Nat’l Press Club study shows 69% of mainstream news orgs have codes, but only 21% regularly consult them
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Yemeni protesters connect via Twitter; TV crew attacked
Tension grows in Middle East; riot police called in for “Friday of Rage” in Yemen.
Will Russian TV hire former spy?
Aide to member of UK Parlaiment detained on espionage charges, may have new career on Russian state TV.
Sportscasters and shoe contracts
ESPN defends endorsement deals, but professor calls the contracts an ethical minefield
Reporter, once held by Egyptian military, helps announce Mubarak resignation
New York Magazine Q&A with Ayman Mohyeldin, Al Jazeera English’s correspondent in Cairo
Israeli bill proposes ban on images of victims without consent
Supporters believe law will protect privacy of terror victims, strengthen media ethics
Journalist fired for comment on Mexican president’s drinking
Prominent journalist Carmen Aristegui fired from MVS radio for violating ethics code; critics point to gov’t pressure
Under threat of massive protest, Mubarek stifles Internet connections
Faced with widespread anti-government unrest, Egyptian president moves to preserve stability – and to prevent social media from spurring Tunisia-like revolution
The end of secrecy and privacy?
UK phone-hacking scandal leads one journalist to declare, “ Media ethics are in a mess.”
Spokesman’s resignation revives UK phone-hacking scandal
Downing St official quits; Brit papers hint at mischief surrounding Murdoch’s takeover of satellite broadcaster BSkyB