Global IssuesNews headlines for “Mainstream Media”, page 11
Community Radios in Colombia Tune In for Peace
- Inter Press Service
Cleaning up a stream that used to be a garbage dump and restocking it with fish, or helping demobilised far-right paramilitaries reintegrate into society by returning to school, are some of the early outcomes of a project involving community radio stations in a remote area of northwest Colombia.
Somalis Hopeful of London Meeting Despite Media Scepticism
- Inter Press Service
With an international meeting aimed at resolving the political crisis in Somalia set to take place Thursday, the local media in this East African nation is awash with scepticism, referring to the efforts as a new system of re-colonising the country.
China Cuts Down the Foreign Fun
- Inter Press Service
Imported television shows watched by millions will be canned during the country’s prime 'golden time' hours, the government announced last week. Last month, popular prime time entertainment programmes were slashed by two- thirds. This was after programmes featuring time travel were all but banned last year.
FM Radio Spells Change, Success for Mideast Women
- Inter Press Service
Nisreen Awwad moves closer to the microphone as she signs off to her listeners, the words 'Nisaa FM: music, change, success' displayed prominently over her left shoulder.
Global Gender Imbalance Poses Critical Problems for Women
- Inter Press Service
In 2005, there were 163 million more men in Asia, more than the entire female population of the United States. Asia is now facing serious consequences from sex selection, a situation the West might have inadvertently helped create.
INDONESIA: Community Radio Helps Revive Forests
- Inter Press Service
Irman Meilandi unhesitatingly attributes the return of birds, wildlife and the forests around his hilly village of Mandalamekar in West Java province to conservation advice streaming in over community radio.
Community Station in Mexico Conquers Airwaves and Internet
- Inter Press Service
It’s always cold in this city in Mexico’s Sierra Nevada mountains, more than 2,400 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Popocatépetl volcano.
MIDEAST: After 25 Years, Cinema Comes to Divided Town
- Inter Press Service
Palestinians in East Jerusalem can once again go to the movies, after Al Quds Cinema reopened its doors this week after being closed for 25 years. Organisers say this signals the rebirth for Palestinian arts and culture in the city.
MALAYSIA: ‘Cowgate’ Turns Opposition Fodder
- Inter Press Service
With the 83-million-dollar ‘cowgate’ scam refusing to die down, a shadow hangs over Prime Minister Najib Razak’s plans to call elections ahead of April 2013, when they are due.
Community Radio Stations Divided Over Law in Chile
- Inter Press Service
Community radio stations in Chile continue to call for a legal framework that would allow them to operate without restrictions, because although a specific law was passed nearly two years ago, it has not yet entered into effect.
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