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This is the blog for my course, International Broadcasting: Influence and Power in the Age of Information (PUBD 516). The course is being taught in the Master's in Public Diplomacy (MPD) program at the University of Southern California. The purpose of this blog is to monitor how different international broadcasters are covering and framing global events. Who will we monitor? Russia Today, Telesur, Press Tv, Al-Jazeera English, Al-Manar, NHK World and more.

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

Russia Today Obama's 1st 100 Days Round-Up

RT decided to enter the fray of Presidential report cards by providing its own opinions on President Obama. Here are some highlights of their recent stories:(4.29) "Obama is a would be dictator." Or at least so says Alex Jones in an interview with Russia Today. Who is Alex Jones? He is a radio p

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

Iran urged to loosen hold on BBC Persia

According to Iran's own broadcaster, Press TV, Iran's Majlis Research Center has proposed loosening the restrictions on foreign media outlets "working against the interests of the Islamic Republic."Following an analysis of the tactics employed by the British Broadcasting Corporation's Persian-langua

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

Russia Today: The Headhunter

Looking for a job? Russia Today may be able to help you out. Follow these steps:First, follow the link nestled between 'political eye-opener'* and 'pimp my laptop' on the politics home page:Second, choose between the following jobs: Electronic Knowledge Base Manager, Information Security Manager,

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

RT & Election Fraud?

From The Moscow Times (4.24.2009):Acting Sochi Mayor Anatoly Pakhomov not only dominates local media coverage ahead of Sunday's mayoral election, but rival candidates say he also has a complete monopoly. Opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, Communist Yury Dzagania and ousted billionaire candidate Al

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

The Black Gorbachev

From the recent article, "Barak Obama's 100 days of denial":Barack Obama, who is already being lightly derided as a ‘Black Gorbachev’ in Russian circles . . .What does that even mean? Seriously? In fact the entire article is tainted by an immature tone that is more reminiscent of Perez Hilton than

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

Virtual Tour of Iran

Always wanted to travel to Iran but not so sure your ready to brave the actual trip? Take a virtual tour of the country with online three-dimensional and panoramic photographs of Iran’s cultural and scenic attractions with 360cities.net. The site includes photographs taken by prominent Iranian ar

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

Piracy justifies US activities abroad?

In its newest reader poll, Press TV asked "What has led to the increased activity of Somali pirates?"And the viewers answers..... 1. The problem will not be solved unless a powerful government comes to power in Somalia(28%)2. The US needs such activities to justify its presence outside its borders(3

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

PressTV Poll: Britains outreach means Hezbollah victory

A two week Press TV reader poll asked "What is your opinion about UK officials signaling willingness to hold talks with Hezbollah?" The reader's response suggested that viewers felt that Britain's willingness to hold talks with Hezbollah is an indication of the resistance's success in the region.Of

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

RT's Poll on Blogging

After President Medvedev decided to expand his current blogging efforts, RT issued the following poll: A few thoughts on this polls results:Readers of RT value blogging. This is hardly a surprise since the website is geared towards web 2.0 journalism (YouTube, blogs, articles under a 1,000 words

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Global Media Monitor · 3Y ago

Do You Have a Question for Mikhail Gorbachev

RT is on a roll. Visit here if you want to post a question to the former President of the Soviet Union. You have until 12 GMT on April 23 to send in your question. I will post an analysis of the interview shortly after RT publication.

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