Correspondent Mark Litke and producer Ara Ayer report from the Philippines where there are more newspapers in print, more points of view and more influence in broadcast journalism than ever before. But since People Power in 1986, more than 70 journalists have been murdered.
All Posts Tagged With: "journalism"
Signature Video
November 3, 2009
Journalists risk their lives reporting in the Philippines
Interview (video)
September 15, 2009
Russian journalists’ murders go largely unpunished
The Committee to Protect Journalists -- in a report out on Tuesday -- says 17 editors, reporters, photographers, columnists and a publisher have been killed in Russia since 2000. Joel Simon of CPJ discusses how the murders have impacted Russian journalism.
News Hunt
August 27, 2009
Afghanistan news hunt results
Worldfocus partnered with News Trust to find some of the best journalism on Afghanistan and its second-ever presidential election. Find out how the international media portrayed the election.
In the Newsroom
June 11, 2009
U.S. in a game of carrots and sticks with North Korea
North Korea's capture and conviction of two American journalists couldn't have come at a worse time, writes Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge, as the U.S. tries to ensure their safe return while simultaneously pressing North Korea on nuclear containment.
Perspectives
June 1, 2009
Mexican journalists prepare for job with survival training
Approximately 50 journalists have been killed in Mexico since 2000. A Worldfocus contributing blogger in Mexico writes about facing masked guerillas and tear gas in a survival training session for journalists.
In the Newsroom
May 15, 2009
A reporter’s look down the barrel of a gun
American journalist Roxana Saberi is heading home after she was released from an Iranian prison earlier this week. Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge writes about his own experience being detained.
Interview (video)
May 14, 2009
North Korea sets trial date for detained U.S. journalists
North Korea said on Thursday that two American journalists arrested near the border with China will be put on trial early next month. Joel Simon of the Committee to Protect Journalists discusses the case and the plight of journalists around the world.
Blogwatch
May 11, 2009
Iran releases imprisoned American journalist
On Monday, Iran released American journalist Roxana Saberi, who had been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of spying for the United States. Her release removes an obstacle in President Barack Obama's efforts to open a dialogue with Iran.
Perspectives
May 4, 2009
Journalists barred from front lines as war rages in Sri Lanka
As the Sri Lankan government pushes forward into the rebel Tamil Tigers' last stronghold, a Worldfocus contributing blogger and journalist based in Sri Lanka expresses frustration at being prevented from covering the conflict.
In the Newsroom
March 20, 2009
Worldfocus is different thanks to you…
Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge writes that thanks to you, your e-mails and comments, Worldfocus has been able to shed light on important international issues that are seldom covered. Join in on the conversation.
