by Sydney Smith on May 09, 2011
University: Former German Defense Minister Plagiarized
The University of Beyrouth determined that former German defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg "intentionally" plagiarized parts of his doctoral thesis,...
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by Sydney Smith on May 08, 2011
Why Proposed Media Laws May Shut Down South African Press Council
As iMediaEthics recently reported, laws proposed in South Africa may lead to the closure of the South African Press Council and...
by Sydney Smith on May 08, 2011
AFP Starts Using Photo Software to Check Fake Photos, Social Media Fake photos
In a press release posted on Editor & Publisher, foreign wire service Agence France-Presse (AFP) announced that it would start...
by Sydney Smith on May 07, 2011
Is AP Photo Caption Misleading?
Is it accurate for a caption to state that someone "points his weapon towards forces" when the weapon isn't able...
by Sydney Smith on May 07, 2011
Radio Station libels former Irish politician Mary Harney, Called her alcoholic
Former Irish politician Mary Harney was awarded €450,000 from Newstalk after the radio station broadcast comments that Harney is an...
by Sydney Smith on May 06, 2011
Last U.S. News Council Standing: Q & A with John Hamer, Washington News Council
The Minnesota News Council's January 2011 closing leaves just just one U.S. news council still active -- the Washington News...
by Sydney Smith on May 06, 2011
Does New Icelandic Media Law Protect Kids From Obscene Content?
Iceland's parliament has adopted a new media law for the first time since 2004. The law includes provisions to prevent...
by Sydney Smith on May 06, 2011
White House Did Disclose Situation Room Photo Was Doctored
Visual journalist Charles Apple spotted some photo doctoring in the photo of "the president's national security advisers watching the attack on...
by Sydney Smith on May 06, 2011
Indian Journalists Group Wants Ethics Code
An Indian journalists group is calling for a code of ethics to be established, Kangla Online reported. The group --...
by Sydney Smith on May 06, 2011
News Corp Will Disclose Political Donations
News Corp. announced that it will disclose all donations to political campaigns and PACS, MediaBistro's TV Newser reported. According to...