By all accounts, journalism is becoming one of the riskiest professions in the world. The latest evidence of this came yesterday from the Philippines when broadcaster Cline Cantoneros, gunned down
Recent polling data shows that most Americans think their press is the freest in the world — indeed, some believe it is too free. But according to a new report by Freedom House, a highly respected
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (“Abu Mazen”) is liked, but is not known, here in the US. This situation poses some challenges and presents some opportunities that the Palestinian leader ought
I received a letter from a reader commenting on my article titled “Sharon Knows Peace Would Not Lead to Greater Israel” which was published on April 22. The writer asked with concern whether Israel’s
LONDON, 6 May 2005 — It is quick, intense and does not cost a lot of money. As it came to its conclusion Wednesday, Britain’s general election campaign provided some interesting comparisons to the
LONDON, 6 May 2005 — Tony Blair has verbal gifts. One of them is understatement. There had been “a certain wear and tear” in his position as prime minister, he told the BBC radio journalist John Humphrys
