LIVE BLOG: Canada and the Security State, with Edward Snowden
The Ryerson School of Journalism will be hosting an event featuring a teleconference with Edward Snowden on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from noon to 2 p.m. in The Venn, RCC 103
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Around the world weekly: Feb. 23, 2015
Around the world weekly: Feb. 23, 2015 This week, Canadian international headlines included the radicalization of UK and Quebec students, the revealed identity of ‘Jihadi John’ and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine.
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Managing editor David Scanlan on the launch of Bloomberg TV Canada
On Feb. 25, The Globe and Mail and Financial Post reported on plans Bloomberg LP had underway to launch a Canadian version of its television channel.
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Setting new safety standards for freelance journalists in conflict zones
Freelance journalists in conflict zones deserve the same concern from editors as staff, according to new principles signed by more than two dozen news organizations and press freedom groups.
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Around the world: Fahmy’s release on bail and Ukrainian peace deal take Canadian international headlines Thursday
A peace deal for the Ukraine and imprisoned Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy released on bail were the focus of Canadian international headlines Thursday.
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Around the world: International coverage split between U.S. campaign against ISIS and Ukraine talks Wednesday
Wednesday saw Canadian international coverage focused on peace talks in Minsk and U.S. President Barack Obama’s effort for congressional approval in the campaign against ISIS.
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War zones, disasters and pure luck: David Common on international reporting
In a Sheridan College college lecture, the CBC foreign correspondent explains what it’s really like to report from around the globe.
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Obama and Merkel meeting, Boko Haram top Canadian international coverage Tuesday
Around the world: Angela Merkel’s meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama and Boko Haram’s expanding presence in Africa were the focus of Canadian international coverage Tuesday.
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Fahmy family launches #HarperCallEgypt campaign in advance of retrial
As Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed prepare for a retrial in Egypt, Fahmy’s family is asking Prime Minister Harper to intervene directly.
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Around the world: Fahmy retrial and Iran nuclear agreements focus of Canadian international coverage Monday
Fahmy’s announced retrial, Iran’s approaching nuclear agreement deadline and Australia’s leadership challenges were the focus of international coverage by Canadian media Monday.