News headlines for “Mainstream Media”, page 102
BAHRAIN: U.S. Keeps Quiet over Repression
- Inter Press Service
If President Barack Obama wanted to place Washington 'on the right side of history' during the ongoing 'Arab Spring', his reaction to recent events in Bahrain will likely make that far more difficult, according to a growing number of analysts and commentators here.
OP-ED: Solid Present, Bright Future for Latin America's Film Industry
- Inter Press Service
Since the 1980s, despite chronic social crisis, Latin America has seen significant advances in economic and industrial development, which have given a boost to the region's film industry.
CHINA: Social Stability Puts Squeeze on the Rule of Law
- Inter Press Service
There is no 'Jasmine Revolution' in China, but the Chinese government might be creating the seeds for one through its elevation of social stability above the rule of law, some experts say.
U.S. Reports Decry Curbs on NGOs, Internet, Minorities
- Inter Press Service
Growing government harassment of civil society organisations (CSOs), restrictions on Internet use, and persecution of vulnerable minorities constituted three of the most worrisome trends that slowed the spread of human rights around the globe in 2010, according to latest annual edition of the State Department's massive 'Country Reports'.
OP-ED: Misunderstanding Bahrain's Shia Protesters
- Inter Press Service
Listening to the rhetoric coming out of Tehran, one might assume that Bahrain's Shia opposition is relying on help from its co-religionists next door. But, in fact, the opposite is true: the Shia opposition wants nothing more than for Tehran to stay out of the sectarian dispute unfolding in the tiny kingdom.
CUBA: Forum Calls for Decentralisation, to Boost Participation
- Inter Press Service
The annual Critical Observatory Social Forum discussed the need for new spaces of dialogue, debate and participation in Cuba, including the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and decentralisation to empower local communities.
ECUADOR: Catholics Demand Removal of Far-Right Bishop
- Inter Press Service
The appointment of an ultra-conservative priest as apostolic administrator of the diocese of Sucumbíos, in northeastern Ecuador, triggered open rebellion among a large proportion of the area's Catholics, with the support of civil society organisations and even of President Rafael Correa himself.
Theatre For Development and Peace
- Inter Press Service
Some African playwrights say they want to use drama to promote development and peace, and they appealed to world leaders to listen on World Theatre Day, celebrated Wednesday.
MEDIA: It's Still a Man's World, Especially at the Top
- Inter Press Service
Long known as a 'boy's club', the worldwide media industry continues to struggle with gender equality, with new research showing women are still underrepresented in the majority of newsrooms across the globe.
WIKILEAKS: Australians Call For Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers
- Inter Press Service
Some Australians are convinced their government is sharing intelligence information with foreign powers about citizens implicated by documents released by Wikileaks.
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