Media watchdog groups are pressing for US investigations into newspaper phone-hacking allegations.
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Initial phone-hacking disclosures are spurring more allegations, shaking Murdoch’s media empire
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Kenyan editors adopt ethics code to fend off regulation
Editors Guild says media have public interest role, calls on journalists to “embrace professionalism and integrity.”
Sex, lies, and media ethics
A 17-year old schoolgirl alleges sex with married football promoter, later denies. Now, media are finally refusing to follow the bizarre story.
Not as simple as it seems: Media grapple with congressional indiscretion
As congressman’s reputation disintegrates, media outlets consider motive, verification, politics
Serbian admission shines light on govt’ propaganda
In a rare disclosure, broadcast outfit RTS admits shilling for “Serbian war machine of the 1990s”
When does a tax audit constitute censorship?
Journalists in Georgia worry that govt. audit of MediaPalitra was reaction to critical coverage
Journalist describes media alliance with military
Media’s role in coups under spotlight as veteran journalist makes confessions
Media grapple with ethics of Schwarzenegger coverage
When a child is involved, coverage of celebrity scandals gets complicated