Rupert Murdoch
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Actor Aziz Ansari accused of sexual assault, but is it just 'revenge porn'?
IN THE WORLD PAPERS - Wednesday, January 17: We look at reaction to the repatriation deal that sees Bangladesh sending Rohingya people back to Burma. Also, after Aziz Ansari is…
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FCC votes against net neutrality
The FCC has voted to repeal the net neutrality rules brought in by the Obama administration. What will this mean for internet users in the US? Also in this programme: a mega…
'David Bowie: The greatest rock star who ever fell to this or any other world'
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - Tues. 12.01.16: There’s lots of emotion as papers around the world pay tribute to pop icon David Bowie who passed away at the age of 69. Also, German…
Sarkozy criticises Valls for use of term 'social apartheid'
On Tuesday, the French Prime Minister said the country's recent terrorist attacks exposed a "geographical, social and ethnic apartheid" in the society. Nicolas Sarkozy called the…
Could Rupert Murdoch play kingmaker in the Scottish referendum?
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - Tues. 09.09.14: With the polls in Scotland now so close, undecided voters are going to tip the balance according to the Herald. The Independent, meanwhile,…
PM's ex-aide Coulson guilty of phone hacking, Brooks goes free
Former "News of the World" editor Andy Coulson was convicted of phone hacking Tuesday while Rebekah Brooks, the former head of News Corp's British newspaper arm, was acquitted in…
News of the World phone-hacking trial kicks off in UK
Former News International CEO Rebekah Brooks (pictured) and the British PM's former media chief, Andy Coulson, appeared in court Monday to face charges that include hacking…
A very political mustache
We finish MediaWatch today with a mustachioed rebel from Pakistan. First though, US-Russia relations viewed through the prism of gay rights and the Sochi Olympics. Also, two…
Rudd takes on Murdoch as Australian election heats up
Australian PM Kevin Rudd has accused Rupert Murdoch of using his vast media empire to scupper the Labor Party’s election campaign in order to protect his own commercial interests.
Google stops attempts to hack thousands of Iranian web users ahead of vote
Many Iranians who want to surf online have to use a VPN - a Virtual Private Network - via a connection abroad. Iran has had a cyber police force since 2011. Google says there…
Coca Cola versus France Télévisions
Coca Cola is allegedly threatening to stop all advertising deals with France 2 over a documentary the state broadcaster ran earlier this month. Also, a cartoon of Benjamin…
Murdoch apologises again for tweet on 'Jewish press'
News Corporation media magnate Rupert Murdoch apologised for a second time on Monday for sparking an online controversy with a tweet over the weekend asking, "Why is Jewish owned…