Al-Jazeera English-language channel launched today

Konovalov · 11-15-06, 10:31 AM

I had heard that al-Jazeera were going to launch a new channel today 15/11/06 and it is now confirmed though I have not had an opportunity to view it.

Interesting article here in the Times: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...454612,00.html

The early view of the Times is a positive one although the news stories themselves are not. From the article:

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Then on to another Middle Eastern tragedy, Darfur. There was no siding with Sudan on this one: the reporter, Andrew Simmons, was as hard-hitting as the pictures of the refugees and the squalor, which seems far more telling than those seen on Western channels. He also had a good scoop — an interview with the rebel leader of the refugees.

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I had no political quarrel with the coverage. Yes, it gave plenty of time to issues from and about the Middle East. That’s natural. It was pretty careful not to distort or to use loaded language. It was slick, fast-paced and thoroughly professional.

It will be intersting to compare al-Jazera English with the likes of Sky, CNN, BBC, and Fox.

TteFAboB · 11-15-06, 10:53 AM

Saudizeera?

It will be interesting to compare it with itself, with the other channel, and see what is shown in one and hidden from the other or if an event gets two different versions reported one for each version.

There's no sign of this on my cable (no pun, even if a weak one), so I'll just await for the blogger scrutiny.

Konovalov · 11-15-06, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TteFAboB

It will be interesting to compare it with itself, with the other channel, and see what is shown in one and hidden from the other or if an event gets two different versions reported one for each version.

Check out this article for an analysis of the original Arabic al-Jazeera here: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/c...c=ealert060720

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Originally Posted by TteFAboB

There's no sign of this on my cable (no pun, even if a weak one), so I'll just await for the blogger scrutiny.

Do you mean in the USA?

The Avon Lady · 11-15-06, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

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Originally Posted by TteFAboB

It will be interesting to compare it with itself, with the other channel, and see what is shown in one and hidden from the other or if an event gets two different versions reported one for each version.

Check out this article for an analysis of the original Arabic al-Jazeera here: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/c...c=ealert060720

Or simply watch the demo.

Just imagine had the Nazis had satellite TV back then...........................

August · 11-15-06, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Or simply watch the demo.

Reminds me of US network talk shows that interview various crackpots. You note the interviewer isn't agreeing with the guy.

The Avon Lady · 11-15-06, 02:42 PM

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You note the interviewer isn't agreeing with the guy.

Not very actively.

Note that there is an interviewer and an opposing debator.

Tchocky · 11-15-06, 05:23 PM

It's on Dish Satellite in the US. I watched about 20 minutes of it earlier, and was impressed with the scope of reporting, a lot of stories that aren't covered by BBC/CNN/et al. Still havent seen enough to form a cogent opinion

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TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Saudizeera? It will be interesting to compare it with itself, with the other channel, and see what is shown in one and hidden from the other or if an event gets two different versions reported one for each version. There's no sign of this on my cable (no pun, even if a weak one), so I'll just await for the blogger scrutiny. __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	It's on Dish Satellite in the US. I watched about 20 minutes of it earlier, and was impressed with the scope of reporting, a lot of stories that aren't covered by BBC/CNN/et al. Still havent seen enough to form a cogent opinion __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]