XCity Online: Freedom of the press in Europe

XCity speaks with Jean-Francois Juillard, head of Reporters Sans Frontieres, on the plight of press freedom in Europe.

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Media Release: Zillow and 180 newspapers partner for real estate websites

Real estate website Zillow.com to launch co-branded sites with 180 newspapers.

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Tip of the day from Journalism.co.uk – pronounciation tips

Language: Not sure how to pronounce a name or city? Great for broadcasters and just your general knowledge – Forvo tells you just what you need to know. Tipster: Laura Oliver.

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CNN Money: Sun-Times Media files for Chapter 11

Publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times has filed for bankruptcy protection following in the footsteps of its rival, Tribune Co, which filed last December.

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NYTimes.com: Current reporters to be tried in North Korea

Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee will be indicted and tried on charges of committing ‘hostile acts’ against North Korea.

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Comment Is Free: Meyer wrong to ‘pour scorn’ on Mosley, says lawyer

Dominic Crossley, whose firm represented Max Mosley in his case against News of the World, has responded to comments made by Sir Christopher Meyer, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC), to a select committee for culture, media and sport last week.

Meyer chose to ‘pour scorn’ on Mosley and not the News of the World, despite the fact that Mosley won his case and a breach of privacy was found in his favour, writes Crossley.

“[I]nstead of criticising the News of the World or even warning those involved as to their future conduct (both the editor and journalist concerned remain in their roles), the chairman of the PCC reserves his scorn for Mosley. Meyer’s approach does nothing to relieve the perception that anyone seeking redress from a national newspaper is wasting his or her time by going to the PCC,” he says.

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Andy Dickinson: I’m shuttering my blog

Andy Dickinson on why he’s taking a break from his blog. Lots of great archived content on here – now we just have to work out what we can do to get Andy back.

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