Posted on 08/12/2004 6:51:49 PM PDT by longtermmemmory
Anyone working for a 'news agency' from a country with a government-controlled press is not a reporter. Propagandist/spy is more accurate.
Funny thing. About a year and a half ago, World Net Daily had enormous trouble getting press credentials to cover the Senate while Xinhua was allowed in. WND finally had to threaten a lawsuit to be allowed in.
About a year ago, when I was at Accuracy In Media, we were rejected by the State Dept because AIM was deemed to be -- without giving reasons -- not a 'real' news org. I tried to explain to them that AIM would be there to cover the media and compare the coverage to what actually happened. The last I heard, AIM is still awaiting a response.
I'll bet that 'reporters' from several dictatorships are indeed allowed in however.
It started out as a regular broadcast channel when Greek television was deregulated. When digital satelite came into existence, the name carried over as brand recognition.
ok
Maybe they found something they liked?
Finland ‘finds Patriot missiles’ on China-bound ship
BBC News ^ | 12/21/11 | BBC
http:/www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16292244
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 6:22:04 PM by NormsRevenge
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