News headlines for “Mainstream Media”, page 109
ECUADOR: Keeping Age-old Weaving Technique Alive
- Inter Press Service
Outside the modest two-story adobe house, a flag of Ecuador flutters alongside a large sign that reads 'Ikat: weaving demonstrations and sales.' Hanks of yarn and colourful fabrics hang from the handrail running around the edge of the courtyard and balcony, and weaving looms can be seen inside.
Women Fight Assault Over Internet
- Inter Press Service
Millions use Facebook to keep in touch with their friends, post photos of reunions and parties and share links to interesting articles and videos. But for 24-year old Maria (not her real name), the popular social networking site became a source of public shame when a former boyfriend posted nude photos and videos of her in an account he had created under her name.
The Peace Dividend in South Sudan
- Inter Press Service
This is the story of Francis Odong, a southern Sudanese man from Eastern Equitoria state.
Tunisian Unrest Stirs Arab World
- Inter Press Service
As Western countries were busy celebrating Christmas and dealing with air traffic holiday delays because of snow blizzards, the tranquil North African country of Tunisia was going through events that would have been thought unthinkable just three weeks ago - public unrest that saw thousands demonstrate against the regime of President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali.
A Caribbean Cinderella: St. Domingo’s Colonial Zone
- Inter Press Service
Santo Domingo de Guzmán was the New World’s first colonial city, the Spanish Empire’s capital, the Catholic Church’s Rome in the West Indies, and Francis Drake’s most coveted prize.
MEDIA-HONDURAS: Ten Murders and No Justice
- Inter Press Service
The murder of Henry Suazo, a correspondent for a radio station based in the capital, brought this year's death toll for reporters in Honduras to 10, and made this Central American nation the second most dangerous country for journalists in Latin America, after Mexico.
Anonymous Afro-Cubans Heroes Remembered for Posterity
- Inter Press Service
Under the spreading shade of a wild fig tree in Old Havana, a small plaque now recalls the sacrifice made by five Afro-Cubans, 'anonymous Abakuá who died trying to save medical students' shot by firing squad, when this island was still a Spanish colony.
JAPAN: Becoming International, But Not Quite
- Inter Press Service
Forget dropping names or slipping the hostess a bill or two. It’s luck that’s important in snagging a reservation at Dhaba, an average-priced Indian restaurant that has become such a must-go place for Tokyo residents that guests are limited to a maximum stay of two hours.
THAILAND: Online Censorship Triggers Fear among Bloggers
- Inter Press Service
When he is not designing another house for this city’s sprawling urbanscape, a Thai architect in his mid-forties worries about another run-in with this kingdom’s cyber police.
Culture Vulture Kids on Argentine TV
- Inter Press Service
A public children’s television channel broadcasting high quality fiction, animation and documentary programmes designed by the Argentine Education Ministry for the two-to-12 age range can now be viewed elsewhere in Latin America via the internet.
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