"...England also has libel laws with real teeth, so papers are alot more cautious in hurling accusations...."
Yes the law is especially tough on those who tell the truth. Look what happened to Living Marxismwhen they dished the truth on corporate media giant ITN's coverage of Bosnia....
I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you are referring to. Could you fill me in, or let me have a link. Here is a link that helps explain how English libel law differs from ours. FR would not be in business in the U.K. Libel laws around the world