Earth is one of the top applications, and we’ve been on Apple devices since 2008,” he said. “It’s a really fantastic showcase for the platform and we’re really excited to be offering new features.” Google aims to bring the new 3D imagery to desk…

Ashton Kutcher: “The status of truth” video shows him not wearing the wedding ring.

“The status of truth”, the video Ashton Kutcher has posted on Chime.In shows him not wearing his wedding ring and making a plea for greater “honesty” in the press

…efit of another.” In an ironic coincidence, a new Nikon camera commercial starring Ashton Kutcher has just been released, which mirrors somewhat the reported events when he had a fling with Sara Leal, 22, in his San Diego hotel suite last month. The Nikon commercial, which was filmed and broadcast prior to the alleged events in San Diego, shows him flirting with a group of models, taking pictures…

Mark Duggan shooting footage emerged to media

Footage of the aftermath of the police shooting of Mark Duggan, whose death in north London sparked the 2011 summer riots, has emerged to media

Footage of the aftermath of the police shooting of Mark Duggan, whose death in north London sparked the 2011 summer riots, has emerged to media. The footage, by someone who says they witnessed the shooting, includes attempts to save Mark Duggan’s life following the incident last August. On the tape, the witness recounts that Mark Duggan jumped out of a car and police twice shouted: “P…

Israel passed a law banning models with less than 18.5 BMI from advertisements or fashion shows

Israel passed a law banning models from advertisements or fashion shows if they measure less than 18.5 on the body mass index

Israel passed a law banning models from advertisements or fashion shows if they measure less than 18.5 on the body mass index (BMI).  The new law is part of an effort to promote health for women of all sizes, and to stop glorifying the ultra-thin. “Beautiful is not underweight,” says Rachel Adato, one of the creators of the bill. In recent years, much attention has been paid to how wo…

Barack Obama Facebook page receives more than 1 million Likes daily using Sponsored Stories feature

Barack Obama has enjoyed a surge in Facebook "likes", thanks to a co-ordinated social media campaign

…211; the public sphere has been reconfigured,” she said. The growth comes as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney look to ramp up their use of digital and social media ahead of November’s vote. In 2008, Barack Obama’s campaign was praised for its innovative use of social media to engage young, often first-time, voters. This time around, the efforts have been stepped up a notch. Both cand…

Jacintha Saldanha picture emerges to media

Jacintha Saldanha died on Friday in an apparent suicide after she transferred a hoax call from Australian DJs who retrieved sensitive information about Kate Middleton

…have come to the UK from southern India ten years ago and settled in the UK with her partner, 49-year-old hospital accountant Benedict Barboza. The couple bought their £123,000 three-bedroomed home in 2005 in the Westbury-on-Trym district of Bristol. After registering as a nurse in 2003 when she initially worked for the North Bristol NHS Trust, which runs Frenchay and Southmead hospitals, it is be…

Prince Harry naked pictures scandal: British media were banned from publishing the photos viewed by 68 million people online

…Prince Harry cavorting with girls in a Las Vegas hotel online By last night, a Google search for “Prince Harry Naked” produced 68,300,000 results. A search for “Prince Harry Naked Pictures” generated 25,800,000 results. Once Prince Harry had returned to the UK, lawyers for Prince Charles issued threats of legal action. Meanwhile, the pictures continued to be available online, making a mockery of…

Beyonce bans professional photographers from Mrs. Carter Show World Tour after Super Bowl photos

Beyonce has banned professional photographers from her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in an apparent attempt to prevent the release of unflattering pictures after Super Bowl experience

…by slowing the pace down for Halo, which sees snippets of her outfits, ending with Beyonce in the blue catsuit sitting with her eyes closed on stage. Beyonce’s tour kicked off in Serbia on April 15 and is set to resume in Paris on Wednesday night. The 65-gig tour comes to the UK on Friday and will arrive in the U.S. in June….

Paolo Gabriele officially named as suspect in Vatileaks scandal

Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict's butler, has been formally named as a suspect in the Vatican's inquiry into a series of media leaks from the Church's highest levels

Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict’s butler, has been formally named as a suspect in the Vatican’s inquiry into a series of media leaks from the Church’s highest levels. Vatican magistrates accused Paolo Gabriele, 46, of illegal possession of confidential documents. A series of leaks, dubbed Vatileaks, has revealed alleged corruption, mismanagement and internal conflicts. Last month,…

Prince Harry naked photos scandal: Prince Charles summons his son for Vegas pictures talks

According to new reports, Prince Charles has summoned his youngest son, Prince Harry, for a heart-to-heart talk this weekend over his naked Las Vegas romp. Royal sources stressed that 27-year-old Prince Harry would not be getting a “dressing down” but Prince Charles was keen to discuss his concerns “father to son”. Although they have already spoken over the phone, Prince Harry will be asked to ex…

Pope Benedict’s personal butler detained as suspect in Vatileaks scandal

Italian media have named the arrested man in Vatileaks scandal as Paolo Gabriele, a personal butler and assistant to Pope Benedict XVI and one of very few laymen to have access to the Pope's private apartments

The Vatican says it has detained a person, named by Italian media as Paolo Gabriele, who is suspected of leaking a series of confidential documents and letters to the media. Reports citing unnamed sources said he was the Pope Benedict’s personal butler. The “Vatileaks” scandal, as it is known, has enraged the Holy See. The leaks have revealed alleged corruption, mismanagement an…

The Golden Lie that Kills. MindBomb for Roșia Montană.

Mindbomb’s latest poster campaign is raising the flag about the very basic but grossly obscured trade-off entailed by the planned gold mine at Rosia Montana through cyanide leaching

…cance. In order to raise awareness about this danger, thousands of Mindbomb’s posters were posted in the streets of cities, towns and villages in Romania during the night from 11th to 12th April 2012. The action whose scope has been to raise awareness about the danger of the lies featured in RMGC’s PR campaign was supported by roughly 200 volunteers who distributed the posters in 43 towns th…

James Holmes trial: cameras banned from next week’s hearing

James Holmes is accused of opening fire at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, killing 12 and wounding 58

A judge has ruled that cameras will be banned from next week’s hearing when James Holmes, the suspect in the Colorado cinema shooting, is to be formally charged. James Holmes, 24, is accused of opening fire at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, last Friday, killing 12 and wounding 58. Judge William Sylvester has denied a request by Denver-area media for expan…

Jill Kelley emails to Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn after David Petraeus scandal

Jill Kelley with General David Petraeus and his wife Holly at her home in 2011

…did nothing in response to Jill Kelley’s complaint and simply said that the 911 recordings were public records. He added that he knew the Kelleys socially after he won the mayoral race in March 2011 – even though they did not support him in his bid and he had never met them before. Jill Kelley with General David Petraeus and his wife Holly at her home in 2011 Yet just three weeks aft…

Cyber Monday 2012

Cyber Monday 2012

Cyber Monday is the first Monday after Thanksgiving. In 2012, it falls on November 26. Cyber Monday was christened by Shop.org in 2005, because it’s known for online shopping sales. It follows the bricks-and-mortar shopping done on Black Friday, the first shopping day after Thanksgiving. Each year, new records are set as more and more people enjoy the convenience of shopping online. In 2012…

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